Hello members, I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying your club time again now the site has re-opened, with the runways and site having been kept in fantastic condition through the huge efforts of David and Keith, (thank you both), we have even been blessed with some sunshine and gentle winds too!! Just a couple of updates … Read More »
Another year has flown past!!(no pun intended) And the weather has not been kind over the last few months, but I hope it has given you all time to write your note to Santa for lots of new kit?? The club has achieved so much this year, what with the New Club house, which now even… Read More »
Despite the poor weather there’s been a lot going on ! Club Secretary We’re very pleased to annouce Will Freeman as our new club secretary – I’m sure you join us in welcoming Will to the committee. Registration & Test With recent news from the BMFA that the new £9 registration can be handled through… Read More »
Couple of news items: Membership Renewals will automatically occur on 1st November by direct debit. The renewal fee of £50 for adults or £25 for Juniors (non-family members) will automatically be requested from your direct debit on 1st November. Chopping up the Caravan It appears the cheapest way to get rid of the caravan (in… Read More »
The 2019 AGM was well attended – please see the Meeting Minutes Other News – We’ve moved the mower back to the barn until we get a secure container, as it appears the club house was scouted recently by person(s) unknown. – Paul has decided to stand down from the committee & we all thank… Read More »
Just to remind everyone the AGM is Sunday 29th September 2pm at the club. BMFA News Also, in case you haven’t heard, the BMFA published an update recently with some positive news regarding upcoming registration & training – see here at : https://bmfa.org/News/News-Page/ArticleID/2610/An-update-on-the-UK-regulations-for-model-flyers-a-bit-of-good-news-at-last
The ‘A’ Team 4 brave members took their ‘A’ cert test yesterday – Noel is pleased to say all passed with flying colours! Congrats to – Rupert, Keith, Chris & Steve – the ‘A’ team (I think we all know who Keith is…) More ‘A’ cert practice sessions will be arranged – usually Sundays (I… Read More »
Following the initial session last Sunday (thanks to Noel), I’ve extracted relevant content from the BMFA documents – to make it easier to understand what we need to do for the fixed wing ‘A’ Cert. I hope you find this information useful [table id=4 /]* written from the examiners pov We’re meeting up again on… Read More »
’A’ cert Training day – Sunday 2nd June 10:45am Noel is giving an ‘A’ cert training day on Sunday 2nd June, starting at 10:45am – this is great opportunity so I hope you can make it. It’s worth coming along – even if you’re a complete novice/beginner – the purpose of the test is to… Read More »
Thanks to all for helping to get this over the line – it’s been a lot of work, but well worth it. Here it is – a little more painting to finish off, otherwise job done. Here’s a view of the club – not just a patch of ground anymore ! Stuart and… Read More »