After two years intermittent building, The time had come to take the plunge and give my e-Duster (from a Chris Williams plan) a maiden flight. I was hoping our field would have been little less gusty Tuesday but as rain was forecast for today, I decided to go for it. The Duster was quite sensitive… Read More »
Hi all, Our events calendar has been updated to remove the BMFA centenary event to try for a world record for the number of RC aircraft flying at the same time. 15th May will now be our normal Electric aircraft day at Little Haldon. Sorry for any disappointment this may cause. From John.
Hi all, unfortunately we have decided to cancel this Sunday’s event due to unfavourable conditions. As OMFC is holding their monthly aero-tow next Sunday we will not use it as our reserve date. Our next event at LH is scheduled for 15th May, and Electric Fly In, no aero-tow. Regards John H NB Club meeting… Read More »
Our events calendar has been amended. 17th April DGD is now the 24th. We forgot the 17th was Easter Sunday. Also added. 2nd and 3rd July …..Dartmoor 2 Day Glider Cross Country organised by the Meon Valley Club
Hi all, The 2022 Aerotow and Electric Glider events have been added to our website events page. We are currently checking how to get involved with the BMFA Centenary ‘World Record Flying’ event on May 15th. I have also taken the opportunity to update the website banner to use the one from our last newsletter… Read More »
Its time for a 2022 facelift (Our webpage before I get a stream of personal comments). If anyone would like their pride and joy shown on our home page, Just email a photo or two. Robert
I have tried to use as many photos sent in by members as possible but with just 12 months there was a limit to how many could be included. The calendar is A4 in size and one page per month. The file is a PDF and is approximately just over 6MB. Go to the website… Read More »
Just to make members aware that the BMFA Site Permit for Little Haldon has been loaded on the Club Documents page. The permit specifies a maximum height of operations at 1500 Ft agl and a Maximum Take Off Mass of 25Kg. For your convenience click on this link to view: BMFA Site Permit
Our home page has a link added to the BMFA statement and call for action webpage https://bmfa.org/News/News-Page/ArticleID/2755/Dartmoor-National-Park-Byelaws-Consultation-Action-required
Dear members and visitors, we ask that you take a few moments to read the new “Safety & Incidents” page compiled by the club committee. A number of incidents have happened since we have come out of lockdown, crashing into pit area, crashing outfield etc. Safety must be our priority to each other and to… Read More »