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
I have acquired a collection of kits and a few engines from a retired modeller (not a club member). I will be bringing these to the club at 3pm this Saturday 15th Feb. Please come along and buy them – all proceeds will go to the clubs fund for junior members. The kits are all… Read More »
This was held on Saturday 18th Jan in the sports hall and youth triumphed over age and experience. After applying a complex handicap system for the different models flown, juniors Kenzie and Jacob achieved 21 passes under the tape and were crowned joint winners. The best that the motley crew of adults could achieve was… Read More »
It’s Free Flight only in the sports hall this Saturday 11th Jan, so wrap up warm!! This is just a reminder that the use of RC cars and other ground based vehicles is not compatible with the FF sessions. Cars should only be used during the RC sessions, and anything noisy or big should really… Read More »