Gate Locked.

 

Field Update

 Hi all.

Flying at the Club.

As you are aware the club is within a tier 3 area, if you live within a tier 3 area you may fly at the field.

However the previous guidelines for our club and it's social distancing must be adhered to.

If you live within any other tier then you are not allowed to travel into a tier 3.

COVID-19 Update

BMFA,

Model Flying in the club environment

The Government has ordered that certain venues must close, including indoor and outdoor leisure and sporting facilities.  We therefore see little option for model flying clubs to continue operating during the period of lockdown and they should close.

Therefore, our advice is for members to stay at home and make an early start on their next masterpiece.

 

BMFA Organised events, contests and roadshows

The BMFA is advising that all events and contests scheduled to take place in the next 4 weeks must be cancelled at this time.   

Subject to a vote of Parliament, the Government will introduce further restrictions from Thursday 5th November until 2nd December (at the earliest), which limit the reasons why people can now leave their homes for at least the next four weeks (see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november).

Final Check.

Pete tuneing 4 stroke asp.

Mike and the Twinstar

Minster Cliffs

 

For all club members - Please take note 

Hi All,

 

I hope this finds you all well in these difficult times.

 

I have been asked by the Chairman to inform you of the following new Covid updates at the field.

 

“All of the previous rules still apply as per social distancing. You must carry your own Sanitizer.

To be able to accommodate the new 6 persons in a group it would be best to have one group of 6

to the far right of the pits (where heli’s hover and engine running is done).  The second group to 

the far left of the pits (by car park)

Both ends are to ensure the 3 metre gap between each person in the pits.

We are not experiencing these numbers at the field so do not expect any problems”.

 

To comply with track and trace procedure you must email the Secretary on the day you are at the field

so she has a daily record of attendance. From today 15th September.

 

I have received notification from Phil Fearn that due to current new Covid rules the Swap meet on the 27th

September has had to be cancelled. 

 

Kind Regards
Jan Bruce (Secretary)
BPMFC

Hawker Sea Fury

 

New pilot for DV11

 Hi folks, got my new Herman pilot finished for my hanger 9 DV11 (scarf to be fitted Today), all set for sunday which should be a good day for flying.

Only me and the boss at the field today.

 

SWAP-MEET Sunday 27th Sept NOW CANCELLED due to Covid restrictions

SWAP_MEET NOW CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

Hope to have one next spring and see you all there 

MMFC Committee

 

Hanger 9 - Fokker D7 Maiden

 

Working good.

 Dave using the weed killer again to try and keep the dreaded Ox Tongue weed at bay...

Tony with his new Pitts, flies gr8 :)

Texan overhall

More from George.

George Hackman. For Sale items.

More fun Monday

Good fun Monday

video of mostly grass camera was strapped on quickly needed to be at 30° or so :) fun day thx lads :)

Paul's Cougar.

Good Day @ bpmfc.

Ethan and Kia and grandad visit the field.

Great to be out with the lads again :)

M262

Fly's on rails.

At the field 14TH 06.

Field Update

Hi All,

I hope this mail finds you all well.

This is the email you have been waiting for.

I have been asked to forward the following email to all of you for your information.

Happy flying, stay safe.

Jan Bruce Secretary BPMFC

 

Hi all Members

The field will be open from Saturday 30th May at 10 am. You must adhere to the following social distancing measures:

You must remain three metres apart from all other pilots.

Every pilot requires hand sanitizer and/or hand wipes. These must be used to clean your hands after using any of the gate padlocks and before re-entering your vehicle.

 

At the flight line there are to be only 2 pilots, not 2 from the same family plus 1, just 2.  Pilots are to be 3 metres apart whilst at the flight line.

 

If you are the first person to arrive at the pits area, you must keep to the left of the pit line as much as is possible to ensure there is maximum space for other pilots. Place your aircraft and kit to the right of you.

You must allow three metres of space from the pilot’s kit to the left of you before you may set up your kit.

Whilst in the pits, you must be able to deal with your own set ups without assistance as other pilots will be unable to offer their help.

Borrowing of any kit or equipment of any kind (e.g. glow plugs, batteries, chargers, fuel, etc.) is not permitted.

Buddying is not permitted.

In the unlikely event that an aircraft or part hits the ground, only the pilot who is operating the model can retrieve it.

The only circumstance in which you may break the social distancing measures is to administer first aid.

Be aware of social distancing with the public should they approach you.

Avoid gathering in all areas.

It is recommended that when choosing which aircraft to take to the field, you select one that requires the minimum amount of set up.

