Basingstoke Model Aero Club

We’re planning a little tidy up of the field on Sunday the 22^nd  of January. As always with things like this, the more hands the easier it’ll be.

If you’re available to help there will be a BBQ on as well (weather permitting).

Hope to see you there.

BMAC Committee.

Hi all,

I’m afraid it’s that time of year again, as everyone’s membership expires on the 31^st of December 2011 and this also includes your BMFA insurance. If there are members that wish the club to handle the renewing of their BMFA insurance from now on instead of themselves or another club, this is very easy to do, just let me know.

If you are not paid up by the 31^st of December you will not be able to fly at the field from the 1^st of January 2012. It is also worth noting that if you do not renew by the 31^st of January 2012 that your membership will be classed as lapsed and the joining fee will be required again.

Prices for 2012 are:

Standard Adult Member – £90.00 including BMFA

Senior Member (Over 70) – £70.00 including BMFA

Junior Member (Under 18) – £45.00 including BMFA
Family Membership – £90.00 per senior and £20.00 per junior including BMFA (minimum 1 senior, all family members must live at the same address)

A membership/renewal form is available from this website and MUST be completed along with your payment (accurate details are required for your insurance, incorrect details could invalidate your insurance if you need to make a claim). Payments and forms can be handed to any committee member at the field, who will pass it to either Jim or myself or posted direct to Jim via the address on the form.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE PAID ALREADY AND DO YOUR BMFA INSURANCE THROUGH THE CLUB, BUT NOT COMPLETED A MEMBERSHIP FORM, YOUR RENEWAL CAN NOT BE COMPLETED. SO PLEASE COMPLETE A FORM ASAP.

The committee for 2012 is:

Steve Stokes – Chairman

Jim Vart - Treasurer

Bill Tarn – Secretary

Chris Bradbury - Membership Secretary

Neil McCoy - Webmaster

Jason Rivers

Des Garrett

Simon Kronfeld

Chris

BMAC Membership Secretary

All members should have received their invites by now, but in case you haven’t, the clubs AGM is still booked for Thursday the 1^st of December 2011.

It will take place at the usual club night venue, which is the Rucstall Community Hall, Located in Holbien Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX.

Start time is planned for 20:00, so make sure you have your seat, so you can have your say.

BMAC Committee

The committee would very much like to thank all the members and visitors that turned up today and supported the club Funday.

It was a great turn out and it was superb to see so many people just having FUN !

Thanks everyone.

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder that if you are last one at the field, please could you put the windsock away, it is visible from the road and could attract unwanted attention to the field.

Thanks,

BMAC Committee.

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE HAS CHANGED TO THE 25^th of SEPTEMBER

Just a reminder that this Saturday the 20th of August is the next Club Training Day.

The day is aimed at ALL levels and ALL disciplines. So whether you are just starting out or are looking to learn the next fancy trick there should be something for everyone. There are numerous instructors around on the day, both fixed wing and heli and there will also be an examiner on hand for anyone ready to take an A-certification. (Please remember to read your BMFA handbook for the safety knowledge, more details about the tests can be found HERE)

The day will also include a light hearted friendly competition towards the end, so you can put your new skills in to practice. Again this competition is aimed at ALL levels, with numerous ability levels to try in, from beginner to advanced.

If you feel you can help teach others too, all the better. We all have skills to pass to one and other.

This Thursday we will be back in the White Hart on Worting Road, Basingstoke, as it is now back open for business.

The usual start of 20:00pm. Hope to see you there.

Hi all,

Alton Model Flying Club have invited BMAC members to a BBQ and Fun Fly, which they are having on Sunday the 14^th of August 2011 (with a back up date of the 3^rd of September if rain stops play).

There will be a small fee (around £5, yet to be confirmed) to cover the BBQ food with the idea you take your own picnic to accompany the cooked food. The more people that go, the cheaper the food will be.

This will be a fun fly event for fixed wing models only, which can include jets, though the usual BMFA regulations and 82db limit will apply. Pilots must be BMFA members and hold an A-certificate.

This will be the first big event at Alton’s new field and they hope it will be a good enough success to make it an annual bash.

If you would like to attend, please email Ian Budgen at ian@modellbauuk.com with your name, address, contact number and BMFA number, so you can be added to their list. Once they have a good idea of numbers they will contact people for food payment in advance.

It sounds like it could be a great day.

AMFC Website

AMFC Field Location

Due to a poor weather forecast and other unforeseen events the following changes are taking place.

Thursday the 16^th  of June Club Night –  Due to a pub closure we will be going back to the Fox Pub in Oakley. Usual 20:00pm start time.

17^th  of June Solstice Night –  Due to heavy rain being forecast we’re postponing this to Tuesday the 21^st, with the same 20:00pm BBQ being planned.