Just a reminder that the club are having a BBQ this Saturday evening (19th June) at the field, and will be flying late into the evening (electric only after 19:00)
If you have a model with lights on and want to have a go, come along.

Following on from the success of the 6th May ‘election’ meeting it’s been decided that from this Thursday (17th June 2010),
all of the 3rd week club nights will be held at the Fox pub in Oakley.

Most of you will know the Fox pub, it’s on the main road out of Basingstoke on the way to the flying field. (B3400 Andover Road)

The Fox, Oakley

Looks like some sunshine is finally on it’s way (he says keeping his fingers well and truly crossed), so lets make the most of it.

The committee has noticed at the field recently that there are a few members/pilots without BMFA A-certifications, who are looking ready to take their tests. Most of you are probably already well aware, that the A-cert is part of the BMFA achievement scheme which gives you many benefits, probably the best of which is being able to fly unsupervised at the flight line and a bit more freedom as I’m sure you can appreciate.

Below are some links to some guides for passing your A-certification, either fixed wing or helicopter, but in simple terms there are a couple of aspects to the test. Basic flying ability and safety knowledge based on the “BMFA Handbook” and our own “Club Rules”.

BMFA Handbook - If you didn’t get one when first joining the BMFA or have lost it, you can download one here: (NB: There are also amendments here)

http://www.bmfa.org/handbook/

BMAC rules and regulations:

http://www.bmacuk.co.uk/?page_id=14

BMFA guide to the Fixed Wing A-certification:

http://www.bmfa.org/achievement/files/Fw-A-Issue5.pdf

BMFA guide to the Helicopter A-certification:

http://www.bmfa.org/achievement/files/Hel-A-Issue5.pdf

NB: PLEASE NOTE WITH THE ABOVE GUIDES, THAT AMMENDMENTS MAY HAVE BEEN MADE SINCE THESE DOCUMENTS WERE FIRST WRITTEN.

If you feel you are ready or have any more questions about taking an A-cert test, please contact any committee member and we’ll put you in touch with one of the many examiners in the club, who are usually very flexible and willing to help.

Don’t worry if you don’t feel ready, there’s still plenty of us around willing to help you learn whenever we can, so don’t be afraid to just ask. There is also another club training day booked for Saturday the 14th August, but don’t just wait for then, as there are people around most weekends that can help like I say.

Hope to see you at the field soon.

For those of you who haven’t noticed (This message has been here since February) the members area has been moved, and can now be found hidden within the depths of the Forum.

Once on the forum you need to login, (and be a full paid up member) for the members areas to be visible. All the information previously contained on the members page here has been transferred.

We feel that this change makes the members page more accessible and has the added bonus of being more secure and easier to maintain.

ALL Login’s to this page are now invalid as they are not needed, there is no benefit to logging in.

BMAC Committee 2010

I hope all of you got all the lovely goodies that you asked Santa for.

A few notices, the website has been updated, and the contact form on the contacts page now works properly.

Lets all make this year a good one, with good weather (please) and great flying, and above all lots of fun.

Happy New Year everyone,

The BMAC Committee.

Hi all,

Just a reminder, don’t forget that to continue flying in the New Year your subs are due in by the 1st January, you will not be allowed to fly until paid in full.

To continue your membership, please also be aware that you need to be paid up in full by 31st January, otherwise your membership will lapse and there will be an additional admin fee due.

Thanks.

BMAC Committee 2010

Early I know, but,

The date for the 2010 AGM has been set.

It will be held in the Rucstall community hall on the 2nd December 2010, to start at 8:00PM prompt.

The hall is located in Holbein Close, Basingstoke, see the map below for details.

Rucstall Community Hall, Black Dam

Just a reminder that the AGM is to be held this Thursday (3rd December) at the Rucstall hall.

Minutes from the last AGM and a copy of the accounts, plus a forecast for next year are available in the members area.

Thanks,

The Committee.

Hi all,

Some of you may have notice a strange email in your inbox saying you’ve been added to a mailing list and to click a link to authorise it.

I just wanted to reassure you that it was the BMAC that has set this up and that it is safe.

The reason for this is so that the BMAC can very occasionally send out important information regarding the club, eg. a reminder for the AGM etc.

Obviously if you decide not to click the link and allow the it to be authorised, you wont be added to the list and you wont receive any emails from us.

Thanks and apologies for doing this unannounced.

BMAC Committee 2009