Diary Dates - February 2010
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JANUARY
22nd – 24th January 2010
London Model Engineering Exhibition at Alexandra Palace. For more information and ticket prices visit www.meridienneexhibtions.co.uk or call Meridienne Exhibitions on 01926 614101
23rd January 2010
BMFA Northern Area Indoor Swapmeet, 10 am – 12 pm, flying from 1 to 4 pm. Trinity & All Saints College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD. Any legal frequency. No free flight or I/C. Proof of BMFA membership essential. Pilots £5, juniors £2, spectators £1. John Thompson, Tel: 01924 515595, johnty99@ntlworld.com or www.na-bmfa.org
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor R/C meeting, Main Hall at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants PO9 2AY. 7 pm to 10 pm. Free-flight models may not be flown. £7 for flyers, £1 for spectators, accompanied children admitted free. Proof of insurance required. Chris Carr, Tel: 023 8043 7805 or Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. Visit www.wcaero.co.uk
28th January 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor Free-Flight meetings. Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL. 6.30 pm to 10 pm. R/C models may not be flown. £4 adult flyers, £1 junior flyers – proof of insurance required. Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. www.wcaero.co.uk
31st January 2010
Rettendon Swapmeet. Rettendon Memorial Hall, Main Road, Rettendon Common CM3 8DW. Table set-up 8.30 am, doors open 9.30 am, close 1 pm. Admission £3, tables £3. Pre-booking essential. Contact Alan Knight, Tel:01621 741489 or Fred Buckley, Tel: 01268 762434
FEBRUARY
6th February 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
7th February 2010
35th Year for Crawley Indoor Meeting. K2 Leisure Centre, A23 Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9BQ. 11 am to 6 pm. HLG, Peanut, Open Scale, EZB and more! Regret no R/C. Contact John Dart, Tel: 07977 151001 or www.cadmac.org.uk fore more info
Telford Swapmeet, to be held in the village hall in Shifnal near Telford. Tables £5 admit 1 person in at 9 am for setting up. Public £2 and in at 10 am. Contact Graham Thomas, Tel: 01952 583960 or Mobile: 07528 669837. Email: graham.thomas@tesco.net
13th February 2010
Fleet Air Arm Museum’s Model Show (show will major on plastic models). Doors open at 10 am, normal museum admission prices apply – no additional charge for the show. Airfix ‘Make and Paint’ workshop. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fleetairarm.com from 14th December to 30th January. Contact Jon Jefferies for more info, Tel: 01935 842638
14th February 2010
BMFA Northern Area Indoor Swapmeet. 12 – 3 pm. Trinity & All Saints College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD. Any legal frequency. No free flight or I/C. Proof of BMFA membership essential. Pilots £5, juniors £2, spectators £1. John Thompson, Tel: 01924 515595, johnty99@ntlworld.com or www.na-bmfa.org
20th February 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor R/C meeting, Main Hall at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants PO9 2AY. 7 pm to 10 pm. Free-flight models may not be flown. £7 for flyers, £1 for spectators, accompanied children admitted free. Proof of insurance required. Chris Carr, Tel: 023 8043 7805 or Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. Visit www.wcaero.co.uk
24th February 2010
Small Moulded Composite Parts for Models talk by Barrie Lever, hosted by Southampton Model Aeroplane Club. Anchor Public House, Redbridge, near M271 J1. Club meetings start at 8 pm. All interested modellers welcome. Barrie Lever, Tel: 02380 893310, email Lancia038@hotmail.com
25th February 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor Free-Flight meetings. Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL. 6.30 pm to 10 pm. R/C models may not be flown. £4 adult flyers, £1 junior flyers – proof of insurance required. Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. www.wcaero.co.uk
28th February 2010
Modeller's Swapmeet, Hurworth Grange, near Darlington, Co Durham. 10 am until 1 pm. Details, bookings etc. contact Sam on (01748) 824702 or Email westonsam12@aol.com
MARCH
6th March 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
Brightlingsea MFC Swapmeet, Alresford Village Hall, Ford Lane, Alresford, Essex C07 8BL. 9.30 am – 11.30 am. Entrance £1, tables £3 (set-up from 9 am). Bob Goodenough, Tel: 01206 303749. www.forjac.co.uk
March 7th 2010
Beverley and District Model Aircraft Club
Swap-meet.
