Club BBQ This was held at the club field on Sunday 21st July, 2019. The attendance far exceeded anything we have experienced in recent years. With the parking area full,  it was necessary for at least one member to park in the field behind the hangar, Many members brought family and friends, who obviously enjoy… Read More: Annual Summer Barbecue – 21st July »

Update from the BMFA CEO, David Phipps Representatives of the UK Model Flying Associations met with the CAA yesterday afternoon (29th May 2019). The meeting was constructive, but without any real breakthrough to report at this stage.  The CAA were only able to discuss potential options within the restrictive policy framework dictated by the DfT. … Read More: Update from the BMFA »

The text in CAP1775 is far more serious than the issue of registration fees alone. ACT NOW! Chief Executive General, News Flash 01/05/2019 07:05:00 View Count 3163 Return Further to the recent publication of CAP1775 which launched a consultation on the CAA’s proposed arrangements for registration fees for operators of unmanned aircraft, the UK model… Read More: NEWSFLASH FROM THE BMFA »

There will be no flying on Monday April 1st as the track will be closed.

Like it says – the Club Barbecue planned for March 12th which was cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast, will now take place on March 23rd at 1.00pm ish. Bring food!

Due to the extreme weather forecast, tomorrow’s (March 12th) Club Barbecue is cancelled.

Ian Walker tells me that the road is going to be closed at the canal bridge near the Blue Lias Inn on Tuesday 12 February (Club Night).

Members will receive an email over the next few days with their User Name for this website. Please follow the link on the email and set your User’s Password. This will allow you to post on the Forums in the Members Area. Access to the Members Area will require a Members’ Password, which is the… Read More: Forums – User Names & Passwords »

The track to the Flying Field will be closed on Monday 7th January due to farming activities.

From: Terry Masters Subject: Building tips 1)  Have a glass fibre cowl which I wanted to refurbish. Difficult to clean up by hand. Put it through the dishwasher  (along with the usual crockery etc) result – beautifully degreased and ready for sanding and repaint. 2) Same cowl repainted using artists acrylic paint plus two coats… Read More: Members’ Tips »