Good day at the field
If you were not at the field yesterday, you missed and ideal flying day. Warm but not too hot. little or no wind. There were lots to big scale warbirds and just about every type of flying model present. Splendid day all round.
BMFA Examiners Workshop
Local BMFA will be holding an examiners workshop at the field on 7th May. This will not have any affect on members flying.
New Plane
It was cold and windy at the field on Friday afternoon, but Jon Young was anxious to confirm that he had finally got the engine wrinkles sorted out on his YT Spitfire, so we braved it and Jon had 3 successful flights. Looked great in the air and on the ground. Just needs a few […]
Thank you from Manny Williamson of the BMFA
Following the talk by Manny Williamson at our club night in February when the club made a donation to support the new National Centre project, Manny has sent an official thank you letter. Here is content:- Mr R Ryan Chairman Bickley Model Flying Club 27!h February 2017 Dear Robert I hope you are well. […]
Message from Peter Bennett secretary of North Kent Nomads MFC
I received the following email from Peter of which I was asked to make members aware Bill, As one of our members had a nasty accident earlier in the year where he lost the top of one of his fingers and badly lacerated some other fingers on a propeller, we have arranged for St […]
Message from Peter Bennett Sec NK Nomads MC Len Mount has just had his Garage/workshop in Gravesend broken into and three of his models stolen one was a commercially available JR electric 500 model the other two are irreplaceable own design models that have won many competitions they are both gas turbine powered (Jet engine) […]
February Club Night and EGM
41 members attended which was not a bad showing considering that it was half term and valentines night. Before the main meeting and presentation from Manny Williamson who is Development Officer for the BMFA there was a vote taken on a change to rule 48 which dictates that subs have to be paid by the […]
Car Park at the Field
Message from Bob Ryan following an email I sent him about the Car Park being muddy and cut up by cars. Following your previous email about the car park cutting up, I’ve fenced off the worst area to stop it deteriorating further. Members will have to duck under the rope or lower it to gain […]
Lew Mays’ Funeral
Sorry notice of this is almost too late, but we have only received notification in the last hour. Lewis Mays sadly passed away on 31st December. All welcome to pay respects at his funeral. Held at: Kemnal Park cemetery, A20 sidcup bypass, Chislehurst, Kent. BR7 6RR. On: Monday 16th January. The service will start at […]
Membership renewal forms
Even If you have paid but not returned your signed and dated renewal form your membership is not current for this year. your signing the renewal form each year is the clubs only legal acknowledgement that you agree to abide by the club rules and decisions of the committee. Membership discs and BMFA forms will […]