9.00 to 12.00 Tickton Village Hall, Nr Beverley,
Contact Simon Tweedale 01482 844914,
Or see www.badmac.net
25th Northwich swapmeet. Northwich Memorial Hall, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5QJ. 10 am – 1 pm. 70+ tables. £2 entrance fee. Tables £12, first table with 2 passes £6 additional table. Pre-booking essential. Contact Wayne & Ruth Howman 01565 631190 or www.northwichswapmeet.co.uk
2nd Annual KLAMC Swapmeet, West Winch Village Hall, Watering Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn PE33 0JY. Tables £5 each, buyers £1. 9 am for sellers, 10 am for general public. Table booking or enquiries contact Andy, Tel: 01553 841603 or 07843 995067. Email ag.williamson@btopenworld.com
13th March 2010
BMFA Northern Area Indoor Swapmeet. 1 – 4 pm. Trinity & All Saints College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD. Any legal frequency. No free flight or I/C. Proof of BMFA membership essential. Pilots £5, juniors £2, spectators £1. John Thompson, Tel: 01924 515595, johnty99@ntlworld.com or www.na-bmfa.org
14th March 2010
HMFC Annual Swapmeet, at the Horam Village Hall, quarter mile south of village centre on A267. Start 10 am. Entrance fee £2, tables £7 and £2 for helper. For table bookings contact Mr R Richardson, Tel: 01825 762372 or Email: rob.ricahrdson@talktalk.net
19th March 2010
DADMAC Auction. At the Dumbuck Hotel, Glasgow Road, Dumbarton. Doors open at 6.30 pm, Auction starts 8 pm. Entrance fee but no commission. Contact Maurice Irvine, Tel: 01475 689711 or Email: almoraima@hotmail.co.uk
20th March 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor R/C meeting, Main Hall at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants PO9 2AY. 7 pm to 10 pm. Free-flight models may not be flown. £7 for flyers, £1 for spectators, accompanied children admitted free. Proof of insurance required. Chris Carr, Tel: 023 8043 7805 or Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. Visit www.wcaero.co.uk
Redruth & District MFC Bring & Buy Sale. 10 am. Held this year at ACE Flooring, Unit 1 Jewell House, Tolgus Wartha, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1DG. More info or to book a table contact: Ian, 07785 936799 or Andrew, 07723 918296
21st March 2010
15th Great Southern Model Auction hosted by Hampshire MFC at Mountbatten School, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 5SY. Booking in from 8.30 am, viewing 9.30 am, auction starts 11 am. Entrance fee £5, under 16’s and ladies free. Minimum lots £10. 10% commission on sold lots. Details, booking forms from Mr Len Shannon, 5 Templars Mede, Chandlers Ford, Hants SO53 3RX. Tel: 02380 263068
21st March 2010
FMFC Swapmeet. Sutton St. Edmund Village Hall, Sutton St. Edmund PE12 0LR. Sellers £5 per table, buyers £3 per person, under 16’s free (must be accompanied by an adult). Doors open for sellers 8.30 am, buyers 10 am. To reserve a table email: swap@fmfc-online.com or Tel: Steve on 01406 425582/07891 675071 or Martin on 01406 420818/07960 410340. See www.fmfc-online.com for further details
25th March 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor Free-Flight meetings. Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL. 6.30 pm to 10 pm. R/C models may not be flown. £4 adult flyers, £1 junior flyers – proof of insurance required. Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. www.wcaero.co.uk
28th March 2010
SAM35 at Forest Radio Model Club. Flying will be vintage R/C ONLY. BMFA insurance necessary and SAM membership. Attendees please email before the event to gauge numbers. Flyers can arrive on 27th and camp overnight. Further info Email: graham.crawshaw@tiscali.co.uk or Tel: 01594 845248
