Dear all, remember to keep a diary space free for the Sumer fly in on Sunday 5th August. Since we never gave out the Mid- Summer Fly in cup (due to weather) we will be having three awards for club members, Best Scale, Best IC and best electric at the Summer Fly in. Arrangements are … More Summer Fly In 5th Aug 2018
Dear all, can I say a big thank you to the Committee for last night’s attendance (all members but 1) and all the time and hard work everyone is putting in. The Committee are now adopting a slight change in the way the Quarterly meetings operate. There will be no large documents issued, the updates … More Committee Meeting 11th July 2018
Due to some members not being able to make the last Training day, Tom has offered to do another on the 11th August 2018. If you fancy some training on Bronze, Bronze plus, Silver, IMAC, freestyle and F3a then come along. This will be the last Training event for 2018, but we will try and schedule one … More Training and Testing 11th August 2018
There has now been a new amendment passed, in short this involves no flying above 400ft, registration of models and proficiency tests for pilots. The SAA are looking at the complications of this change and the RCME have also put out an article. For more information visit the ANO site, a link is below. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/623/made
Dear all, last night a new young member of FMFC crashed his Ripmax trainer and his DX6 is needing replaced (all trim switches broken). If anyone has a spare trainer type airframe or DX6 they wish to donate or sell please get in touch. Regards, Arty.
Dear all, can I draw your attention to the “Safety Guidelines” on our web pages (see below) please read these and the tips on the “Safety Guidelines” pages and help keep everyone safe. These guidelines were passed by the Committee and conveyed in the January 2017 Newsletter. Do not take off or land if anyone … More Safety Reminder 2018
Dear all, the gates are now padlocked at the field. There is a combination padlock on the members entrance, this padlock is the same padlock as last year, therefore the number is the same as last year. If you have joined since last year and need the combination or can’t remember just email in. The number … More Gates Padlocked
On Monday past Garry had an accident on his motorbike damaging his leg/knee and is currently in Larbet Hospital Ward B23. The club wishes him a speedy recovery and we will keep you up today with his progress. Get well soon Garry.
Dear all, the current membership form carries the message, “On your first visit to the flying site an induction will be given to ascertain your abilities and your knowledge of the Club Rules and Website” If you are new to the club are allowed to join, pay your fees and you have no flying certificates (e.g. … More To All New Members Joining FMFC
Dear all, it has been reported to the Committee that a member’s car was damaged on Monday 25th June 2018 at the flying field. Due to the nature of the incident it was felt this matter should now be reported to the Police. Any further advice they give will be followed. The Club will be … More Incident – Monday 25th June 2018
