Work Party at the field to clear weeds in the lane
Thank you to the small squad that turned up to the work party today. Cleared an amazing amount in just a couple of hours. It was quite windy but we did not get rained on. Two of the work party are currently receiving cancer treatment, one has recently had major surgery on a wrist to […]
Congratulations to Taylor Veasey for passing his ‘B’
At the club night and Barbecue yesterday evening, Club examiners Bob Ryan and Steve Brett took 14 year old Taylor for his B test which he passed easily with a first class flight comprised of extremely precise circuits and expertly performed manoeuvres. A joy to watch.
Bob Ryan
Congratulations to Bob on the following achievements in the BMFA Scheme Chief Instructor Fixed Wing Chief Examiner Fixed Wing Chief Instructor Helicopter Chief Examiner Helicopter In case you are not sure what a Chief examiners function is, I downloaded the following from the BMFA document “Guidance […]
Open Fly in on Sunday 5th May
Some photos of the day courtesy of Dominic Mitchell
Latest revisions to ANO
Important Notice to all BMFA Examiners, instructors and achievement scheme test candidates. Mandatory Questions Updated April 21st 2019 Updated list of Mandatory Questions. To take in to account recent changes to the regulations that affect the flying of model aircraft the list of Mandatory questions has been updated to reflect the changes. The new list […]
Hangar 9 CubCrafters XCub 60cc
Having experienced a loss of interest in flying model airplanes, I thought perhaps that the purchase of a Hangar 9 CubCrafters XCub 60cc ARTF at the end of last year might Ginger up my enthusiasm. Unfortunately this has not proved the case, largely due to the poor design and presentation of the kit. The […]
At the field this week so far
Tuesday Kevin East had his Futura scrutinised and got his certificate allowing it to be flown at the field, which he did. Great displays. Thank you Don Fraser for the photograph. Most of the usual Tuesday crew were present for a pleasant day although the wind got a bit chilly by mid afternoon. Wednesday The two […]
Training day for A & B certificates
Weather was kind and the event was well attended. I’m sure a number of people learned a lot and went away with a much better idea of what is required and how to do it. Congratulations to Matt Epps who passed his ‘A’ Taylor Veasey was there, getting to know his petrol powered Wot 4 […]
Message from the Alans – Runway Marking
The runways are being marked out on the field today Wednesday 20/03/19. We will try to work around anyone that wants to fly.
19-3-19 Today at the field
Quite a busy day at the field today