31st March 2010
Electric Pylon Racing explained by Rob Ashley-Roche, hosted by Southampton Model Aeroplane Club. Anchor Public House, Redbridge, near M271 J1. Club meetings start at 8 pm. All interested modellers welcome. Barrie Lever, Tel: 02380 893310, email Lancia038@hotmail.com
APRIL
2nd/5th April 2010
East Kirkby Show (run by the LMA). First public flying event of the year at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Pilots Enquires: Phil Atherton, 07544 492425 or email phil-atherton@blueyonder.co.uk Trade Enquiries: John Rickett, 01472 388301 or email jricdh86@aol.com On-site Camping: Dave Bailey, 07827 675665 or email dave.bailey08@tiscali.co.uk
2nd/5th April 2010
Easter Fly-In/Camping. Fly from dawn until dusk and beyond. All models welcome including over 20 kg. BMFA/LMA insurance required. £5 per night from campers, no charge for day visitors. Contact Geoff on 07952 369569 or Email: wmfc.events@rocketmail.com Call before setting out is suggested due to field conditions at time of year. Web: http://northlincsmodelflyingclub.co.uk/
3rd April 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
10th April 2010
BMFA Northern Area Indoor Swapmeet. 1 – 4 pm. Trinity & All Saints College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD. Any legal frequency. No free flight or I/C. Proof of BMFA membership essential. Pilots £5, juniors £2, spectators £1. John Thompson, Tel: 01924 515595, johnty99@ntlworld.com or www.na-bmfa.org
17th/18th April 2010
3rd South West Model Engineering, Model Making & Hobbies Exhibition held at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Bigger and better than ever. www.swmee.co.uk
18th April 2010
Spring Mega Swapmeet, Meir Community Centre, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST3 7DY. Tables £6, entry £2. Booking essential. Contact Steve on 01782 853883 or Mob: 07804 689482. Email topgun@modelpilot.co.uk
North Devon MFC Bring and Buy Auction. At South Molton Community College. Doors open 9 am, auction starts 11 am. Admission £1. Contact Jason Govier, Tel: 01598 740661
28th April 2010
Show Your Model Evening hosted by Southampton Model Aeroplane Club. For members and friends of local clubs to show their latest creations. Anchor Public House, Redbridge, near M271 J1. Club meetings start at 8 pm. All interested modellers welcome. Barrie Lever, Tel: 02380 893310, email Lancia038@hotmail.com
29th April 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor Free-Flight meetings. Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL. 6.30 pm to 10 pm. R/C models may not be flown. £4 adult flyers, £1 junior flyers – proof of insurance required. Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. www.wcaero.co.uk
MAY
1st May 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
7th May 2010
BMFA A and B Test Day, Old Warden Airfield. For more info contact Sheila on 07799 132999 or download application form from www.modelair.info
8th/9th May 2010
Old Warden Model Air Mayfly. Old Warden Airfield, near Biggleswade. All types model welcome. 10 kg weight limit. Ebenezer Trophy and mass launch on Sunday. Note NO camping before 7th. For more details, camping and trade bookings, contact Mike on 07775 662955 or see www.modelair.info
15th/16th May 2010
Langar Annual Fly-In. Open to all. At our site on the Notts/Leics border, free camping, gated site now with NO through traffic. Small charge to fly. Camping from Friday. Check out www.nrcs.org.uk for directions. Contact Langar.flyin@ntlworld.com
16th May 2010
