Author Archives: Alan Paul

6/9 – Dusk Larking on the last Friday at IVC

Malcolm Bates did a nice video edit of the fireworks, night flying and Tims Turboprop engine which you can see here Dusk Larking Also we found a 30″ carbon fibre wing joining tube in the RC pits area, so let me know if it’s yours!!

3/9 – Last outdoor this Friday with night flying

This Friday 5th Sept is the last outdoor Friday session of the summer. I don’t want to jinx it, but the weather looks favourable so why not come along. From about 8.15pm we will be flying our night flyers with LED lights and inviting drone flyers to chase them and video the larking. I mean,… Read More »

25/8 – Peter Cunnisons models to give away

This was advertised in the e-mail that was sent with the September newsletter. Club member Peter Cunnison has some models to give away to members who might get them flying again.  They were hanging up in his workshop and some wings were wrapped up, so good photos were tricky.  They will all need a bit… Read More »

10/8 – Interim report on the Birthday Bash

We certainly had good weather for it and a great turnout. A full report with photos will be in the next newsletter, however a few highlights – Many thanks to Daniel Santos, friends and family for stepping in to do the BBQ Congratulations to Bruce for winning the catapult glider competition and well done to… Read More »

2/8 – Birthday Bash BBQ is on again

Good News – We have had a volunteer to provide a BBQ this year.  Many thanks to new club member Daniel Santos.  This is a free BBQ and the club will be providing burgers and sausages plus a few veggie burgers.  Also soft drinks.  If anyone has any special requirements, feel free to bring something… Read More »

1/8 – Birthday Bash fly in postponed to 10th Aug

After looking repeatedly at the weather forecast for Sunday, the committee has decided to postpone the event to the following Sunday. The Birthday Bash will now be held on Sunday 10th August – all the details remain the same and are updated on the website. As to whether we have made the right decision, only… Read More »

28/7 – Birthday Bash on Sunday 3rd August

This is our annual fly in to celebrate the clubs birthday and founding in 1946. Everyone is welcome and we have booked the field from 10am to 5pm. You can drive your car onto the field (sharp right after the houses but please don’t drive on any marked pitches). The gate should be open. Fixed… Read More »

9/7 – Girton Fete

The e-mail below was sent to all members on 9th July Dear members Just a reminder that the Girton fete is this Saturday.  We will be doing Control Line and RC demo flying from 12 noon till 5pm and all those flying know the details and are on the official CAA / BMFA Display Permit… Read More »