Events


ELECTRIC FLIGHT EVENTS

Please Note: For all BEFA flying events, BMFA or equivalent insurance is required.
The insurance requirements of other events is at the discretion of the organisers.
Please note BEFA requires a minimum flying qualification of an "A" Certificate for it's events.

If you have an electric flight event you want to have included, please send me an email giving me the details.

March
1^st	BMFA Northern Area Indoor RC Flying at the Garforth Squash & Leisure Centre, Ninelands Lane, LS25 (off the A63, Leeds-Selby Road). Saturdays 2.15 to 5.15 pm. 5 badminton court size with high ceiling. Licensed Bar, refreshments available. No smoking. Separate slots for Slowfly; Aerobatic; Scale & SMALL Helicopter (Sub 150 and equivalent brushless motors only). Any legal frequency. Proof of BMFA membership essential. No free flight or IC. Spectators welcome on the observation balcony. Pilots Ł5.00, Juniors Ł2.00, Spectators (on balcony) Ł1.00. For more information contact John Thompson on 01924 515 595 or by email or see www.na-bmfa.org
April
6^th	An eSoaring CLINIC plus FUN FLY plus 200 W/kg COMPLIANCE TESTING DAY in a large field at Tywell (map). Martin Bell hopes to attract ANYONE who flies any ELECTRIC POWERED glider - from complete beginners to experienced flyers converting from other disciplines. They will be running a short (2 or 3 rounds only) informal competition to 2008 rules as set out here. The “competition” will more of a demonstration and familiarisation event for newcomers, rather than a serious competition; but it will give everyone the opportunity to try out their 2008 models prior to the start of the season proper, to compare notes and to check out organisation systems. They will also be compliance testing of 200 W/kg models and compliance stickers will be issued on the day, which should help save some time during the first league competition on April 27th. There will be a Ł5.00 fee for everyone flying and we will ask for proof of insurance on the day. He plans to have a large tent on site for the day, so that we can still get some useful testing and talking done should the weather be inclement. If you have any questions please ask Martin by email ! More information to come nearer the date.
12^th & 13^th	The South West Model Engineering, Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Click the image below for more information.
May
3^rd & 4^th	Sandhays Scale Gliding Association Electric Fly-in. Further details on SSGA website www.ssga-online.co.uk or contact Gordon Veal by email
11^th	Bickley MFC Electric Meet 2008, North Kent, Nr J3, M25. Contact Kevin Saunders on 01732 840 120 or by email, or see www.veaseyjet.com
June
1^st	BMFA London Area Achievement Scheme Day hosted by Hayes MAC at Cranford Park, Just Off J3, M4, West of London. Coaching and Testing in Silent Flight and Fixed Wing Electric Only. Contact Dave Chinery on 0208 573 4687 or by email
1^st	Blackpool & Fylde RCMS Electric Fly In, Weeton, Nr Blackpool. All Electric Models Welcome. Proof of Insurance Required. Contact Mark Conlin on 07793 421 645 or by email, or see www.blackpoolmodelflyers.org.uk
1^st	Rolls Royce (Hucknall) MAC Electric Day, more information to follow.
8^th	Phoenix MFC All Electric Fly-In & Barbecue at Lowestoft. No Fees! - Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Flying. Check-In from 9am, Flying from 10am. Hot food & Refreshments available. Bring your Electric Plane and join in the fun! BMFA “A” Certificate & insurance required. Directions & further details can be found at www.phoenix-mfc.org.uk
15^th	BMFA Southern Area Electric Fly-In at Winchester MAC. Off A272 Between Winchester and Petersfield. Contact Andy Palmer on 02392 253 761 or by email
July
5^th & 6^th	The BEFA Fly-In at Middle Wallop (map). Our usual event, more information to follow. As Aspach is not on this year, would you like to fly your large electric models on possible the largest grass airfield in Europe without a cliff, no weight limit! Why not spend a few days in the UK and fly your models on one of the smoothest grass strips in the UK!
