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The
Nipissing Miniature Aircraft Club was formed on October 10, 1974
by 12 modelers from North Bay and Sturgeon Falls. These were: Ray
Brisson, Bob Cooke, Howard Mayer, Harvey Norman, Murray Norman,
JJ Paquette, Daniel Beauchemin, Germain Beauchemin, Ralph Bolitsky,
Marcel Bourque and guest Vic Thompson.
The
founding President was Mr. Ralph Bolitsk. The club received it Charter
from the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada in 1975. The organization
was affiliated with the Royal Canadian Flying Clubs Association,
the organization controlling all Canadian model flying. It in turn
is affiliated with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI),
the world govern body in aviation, both full size and model.
NIPMAC's
primary function is to help all club members and potential members
enjoy the hobby and sport to the fullest extent. Friendship and
a helping hand from all members shall be apparent feature of this
club.
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