Manny Williamson - BFMA Club Talk
We have had some great guest speakers this year starting with Don Coe in June talking about his excellent Scale Models.
We also had Aerobatics expert Shahid Banglawala. We also have BMFA supremo Manny Williamson coming to see us for a talk in September so why not come along and see what the BMFA does for you.
Open Day - Penshurst
Come along to our Open Day at our Penshurst flying site. Have a go at flying or just sit back and watch the flying.....
Please see the Events page for more details
Horam Funfly - You are invited
Horam MFC have kindly reciprocated on our recent invite by inviting us to their Funfly and BBQ on the 10th July. See the Events page for more details.
Fun Fly Competition
The competition is on 22nd May please contact Martin Warmington (see events page) if you would like to join in - its free to members. Spectators welcome.
Indoor Flying Competition Results
Helicopters - 1st - PETER FROUDE
Slow Flyers - 1st - MARTIN WARMINGTON
Shockflyers - 1st - JOHN YOUNG
Congratulations and thanks to all those that took part it was a great afternoon. Watch out for the next competition late 2011. Pictures and videos will be available soon.
Pictures and Video from yesteryear
I have added a picture and video submitted by Jon Young to the site - check out the Galleries page for Pictures from Yesteryear!!!
Club Membership for 2011 is now open please go to the join us page to download the membership form.
Christmas Meal -2010 -Completed!
This years Christmas meal will take place at the Middlehouse Pub in Mayfield on the 10th December.
Please note that the meal is now fully subscribed so no places are left.
Scale Day and BBQ 2010
The weather was great for the Scale Day this year which was a surprise. For the first time in many years we managed to run the Scale Day without having to postpone it 2 or 3 times!
We sourced local food from Freemans Farm and had some excellent food for the BBQ.
SCALE DAY PICTURES now loaded
Vulcan Restoration Trust
We would like to thank Richard Clarkson and his father for a very interesting and amusing talk at the club night in May. We had approx 30 members which was a great turn out. Thanks to all - see www.avrovulcan.com for more information.
Weather Check
Please check the flying sites page - Metcheck weather has now been added to the page so you can see if its worth stepping outside!
Web Fun - Try this game submitted by John Cole its addictive. Click here to play the game. Thanks John
Indoor Flying - finished
Please note that Indoor flying is now over for the Winter now that Spring has arrived. Many thanks to our loyal followers for making this years indoor flying a success.
Indoor Flying video on Youtube - click here to see it.
Can you help? - Volunteers needed!
We have a number of public flying or static events coming up in the summer. We would like to ask members for some assistance which will vary from flying electric planes to displaying static military and civilian aircraft. See the Events page for further details.
- Ashdown House School - Sun 6th June
- Freemans Farm, Rotherfield - Sun 13th June
- Armed forces day - Uckfield - Sat 26th June
- Crowborough Summer fete - Sat 17th July
Please contact Jerry Evans (Club Secretary) if you can offer some help it would be much appreciated.
Flying Site - Open.....
The site at Rotherfield has been rolled and cut and is ready for flying.. The Blackboys site is also now open. Please contact the committee if you have any questions.
Don Coe
Don Coe has gladly agreed to a talk at the February club night. Don is well known for producing excellent scale replicas of famous planes including the wonderful Bleriot. Come along for what is sure to be a fascinating talk.
Shooting at the Flying Site
Please note that there are planned Shoot Dates near the flying site therefore we have agreed not to fly on these mornings as followings. Please do not fly between 10.00am and 12.30pm on these days (which are all Thursdays bar one date).
October 29th
November 12th / 26th
December 10th / 22nd (Tuesday) / 31st
January 7th / 14th / 21st / 28th
The shoot ends on the 28th January and members are free to fly at normal club times after this date.
Quiz Night - Ladies Welcome
We are having our first ladies night and quiz at the next club night in Five Ashes. Please ask your partners, kids etc if they would like to come and make up a quiz team. Questions will be on general knowledge. See the Club Night page.
Scale Day and BBQ Sunday 19th July
Names are now being taken the for the Scale Day BBQ in July please contact us if you would like to come and enjoy the planes with a fantastic BBQ lunch. Please see the Events page for more details.
Funfly Competition
The Funfly Competition took place on the 31st May - pictures are now available - take a look in the Gallery
Training for Members
Need training then please contact Bob Hart who will put you in touch with one of our team of trainers.
Swap Meet - 1st November 2009 -
We now taking table bookings for the 2nd Wealden Flyers Swapmeet if you have some RC items for sale. If you are looking to buy then please come along at 10am and bag some bargains. Please see the events page for more details.
