First event of 2024 Complete!
What a great turnout to the field today for our first club weekend of the year. Despite the cold there were about 40 members assembled today with 34 cars.Prospective members were interviewed and new members were inducted and quick meeting of the committee to agree the calendar for the year.Great food expertly cooks by Stewart […]
Important! – Please lock the gates!!
Hi all, This morning around 10:30 someone driving a white SUV was flying at the club. I arrived 12:00 and the external gate was unlocked. It’s not definite that these two events are related but having spoke to the gun club, it seems very likely they are. I cannot express how important it is that […]
Your Chairman’s Christmas Message.
Dear members, As 2023 ends, it’s time to reflect on our past year. All our planned events took place, the Great British weather continued to play havoc, but we got there in the end. Bickley MFC is probably one of the largest (by numbers) clubs around, and many of our members have been with the […]
Medway MFC indoor flying dates.
Medway MFC are holding indoor flying this Sunday from 10:00-14:00. Address is Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham ME7 1HF. £10 per flyer, £1 for spectators Please bring proof of BMFA membership. Later dates are: 21st January 2024 18th February 2024 Don’t forget to register your car in reception for free parking.
Concord MFC Competition on 10th December.
Concord Model Flying Club are having a winter event in association with Avicraft on 10th December, and they have very kindly opened invitations to all Bickley MFC members. In their own words: “Just to reminder you we have the Winter competitions event on Sunday the 10th December, in just a few weeks, we wanted to […]
For Sale: Some lovely models from Bill Wheeler’s sizeable modelling estate.
Most are collection only from Tonbridge, Kent except small items.—————————————————————————- SOLD SOLD SOLD Futaba 18MZ Transmitter (mode1) in case with charger, neck strap & manual. The foam in the case is a little worn, but the transmitter is in excellent condition. The Tx was recently checked over in February of this year by Ripmax and […]
Goodies At The Field.
Message from Bob Ryan: I’ve left a load of Bill’s miscellaneous modelling stuff in the shelter at the field. Members can help themselves. It goes without saying please don’t be greedy and keep it tidy. First come first served. Bob.
Found at the field.
The multi tool driver was left on one of the benches in the pits area by Mark Fricker. Please get in touch if it’s yours.
Goodies for Sale.
Chris Marshall, an ex-member, is selling up: Corsair, never flown: £135Ares Alpine 1200: £50Electric Moronic, possible spare wing: £50Home Design Albatross 3 2m Glider with multiple wings: £50Misc. Transmitters: £60 each Enquiries, job lot and reasonable individual offers to:chris.marshall1948 (at) gmail dot com (replace at and dot with appropriate symbols.)Models are in Bexley.
Bill Wheeler’s Funeral.
We said our goodbyes to Bill today in what was a lovely ceremony. Despite a less-than-great weather forecast, the sun shone, and a Spitfire flew by just as Bill was to be carried in. Bob Ryan read a very touching tribute (attached) and Bill’s favourite music was played throughout. I also attach the photos of […]