Author Archives: Alan Paul

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 »

24/8 – Club Secretary

Long standing Club Sec John Copsey has had to stand down in order to look after his wife and to maintain continuity Alan Paul has been asked by the committee to take on the role till the next AGM. If anyone wishes to take on this role, please could they contact the chairman John Wynn… Read More »

13/8 – Indoor flying update

We have had confirmation that the old gym and the sports hall have been booked for our indoor flying sessions.  Please check the calendar for specific dates. We have also had feedback from members who would rather not wear masks like we did last winter, so we are not going to make mask wearing mandatory. … Read More »

18/7 – Indoor flying this winter

Thursday evening indoor flying starts on 16th September, and Saturday sessions in the big sports hall start on 18th September with alternating Saturdays for FF and RC. As we had such a poor indoor season last winter, the Saturday sessions will be free for members up till Christmas after which they will revert to a… Read More »