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Chelmsford Model Flying Association
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CMFA Web
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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 9th September
The Broomfield Community
Centre
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, two Try 'n'
Fly weekend's 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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Competition Results . . . .
Throughout the year some club members participate in various fixed wing
aircraft competitions, including Climb & Glide, Fast & Slow, and the fast
and furious Pylon racing. All CMFA members are welcome,
dates can be found on the Events page of this web site.
Results of club competitions can now be found on the results page of this
web site by clicking
Here |
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CMFA Photo
Gallery . . . .
Visit
the Photo Gallery and view pictures of club members and there models. The
photo on the right is of Joshua Goad aged 10 being congratulated by club
Training Coordinator Trevor Smith after Joshua recently passed his BMFA
'A' Fixed Wing test. The photo was sent in by
club member 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. Click on image to view photo gallery.
Email: Webmaster at
webmaster@cmfa.org.uk |
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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
Trevor Smith, Christian Bradley, Clive Kerr, Martin
Anthony, Peter Harrington.
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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For Sale . . . .
A
brand new exclusive to club members 'For Sale' page has been added to the
this web site. CMFA members will be given the opportunity to advertise
models, engines and other modelling items, for a period of one
month free of charge. With the finer weather fast approaching, many members
will be looking to clear out garages and sheds to make room for new
models! For more information on how to advertise and details of the items
'For Sale' please click here or on the logo. |
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Chelmsford Guide |
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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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Copyright
© Chelmsford Model Flying Association 2010 |