Archive for the 'General' Category
CL Centralised Competitions - Calendar Changes
25 May Waterbeach
F2C cancelled - low entries (other venue being sought)
F2B cancelled - low entries
22 June Dishforth
F2C cancelled - venue unavailable
29 June Waterbeach
F2C cancelled - other venue being sought
CL Speed - Engine Size Change
CL Speed Engine Size Change
Please note that the maximum engine size for the 0.12 Speed Class has increased from 2.0 cc (0.1223) to 2.1 cc (0.133).
This change has been necessary as the engines used in this class are no longer available with a 2.0 cc maximum capacity.
Control Line Technical Committee
8th May 2008
GC Challenge Leading Fliers and Cardington report.
Sunday the 4th May 2008 saw this years’ first serious return to Cardington No.1 shed, sadly only a dozen or so people turned up, but what a day they had. Britain’s best were there gaining some much needed high ceiling practice before the World Champs in Belgrade in August. The rest being GC protagonists pushing their ambitions to fantastic heights!
The Cardington venue is tenuously secure until mid summer and a careful vigilance of these pages will keep all informed of any last minute cancellations or extended usage. All BMFA and SAA members are welcome but must obey site rules.
Andrew Cambell with his GC at Cardington.
Would you like to almost double your Gymminie Cricket times?
Well, with 90′ in workable height and almost unlimitable floor space the chance to fly in this most historic building until at least mid summer is there for the taking. As ITC results coordinator I can confirm that many people did indeed exceed their personal bests on Sunday, but do remember, that those fortunate enough to be able to attend Cardington are not guaranteed to win the challenge. The finals are to be held at Manchester Velodrome on October 18th, where the playing field will be levelled for all.
We are pleased to announce the following Top contestants/clubs/teams for the Gymminie Cricket Challenge.
The leaders are placed in no particular order, and times witheld.
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Name Club Age Weight
John Andrews Timperley Club 74 3.5gm
Andrew Campbell CADMAC 60 2.1gm
Geoff Chappell Cleveland Indoor 42 2.8gm
Ken Croft Country Member 68 3.5gm?
David Leech Oundle 70+ 3.9gm
Anthony Oliver Peterlee 60+ 3.6gm?
Allan Weighell Cleveland Indoor 67 3.8gm
Doug Miller Boldon MFC 70+ ?
Tom Maddison Guisborough 75
John Barker Timperley 81 1.6gm
Cleveland Indoor 184
Guisborough MFC 217
BMFA Cardington Dates
The Indoor Technical Committee is pleased to confirm the following dates for Indoor free flight flying at
Cardington Airship Hanger No.1.
The hanger is clear of all obstructions freeing the entire floor space and should provide the best conditions for years.
Sunday 20th April (10am-5pm)
Sunday 4th May (10am-5pm) (reserve date 3rd)
Sunday 18th May (10am-5pm)
Sunday 1st June (10am-5pm) (reserve date 31st)
Sunday 15th June (10am-5pm) (reserve date 14th)
Sunday 29th June (10am-5pm) (reserve date 28th)
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.