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Annual Club Fun Day — 18 July 2026

A fantastic turnout of 15 members plus family and friends made this year's Fun Day another relaxed, friendly success. As always, the emphasis was on sociability, good humour, and enjoyable flying rather than formal competition. A light breeze persisted throughout the day, but conditions remained pleasant and flyable from start to finish.

Slow Flight — New for 2026

This brand‑new event proved to be a real crowd‑pleaser, mixing precision flying with a bit of suspense. 

Objective — Fly from Point A to Point B as slowly as possible without stalling or touching down. Pilots first completed one full circuit of the field. As they crossed Point A, the timer started hey then flew towards Point B at the slowest safe speed they could manage. The timer stopped at the finish gate — slowest time wins.

The gentle breeze added an extra layer of challenge, making throttle control and angle of attack absolutely key. Several pilots demonstrated impressively controlled slow‑flight technique.

This was won by John Copper with 23 secs 

Limbo Competition — New Twist for 2026

This year's Limbo event ran with a fresh set of rules: each pilots had two minutes to achieve as many passes under the pole as possible. Depth perception and the cross‑field breeze made the task trickier than expected, but the determination (and occasional laughter) kept the atmosphere lively. Some pilots racked up multiple clean passes, while others discovered just how deceptive the pole height can be when the wind nudges you off line.

John Copper once again cleaned up on this event with 10 passes. 

BBQ & Refreshments

A huge thank‑you goes to Angie Richards, who once again kept everyone fuelled with sausage rolls, cake, and drinks throughout the day. Her contribution remains a cornerstone of the Fun Day's welcoming, family‑friendly feel.

A Great Day All Round Plenty of flying, plenty of laughs, and a relaxed atmosphere that perfectly captures what the Fun Day is all about. 

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make it another memorable club event.

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23rd June 2026

Please check out the OGM minutes from Monday 15th June 2026 Meeting, these can be found on the Documents page on this web site, Members must log in using Username and Password to view.

If you would like to sell some items or are having difficulty access the page or site, please don't hesitate to contact me, Nigel.


New Copy of 2026 Flying site Rules added to the Document section.

16th May 2026


Bungee gilding day event

18 members turned out for our Bungee Gliding Event, arriving to a bright, clear morning that gradually shifted to overcast skies with the occasional hint of rain. Despite the changing conditions, enthusiasm remained high and the flying stayed consistently workable throughout the day.
A total of 11 pilots took part, each completing two qualifying rounds.
Scoring was based on:
- Maximum flight time: 6 minutes
- Landing bonus: 10 seconds for touching down inside the designated box area.
After both rounds, the top five pilots advanced to the Final Fly‑Off, where all scores were reset and the best single flight would decide the winner of the Dave Perrett Cup.
Top 5 Qualifiers
- Ian H — 7m 46s
- John C — 7m 36s
- Andrew R — 8m 39s
- George — 12m 00s
- Dave De — 9m 06s
George's 12‑minute flight was the standout performance of the qualifying rounds, making excellent use of lift that others found difficult to latch onto.
Final Fly‑Off Results
With everyone's scores levelled the pressure was on. Lift had flattened by this stage, making every second of air time hard‑earned.
- 1st – Ian H — 4m 55s
- 2nd – Andy R — 2m 39s
- 3rd – Dave De — 2m 18s
A superb, consistent performance from Ian, who claimed the Dave Perrett Cup with a confident and well‑managed final flight.
Summary
A fantastic day's flying, great camaraderie, and a strong turnout despite the weather's mood swings. Thank you to everyone who helped retrieve the bungee line, assisted with timing and scoring, and kept the event running smoothly.
A special thank‑you goes to Angie Richards for providing the drinks, cakes, sausage rolls, and BBQ, which were very much appreciated by all the members.


27th April 2026

Scale & Vintage Day

Thirty members, along with family and friends, enjoyed what turned out to be an absolutely glorious day at the field. With more than 65 models present—covering everything from classic scale favourites to beautifully kept vintage airframes—the flightline and pits were buzzing from the moment the gates opened.
Two competitions took place: the Static Event and the Flying Event. 

Static Winner: Ian H with his superb Russian‑built Lavochkin LA‑7, a model that drew a crowd all morning thanks to its finish and attention to detail.
Flying Winner: Chris B with his impressive F4U Corsair, powered by a Saito 84cc three‑cylinder petrol radial that sounded every bit as good as it looked in the air.

Members were also treated to a fine spread of sandwiches, cakes, sausage rolls, tea and coffee. A huge thank‑you goes to Angie Richards for providing the day's culinary delights and keeping everyone well fed.
A fantastic day all round, with great flying, great company, and great weather.

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Winter Build Competition

This year's Winter Build competition was held Monday 13th April after the OGM. 
There were two entry's this year, as always the models were of a high standard. Both the models this year were judged by the members themselves.  

Aircraft are judged on 4 categories

  • I)  Build Complexity,
  • ii) Construction Quality
  • iii) Finish.

(Marks were awarded out of 10pts - scores were all totalled together to give a final scale for each entry.)


Winners this year were: 

  • 1st Place - Trevor White - Hawker Fury MK1 - K5674 (G-CBZP)
  • 2nd: Tony Boucher - F7F Grumman Tigercat

During the walk around, Members were treated to a small spread of cakes & sandwiches supplied by Angie -

Many thanks Angie Richards


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23rd April 2026

Please check out the OGM minutes from Monday 13th February 2026 Meeting, these can be found on the Documents page on this web site, Members must log in using Username and Password to view.

If you would like to sell some items or are having difficulty access the page or site, please don't hesitate to contact me, Nigel.


New Copy of 2026 Flying site Rules added to the Document section 


23rd February 2026

New Link added to Home Page for Weather (any issues please let me know)


20th February 2026
AGM Minutes 

Please check out the AGM minutes from Monday 09th February 2026 Meeting, these can be found on the Documents page on this web site, Members must log in using Username and Password to view.

If you would like to sell some items or are having difficulty access the page or site, please don't hesitate to contact me, Nigel.



16 February 2026

Gents

Please see the Events dates for you diary

N.A.C. Proposed Events – 2026

13.04.26 – Winter Build Competition (OGM) @ Piv

25.04.26 – Scale Day & Vintage Event – Field

16.05.26 – Bungee Gliding Competition Field

27.06.26 – Club Fun Day Field

18.07.26 – Electric Day – Field

22.08.26– Powered Gliding Competition (Roger Price Cup)

19.09.26 – Aerobatic Competition – Field

14.12.26 – Xmas Quiz / Bring & Share Buffet (OGM)

Please message me with any queries.


Regards
N.A.C Events Secretary / Webmaster
Nigel Richards


21st January 2026

OGM Minutes 

Please check out the OGM minutes from Monday 12th January 2026 Meeting, these can be found on the Documents page on this web site, Members must log in using Username and Password to view.

If you would like to sell some items or are having difficulty access the page or site, please don't hesitate to contact me, Nigel.


14th January 2026

Happy New Year Everyone 

Hope you all have a great Flying session 

Safe flying & Happy Landings