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Gov. Consultation For Drones – This could affect us all, not just drones

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

Last month the UK Government published their consultation ‘Taking Flight: The Future of Drones in the UK’. Although this is primarily aimed at drones it inevitably encompasses all unmanned aircraft.  There is a dedicated section relating to model flying which refers to … Continue reading →

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Patch News – July 2018

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

There seems little point starting this Patch News in the usual manner of talking about how the weather treated us…every single day was hot and sunny, too hot for many of us! Of course the grass has barely grown at … Continue reading →

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Next meeting Thurs 9th August – General Aviation Quiz

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

At the meeting on Thursday 9th August ex PAM member Peter Mason is going to run a General Aviation quiz for us. Peter was a PAM member until about 35 years ago and it’s great to see him return to … Continue reading →

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Next meeting Thurs 26th July – Farnborough photo night

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

At the meeting on Thursday 26th July Mark will show some photos of his visit to the 2018 Farnborough Airshow. There will also be a few other interesting snippets as well to keep you all entertained. Meeting starts at 8.30pm

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New houses near the flying field

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

An application has been submitted to the South Down National Park Authority (SDNPA) to build another 24 houses on the old HMS Mercury site. These would be on the north side of Droxford Road alongside the 6 luxury houses already there, … Continue reading →

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Save Wellesbourne Airfield

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

Many of you will know that Vulcan XM655 is kept at Wellesbourne Airfield, and that the club had a very enjoyable day visiting her some time ago. Wellesbourne Airfield is now under threat from developers (as are many other airfields around the … Continue reading →

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Patch News – June 2018

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

I must start by apologising for the lateness of this Patch News. I seem to have been away for most of June and only arrived home on 2nd July after being away for the last two weeks of June. Of course … Continue reading →

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BMFA Southern Area Gala on 7th July at Middle Wallop airfield

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

On 7th July, this coming Saturday, the Southern Area of the BMFA are holding a Gala at Middle Wallop airfield. It’s an R/C Funfly event that will feature everything from large scale to fun-fly models including IC, Electric, Gas Turbines and … Continue reading →

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Next meeting Thurs 12th July – Chuck Glider Competition & more!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

This popular event will be held on Thursday 12th July on the field behind the village hall at Buriton.  Its easy, simply build or buy your own glider (depending on how competitive you’re feeling) bring it down to the field and … Continue reading →

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Next meeting Thurs 14th June – Ron Vears’ Lancaster

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Colin-Cowplain

At the meeting on Thursday 14th June Ron Vears will be bringing along his partly completed Avro Lancaster and telling us about the trials and tribulations of the build so far. One not to be missed, meeting starts at 8.30pm.

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