Cardington 2008 update
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:
Sunday 29th June (10am-5pm) (reserve date 28th)
New Dates:
Sunday 6th July (10am-5pm)
Sunday 20th July (10am- 5pm)
Sunday 3rd August (10am -5pm)
Sunday 17th August (10am- 5pm)
Sunday 31st August (10am-5pm)
All BMFA members and those with an appropriate insurance are welcome to come and enjoy indoor free flight flying at the Airship Hanger. Please Note: Due to holes in the building fabric the building is weather dependent and as a result an announcement will be made by Laurie Barr (Cardington Liason Officer) via the BMFA Latest News webpage circa 24hours beforehand confirming whether the event will be held. In the event of the Sunday date being cancelled the Saturday preceeding may be used as a reserve date. If anyone believes that we do not have their email address they should submit it to itc@bmfa.org to ensure they are kept informed of ITC events. We apologise for any uncertainty or inconvenience that this may cause and hope that you can appreciate the situation.
PLEASE NOTE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ANYONE ALLOWED TO CLIMB THE STAIRS OR STRUCTURE TO RETRIEVE MODELS.How to get there: 3 miles South of Bedford, on the A600, the 2 giant hangers can be seen. For newcomers, arrive at 9.30-10.00 a.m. Drive down between the 2 hangers, and turn left at the end. Turn left again, and halfway down the side of the hanger, is a small door, and a larger sliding door. You can bring your own car into the hanger. The large sliding door, will be shut at approx 11.00 a.m, and not opened again, until approx 6. p.m, to ensure stable air. The small door stays open but it must be shut behind you. The “loos” are primitive but working.