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It is with great sorrow that I have to announce the passing of a former member of our club.

Many members will remember Mark Smallwood with great affection, as he taught many of our current members the art of flying radio controlled models and was a good servant as a committee member and club member.

Mark was always prepared to put himself out to help in any way he could, no matter what the subject, he decided that model flying was getting a bit tame so moved on to racing cars as well as his scuba diving in which he also instructed, and paragliding, he recently took up full size gliding which in this case claimed his life due to a tragic accident.

Mark was by no means athletic but very sporty and lived by the “Olympic Motto” Faster Higher Further always reaching out for new achievement’s.

Although he hasn’t been a member for a few years his memory will live on for a long time to come.

The funeral is Tuesday 9th June at St. Augustine’s Dodderhill nr Droitwich at 2:15 and the family will be happy for anyone who knew him too attend.

The Royal Aero Club Trust is pleased to announce Flying for Youth bursary winners for 2009. You can find the full list here: bursaryawards2009

Amongst other activities, the Trust exists to help young people develop their full potential through air sports. Annually, it offers several bursaries, each of up to £500, to enable young people from 16 years of age to progress in their air sport, including aero modelling, and to enable personal computer or flight simulator pilots gain initial flying experience.

Additionally, the Trust carries out research into air sports and it preserves aviation history.

The Trust is a registered charity. If you would like to assist the Trust in its aims and make a donation please contact the Trust Treasurer, Peter Crispin (www.royalaeroclubtrust.org).

Details of how to apply for a 2009 bursary will be posted on the Trust’s website in September 2009 (www.royalaeroclubtrust.org).

Issued by:D.T. Bills, Royal Aero Club Trust Bursary Administrator (royalaeroclubtrust2009@yahoo.co.uk)

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SPEKTRUM DX6i 2.4GHz TRANSMITTERS

We have been notified by Horizon Hobby UK who are the importers of Spektrum radio equipment that they have identified a potential fault in some DX6i 2.4GHz transmitters.
Owners of these sets should visit www.horizonhobby.co.uk and view the news page for further information.

SERVICE NOTICE

JR MACGREGOR DSX9 TRANSMITTER

MacGregor Industries Ltd has issued a Service Notice in relation to the above transmitter. This notice relates to a simple mechanical modification to prevent possible chafing of the stick wiring on one channel.
Owners of this transmitter should visit www.macgregor.co.uk/Support/dsx9_wiring
or contact the MacGregor Service Department on 01628 760430 for a printed copy.

Manny Williamson
Development Officer