Author Archives: Alan Paul

15/9 – Contact List updated and Christmas Party info

The following e-mail was sent to all members today Attached is the contact list which only contains those who have asked to be on it and are happy to be contacted. If you would like to be added, let me know and likewise if you want to be removed! After the success of the Christmas… Read More »

10/9 – Upcoming dates

The following e-mail was sent to all members today Just a reminder of a few dates. Outdoor Friday evenings – the last one is this Friday 11th Sept – I don’t want to jinx it but the weather looks good and we will be doing some night flying as it gets dark!! Round the Pole… Read More »

24/8 – New Rescue Poles and digging up Girton

The following message was sent today with the September Newsletter Attached is the latest newsletter. Note the bit about the start of indoor flying etc and check the website for the latest info. Also take a look at the information about Girton at the end of the Newsletter – they are digging up part of… Read More »

11/8 – New Girton gate lock combination

The following e-mail was sent to all members today We have just discovered that there is a second locked gate at Girton which is a metal gate as you actually enter the field from the track. This is in addition to the wooden gate at the entrance to the track by the council offices. In… Read More »

27/7 – Birthday Bash photos and video

The following mail was sent to all members today Despite the strong wind we had a very nice day with some hardy souls flying and an excellent BBQ from Steve with transport from Norman – so many thanks to them. A hastily edited YouTube compilation of photos and videos is below For streamer towers and… Read More »

16/7 – Update on the all weather pitch at IVC

The following e-mail was sent to all members today I visited on Thursday afternoon and spoke to the archaeologist doing the survey.  The key points to take away are in the video link and listed below. The dig will be finished tomorrow and all the trenches will be backfilled next week. The actual pitch construction… Read More »

8/7 – Girton Fete this Saturday

Once again we will be displaying CL and RC models at the Girton fete. The main display will be between 12 noon and 5pm in our normal field which will also be used as the main car park. It’s usually a good day out and we get quite a lot of interest. Please feel free… Read More »

16/6 – Survey on indoor flying options for next winter

The following e-mail was sent to all members today Dear members and especially the indoor flyers The committee would like your opinion on how we organise the indoor flying next winter. Since January 2023, we have been flying in the big Sports Hall every Saturday over the winter from 1pm to 5pm on a 3… Read More »