CAA Operator IDs
You may have noticed that your CAA operator ID has changed, despite us being told that they would remain the same. I have been on the phone to the CAA this morning (Friday 12th Feb)…
Articles by James Penman
Simple, but effective …
Hope you’re all keeping well! For those fed up with carrying heavy 12v batteries to power their starters Tim can help … He’s converted his JP Power Torque to work with a 3S 2200mah pack…
Flying Suspended
Following the latest Government restrictions and BMFA advice, which states that ‘outdoor sports grounds or sports facilities (which includes model flying club sites and BMFA Buckminster) have been added to the list of venues that…
Jim’s field bench
Jim has been busy on another project recently, one that we might all benefit from. See the Winter Builds page for more info.
Tier 4 flying
The following is the BMFA’s advice on flying in Tier 4: ‘In the new Tier 4 the instruction is that you must stay at home, apart from a limited number of exceptions. One of those…
Chairman’s Review 2020
2020 has certainly been a year to remember, but we have managed, between lockdowns, to get a decent amount of flying, building and in some cases repairing done or just tidying the workshop. There have…
Membership renewal
Don’t forget to complete your membership renewal form for 2021. Also, don’t forget to send (post, text or email) your Committee voting slip by this Friday, 18th December.
Tiger Shark progress
Have a look at Jim’s impressive progress on his Tiger Shark build. Latest pictures posted on the Winter Builds page of the club website.Also, any advice on his choice of pilot and / or wheels?
Congratulations Alan
The thumbs up says it all. Well done to Alan on passing his A test today, flying his trusty ST Discovery on a rather cold and breezy Saturday morning. Thanks to Colin, one of our…
what3words
Good to be back flying at last. Car park getting a bit boggy, so careful how you go. If you haven’t come across what3words it’s the latest app for navigation, delivery and emergencies. Every 3…