Jet Flying message from Bob Ryan
I was at the field yesterday and noted that all the crops around the field have now been harvested. They were spaying the stubble which usually means it wont be long before it is ploughed in. Regards, Bob Ryan
Photo from Sam Caldwell
Sam forwarded this photo from the field yesterday morning. The farmer has started harvesting the adjacent fields which will be good news for jet fliers….up to point, because they still have to wait until the harvested fields are ploughed in, which hopefully wont be too long.
Scale Flying Day
Splendid day with ideal weather and loads of planes. When I arrived at around 11:30 am the car park was pretty much full and I had difficulty in finding a spot to unload. The pits were about as full as I’ve ever seen with loads of interesting models, the viewing area was well populated and […]
Car Boot Swap Meet
The weather was dry by the time I got to the field at 10 am and stayed that way whilst I was there. Everyone seemed to be enjoying it and a lot of items changed hands. J Perkins Distribution were there selling off old sample/demo items including chargers, Multiplex kits, Seagull kits and at one […]
Events at the field this weekend
Owing to the distinctly unfavourable weather forecast for this coming weekend the two events planned have been postponed to the next weekend 29th and 30th of July. Saturday 29th July Electric Glider event, 4 classes with prizes in each class, Flying Wing Class Foam ARTF Class Open Class (Traditional built up or foam wing with […]
July Club night at the Field
Postponed from last week because of the weather forecast which proved to be surprisingly accurate the evening was a success despite there being a very stiff breeze. There where a good number of vehicles in the car park. Quite a lot of interesting flying including a spectacular mid-air between George Napper and his dad (Damage […]
Club Night at the Field on Tuesday 11th July
As rain is forecast for the evening next Tuesday it has been decided to put the club meeting back a week, so its now on Tuesday 18th. Barbecue will start around 7pm. If you know a fellow member who does not do email or computers please let them know.
Turbine Jet Flying
John Veasey has reported that the crops surrounding the flying field are now browned off and flammable so we have to suspend use of jet Turbines until further notice (When the field have been harvested and the stubble has been ploughed in).
BMFA Newsletter
Dear Club Secretary Please find below the link for the latest BMFA Club Bulletin 232 for you to pass to your members. http://www.bmfa.org/Clubs/ClubBulletins/tabid/137/Default.aspx Kind Regards Helen Feaver Membership Secretary Tel: 0116 2440028 Fax: 0116 2440645 email: admin@bmfa.org BULLETIN 232
Turbine Powered Model Jets at Bickley Flying Field
The crops surrounding our field are still green and are not a fire hazard at the moment, but with the recent weather, it is likely that they will be browning off and flammable within the next couple of weeks. So, jet pilots should bear in mind that they only have a couple of weeks before […]