Chelmsford Model Flying Association

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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.

CMFA Club Night
Wednesday February 9th
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)

Events For 2012 . . . .

EVENTS FOR 2012 During the year the club tries to hold various events at the airfield. This will include club trophy competitions, a Gala day with flying demonstrations, competitions, BBQ and refreshments, and a Scale day for all models, including own build, ARTF, and purchased.
The CMFA pylon race final will also be held at the Gala day.
Regular club nights are held at the Broomfield Community Centre every 2nd Wednesday of the month, except June, July, and August when members meet at the club flying field on every 2nd Thursday of the month for a social chat, flying, and weather permitting the occasional barbeque
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.

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

CMFA Photo Gallery . . . .

Visit the Photo Gallery and view pictures of club members and there models. The photo on the right is of four CMFA club helicopter pilots having past their 'B' tests. Also included in the photo is examiners Brian Austin, Richard Brown along with club helicopter representative Chris Collins. Thanks to Dave Saban and Jason Burns for providing the photo, and a few others that can be viewed on the club web site gallery. 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

CMFA Committee Members & Club Officials. . . .

Chairman: Richard Wills
Vice Chairman: Position Vacant
Secretary: Martin Anthony
Treasurer: Clive Kerr
Public Relations & Web Master: Peter Harrington
Power Representative: Steve Trent
Training Co-ordinators: Trevor Smith/George Green
Helicopter Representative: Glynn Larnder
Safety Representatives: Steve Vickers/Colin Straus
Glider Representative: David Gothard

Recognised Club Instructors . . . .

Trevor Smith, George Green, Brian Austin, Sean O'Sullivan, Steve Trent, Steve Vickers, Colin Straus, Christian Bradley, Clive Kerr, Martin Anthony, Peter Harrington, Richard Wills, Mike Crack, & Mike Hammersley.
Helicopters only Chris Collins, Dave Saban, Tony Street

BMFA Examiners . . . .

Richard Brown, Sean O'Sullivan, Kevin Thompson, Colin Straus, Brian Austin.
Helicopters only Tony Street

Membership . . . .

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 2012 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.

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.

Chelmsford Guide

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)