13^th	BMFA Northern Area Electric Fly In, hosted by Brighouse VMAC at Tockwith Airfield, Nr Wetherby, Yorks. Contact Jack Parker on 0113 258 8543 or see www.bvmac.co.uk
20^th	PANDAS Grand Electric Fly In plus BBQ & Modeller’s Boot Sale at the PANDAS Club, Pontefract Racecourse, J32 M62. Contact Trevor Jones on 01924 835 256, Tony Waite on 0113 286 6373 or see www.pandasaero.co.uk
27^th	Chester Roodee electric fly-in at the Chester race course, Chester, Cheshire. CH1 2LY (map). Fun flying only. BMFA insurance required. Start 9.30am. Contact: Stuart Ord on 01244 671 417 or see website www.chestermodelflyingclub.co.uk. Please download, print and read the pilot notes.
August
3^rd	Bath SpaRCS All Electric Fly-In at RAF Colerne Wiltshire. Airfield site with grass & tarmac runways. No competitions. Proof of BMFA insurance required. Regret no facilities for spectators. Pilots briefing at 1000. Contact Bob Partington on 01225 891 441 or by email
10^th	Sutton Coldfield Radio Club electric fun fly at Fradley flying site just off the A38 approx 2 miles north of Lichfield, Staffs. Contact David Orme on 01543 686 230 for more details.
16^th & 17^th	Greenacres MAC (Electric) Fun Fly. Free camping Fri/Sat and free entry. Traders, refreshments, toilets. Barbeque Fri/Sat evening. Small charge to fly. "A" cert required (some instructors available). Please see the website for more details or phone Chris Moseley on 01922 726 187 or by email or Chris Bott by email
17^th	Woodspring E-Fly 2008 "THE ALL ELECTRIC DAY". This event is a more relaxed day at Woodspring Wings where you can mingle and catch up with the latest developments in electric powered aircraft. Woodspring describe it as as much a fly-in with interested visitors rather than a show. In 2006 they had approximately 500 visitors. It it always attracts many well known names in the electric world as well as local enthusiasts, and is supported by a handful of traders who mainly specialise in electric models and products. A full programme is planned with continuous model flying throughout the day, from 10.00am - 5.00pm. No Individual Entrance Fee - Just on site car parking Ł5.00 per car. Pilots, Traders and Modellers wishing more information contact: Bob Everitt on 01275 842651 or email
31^st	Hayes & DMAC 2008 Electric Fly In at Cranford Park, Hayes. Just off J3 of M4. Contact Dave Chinery on 0208 573 4687 or by email
September
14^th	Basingstoke MAC E-Vent. Free Entrance, Good Free Parking and Free to Fly. BBQ and refreshments available. Chemical loo. Trophy’s and prizes from our sponsors 4-Max, FlightPower and Deluxe Materials for the “Peoples Choice” models. Friendly atmosphere. Large well kept field just off tarmac road. Lots of large and cutting edge models expected. The site will open at 9am with the pilot's briefing at 10am and then flying can continue until dusk. Pilots must bring proof of insurance and have a minimum of a “A Cert”. To save time on the day please can you print out the registration form, fill it out and bring it with you on the day. Click here for maps and directions. A Poster is also available for your clubhouse, etc.
14^th to 21^st	12th FAI World Championships for Electric Model Aircraft at Odesa (Ukraine). More info at http://www.wf5c2008.com
21^st	Pillerton Hersey Electric Fly-In. Come and have some fun at the Pillerton Hersey Electric Fly-In, all electric flyers welcome. Ł2 to fly and proof of insurance is required. For details contact John Lewthwaite on 01789 740 688
21^st	North London MFC Open Electric Fly In at Baldock, Herts. (Just off A1). Contact John Raines on 01462 893 059 or Maurice on 01707 275 755.
November
16^th	BEFA Technical Workshop 2008 at Kenilworth School and Sports College, Leyes Lane, Kenilworth Warwickshire CV8 2DA

More details will be published in due course.
If you have an electric flight event you want to have included, please send me an email giving me the details.

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