Author Archives: Alan Paul

14 Nov – Free Flight reps wanted

As Michael Marshall and Hugh Stevenson have retired from their roles as indoor and outdoor FF reps, these posts are vacant. A volunteer or volunteers are needed for these posts to represent the FF discipline on the committee – it could be done by one person, or we could once again have an indoor and… Read More »

13 Nov – New club constitution approved

Due to the Covid restrictions there was no AGM in 2020, but the new club constitution was approved in an e-mail vote by 46 votes for and none against. The new constitution is now in effect and can be viewed on the Club Documents page or here

9 Nov – BMFA latest advice for outdoor model flying

The BMFA have published the following advice on 9th November – Model Flying in the club environment The Government has ordered that certain venues must close, including indoor and outdoor leisure and sporting facilities. We therefore see little option for model flying clubs to continue operating during the period of lockdown and they should close.… Read More »

6 Nov – Outdoor flying during the current lockdown

BMFA have clarified their earlier advice.  Model flying outdoors counts as “recreation” and is permitted.  The BMFA insurance will remain valid.  Obviously you can only be with one other person etc. However, flying as a club on club fields is not permitted and the BMFA have advised members not to fly in pairs on club… Read More »

Flying at the Girton field from 5th Nov

BMFA have today issued the following guidance which means it is not really possible to continue using the field at Girton from 5th Nov till the current lockdown ends.  We do know that BMFA are trying to get a concession for outdoor model flying so this guidance may well change. England – Model Flying in… Read More »

Indoor flying cancelled till December

Following the latest lockdown rules, all Thursday and Saturday indoor sessions are cancelled for a month.  The next planned session is Thursday 3rd Dec. Please keep checking the website for the latest info.

Additional Saturday indoor flying dates added

We have added a series of Saturday indoor flying dates for RC and FF.  These will be held in the Gropius Hall from 12 noon till 3pm and will cost £3 Full details are in the “Upcoming Events” section.

26th Sept – Indoor Flying definitely allowed

Following all the Government rule changes it got quite confusing to tell what was allowed – could we have more than 6 people in the indoor flying halls etc? Anyway, it’s now confirmed that indoor flying can take place with more than 6 people as long as we follow the Covid safe rules and don’t… Read More »