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2.4 GHz radios may be used at the Nationals, as they were last year, with the following provisos:
Futaba TM7 modules and 6EX transmitters will only be allowed if they have been through the Ripmax exchange programme and carry the appropriate sticker.

The Assan modules will not be allowed.

These rules apply to all flightlines plus the ‘small electric’ outdoor evening line and the hangar flying.

All 2.4 GHz radios used on the competition flightlines must be booked in with the main transmitter control as normal and will be tested for power output. They will not be allowed to be used on the flightlines unless they have a Tx Control sticker attached.

Chris Bromley,
2008 BMFA Nationals Co-ordinator

2008 Indoor National ChampionshipsAt RAF Digby Lincolnshire.

By the kind permission of the Station Commander, Group Captain A S Corbett MBE MA BA RAF

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 19^th 20^th & 21^st September 2008

Friday evening (times to be notified)

Champagne Fly (7pm onwards) Best 2 flights from 6. LRS, EZB, F1L, Gyminnie Cricket and Limited Penny Plane.- All flown to index on full motors.

Saturday (times to be notified)

L.P.P, F1M, No-Cal, F1N, F1L & Gyminnie Cricket – All full motors

Sunday (times to be notified)

F1D, 35cm & LRS – All full motors

Pre Registration is essential (download now! bmfa-ind-nats-entry.pdf) for any Foreign Nationals wishing to attend, therefore all must complete the pre registration & entry form by the required date on the form. The RAF will advise after checks to confirm acceptance.We would kindly ask all those wishing to attend to complete the attached pre registration & entry form in order that we can minimise logistical complications on the day/s. The Gymnasium Hall at RAF Digby is housed within a WW2 Aircraft Hanger with a fantastic floor space and a 30ft ceiling. Gym shoes or other suitable footwear should be worn and tables and chairs will not be available. RAF Digby, Lincoln. Additional information, Accomodation etc 2008-nationalsfull.pdf download.
Lincolnshire LN4 3LH Contact:

Mark Benns on 01733-755733 or email  itc@bmfa.org Indoor Technical Committee

Download file here
area-council-provisional-mins-080607.pdf

The Speed and the Aerobatic Centralised competitions at Barton were cancelled because of the 30mph winds.

The Team Race Centralised competition scheduled for 22-06-08 at Dishforth had already been cancelled because of the unavailability of the venue. 

There were no other CL Centralised competitions scheduled for 22-06-08

The Indoor Technical Committee can report that the recent wind damage to the temporary repairs will be once again be repaired by the owners of the Hanger. The ITC wishes to thank the owners for there continued support to our flying in No. 1 Hanger.

Please Note. Contact and information on Cardington dates should be directed through itc@bmfa.org and as advertised in the latest BMFA News. Please also inform us of your email address in order that we can contact you and keep you informed of forthcoming events & articles.

If in any doubt because an announcement has not been made please contact either Mark 01733 755733 or Laurie 01628 487544

Additional dates will be added to the calendar as the re-cladding of the Hanger is once again deferred so your details are essential to keep you informed.

The remaining dates are as follows:

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