News

July 20th 2010

BMFA area July meeting minutes on members page.

July 16th 2010

Minutes of last club meeting now on members page.

June 27th 2010

A big thank you to all who supported and helped with the Albemarle Training day. Attendance was a little disappointing, though maybe those who stayed at home to watch the match now wish they went flying instead! Congratulations to Clive Matthews on achieving his B test.

June 17th 2010

Bolden CAMAC are holding a general fly in at Albemarle on 4th July

June 13th 2010

Welcome to new members Joe and Michael Ronan. Both experienced flyers, Joe is well known to HMFC members as the proprieter of Stanegate Flyers in Hexham. We also welcome Gary Armstrong who has accepted a well deserved honoury membership offered in recognition of his contributions to the club and the area.

Spektrum AR6250 receiver recall - Horizon Hobbies are recalling all AR6250s with immediate effect, more here.

June minutes posted on members page.

May 12th 2010

May meetings minutes and BMFA area minutes posted on members page.

HMFC are hosting a training day at Albemarle on Sunday 27th June 2010. This will be a great opportunity to gain experience and qualifications. Volunteers needed to help with the organisation. Check out the video;

   

April 19th 2010

Aprils' area minutes and combined events list now available in the Members area.

April 15th 2010

Watch Currock is now fully accessable by car. The strip is in good condition, cut and ready to fly, summer is here! Some of this evenings fun can be viewed on HMFC TV.

Two dates for your diaries. HMFC are hosting 2 flying days at Albemarle, the first, a training day will be held on June 27th 2010. We are hosting a barbecue fly in on September 5th 2010. All BMFA members welcome. There will be a small cover charge for each event which will be announced later.

March 27th 2010

I have been passed some engines and a large bundle of balsa. This lot has obviously been well loved and cared for. I have full details so please email me if you are interested and maybe make an offer.

March 9th 2010

A reminder that the monthly club meeting is held this evening at the RAFA club. Watch Currock has been cut and is ready for another flying season. Car access is easy to the second gate, but requires a bit more drying to get into the flying field without a 4X4. For so early in the season, the strip is in good condition. With the dry spell set to continue for a while, all looks good for flying this weekend with the only likely problem being Mothering Sunday!

March 7th 2010

Watch Currock is drying out nicely. It is just possible to get a car in with great care. By next weekend it should be fine. The mower has been checked and run up, some kind person might even give the strip a cut this week. Happy flying.

March 1st 2010

Eddie Robson has notified the RAF of flying at Watch Currock in March, between the hours of 10:00 and 17:00. They have again warned us to be on the look out for low flights in the vicinity of Watch Currock. This could be at circuit height. Remember, if you see one aircraft, there will probably be a second.

February 10th 2010

ALBEMARLE, there is a Fly In on Sunday 21st Feb hosted by the Chester-le-Street Club. £3 entry 10.00am start. Thanks to Tony Eden for the info.

For those who are unfamiliar with Albemarle, it is a large tarmac airfield (RAF Ouston) which for a short time served as Newcastle's airport. Entrance is here . This will be the perfect way to beat those winter blues! Don't forget your proof of insurance/BMFA card.

February 9th 2010

Details of todays meeting have been posted on the members page. Thank you to all who attended for contributing to such a positive and forward looking event.

February 4th 2010

Next club meeting will be on Tuesday 9th February at 8:15. Venue is the RAFA Club Market Street Hexham. This will be an important meeting with discussion regarding the recent loss of Kiln Pit Hill to the club. Please come along and take part if at all possible.

January 31st 2010

Stanegate Flyers in Hexham have expanded their range of products of interest to club members. Items now stocked include Spektrum/JR 2.4Ghz receivers, epoxy, cyano and Art-tech aircraft. Don't forget to take your HMFC membership card to claim a discount.

January 30th 2010

We have been given notice by the landowner of the Kiln Pit Hill flying site that Hexham Model Flying Club will no longer be allowed access. This is with immediate effect. We understand that flying may continue there by a private arrangement. Any flying there will take place completely outside of the control of HMFC, which has no further responsibility for the site whatsoever.

Please contact a committee member if you want further information.

January 30th 2010

Eddie Robson has kindly booked the flying sites with the RAF for February between the hours of 10:00 and 17:00. They have warned us to be on the look out for low flights in the vicinity of Watch Currock. This could be at circuit height. Remember, if you see one aircraft, there will probably be a second.

January 13th 2010

Details of the club meeting on January 12th added to members area.

January 12th 2010

A members only area has been added. Information relating to club meetings and proposals will be posted here. Email me for a password.

January 1st 2010

A Happy New Year to one and all. A reminder that unless an HMFC commitee member is in receipt of your 2010 subs, you are not insured to fly and must not use any of the HMFC sites to fly at.

Graham Taylor has added an introduction to Watch Currock to the video page.

December 22nd 2009

HMFC has a new venue. To avoid clashing with the ladies darts team, we have moved to the RAFA club in Hexham. The RAFA club is a few steps away from our previous location and is on Market Street, opposite the Salvation Army. The atmosphere is is a bit more conducive to flying activities, with aircraft and RAF memorabilia on display. We have had to change days and the next meeting will be on Tuesday 12th January 2010 at 8:00 pm. Look forward to seeing you there.

December 18th 2009

Membership application form added here.

December 10th 2009

HMFC have negotiated a discount for members at Stanegate Flyers. Show your membership card and you will be eligible for 5% off. They have a good range of useful products such as glues, materials, flight simulators, transmitter interface adaptors and more. Support local shops and save money. More about Stanegate Flyers on HMFC TV

AGM held 9th December 2009

This years subs were set at £66, including BMFA membership. A total increase of only £6, a bargain now that we have 2 sites available said the new treasurer.

This years committee will consist of Clive Matthews - Chair, Mike Peacock - Secretary and Mark Armsrtong - Treasurer. Clive Matthews said, " It's a fantastic time for the club. The previous committee members have been succesful in steering the club towards the enviable situation we are now in. With 2 flying sites to choose from and membership on the increase, we owe them a huge debt of gratitude. I look forward to building on their achievements."

December 8th 2009

Online clubhouse goes live. Become a fan and join in.

HMFC TV goes live! Live video player added to video page. Depending on weather and connection speeds, it is hoped to bring the first live broadcast from one of our flying sites soon. Check out the video page.

November 24th 2009

Due to recent heavy rain, access to Watch Currock is currently poor for vehicles. Flying is taking place and the strip is still useable, but equipment currently needs to be carried into the flying field. Updates here when the situation changes. See HMFC TV for more information.

November 7th 2009

Photo David Bridges

The annual Hexham Bonfire event attended by 15000 people was enlivened with a flying display. Joe Ronan, proprietor of Stanegate Flyers in Hexham provided some of his SB42 radio controlled kites and local Hexham flyers took part. An article on the display is here.