You must be able to set up and operate your aircraft by yourself safely.

If the above rules are strictly adhered to, we will be able to keep flying until normal service has resumed.

N.B. This opportunity is subject to change if government or BMFA make changes to current social distancing guidelines.

Any pilot unable to adhere to the above procedure will be at risk of losing their club membership.

Be aware that this opportunity may be stopped if the government or BMFA advise differently or if these guidelines are not adhered to.

Due to these social distancing measures, club areas may reach a capacity whereby no new pilots can set up. If you arrive and there is no available space, you are required to leave the site.

If space availability becomes a prevalent issue, pilots must be aware of the amount of time they have been occupying a spot or a time restriction may be introduced to allow more pilots to fly.

Always consider the safety of your fellow club members as well as yourself.

If you experience any problems, please contact a committee member.

Bartons Point Model Flying Club Committee

Kind Regards
Jan Bruce (Secretary)
BPMFC

We have asked the BMFA, Waiting for a reply...

Social distancing.

Field Update.

Hi All,

The Committee has put into place a plan for using the flying field with restrictions for social distancing.
Depending on the outcome of the next update from the government and BMFA, if favourable it shall be available on this site and sent out to all club members by email.

Regards, Club Committee.

Field update.

Hi All,

I hope this email finds you well.

 

As you are aware the club field is licenced from the council whom we have spoken to today.

 

The Chairman Dave Cook has spoken to all members of the Committee to discuss the possibility

of flying at the club flying site under the new guidelines.

 

The decision was made unanimously that NO flying activities should take place for the next 3 weeks

or until the Government announce any further changes.

 

This decision has not been arrived at easily as we understand that we are all looking forward to going flying

again, but we must ensure that we keep all members and the club safe.

 

An email from the Secretary will be sent as soon as any change is made.

 

 

Kind Regards
Jan Bruce, (Secretary) BPMFC

 

pp. David Cook Chairman

     David Redwood Vice Chairman

     David Selman Treasurer

     Roy Hill Ordinary committee member

     Dean Osborne  Ordinary committee member

 

Concorde build

Hi, progressing slowly made the front section and the working drooping nose checking the alignment of the front section before glueing. A bit of sanding on the formers to get squared up but looking good. Next job is making hatches underneath for battery access and Rx plus wiring.
Peter & Elaine

Concorde build

Hi, progressing slowly finished the fairings from elevons to Fus inc covering (that was a days work). Built the engine pods and covered the inside to tidy up, loosely fitted now. Not going to fit them until after the wing is covererd then cut away film it makes life easier when covering wings. Started constructing front nose section.
Keep safe Peter & Elaine

Hope everyone is well Phil F

Hi everyone . Hope everyone is keeping well especially those that have to go out to work to keep things running. A few of us at MMFC are keeping in touch and putting some blogs on but it seems quiet on all the forums ?

I have just repaired a Crank case on a 30cc Moki to keep busy. It had the usual broken exhaust mountings when I bought it so I had a go at repairing it . I have added a before and after pic . I used a low temp aluminium brazing rod for the repair having first tried it on a similar repair on a SC 61 .

This is the before pic the damaged threed having been drilled out and any cracks enlarged so brazing rod can penetrate properly




Th repaired Crankcase after repair has been cleaned , ground to shape , Thread tapped and bead blasted.

I like the look of the Concord Blog What power/ EDF's  are you going to use .

Phil F

Concorde build.
Some more new photos, center section done  (quite fiddly), center line marked for fin postioning  elevons built up from rib sections. thinking about the next stage do the engine intakes or nose section.

Keep safe,
Anyone else got any builds or new models?
Peter & Elaine

Concorde build

Hi Concorde build over the past few days. Next stage is hinging the elevons and rudder, might start on the intakes next or the front nose section. All servos installed into wing and wiring.
Peter & Elaine

Anyone flying today? Ok Ok.. know i've ask before but was thinking for a while now of firing up the old phoenix flight sim and going multiplayer thingy was think sunday evenings will start a lobby " BPMFC" password "grasshopper" if i can remember how to do it think i can leave it running and go play xbox if billynom8s as norm ;) anyway just a thought have fun stay safe :) x

Let's see your new models in lock down.

Hi every one hope you are all safe and coping with the measures.

Just thought, see what is everyone is upto regarding to any new models being built for when we get back to flying. At the moment I am building the Tony Nijuis concorde which might be of interest. Any one else finished or partly built models wishing to share with photos on the website?
Peter