April 2026 Update
Works Party – Saturday 2nd May 2026 We are arranging a works party for the above date. The sheeting on the shelter is looking tatty, and there are a few other jobs to do. As always, we are hoping for a good turnout to make light work. Please, if you can lend a hand, arrive […]
FIELD CLOSED FRIDAY 6TH MARCH
Following on from previous emails, the works being undertaken at the field by Fisher German are now completed, with the exception of turfing over the trench. This was held off due to concerns that it was actually too wet to undertake, which says something about just how wet our start to the year has been. […]
IMPORTANT – UPCOMING SITE WORK
As you may be aware, there is a high-pressure fuel pipeline running under our flying field which is part of a national fuel distribution network. This is maintained and managed by a company called Fisher German, with the ultimate custodians being ESSO. Late last year, Fisher German requested an onsite meeting with Bickley MFC committee, […]
Trevor Water’s Donations
Following the sad loss of Trevor Waters, his family has asked us to post this for any friends wishing to make a donation in his memory: https://trevor-waters1.muchloved.com Regards BMFC Committee
Field Closed 9th September for Works until late PM + Club Night.
Despite the fact the field is closed tomorrow day time for works, tomorrow night’s scheduled club night will still be going ahead. Kick-off 18:00 as usual. This will be the last club night of the season, so would be great to have a good turnout. Kind Regards, BMFC Committee
Turbine Flying Reinstated
Turbine flying is reinstated with immediate effect. Regards BMFC Committee
EDF Open Day 28th September
UPDATE: There will be a BBQ!!!!!!! It’s been decided to run an impromptu EDF open day on September 28th for all things EDF. All are welcome, so please invite your friends. There will be a cup for the best model, supplied by JPerkins. Kick-off 10:30 for pilots’ briefing. Regards BMFC Committee
FIELD CLOSED FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST FOR WEEDKILLING
Following a couple of previously aborted attempts, the field will be closed this Friday 8th for Weedkilling. It is expected that the field can re-open at some point in the afternoon, but we will update you properly when works are confirmed completed. Please Note: Many thanks Regards BMFC Committee
Your Chairman’s words on the Fun-Fly weekend.
Here are just a few observations from the weekend. The first photo shows Stewart Keeble’s slope soarer. Stewart had built a brand new fuselage from scratch. He test flew it at Thurnham on Saturday with great success. Well done Stewart. All the other photos are from yesterday’s Fun Fly. In the first two photos everyone […]
Medway Club Swapmeet
FYI: Medway MFC Swapmeet 26th July 10 am at our field. Nearest postcode ME9 8QE. £7 a pitch. Regards Phil Fearn