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| RAF Valley | RAF Waddington | ||
| RAF Shawbury | RAF Coningsby | ||
| RAF Cosford | RAF Cottesmore / Wittering | ||
| RAF Innsworth | RAF Marham | ||
| RAF St Athan | RAF Wyton | ||
| RAF Chivenor | RAF Coltishall | ||
| RAF St Mawgan | RAF Honington | ||
| RAF Boscombe Down | RAF Henlow | ||
| RAF Lyneham | RAF Northwood | ||
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BENSON (Check the Weather at Benson) For further details contact: : C/T C. R. Hill MASF Gptn: 95261, Ext 7773
BRIZE NORTON (Check the Weather at Brize Norton) For further details contact: : Sgt S. Durham 216 Sqn Gptn: 95461, Ext 7149
BOSCOMBE DOWN (Check the Weather at Boscombe Down)
Boscombe Down is well served, in modelling terms. We have a MoD club, to which all the RAFMAA members belong, which has an excellent agreement with the airfield management, allowing us to fly at any time when "military ops" are not taking place. Because of the size and geography of the airfield we are able to fly along side the full size University Air Sqn, and the private flying club; a fairly unique situation. Within 15 miles of Boscombe we have two slope soaring sites that are exclusively for our use, and within 25 miles, a great many more hills. We also have regular indoor meetings, in a local school hall, which allows those interested in miniature R/C to do their thing. The club boasts three instructor/examiners, and there are always new members progressing towards their BMFA certificates. On a monthly basis, we have a non-flying evening, where club business is discussed, usually followed by a presentation of some sort. Our membership currently stands at about 50, of which 15 are Servicemen. Considering the fact that we are one of the smallest RAF units, we have one of the largest RAFMAA memberships. Our club membership includes such dignitaries as Pete McDermott, Ian Bryant and Richard Crapp, of F4C (Scale) fame. We also have several gas turbine operators, who appreciate the vast expanses of tarmac. Each year we host the F4C British team trials.
Any RAFMAA member, "resting" modeller, or new flyer can be sure of a warm welcome at the BDMAC.
Contact: Flt Lt I. Phillis RW Test Pilot3. ETPS.
CHIVENOR North Devon (Check the Weather at Chivenor) Since it closed as an active airfield the RAF numbers at Chivenor are now a mere 100 or so made up entirely of the SAR helicopter flight and supporting personnel. The club has about
8 paid up members and most are active.
COLTISHALL North of Norwich, Norfolk
CONINGSBY East of Sleaford, Lincolnshire. (Check the Weather at Coningsby)
As Coningsby is once again becoming a major flying station and more and more people are being posted in, I thought it about time to spread the word about our fledgling club here. Up until very recently model flying at RAF Coningsby had completely evaporated along with all traces of the club that must have previously existed. In an effort to rectify this situation, Dan Platts organised the implication of a model flying club. This has received the full backing of SATCO and OC Ops and we have managed to effectively compensate for the existence of ‘Q’ and BBMF’s spurious flying programmes. So far we have 10 + members and have played host to the Jet Modellers Association as well as pioneering the Annual RAFMAA Warbirds event.
We aim to operate a completely flexible and friendly RANK FREE regime, providing as much assistance to other members as possible, especially with regards to coaching newer flyers. So far we have a good mix of fixed wing and rotary flyers. We have recently gained the use of a model storage and building facility on unit which aides our members significantly. We have scope for using any of three different flying sites around the airfield so we can effectively compensate for any wind conditions, etc. As the club is still in it’s infancy, I am completely open to any suggestions from any interested parties as to how we may best grow and become more successful and I am sure that as the Typhoons continue to roll in their numbers, a great many more people will be posted in and subsequently our numbers will swell.
Please make available my contact details to any interested flyers who may be posted to Coningsby or the surrounding area.
