Category Archives: General

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 »

14/7 – Birthday Bash Sat 17th July start time

The annual Birthday Bash  – this time to celebrate 75 years since the club was founded – will start this Saturday 17th July from 09.30.  Please don’t come before that as there is a sports event on the field till then. This is a free event for all members and includes a free BBQ at… Read More »

18/5 – Updated BMFA Model flying rules

The BMFA have now issued the updated Article 16 rules which give model flyers special exemptions from the rules applied to general public drone flyers!!  There really aren’t any changes worth mentioning and it’s “business as usual”.  The detailed guide is on the club documents page as well as the quick start guide which is… Read More »

20/4 – Update on access to IVC on Fridays

Last Friday we found that the access down the ramp to the winter car park was blocked by a security post. We are trying to ensure this doesn’t happen again, but if it does, revert to plan B and go in the summer entrance (blue route), turn right after the houses onto the field and… Read More »

5 Apr – Building works at IVC

Major building works are preventing direct access down the usual road to the car park!! You have 2 options – For tarmac parking go in via the main school entrance, keep hard left once down the ramp, go straight through a narrow gap and you will end up at the usual car parking area (Yellow… Read More »

26 Mar – Girton update

Girton is available for flying from Monday 29th March but the field is too wet for car access.  For the next 2 weeks please park in the main car park or along the track before the entrance to the field and walk the last bit!

19 Mar – Outdoor flying update

Girton is available for flying from Monday 29th March. Our first outdoor session at Impington Village College is now Friday 2nd April at 7pm (if the weather is good people often arrive earlier) Check the website for details  

6 Mar – Outdoor Model flying update

The BMFA have issued new guidance today.  This is summarised below with the full BMFA guidance below that. 8th March – up to 2 people can fly but not at an official BMFA club site.  This means that flying at Girton is not allowed till 29th March 29th March – model flyers can gather at… Read More »