Basingstoke Model Aero Club invite you to their:

2010 Fun Fly In

Sunday 12th September 2010

You can expect:
Interesting models and pilots.
A bomb dropping competition.
A limbo contest.
A helicopter slalom event.
“BLIND FLYING” yes you read that right…
A raffle and prizes.
And let’s not forget food and drinks available.

All pilots must bring valid BMFA membership / insurance and all models must comply with BMFA regulations. (BMFA A-certification minimum for pilots)

PLEASE NOTE: THE CLUB OPERATES A STRICT 82db NOISE LIMIT.

Pitts open at 09:30am with a pilots briefing at 10:30am. Flying starts at 11:00am, with IC stopping at 19:00pm (quiet electric models can fly later)

Pre-registration is required for non-BMAC members via chris@bmacuk.co.uk
Please let us know how many people are coming in your party and what models you intend to fly, in return we will email you with directions, competition rules and further details.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS A FLY IN ONLY AND IS ONLY OPEN TO PILOTS AND PILOT’S GUESTS, WE ARE NOT OPENING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS SPECTATORS.

For further details please email: chris@bmacuk.co.uk

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

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.

Jason Rivers – Helicopter A
Chris Bradbury – Helicopter A & Fixed Wing B

Well done to you both.

Some of us may arrange to meet up in a local pub instead, I’ll keep you informed of any decisions as soon as possible.

Update: Some of us will be popping up to the field (weather permitting) on Thursday evening for a spot of ‘quiet’ flying, then retiring to the comfort of The Fox pub in Oakley for a few refreshments, arriving around 8:00pm

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

Jim is asking around £6 each for them, so get your order in soon, these are very limited and once they are gone they are gone.

Time to dust off those brains, Jim is once again hosting one of his world famous quiz nights, it will be held, as usual, at the Rucstall Community Hall during the regular club meeting on 4th March 2010.

See you there.

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BMAC Committee 2010

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We will be doing another order only when minimum run 16 orders placed

Available in following sizes

• XXL
• XL
• Large
• Medium

They are 100% cotton and should be washed accordingly and not tumble-dried!

Only members who want to have fun need apply!

Cost will remain hopefully circa £9 – £10 depending on currency rates.