Your Chairman’s Report – Bickley Scale Day 2024
Well that was a great weekend. A breezy day on Saturday for the Bring and Buy. It started slowly at around 9 am but by 10.30 the car park was nearly full. I counted 54 cars. There were some really good bargains as usual as well as the usual tat that was sold at the […]
2-Metre glider event SATURDAY 27th July
Just to let you know that there is 2-meter glider event coming up in a couple of weeks at Sittingbourne club. This event is part of the Kent Interclub series of events and is a “for fun” challenge for Kent Interclub pilots (Invicta is part of KIC) with the aim of expanding interest in silent […]
Turbine Flying Cessation – 21st July 2024.
Due to the crop in the surrounding fields drying out, the last day for turbine flying will be this Sunday 21st July. All turbine flying at the field will then be banned until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience. Thanks BMFC Committee
Weed killing at the field 15th May
Weed killing will take place at the field this Wednesday 15th May. The sprayer will arrive around 06:30 and should be complete by 10:30. As a result, flying should not be impacted on the day. However, please note that the recommended safety period for pets is ten days after spraying. Apologies for any inconvenience. Many […]
Chairman’s report- Bickley’s first glider event.
Well just for a change the weather was good for our first event of the year. I was unable to attend the Bring and Buy on Saturday, but I’m told it was well attended and there were many bargains to be had. The club put on a BBQ on Saturday and Sunday. Our chef, Stewart Keeble […]
Unofficial Glider/Bootsale report.
Huge thanks to everyone who attended the bootsale and glider event this weekend. We were (finally!) blessed by the weather Gods for a sun-drenched weekend with not too much wind. Friday night saw the very impressive northern lights at the field. The entire sky was filled to the North and East with faint colours that […]
BMFC Works Party.
Huge thanks to everyone that turned up to the works party on Sunday. We had about 20 volunteers in the end, which meant everything was finished in about an hour.
AHA introduction from BMFA.
Please find attached the Association of Helicopter Aerosports’ (AHA’s) information leaflet. As the BMFA’s rc helicopter Specialist Body we would appreciate it if you would pass on the attached leaflet to any of your club members who fly or who are interested in rc helicopters. We are here for any BMFA member who flies rc […]
BMFC Field Closed 24/25th April.
Apologies for the inconvenience but next Wed/Thurs (24/25th) the field will be closed for rolling. The Thursday forecast isn’t looking great at this point anyway, so hopefully not too much of a loss. Regards BMFC Committee
Club Night Cancellation – 9th April 2024
With wind gusts forecast for 30mph and conflicting forecasts for rain, we’ve taken the difficult decision to cancel the club night for this coming Tuesday 9th April. Apologies for any inconvenience, Many thanks BMFC Committee