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2009 European F1D Team Manager application.
The Indoor Technical Committee are looking for suitable candidates for the vacant F1D Team Manager position for the 2009 European Championships in
Serbia. Anyone wishing to apply should do so in writing to the ITC Secretary by midday Monday 24th November 2008 either by letter to the BMFA or directly via email nickaikman@hotmail.com
2008 Indoor Nationals Results
This years Indoor Duration Nationals were held for the first time over 3 days in the 37ft high WW2 hangar at RAF Digby in Lincolnshire.
An excellent attendance combined with brilliant weather conditions made for very competitive flying, along with a healthy fun flying atmosphere.
With an overwhelming positive response from all of those attending the Indoor Technical Committee will attempt to build on this format for 2009.
Please see the attached for full list of results. indoor-nats-2008mb.pdf revised 23/09/08
A full report will be forthcoming within the BMFA News
GBR Flyers win Team Silver in F1D World Championships.
The 2008 F1D Indoor World Championships have just taken place in a huge domed exhibition hall in Belgrade, Serbia.
The hall is over 90 feet high. The British team of Bob Bailey, Mark Benns and Derek Richards flew their fragile 22 inch wingspan rubber powered free flight models for 3 gruelling days in temperatures up to 39 degrees. Excellent support came from Peter Ing and John Shaw.
The competition is all about duration, with many single flights of over 30 minutes. Each flyer has 6 attempts and his 2 longest flights are totalled to produce his individual score. The 3 scores from each country are added together in the team event. Although the American team were clear winners, the British total of 3:14:52 was enough to secure Silver medal position, ahead of the Hungarian flyers.
In the preceding Open International contests, Mark Benns won the 35 cm wingspan class, Bob Bailey was second while Peter Ing came 4th and John Shaw 5th.
Nick Aikman. GBR Team Manager.
2008 Indoor Duration Nationals update
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 19th 20th & 21st 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
New Fact sheet No.2
We are pleased to add Fact Sheet No.2 for the GC Challenge. John O’Donnell has kindly passed on his wealth of experience in a candid précis of the model. Along with some invaluable tips on How To !
Fact Sheets 3 & 4 are in production and will follow shortly.
Please see attached and enjoy.