Outer Gate
A couple of years ago we fitted alternative hinges to the outer gate to the field, because the original hinges had worn and allowed the gate to drop so that it was difficult to close. The arrangement has been adjusted once since then, because of either movement in the supporting post or in the new […]
Reminder about the first club meeting and BBQ at the field for 2018
Our first club meeting and barbecue at the field for 2018 is on the evening of Tuesday 8th May. Flying and food for which there is no charge. If you want to do an achievement scheme ‘A test’ Bob Ryan will be happy to do that for you, just drop him a […]
Something Different
Bob Ryan bought a Super Tigre 2.5 cc diesel engine at a swap meet some years ago, hes not sure where or when but thought it might have been at the Nats. Recently he thought that he would get it running and try it in a control line model; something he had not done for […]
Reminder about events at the field next weekend
Saturday 5th of May – Car Boot Swap Meet Open to all with free entry, but with a £5 charge to sellers who are not BMFC members. Selling only from designated pitches for each vehicle. You will need to supply your own display table. See event on website for details. Car Boot Swap Meet Sunday […]
Induction and achievement scheme test passes
Bob did a Club induction for new member Robert Hookey today. He also did an “A” test (Silent Flight Electric) for Joseph Kime from Invicta Model Flyers Club and an “A” test (Multi Rotor) for David Allen from Bickley MFC; both passed. Congratulations to both David Allen brought along his DJI to find planes that […]
BMFA Acheivement Scheme-Silent Flight (Electric) A
Congratulations to Bob Ryan, Dave Warren and Steve Brett who all passed their SFE(A) (electric glider) tests at the field yesterday. Some others took the test because they realised the opportunity, but unfortunately failed as they had not practised the flying sequence, read up the mandatory questions or studied the BMFA handbook recently. The […]
Shelter Maintenance
Message from our chairman Bob Ryan. A very BIG thank you to all of those who turned out on Saturday to help us strip the shelter of the old and tatty plastic sheeting and replacing it with new. It is amazing how much brighter it now is inside with the new sheeting. Weather permitting it […]
EASA Regulations update
Message from the Chairman Bob Ryan Please see below EASA Regulations update for your information. I think it is reasonably good news. We will see. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has now published the Technical Opinion and Draft Regulations for Unmanned Aircraft. All of the documents can be found on the EASA website here: […]
Access to the field
Alan Cooper has contacted with the following information. Arnolds Lane is blocked, Church Road is open. The lane from first gate to the patch is passable. I think Alan who lives very close to the club field, takes his dog there for a run first thing in the morning, I cant think of any other reason […]
BMFA Bulletin 236
Message from BMFA, its worth reading as it details new legislation regarding drones that will apply to us. In summery the impact does not look too onerous if you are a BMFA and Club member. Dear Club Secretary Please find below the link for the latest BMFA Club Bulletin 236 for you to pass to […]