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Chelmsford Model Flying Association
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CMFA Web
Site . . . .
 Welcome
to the Chelmsford Model Flying Association web site.
We hope you will find all the information you need about the club,
however should you have any questions regarding the website or other
information on it, please do not hesitate to contact the
appropriate club official on the contacts page. Be sure to also
register on the club's forum for all the latest news, reviews and
general chat. |
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Next CMFA Club Night
Wednesday 10th February
The Broomfield
Community Centre
(Behind The Angel PH) Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 7AH
at 8pm
Visit Events Page for more details
Local Weather
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British Model Flying Association . . . .
 The
BMFA is the body delegated by the
Royal Aero Club
to be responsible for all aspects of model flying in Great Britain. The
BMFA
normally has around 780 clubs
affiliated to it, with a combined
membership from clubs and individual members of over 36,000. Membership
brings many benefits, including 3rd party liability insurance of up to £5
million. The BMFA is also recognised as the sole representative
organisation for the sport in the U.K. by the
Federation
Aeronautique Internationale
(FAI) which is the world
wide governing body for all forms of sporting aviation, including model
flying. (Click on logo for more information) |
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Events For 2010 . . . .
 During
the year the club tries to hold various events at the airfield and
2010 is no exception,
with no less than five separate activities spread out over the course
of the season. This will include club trophy competitions, a Try 'n'
Fly weekend when the club opens its doors to non members and the
public to try there hand at flying. Also a Gala day with flying
demonstrations, competitions, BBQ and refreshments, a Scale day for
all models, including own build, ARTF, and purchased. Finally the CMFA
pylon race, the final being held at the gala day. All events are
subject to weather conditions.
For more information visit the Events
page on this web site. Also click on image for selection of Scale Day
2009 photos. |
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CMFA Photo
Gallery . . . .
 Visit
the Photo Gallery and view pictures of club members and there models. The lovely model featured
on the right belongs to Jim Feeney and is a scratch built Pietenpol Air
Camper, and apparently fly's beautifully. The photo was sent in by one of
the clubs regular visitors to the field Clive Kerr. If you have any recent
photos of aircraft models taken at the airfield and would like them
featured on the gallery please email them to me. Please do not crop or
resize your photos thank you.
Email: Webmaster at
webmaster@cmfa.org.uk
Click on image to view photo gallery. |
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CMFA
Committee Members & Club Officials. . . .
Chairman: Sean
O'Sullivan
Vice Chairman: Kevin Thompson
Secretary: Martin Anthony
Treasurer: Clive Kerr
Public Relations & Web Master: Peter Harrington
Forum Administrator: David Lawrence
Power Representative: Ricky Matthews
Training Co-ordinators: Trevor Smith & George Green
Helicopter Representative: Chris Collins
Safety Representatives: Colin Straus, Steve Vickers, Trevor
Smith & Chris Collins.
Glider Representative: David Gothard
Recognised Club
Instructors . . . .
George Green, Brian
Austin, Sean O'Sullivan, Steve Trent, Steve Vickers, Colin Straus
Kevin Thompson, Trevor Smith, Christian Bradley, Clive Kerr, Martin
Anthony.
Helicopters
only Chris Collins, Dave Saban.
Examiners . . . .
Richard Brown, Sean
O'Sullivan, Kevin Thompson, Colin Straus, Brian Austin |
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Membership
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If you wish to join the
Chelmsford Model Flying Association, please visit the
membership page of this web site. Click on the links on the membership
page to download, print off, and then complete the 2010 membership
form, and membership joining letter. Membership is limited to 150
although there may be exceptions for new juniors joining or if the
applicant is not a member of another model flying club. If you are a
junior member you will also need to download the 'Junior Membership
Disclaimer' form.
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CMFA Forum . . . .
 A
forum has been developed for club members to share information, including
news and reviews on models and equipment. There is a section for wanted
items as well as a for sale notice board. If you have a particular
question related to the club or RC model aircraft, why not post it on the
club forum. Please take the time to register with a username and password.
Click
here to register or for more information contact the forum
administrator Dave Lawrence
forumadmin@cmfa.org.uk |
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Local Model Shops . . . .
 Looking
for a local Model shop, then look no further. Click on the logo and visit
the links page of this web site where you will find a selection of model
shops used by many of the CMFA members. Discounts or price match available
in selective shops to CMFA members. (Club
membership card may be required) |
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Wings 'n' Wheels Spectacular 2010 . .
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 It
is now 24 years since the first Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular made
its debut at North Weald airfield near Epping in Essex. Over the years,
this exciting Model Show has developed into a truly Spectacular event and
has featured some of the largest and most spectacular Radio Control Model
Aircraft in the world as part of its flying programme. As well as model
aircraft, they also showcase model boats and cars, run one of the most
successful Bring-and-Buy sales in the country and feature over 70 trading
stands where you can find anything you require for your favourite hobby.
For more info visit the Events page of this web site. |
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Copyright
© Chelmsford Model Flying Association 2009 |