BENSON

For further details contact:

:

C/T C. R. Hill

MASF

Gptn: 95261, Ext 7773

BRIZE NORTON

For further details contact:

:

Sgt S. Durham

216 Sqn

Gptn: 95461, Ext 7149

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.

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CHIVENOR   North Devon

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.

I am the O i/c and fly a mixture of thermal and slope gliders with the occasional fun-fly power. There are 4 other aircrew who mainly fly helicopters (predictable!!) plus a couple of ground crew who tend to fly large scale.

Chivenor airfield is now owned by the Marines and about a quarter of the runways and taxiways have been fenced off and turned into a huge vehicle park. Nevertheless there is plenty of space for the modellers and we can fly at any time providing we liaise with our ops room for SAR helicopter movements. We take a hand held radio with us on to the flight line to cater for 'scrambles'. At the weekends we have to share the airfield with the Air Training Corps who operate motorised gliders but we manage to operate together and stay out of each other's way.

We have coastal slope sites within 5 miles that will cater for most wind directions except East.

A local civilian model club also uses the airfield mainly at weekends. The club is headed by Chris Golds of Quiet & Electric Flight fame and you will often see our yellow helicopter in the background of many of his pictures.


OIC   JT J Goodright
email: chivenor@rafmaa.co.uk

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COLTISHALL  North of Norwich, Norfolk

The RAF Coltishall Model Aircraft Club comprises 22 members, mainly Service but with a good representation of retired RAFMAA members. We have an excellent flying site on one of the ASPs at the side of the main runway and share the site with the Norwich Model Aircraft Club (NMAC) who have approx 70 members. They also provide a control caravan which is extremely useful in the winter as the East wind blows very cold; moreover the link with the NMAC gives us access to their second flying site at North Elmham (formerly RAF Swanton Morley airfield) when the Coltishall airfield is active. The airfield is also shared with the Coltishall Flying Club and we have a set of well-versed de-confliction procedures in place. There is a large range of models flown from small electric through to ¼ scale and helicopters; there is also one Jet that makes a regular appearance. Both clubs are currently organising a Battle of Britain Fly-in to be held on Sunday 14 Sep and we are hoping to have goodies such as a 1/3 scale Spitfire and a 16’ span Liberator on the day. The current OIC, Sqn Ldr Steve Sharpe is posted shortly to Gibraltar and is planning to start a RAFMAA club on the Rock so if you are visiting the Rock and wish to fly contact him, after 3 Aug, on Ext 5696.

If you are passing by in the neighbourhood, give us a call and come down and fly. If you need any further info contact:

OIC

Sgt Ian Turner,

AMF

Ext 7225

CONINGSBY  East of Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

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

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COSFORD - North of Wolverhampton on the A41.

For further details contact:

:

Ian Cowley

Airfield Sqn

Gptn: 95561, Ext 7513

 COTTESMORE / WITTERING

Cottesmore - North of Oakham, Rutland.

Wittering - On the A1 South of Stamford, Cambs.

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

Cpl Danny Houston

HMF

Gptn 95341 Ext 7505

email: cottesmore-wittering@rafmaa.co.uk

CRANWELL  Sleaford.

For further details contact:

Flt Lt  L. B. Creese, 

45 R Sqn

Gptn: 95751 Ext 7532

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 CYPRUS

Hi,just a quick note to let you know that model flying is alive and well out here in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, following the last newsletter.

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 firends.

As soon as I get the name of a good contact in Cyprus I will update this notice. (Ed)

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HENLOW

For further details contact:

Flt Lt Carl Eskdale

OC Inst Flt.

Gptn: 95381, Ext 4054

HONINGTON  North of Bury St Edmonds

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 "

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INNSWORTH  Gloucester.

For further details contact:

C/T  Phil Male, 

FT Eng1a1. TGOA. Flying Training Eng.

Gptn: 95471 Ext 5490

LEUCHARS North of St Andrews, Fife.

Contact:WO Dick Mottram

LINTON ON OUSE  York.

For further details contact:

WO D Allardyce

Trg IPT

Gptn: 95871 Ext 6988

LOSSIEMOUTH

For further details contact:

LYNEHAM, Wiltshire

For further details contact:

Flt Sgt Andy Purdy

24 Sqn ALM.

Gptn: 95481, Ext 7370

MARHAM  East of Kings lynn, Norfolk.

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. 

Any body requiring further information contact:

WO Ian Nelson 

WO Eng II (AC) Sqn

Gptn: 95951 Ext

BT: (01760) 337261, Ext : 3520

email: marham@rafmaa.co.uk

Sgt Paul Luby - II (AC) Sqn Ext 6309
JT Simon Hewkin - II (AC) Sqn Ext 6309
 

or visit the Marham Model Club web page: http://www.rafmarham.co.uk/welfare/clubs/model-ac/model-ac.htm

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NORTHWOOD HQ - Middlesex

Wg Cdr Chris Peace

PJHQ J7 Command Development (B)

Northwood HQ

northwood@rafmaa.co.uk

Tel 01923 (9360) ext 33246

ODIHAM.  Nr Basingstoke

For further details contact:

C/T Chris Barker, 

Chinook IPT

Gptn: 95235 Ext 7298 / 3150

email: rafmaa-controlline@rafmaa.co.uk 

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SCAMPTON , Nr Lincoln

For further details contact:

C/T Dan Platts

Gptn: 95760 Ext 3027

SHAWBURY, Nr Shrewsbury

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.
 
http://www.rafshawburymfc.eclipse.co.uk/
 

For further details contact: Shaun Chant

MACR Shaun Chant
CFS Crewman Examiner
Central Flying School (Helicopters)
RAF Shawbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4DZ
 
BT:        01939 250351 Ext 7599
GTPN:               95531 Ext 7599
 

St ATHAN Nr Barry, ,South Wales

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  Situated on the North Cornish coast, a few miles North East of Newquay.

For further details contact:

WO J.C. Morrice

Flt Test, 203 Sqn

Gptn: 95423 Ext 7578.

VALLEY Nr Holyhead, Anglsey

Mr  B. Tate, 

Hawk Composite School

Gptn: 95581 Ext 7836

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

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WYTON  Nr Huntingdon

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 24-06-08