OIC Cpl Paul Bellingham 29 Sqn. Gptn: 95721 Ext 6365 BT: (01526) 346365
email: coningsby@rafmaa.co.uk
COSFORD - North of Wolverhampton on the A41. (Check the Weather at Cosford) For further details contact: : Ian Cowley Airfield Sqn Gptn: 95561, Ext 7513
Cottesmore - North of Oakham, Rutland. (Check the Weather at Cottesmore) Wittering - On the A1 South of Stamford, Cambs. (Check the Weather at Wittering) http://www.radio-control-online.co.uk
Since the formation of Joint Force Harrier it was only a matter of time until the RAF Cottesmore and RAF Wittering clubs became one. The amalgamation of the two clubs took place mid 2002 and the membership numbers have grown from strength to strength. We can fly on either site providing that the full sized toys are not flying during the week and all weekends (weather permitting!!). We regularly host the British F3D pylon racing team and the GBRCAA, who make good use of the 5 model runways at RAF Wittering, and the large flying site at RAF Cottesmore with the GBRCAA Championships to be held there at the end of September. Plans are in place to arrange a Wittering Winter Fly-in for all RAFMAA members to which everyone is cordially invited. More details to follow. At the club we have all disciplines of model flying from Glider to Jet jockeys and all that is in between. We also have a R/C car circuit at the RAF Wittering site, which is mainly for the kids, although, a few of the more senior members have been seen to have a quick blast around the track!!! New Cottesmore / Wittering Website: http://www.radio-control-online.co.uk email: cottesmore-wittering@rafmaa.co.uk
CRANWELL Sleaford. (Check the Weather at Cranwell) For further details contact:
Flt Lt L. B. Creese, 45 R Sqn Gptn: 95751 Ext 7532
My name is Steve Crossland and although there is no flying on the base, there are two of us that fly just for fun out here, and the power site is the local dryed out Salt Lake (well it's a bit wet at the moment after recent rain) where the local Cypriot model flying club, of which I am a member, have put up some tables and shade (vital mid summer). The area is a vast flatland, and you are spoilt for landing sites, but it is very unforgiving, with the added bonus that any salt left on your engines etc. corrodes like wildfire. There is also excellent cliff
slope soaring sites nearby, in particular 'Curium' with a suberb view
over the sea, and ancient relics where I also learned to Paraglide last
summer. Here, my 'Zagi' foam flying wing is perfect as it's
indestructable and can be 'crash' landed any where on the rocky
edge. My power models consist mainly of a range of ARTF models assembled out here, and am presently wondering whether to strip them and just bring home the engines and gear, and start again, or risk trying to pack them and bring them home on return in July. I know Martin Paffet well, as we were together on my last posting at Boscombe Down, where he introduced me to the RAF Champs, but he had to dash off for some small reason, (I think his daughter was about to be born or something). I hope to attend the RAF champs again (possibly this year!!) Or at least sometime during my last few years in the RAF. See you Steve Crossland NOTE: Steve is no longer in Cyprus. However the information is current. Just turn up on the salt lake at the weekend, especially Sunday morning and you will be sure to make some new modelling friends. As soon as I get the name of a good contact in Cyprus I will update this notice. (Ed) HENLOW (Check the Weather at Henlow) For further details contact:
Flt Lt Carl Eskdale OC Inst Flt. Gptn: 95381, Ext 4054
HONINGTON North of Bury St Edmonds (Check the Weather at Honnington) For further details contact:
SAC Dave Towel STO Centre, Gptn: 95991Ext 7371
Details of the civilian model club that also uses RAF Honington can be found at their web site: " http:// www.burymodelfc.co.uk " INNSWORTH Gloucester. (Check the Weather at Innsworth) For further details contact:
C/T Phil Male, FT Eng1a1. TGOA. Flying Training Eng. Gptn: 95471 Ext 5490
LEUCHARS North of St Andrews, Fife. (Check the Weather at Leuchars)
Contact:WO Dick Mottram
LINTON ON OUSE York. (Check the Weather at Linton on Ouse) For further details contact:
WO D Allardyce Trg IPT Gptn: 95871 Ext 6988
LOSSIEMOUTH (Check the Weather at Lossiemouth) For further details contact:
LYNEHAM, Wiltshire (Check the Weather at Lyneham) For further details contact:
Flt Sgt Andy Purdy 24 Sqn ALM. Gptn: 95481, Ext 7370
MARHAM East of Kings lynn, Norfolk. (Check the Weather at Marham)
The
Marham Model Aircraft Club have a club room located in a portacabin adjacent to 'Alpha' dispersal next to the full-size flying club.
