Author Archives: Alan Paul

19/11 – Face coverings required for indoor flying

We have been canvassing opinions from members and with the onset of winter and a rise in covid cases there is some concern that we may be putting members at risk by not requiring face coverings. With immediate effect the following rules are temporarily in place for the safety of our members and will be… Read More »

16/11 – Sale of modelling items

The club has been given a very nice collection of mainly FF modelling items by Adrian Barney from Framlingham who contacted us via the website.  These are good quality items and we are seeking to collect a small donation from any members who want bits of the collection.  This could be 50p for a sheet… Read More »

6/11 – Small RC planes at Saturday FF sessions

We have had requests from some FF modellers to allow limited small RC models to fly during the FF Saturday sessions as used to be the case pre Covid.  This is because some FF modellers also build and fly small RC models but don’t want to risk them at the rather more “free for all”… Read More »

19/10 – Parking restrictions at IVC Thursday 21st Oct

We have been advised by the College that due to their 6th Form Open Evening taking place this Thursday, we will not be able to use the playground for parking. Please use the main sports centre car park or the temporary parking area on the grass along Park Drive.

19/9 – Thursday evening indoor flying timings

We had our first Thursday indoor session last week. There was some discussion about the timings for FF and RC and we have decided to revert to the traditional timings. This will be alternating 30 minute sessions for FF and RC. Because the evening is 2 ½ hours, we start with FF one week and… Read More »

9/9 – Last outdoor and first indoor flying sessions

1. The last outdoor flying session is this Friday 10th September 2. The first Thursday indoor session is Thursday 16th Sept in the Old Gym. FF from 7pm to 8.15pm and then RC from 8.15 to 9.30pm. These events are free to members. 3. Saturday afternoon flying in the big Sports Hall starts with FF… Read More »