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Spring Newsletter 2010 Flying Fever (with apologies to John Masefield) I must go down to the club again, to the familiar field and the sky. And all I ask is a favourite model and a tranny to steer it by.
Now, at last, one of the worst winters for many years has begun to give way to milder conditions and has already resulted in a surge of members appearing at the flying field. A faithful band of hardy souls who fly in almost any conditions of cold and wind are now being added to by the arrival of “The Hibernators” – for example nineteen fliers one mid-week day recently. Work on the site has included the re-roofing of “Electric Brian’s” area, and the arrival of sand, gravel and paving slabs to enhance the pits area out to the gate into the field, some of which is already under way. Meantime the mower is receiving a major overhaul and revamp ready for the grass cutting and rolling season to commence. There has been considerable discussion recently on the subject of safety in operating electric models and the potential dangers of propeller damage to the operator, and others. Please speak to Neil Dixon (Club Chairman) or David Parsonage regarding a helpful leaflet on this subject. Look out for dates to be announced soon regarding Fun-Fly, Scale and BBQ days. Happy, safe flying Gordon Whitehead Fly safely and happy landings. Gordon Site Maintenance and Security If you wish to use items from the secured area of the hut, you will need to approach one of the seven key holders to gain access. The seven key holders are:
Over the years members have brought unwanted models as well as household/garden items to the club, which have been dumped in the clubhouse or railway hut. Unfortunately many of these items are not used, causing the site to become untidy and cluttered. If you have any unwanted models that you wish to donate, then please advertise them on the club notice board. If you have any unwanted household/garden items that you feel may be of use to the club, then please approach the committee first before bringing them to the site.
Safety At The Club Members should be aware that all model aircraft are potentially hazardous and should be appropriately restrained when operated within the pits area. This rule includes electric models as well as IC models. Please consult the Model Restraint Guide which is in the club house and included in your club handbook. You will find several methods available at the club for restraint of electric models, and please ask if you are unsure.
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