Alan Frew’s Boomerang Jet at Airfield
Alan Frew’s beautiful Boomerang jet carving up the sky at the airfield – this is the second flight when, unfortunately, one of the main gear wheels fell off after take-off, resulting in a difficult, but…
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Fun Limbo Competition at Whissendine (Sept 2019)
Chris Jones has kindly produced another excellent video of a recent limbo competition at Whissendine – blustery conditions and a few mishaps!
In-flight video of Dave Peet’s Extra 260
Chris Jones has kindly submitted another great video of Dave Peet flying his Extra 260.
Touch and Go Competition at Whissendine
Chris Jones has kindly submitted the following video, taken on 21st August at Whissendine, during the Touch and Go Comp, organised by Pete Duckworth. Many thanks to Chris for doing this!
MDMC Show 2019 – Photos and Videos
A few photos and videos from the Show have just been posted on our Facebook page and here, on our website: Look in the ‘Gallery’ tab and ‘Video’ tab. Model Show 2019
BMFA Warbirds Fly-in and Beer Festival
19-21st July at BMFA National Centre. Details on the BMFA website here:
Whissendine Miniature Steam Rally – June 1-2
Melton Mowbray and District Model Engineering Society are holding their open weekend, Whissendine, on June 1st-2nd. The club is supporting this event with slot cars, drones and model aircraft etc., so please make a…
CAA proposes £16.50 annual registration charge for every flyer – Act Now!
Following the recent sudden announcement of Flight Restriction Zones around protected aerodromes capturing the operation of all unmanned aircraft of any weight and at any height (and the unreasonable three week notice period given for…
Lipo safety at Whissendine
For safety, the committee have added a fire blanket and fireproof pad on the bench at the Whissendine flying site. Please ensure that any lipos are charged on the pad (just in case!).
BMFA Swapmeet – April 7 at Buckminster
A date for your diaries: BMFA Buckminster are holding a swapmeet on April 7th – £2 for admission for buyers. Starts 07/04/2019 at 10:00 Venue BMFA Buckminster Location Sewstern, Nr Grantham Open from 8am for…