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Smac quiz night feb 7th

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2012-02-02 09:59:07 UTC

Smac quiz night will be held at the Coleview community centre, Towcester rd, Swindon.
With a mix of general knowledge and aircraft questions, this will be a good chance to socialise with club mates and perhaps win a prize, so please come along and show your support. As normal 7pm for a 7.30pm start in the towcester room.

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Membership Renewal

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-12-31 16:50:15 UTC

Please remember to renew your club membership to enable flying in the New Year and keep your membership card handy for the guys on the security gate at the airfield in order to gain access.
Please remember that the reduced renewal rate for existing members only runs till Feb so save £20 and get it renewed !
Happy new year and happy flying in 2012 !

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Social drinks nights

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-12-15 21:54:18 UTC

With the arrival of dark unflyable evenings we are holding monthly social evenings.
These are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. It is a chance to meet up with other members for a drink, chatter and catch up. Again to be held in the bar at the Coleview Centre (just sign in on the list at the door) around 7pm. Well attended by the regulars but it would be nice to see some new faces so come along for a pint of your favorite and a good chinwag.

Wednesday 18th January
Wednesday 15th February

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SMAC Flyer newsletter

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-12-01 22:07:31 UTC

i have found a few email addresses are not being recognised when I send out the SMAC Flyer newsletter. If you are not receiving a copy then send me a mail richardcohen@yahoo.co.uk with your name, membership number and the email address you want it sent to and i'll set it up.
regards
Richard

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Flight training

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-12-01 20:29:16 UTC

Formal flight training will commence from Easter.
Free Coaching Sessions for all levels from Novice to Expert.
A,B & C Certificates in I/C Powered, Electric and Thermal Aircraft

Tuesday afternoons 1pm - 4pm and Sunday mornings 10am - Noon.
Adhoc training might be available if instructors are on site on other days but remember that there are set days for formal training and Alan & Gerald must be given time to enjoy their own flying. Remember you can always ask another committee member to give you a flight as most are also instructors.

Phone training officer Alan Whittington on 01793 340194 for I/C Powered Aircraft.

Phone Alan Hanks on 01793 826547 for All Electric and Thermal Aircraft

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SMAC A.G.M News

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-11-06 21:53:03 UTC

The club AGM was held on 13th December. It was well attended with over 60 members in attendance. John Hedington took on the role of power rep and Gerald Stephenson was thanked for his efforts in the role for the last 3 years. Alan Whittington has taken on the new role of training officer and his wife Jane is now the membership secretary and NMSi liason officer. Roger Brooker was pleased to be elected to the position of Club President.

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Gallery Updates

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-10-06 23:03:28 UTC

The gallery is constantly being updated and there are new photos in existing folders and also some new folders, so have a look and see whats new - you might even see your own model as we have some keen photographers in the club.
If you can't see your model then don't moan, send me some pictures ! Get your 15 minutes of fame (well within the club ) :roll: and let everyone else admire that new model or see you on the flightline.
Just send me digital jpeg photos with a title to go with the picture and which folder you want it in, ie 'Silent flight' or 'On the flight line' and i'll put them on.
Regards
Richard Cohen
Media rep
richardcohen@yahoo.co.uk

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Silent Flight Site in Use

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-09-24 20:26:23 UTC

There have been concerns about aircraft from the power site flying into the silent flight airspace. It is difficult to see when there are fliers down at the silent flight site so they will erect a windsock/flag when they are flying. This is clearly visable halfway down the disused runway opposite the pits.
Please check for it when flying and be aware of other models in the air.

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Models over 7 kg dry

Posted by Richard Cohen on 2011-08-14 21:01:47 UTC

7Kg to 20Kg BMFA GUIDELINES

Please note that all flyers flying models weighing over 7Kg (Dry) must have a “B” Certificate.
If this affects you come and have a chat with us. Tuition and the “B” test are available free to club members

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