John Hickman

Club Night April–Concourse and Quiz

Published April 12, 2012 | By John Hickman

Success at last we actually had some entries in last night’s concourse, my thanks to the members who brought in entries for this competition.

After last years “no show” I think we all thought that it had come to its final conclusion and died as a club competition , but from the ashes rose eight good entries, three Scale, three Sport, and two Club Project “Jitterbugs”(there are more not finished of both Jitterbug and Asto Hog).

The winners are… Continue reading →

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Programme of Events

Published April 4, 2012 | By John Hickman

11^th April Club night (Wednesday) Concourse and Quiz

This is the last winter Club night before we start again in October. The Concourse (concours d’elegance) event is open to all and covers all categories of model construction including modified ARTF, we shall have a special entry for the club projects. Also during the evening our President Robin Gowler will be running the club quiz following on the tradition set by in recent years by Mike Luscombe sadly missed ,… Continue reading →

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Membership 2012

Published December 15, 2011 | By John Hickman

The AGM agreed the following Subs for 2012 :-

Adults Club Fee reduced to cover increase in BMFA Fee £34 (was £36)

BMFA increase to £31 (was £29) Full Fees for 2011 £65 no change.

Junior (under 18) Club Fee £4 BMFA £16 Full Fees for 2011 £20

Family Adult Club £34 BMFA £31 £65

Partner Club £34 BMFA £20 £54

Junior Club £4 BMFA £12 £16

All payments to be made to the treasurer Mr Tony Perryman 18, St Johns Close Needingworth St Ives… Continue reading →

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2011 AGM

Published November 29, 2011 | By John Hickman

The 2011 AGM will take place on the 14th December at the

Huntingdon Masonic Hall

The Priory, High St, Huntingdon, PE29 3ER.

7.30pm Doors open from 7pm

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November Club Night

Published November 13, 2011 | By John Hickman

Another successful club night with an very informative talk by Steve Kessel on the history and aerodynamic principals of the Autogyro. Steve showed slides and video to illustrate his talk and brought with him a model that he fly`s and one in construction, great evening thanks Steve. He was presented with a hand carved propeller made by Mike Luscombe who sadly died earlier in the year, thanks to Peter Harrall for donating it for this presentation.

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Reg Stocker

Published October 25, 2011 | By John Hickman

It is with regret I must inform the membership of the passing of Reg Stocker, who died in Hinchingbrooke hospital on Friday 21st October following a short illness.
Reg’s interests extended beyond aeromodelling and he was a keen railway modeller, with layouts both in the house and garden.

He was also a piano tutor and previously, an accomplished horse riding instructor.
Reg is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara.
The funeral will be held at Fenland Crematorium at… Continue reading →

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First Club Night of Winters Program 2011

Published October 17, 2011 | By John Hickman

The club night was well attended and the build project has now kicked off with the Jitterbug and Astro Hog being the choice of airframes, so this will run through to next year where we hope to have a fly off. Next meeting Nov 9th subject to be auto gyro`s with Steve Kessel.

Thanks to all who attended

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Club + Indoor Flying Dates

Published October 12, 2011 | By John Hickman

The Club nights are held at the

Huntingdon Masonic Hall

The Priory, High St, Huntingdon, PE29 3ER.

Calendar for Club nights and Indoor Flying at the St Ivo School main hall 7.30-9.00pm.

October Wed 12^th Club night Build Project

Wed 19^th Indoor Flying

November Wed 2^nd Indoor Flying

Wed 9^th Club night Steve Kessel (Auto Gyro`s)

Wed 16^th Indoor Flying

December Wed 7^th Indoor Flying

Wed 14^th AGM

January Wed 18… Continue reading →

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OPEN DAY 2011

Published September 20, 2011 | By John Hickman

Openday 2011 on Sunday 18th September was well attended and considering the weather a great success, despite the rain our pilots kept flying and the club would like to thank all the display and training pilots for their efforts in maintaining continuity through out the day also those members who supported the event both public and air side. also those guests who despite occasionally getting wet stayed with us. Thanks to all

Photo Group 1

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Fun Day 2011 photographs

Published September 14, 2011 | By John Hickman

link to photos thanks to Danni.

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Scale Day 2011

Published June 14, 2011 | By John Hickman

BMFA scale event at Warboys 19 June 2011

The field was alive with activity as I drove in at 9A.M. Some competitors had already arrived and models were beginning to appear from cars even as the final crowd barriers were put up. Most of the regular scale competitors were present although I noticed that Pete McDermott was not with us this year. Also Richard Crapp had arrived and was moving somewhat gingerly. It turned out that he had recently… Continue reading →

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RMAC at Ramsey Church Fete

Published June 11, 2011 | By John Hickman

Once again we were happy to attend Ramsey Church Fete with the chuck glider game and successfully raised £66 for church funds. Thanks to the members who attended we were able to put on a decent static show and even ran a Jet up, much to the delight of those present.

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Open Day 2011

Published June 3, 2011 | By John Hickman

Open Day will be the Sunday 18th September this year and in preperation for it Craig is putting together a display team here are a few photo`s of the aircraft.

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Also to fly again will be the Diamond 4 as flown last year, built by a group of our senior members and flown by Clive.

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Aerobatic Day Results

Published May 17, 2011 | By John Hickman

WARBOYS COMPETITION 22^{nd MAY 2011}The weather forecast was not good and it turned out pretty much as expected. An overnight shower gave way to a very windy morning with speeds of 18 to 22 knots recorded. The competitors (plucky bunch they were) opted to continue and flying started at about 9.30am.

With George Drever leading off the flying in FAI it was soon apparent that the actual flying (downwind box notwithstanding) was not likely to be a problem,… Continue reading →

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