Author Archives: Alan Paul

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Most long standing members will already know that our past president and member for over 40 years, Chris Strachan, died on 30th April after suffering from Alzheimer’s for several years. A full tribute will be published this weekend in the June club newsletter.  Details of Chris’s funeral to be held on 10th June are on… Read More »

A small team of 2 from IVCMAC took part in the competition on 2nd March.  A report on the event is at the link below. Report on Paper Plane Competition held 2nd March 2025

Dear members Attached is the May Newsletter. Also an updated contact list – if you want to be added to the contact list, please contact John Clarke. One date for your diary is the extra CL fly in at Girton on the 18th May – this is in some respects to take the place of… Read More »

There is a new lock and code on the access gate to the Girton flying field.  The new code is 4722. The gate is now often open during the day, so the procedure is to leave the gate as you find it – either open or locked.

This message is for RC flyers on busy Friday evenings like our first session last week. Whilst the club ethos is on having fun, we do all need to be aware of the dangers posed by RC planes and drones when operating in a busy environment. Please ask for advice before you fly if you… Read More »

Just a reminder that indoor flying is now over – with the exception of another RTP (Round the Pole) session this Saturday which you are welcome to come along to. Check website for details. Outdoor flying starts this Friday evening from 6pm on the IVC playing fields. Without wanting to put a jinx on it,… Read More »

Girton Flying Site Now that we are hopefully nearing summer, Girton is getting busier and we need to fly there safely! We have noticed that the gate is often open, and if so you can drive straight through, but keep your speed down and an eye out for pedestrians. The general idea is that we… Read More »

Some of you will remember ex club member Derek Rata who died last year. He was an expert model builder and has left a collection of almost complete large scale airframes that his widow Christine wishes to donate to club members free of charge. If they don’t get taken they will sadly have to be… Read More »

There will be a sale of modelling items in Coton on Saturday 1st March from 10.30am. Full details on the calendar here