Category Archives: General

A motion has been received asking the club to look for a new flying site.  This has been circulated to all members asking them to vote on the matter.  The full details are below.

We have been enjoying free Saturday indoor flying sessions since September, but this was due to change after Christmas to a flat fee of £5 per Saturday session. The committee has decided that for this winter season only, the £5 charge will be waived and members will be able to fly free of charge at… Read More »

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 »

From 20th November, pilots of control line aircraft weighing less than 7.5Kg operated on lines of no more than 25 metres will once again be exempted from the requirement to register with the CAA as an operator. This is an increase on the current limit and effectively means most, if not all, CL models will… Read More »

Today is our club presidents Chris Strachans 80th birthday. Happy birthday Chris and thanks for all you have done for the club over the last 40 years!!

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.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »