March 2010
IT'S A BUSY MONTH!
It's probably not the best start to the month, with yet another weekend stood on a muddy and sodden field, but at least we are starting to see the nights slowly drawing out. And before we know it, and weather permitting, evening flying and chippy teas will back on the menu.
MARCH MEETING
The next Member's Meeting will take place on Tuesday 16th March at the Sun Inn. Doors open at 7:30pm and the meeting will commence at 8pm. This meeting will give you the opportunity to bring along any unwanted aeromodelling items to either sell or exchange.
For the intellectuals among you, there will a chance for you to pit your wits in the aviation and BMFA Handbook themed quiz hosted by Mr D.Clifford. This can be either a team of up to four persons or an individual event.
AND THERE'S A PRIZE FOR THE WINNER!
MIND THE WALLS, IT'S THE MAD MARCH INDOOR FLY-IN!
By kind permission and support from Denis, AND ONLY AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS, the chance, on Saturday 27th March, to try your hand at indoor flying. Anyone interested in taking part will be able to register and pay for his or her place at the March Member's Meeting.
AM I INSURED?
For those of you who are waiting for your BMFA insurance certificates, they are currently being processed and are gradually filtering back to the Club. Any that we receive will be available to collect at the next General Meeting. For those of you who have Internet access, this may give you the incentive to forward your email address to Ian, who has kindly offered to forward any correspondence to you by email.
To clear any confusion, the Club is affiliated to the BMFA. The instant that you pay your BMFA Membership fees to the Club, YOU WILL HAVE IMMEDIATE BMFA INSURANCE COVER.
For anyone who has not yet received a temporary insurance card, they will be available upon request as soon as we take delivery from the BMFA.
Your patience will be appreciated.
DIARY DATES.
This year the Committee decided to take a back seat and wait before planning the Open Days, to hopefully avoid clashing with other local events. All credit to David Clifford as he has managed to place ads with the BMFA, RCME, LMA, Model World, Silent Flight ... and the "Horse & Hound"? Please check the dates on the events page. All events, including The Ray Lyons Day, will be held on a Sunday.
GET READY FOR THE WINTER BUILD COMPETITION.
If it's an ARTF, scratch-built or not even finished, let us all share your hard work and enter your latest project into the Winter Build competition at the April meeting.
There's a prize for everyone who takes part and a trophy for the overall winner.
Hope to see you all at the March meeting.
Happy flying and clear blue skies!
Andy Lindley (President)
p/p The 2010 Committee