Advanced Warning …
No flying at Landmead on Sunday 28th August. This is due to a musical festival that will be taking place in the fields opposite our patch. Depending on the activity on the days before and…
General
Congratulations …
The smiles say it all: congratulations to Matt on passing his ‘B’ test yesterday. Thanks to our club examiners Andy and Colin.
World Record Attempt.
We are still waiting for more information from the BMFA about the Guinness World Record attempt we participated in, there is a article in July’s BMFA News. We have been unofficially informed that we were…
Clear the Patch!
Please make sure that you clear the patch and pits of all your equipment. This reminder should not be necessary. These three pegs were found in the pits on Tuesday morning and had they come…
Scale Day 2022
Scale Day 2022 is planned for Sunday 11th September, almost two months to the day. Plenty of time to prepare … The planned Fun-Fly-in for Sunday 17th July has been cancelled.
Congratulations to Dominic!
Well done to Dominic who passed his ‘A’ test last Sunday, putting his Discovery to good use, under the watchful eyes of Andy. Another success for the trainers, Dave and Keith. The training scheme goes…
Turbine operations suspended
In accordance with the Gas Turbine Rules and Guidelines the operation of such models has been currently suspended.
Generator missing
Could the blue generator be returned to the portacabin as soon as possible as it is needed for club events. Thank you
Turbine rule changes and new white line
A new white line has appeared on the patch to mark 30 metres from the north / south Pilots’ Line to aid gas turbine fliers. The following two new rule changes apply to the operation…
BMFA Record Attempt success
Well, we did it. Snatched a break in the rain and helped the BMFA on its way to set a record. Our official count puts 33 aircraft flying at 12 noon on Sunday 15th May…