Scale Competition
We held our scale competition earlier in the year but it was too windy for us to fly so we postponed the scale flying competition. Dust off your scale plane previously entered into the competition and fly it on the day to win a trophy. See events page for more details.
SCALE DAY Gallery Updated
The weather was windy but the sun did occasionally come out! The competition and BBQ was great fun even though the flying was reduced due to the wind. Please take a look through the gallery.
Important Message to Members:
Please note we have been informed that members are flying East of the Airstrip towards the side of the wood and the 3 houses nearby. We cannot allow this to continue so please ensure that you fly well away from the house and adhere to all
club rules including the flying times. Members have also been seen flying IC planes out of hours. Please read the club rules here and ensure that they are not being contravened.
Tony Banfield - Pilot Talk
We have a treat in store for the October Club meeting. Tony Banfield will be giving a presentation about his exploiting as a pilot fly jets and WWII aircraft - it will be fascinating!
Please note the Flying Field is OPEN
The field was temporarily closed this week but it is now open - updated Saturday 12th September.
Get "certified"- A and B Test Day II
We are having a Test day at the Hartfield site for members to achieve their "A" and "B" tests. Please contact us if you would like to BOOK a testing slot on the 27th September. Have fun and get practicing.
New Member Training Day
There are many new members joining the club who need some assistance in setting up their planes and flying them. Those new members and beginners should come along to our training days in June - please see the Events page for more details.
Funfly Competition - Please Enroll
The Funfly competition will take place on the 17th May. The schedule is now on the EVENTS page so please take a look. Please contact us if you would like to be included in the competition - it will be a lot of fun!
Sad News - Otto Sels
It is with great sadness that we have to report that Otto Sels passed away last week in Germany. Many of you will know Otto as he previously owned our flying site and the farm on Butcherfield Lane and was an active member of the club and a more than enthusiastic flyer! We extend our sympathies to Otto's family at this sad time.
Get "certified" - WealdenFlyers!
Have you been flying for years and still not completed your 'A' test or have you done your 'A' test but feel that you have the ability to pass the 'B' Test? We are having a test day at the Hartfield site just for you. Please contact us if you would like to BOOK a testing slot on the 26th April. In addition to this please can you contact Bob Hart if you have taken your A or B test and you pay for your BMFA membership directly, i.e., not through the club. We are putting a list together of A / B certified flyers.
Tony Nijhius Model talk - March 09
An excellent opportunity to hear from the expert model designer and builder.
MEMBERSHIP for 2009 is now Open
Get in quick! We had to turn people away in 2008 so don't let that happen to you.
IMPORTANT
Remember that after 31st December 2008 your BMFA insurance and Wealden Flyers membership runs out. Therefore if you fly you are not INSURED and also not a member of the club.
Horam Club Swapmeet
The Horam Swapmeet is always a great place to buy and sell model aircraft and engines. The swapmeet will take place in Horam Village Hall in March - please support the event.
For more details please visit www.horamflyers.co.uk
Christmas Meal and Raffle
Friday 19th December (members and families.
Please join us for our annual Christmas Meal. This year we will be eating and drinking Christmas Fayre at the Blue Anchor Pub in Crowborough. You can order traditional Roast Turkey or from a range of tasty meals.
We will also be having a fun raffle so please come along and why not buy some raffle tickets when you purchase you meals.
Swapmeet
The swapmeet went very well - we saw a lot of deals taking place and many bacon butties and cakes being eaten as well. Many thanks to Annie and Ruth for their excellent baking! We have decided that due to the success that the Autumn swap meet will become a yearly event for Wealden Flyers.
Indoor Flying
We may have a new venue for Indoor Flying - please check here again soon.
Scale Aircraft Day and BBQ
We were blessed with a beautiful summers day (finally) for the Scale Day and BBQ. Lots of people turned out for the event and we have some excellent examples of planes from many decades. At the end of the day one of the new club members treated us to flying display with his Boomerang Jet - not scale but great to watch. Click here for pictures
Crowborough Summer Fete
JULY 08. We had a stall at the Crowborough fete on the 12th July and had an extremely successful day - even the weather held out for us (just). We were at Goldsmiths Leisure Centre in Crowborough and were able to put on a couple of flying displays in the field behind the event. Mark Tullett from the HobbyBox Model shop in Uckfield kindly donated an electric Piper Cub for our raffle and we raised £134. Thanks Mark for this excellent donation and another thanks to all the Wealden Flyers who turned up on the day to help on the stall and also fly. A great day was had by all.
OPEN DAY.....Success!
MAY 08. The 1st Wealden Model Aircraft Society Open Day was a great success with many new members joining on the day and also some great flying. Click here for pictures
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