There is ample storage space for aircraft and a large workshop area with sturdy benches.
Flying is permitted from the airfield once full-sized military flying is finished.
The club operates in conjunction with the PPL club (full size flying
club) and the Fenland Gliding Club.
WO Ian Nelson WO Eng II (AC) Sqn Gptn: 95951 Ext BT: (01760) 337261, Ext : 3520
email: marham@rafmaa.co.uk or visit the Marham Model Club web page: http://www.rafmarham.co.uk/welfare/clubs/model-ac/model-ac.htm
NORTHWOOD HQ - Middlesex (Check the Weather at Northwood) Wg Cdr Chris Peace PJHQ J7 Command Development (B) Northwood HQ northwood@rafmaa.co.uk Tel 01923 (9360) ext 33246
ODIHAM. Nr Basingstoke (Check the Weather at Odiham) For further details contact: Sgt Danny Houston
RAF Odiham email: odiham@rafmaa.co.uk
SCAMPTON , Nr Lincoln (Check the Weather at Scampton) For further details contact:
C/T Dan Platts Gptn: 95760 Ext 3027
SHAWBURY, Nr Shrewsbury (Check the Weather at Shawbury)
For further details contact: Shaun Chant
MACR Shaun Chant St ATHAN Nr Barry, ,South Wales (Check the Weather at St Athan) For further details contact:
WO P. Insley, Fwd Spt (Fixed Wing) Gptn: 95421 Ext 8361
or Flt Lt H Fray, C/o the Officers Mess.
St MAWGAN (Check the Weather at St Mawgan)
Situated on the North Cornish coast, a
few miles North East of Newquay. The St Mawgan Model Aircraft Club have a club house located in a large flying area next to the old airfield now Newquay Airport. There is ample storage space for aircraft, toilets are available and tea and coffee making facilities. Flying is permitted all year round. The club fly all model aircraft from little park fliers up to big scale, both fixed wing and rotary. For further details
contact:
VALLEY Nr Holyhead, Anglsey (Check the Weather at RAF Valley)
Mr B. Tate, Hawk Composite School Gptn: 95581 Ext 7836
WADDINGTON (Check the Weather at Waddington) Situated south of Lincoln.
OIC - Sgt Matt Holmes
EW Trainer EW Ops AWC RAF Waddington Gptn: 95771 Ext 6308 BT: (01522) 726308
email: waddington@rafmaa.co.uk
WYTON Nr Huntingdon (Check the Weather at Wyton) The
RAF Wyton RAFMAA Model Aircraft Club operates from RAF Wyton airfield. The
airfield is primarily used for Air Experience Flight and University Air
Squadron flying using Tutor aircraft operated under contract to the MOD
(0800 to 1700, 7 days a week).
Outside these times, during daylight hours, the airfield is
available for use by the Pathfinder Flying Club, the Meridian Microlight
Club and the Model Aircraft Club (model flying can take place concurrent
with the activities of the full-size recreational aircraft).
In addition to the flying site, the members enjoy the use of a
clubroom/workshop situated in Hangar 4. The membership of this BMFA-affiliated club is usually around 15 (comprising RAFMAA personnel, MOD civilian employees and a small number of other civilians). Arrangements can be made to escort visiting BMFA flyers.
OIC Mr Ken Nicholas email: wyton@rafmaa.co.uk Club Secretary Mr Michael Batty RAF Wyton ext 6606
email: alm-aw3c1@esair-dlo.mod.uk
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Last updated 31-08-10 |
The club is open to all BMFA and RAFMAA
members, but is limited to 35 civilian places, with no restriction on
Servicemen or dependants. We
fly fixed wing and rotary, jets, props and gliders, from grass and
tarmac.