Safety checks
A potentially serious incident last week was a timely reminder to us all to review our safety checks when flying. Importantly, can all electric pilots double check that models are disarmed and made safe as…
Articles by James Penman
Annual General Meeting 2022 and election of Committee
6th October 2021 North Berks Radio Model Aircraft Society: Annual General Meeting 2022 and election of Committee Dear Member, On behalf of the NBRMAS Committee I am writing to advise you of the steps we…
Scale Day 2021
What a day! Fabulous models on display, fabulous flying and company (and BBQ – huge thanks to John Bell!) and the weather was very kind too. Alan Miles provided an excellent, entertaining and informative commentary…
Scale Day this Sunday
Final preparations now underway. Don’t forget to bring some change for the raffle and BBQ. Trophies awarded for the best Scale Model (kit, plan build or scratch build), Best ARFT Scale Model and Best Scale…
Donations to the club.
A donation was recently given to the club and put in the portacabin for sorting. A few items have been taken with donations given either to club funds or the Alzheimer’s Society. A few others…
Andover Models
For those hoping to visit Andover Models over the next couple of weeks, Neville tells me he will be on holiday from Wednesday 1st Sept to Monday 6th Sept. Back open on Tuesday 7th Sept.
Scale Day
Sunday 12th September 10am – 4pm Scale Trophy Best ARTF Scale Model Trophy Best Scale Flying Trophy Raffle prizes (£1 for one ticket, £5 for 6). Top prize – a HobbyKing P-51 ‘Galloping Ghost’! and…
Congratulations …
Congratulations to James who passed his ‘B’ test yesterday. Almost postponed by the rain, there was enough of a break in the weather to complete the test. Thanks to examiners Andy and Colin.
A couple of rule reminders …
Do not expect full size aircraft to give any indication of their intention to land or take off: Our current rules state: Rule 30 Landmead Flying Field is adjacent to an operational landing strip…
Take extra care around the barns …
Neil Walker, the farmer, has asked all those who use the lane leading to our patch to take extra care when driving close to the barns, as there is so much farm activity at present….