Low-key scale event hosted by LADMAS at Halsall (Nr Southport). Open to all fixed wing scale aircraft up to 20 kg. ‘A’ pilots eligible for models weighing up to 7 kg. ‘B’ certificate compulsory over this weight. Fail-safes must be fitted and operable i.a.w. BMFA guidelines. Entry £5. Pre-entry required. Contact John Wheeler, Email: whealthcare@blueyonder.co.uk or 07973 952457 for info
26th May 2010
Scratch Building Large R/C Scale Models talk by Peter Marsden, hosted by Southampton Model Aeroplane Club. Anchor Public House, Redbridge, near M271 J1. Club meetings start at 8 pm. All interested modellers welcome. Barrie Lever, Tel: 02380 893310, email Lancia038@hotmail.com
27th May 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor Free-Flight meetings. Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL. 6.30 pm to 10 pm. R/C models may not be flown. £4 adult flyers, £1 junior flyers – proof of insurance required. Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. www.wcaero.co.uk
27th/31st May 2010
Spring Bank Holiday Fly-In/Camping. Fly from dawn until dusk and beyond. All models welcome including over 20 kg. BMF/LMA insurance required. £5 per night from campers, no charge for day visitors. Contact Geoff on 07952 369569 or Email: wmfc.events@rocketmail.com Web: http://northlincsmodelflyingclub.co.uk/
29th/30th May 2010
LMA Longhorsley Rally at the home of Northumbrian MAS. Pilot's Registration: Phil Atherton, 07544 492425 or email phil-atherton@blueyonder.co.uk Camping/Trade enquiries: Gary Armstrong, 0191 2672707 or email gary.armstrong13@blueyonder.co.uk
Spring Fun Weekend. A weekend dedicated to flying at R&DMFC. Details to be confirmed. Melfyn Allington, Club Secretary, Tel: 01745 813800, Mobile: 07704 535391
JUNE
5th June 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
19th/20th June 2010
Weston Park Model Air Show organised by the Wrekin Model Club. Weston Park, Weston Under-lizard, M54 Junc 3, and 8 miles Junc 12 M6. Contact Steve Bishop for more info, Tel: 01952 587298, Mobile 07961 864415, Email: stevenbishop@blueyonder.co.uk or the Website: www.westonparkmodelairshow.co.uk Trade Enquires Peter Whitehead, Tel: 01952 684169
24th June 2010
Waltham Chase Aeromodellers Indoor Free-Flight meetings. Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL. 6.30 pm to 10 pm. R/C models may not be flown. £4 adult flyers, £1 junior flyers – proof of insurance required. Alan Wallington, Tel: 01489 895157. www.wcaero.co.uk
25th/27th June 2010
International Model Circus 2010. Jean-Baptiste Salis airfield in Cerny La Ferte Alais. Pierre Weck, Tel: +33 6 03 29 93 23, Email: buzzcom@orange.fr
26th/27th June 2010
24th Wings & Wheels Model Spectacular extravaganza at North Weald Airfield, Nr Epping, Essex. Lots of info plus ticket booking online at www.wingsnwheels.net. Enquiries to: The Show Organiser, Designaction Limited, PO Box 49, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos, GL54 5XF. Tel/Fax: 01242 604126. Mobile: 07836 297168. Email: jane@wingsnwheels.net
30th June 2010
Assembling Modern Radio Control Models talk by Mark VanDerVelden, hosted by Southampton Model Aeroplane Club. Anchor Public House, Redbridge, near M271 J1. Club meetings start at 8 pm. All interested modellers welcome. Barrie Lever, Tel: 02380 893310, email Lancia038@hotmail.com
JULY
3rd July 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
3rd & 4th July 2010
WOODSPRING 2010
The South West's biggest Model Airshow featuring an exciting programme of model aircraft with full model trade support. Held at Claverham Drove, Yatton. Just follow the signs J20 or J21 from M5. See web site www.woodspringwings.co.uk, email isteerment@gmail.com or phone 01934 525990 or 07775 981677.
17th/18th July 2010
Autogiro Fly-In. Saturday night camping available, contact Cali on 07913 781741 or Geoff on 07952 369569 for further info or Email: wmfc.events@rocketmail.com Web: http://northlincsmodelflyingclub.co.uk/
18th July 2010
IMAC competition. Sunday is competition day, Saturday 17th is a normal ‘off the peg’ club day. Date to be confirmed. Melfyn Allington, Club Secretary, Tel: 01745 813800, Mobile: 07704 535391
23 July 2010
BMFA A and B Test Day, Old Warden Airfield. For more info contact Sheila on 07799 132999 and download application form from www.modelair.info
24th/25th July 2010
Old Warden Model Air Scale Weekend. Old Warden Airfield, near Biggleswade. 10 kg weight limit. Note NO camping before 23rd. For more details, camping and trade bookings, contact Mike on 07775 662955, or see www.modelair.info
AUGUST
5th/17th August 2010
Manx Model Meet 2010. 'Free and easy' two weeks of club flying off the peg. Camping facilities. Ideal for large power models, glider towing, electric power and nearby slope soaring. Visit www.manx-modelflyers.org or Tel: 01624 878234 for details
7th/8th August 2010
Redruth & Disrtict MFC holding their 20th model air show at the club’s flying site North Cliffs. Full flying programme throughout the two days. More info www.rcflyers.net S Polkinghorne, Tel: 01209 313263
14th/15th August 2010
Aerotow Weekend. A weekend dedicated to having some fun with gliders, of any variety! Melfyn Allington, Club Secretary, Tel: 01745 813800, Mobile: 07704 535391
SEPTEMBER
11th/12th September 2010
Old Warden Model Air Festival of Flight. Old Warden Airfield, near Biggleswade. 10 kg weight limit. Note NO camping before Fri 10th. For more details, camping and trade bookings, contact Mike on 07775 662955, or see www.modelair.info
Autumn Fun Weekend. A weekend dedicated to flying at R&DMFC. Details to be confirmed. Melfyn Allington, Club Secretary, Tel: 01745 813800, Mobile: 07704 535391
18th/19th September 2010
Clwyd Soaring Association Scale Slope Soaring Rally. Open to scale models only and is not competitive. Electric winch and bungee available if wind unsuitable for hand-launch – strong hook required to use this facility. Camping available, plus B&B. At one of club’s flying sites, selection depends on wind direction on day. Contact Vic Steel, Tel: 0151 678 6920 or Email: vic@clwydsa.co.uk
19th September 2010:
North London MFC Open Electric Day at Baldock Flying Field, signposted from A507 east of Baldock. Pilots £5, spectators free. Contact John Raines Club Sec, Tel: 01462 893059 or Maurice Club Chair, Tel: 01707 275755
30th September/3rd October 2010
Autumn Fly-In/Camping. Fly from dawn until dusk and beyond. All models welcome including over 20 kg. BMFA/LMA insurance required. £5 per night from campers, no charge for day visitors. Contact Geoff on 07952 369569 or Email: wmfc.events@rocketmail.com
OCTOBER
2nd October 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
10th October 2010
Autumn Mega Swapmeet, 1 Meir Community Centre, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST3 7DY. Tables £6, entry £2. Booking essential. Contact Steve on 01782 853883 or Mob: 07804 689482. Email topgun@modelpilot.co.uk
NOVEMBER
5th/7th November 2010
Bonfire Bash. Fly from dawn until dusk and beyond. All models welcome including over 20 kg. BMFA/LMA insurance required. £5 per night from campers, no charge for day visitors. Please bring a large firework. Contact Geoff on 07952 369569 or email wmfc.events@rocketmail.com
6th November 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk
DECEMBER
4th December 2010
Indoor fun flying 2010. Furzefield Sports Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BW. Small electric models and free flight rubber welcome. 6 pm until 10 pm. £6 flyers, £2 spectators. Enquiries Mike Quille, Tel: 020 8500 3549 or mp.quille@live.co.uk