News ------- What's going on in the club
and elsewhere!
Local weather forecasts for Gumley from the can be obtained from the links below, the links are set to Mkt Harborough/Gumley, so are pretty accurate. I would caution reliance in anything that purports to give a forecast of more than 3 days in advance in the UK. Unless you think that casting bones can be accurate :)
25/01/12
Was sent this link to a beautifully produced and evocative short film. Sit back and be glad it's not wartime any more.
The German
Zoe
01/01/12
This is a must watch!
The Hobbyist
01/01/12
Beat This Winter Weather!
Try out some indoor flying at the first LMAC Indoor Flying session on Friday 6th January 2012 between 7pm and 10pm at Market Harborough Leisure centre Dome (LE16 9HF). Click the following link for more details or contact Matt Chamberlain on 07711956617 or chamberlainmj@gmail.com
Link to pdf file info
16/12/11
Great time was had by all at the AGM. Prize winner pic's courtesy of Max Ewen.
Andy Tailby (left) , son of Ray Tailby, founder member of Leicester Model Aero Club, presenting awards to some of the members at the 75th anniversary buffet, that followed the annual general meeting at Market Harborough on Monday December 12th 2011.
Dan and Sandra Simmonds with the
Jack Marsh Trophy
Dan Sage who passed his
fixed-wing A-Certificate
Dave Bennett receiving his
helicopter A-Certificate
Matt Chamberlain who passed both
fixed-wing and helicopter A-Certificates
Max
Ewen receiving his helicopter A-Certificate
Zoe Quilter who was third in the
CL Basic Carrier Deck at the BMFA Nationals in August.
12/11/11
About a month ago we were given notice to abandon our water supply and remove the feed line. We were given 4 weeks notice as allowed by the agreement. Needless to say the absence of a water supply to our site would present many problems and reduce its impressive reputation.
Luckily we have some very talented and dedicated members and one of them located a bore hole drilling company with a good reputation and a quotation lower than other firms researched. And with their advice a project to locate a water supply on our own land was put in hand. And a lot of hard work and negotiating was put on Andy and Howard
As I think most of you know clean and pleasant water was soon found at more volume than needed. This was subsequently tested by the County Council and virtually all the EU recomended standards were met. But there were some heavy metals that were above the advisable level.
Andy and Howard swung back into action and located a filtration and water purification company, who congratulated us on our find and designed systems to remove the unwanted elements. We have separated the supply to site to ensure that there is a fully treated drinking water supply and a lower standard for toilets and washing. This is on cost grounds and full treatment would be possible
This Club owes an enormous THANK YOU to Andy and Howard for putting this Club of ours first and their personal life and fighting the flu second. We do not know how lucky we are to have people with the expertise to plan such projects and the dedication to manage them, as well as doing most of the physical work required. Next time you see them please say Thank You and toast them with a cup of tea brewed in our own water.
And we also owe a vote of thanks for those involved in other improvements including the on going extension of the workshop area.
Peter Valentine
Membership Secretary
24/10/11
Chairman strikes Gusher........!
Water is now flowing, just needs plumbing in. Tastes good too! The water that is ...????!!!
Work on the club house covered area is also progressing well
16/10/11
Club Bores For Own Water Supply
This is a photo of our spring water well being bored at the club. In case you are not be aware, Mr Woods as announced our service termimation from his suppy, so a speedy solution was required. Our natural springwater supply should be finalised within the next week following purity testing, the signs, so far, are levels that are quite acceptable.
Andy Prime
04/10/11
This weekend, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th Oct 11, we will start the under cover area next to the club house and the work shop.
Anyone wishing to volunteer help, please turn up around 8:30.
Howard Murhy
14/08/11
Gala Day pictures courtesy of Colin Wilson and Matt Chamberlain on the Pictures page. Videos on Video's page
10/08/11
CL Open Carrier Comp held on the 7 Aug
Results available here
27/05/11
CL Teamrace Date change
As the Control Line club monthy races clashes with the Festival of flight at Barksto,. they will be run on the following Sunday, 12 June.
25/04/11
CL Teamrace Rule change
Please note that all future races will be run over 50 laps not 100 as previously. The compulsory pit stop is still required. This has a number of advantages for all concerned and will allow more attempts in a given time.
17/04/11
Model Engine Repairs
If you have an IC engine 2 stoke or 4 stroke of almost any make that needs repairing, or are having difficulty obtaining a part, try
Motorvation Model Engines, Leicester
John Walton has taken over John Haytree's old business. If you ever had dealings with John Haytree's very good service, you will know what this is all about. Motorvation Model Engines is primarily a repair service, but has inherited a lot of spares for older engines; want a new DC dart or Fox 35 for instance?
13/04/11
Heli season opener pictures added to [Pictures] page.
All picture albums and video content have been placed on their own repective pages. Use the [Pictures] or [Video] links on the navigation bars top and bottom of the page to access them.
If you wish to submit still pictures or video please read the [Submissions page] first.
23/03/11
The new plane stands ( Provided by Dan ), being utilised by Andy Prime's Twister in this case.
The following pages detail LMAC events for the year ahead. They are compiled in the year prior to their use and copies are sent out to LMAC Discipline Reps. and BMFA Associations to confirm accuracy.
The contents here are then presented to the LMAC Committee and Members as proposals at the following AGM to agree the content.
Once approved, the details enclosed become nothing more than a guide to the year ahead and should be treated as such.
The events here include dates and details for:
All LMAC meetings including the AGM
Known competitions and events that use LMAC venues
Major national model events
The process for submitting dates and events:
1. Consult the calendar to ensure your proposed date is clear (or can be shared)
2. Propose your date and event to Committee for approval
3. If approved forward the date and event to the Competition Secretary for inclusion within the calendar
Every attempt is made to ensure that the following pages are accurate however no responsibility can be taken for any changes during the year that cause any inconvenience.
Always confirm Events with organisers before travelling to avoid disappointment.
Adrian Richmond
LMAC Competition Secretary
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January
9th Committee Meeting at Gumley.
February
13th Committee Meeting at Gumley.
March
13th Committee Meeting, Gumley.
April
LMAC Control Line Team Racing on the first Sunday of every month.
9th AHA Season Opener and Judge Training Seminar Gumley.
Contact Adrian Richmond for more details.
The event will consist of (all times approximate):
Saturday – 9am - 1pm - Judge Training Seminar and practical help
1pm - 5pm - Schedule demonstrations, judging practice and practical help.
Off-the-peg-flying for member’s in-between demonstration flights and judges’ practice throughout the day.
10th Committee Meeting, Gumley.
16th GBRCAA F3A First Centralised Competition, Gumley
24th April AHA Sportsman / F3C Competition, Tring.
May
LMAC Control Line Team Racing on the first Sunday of every month.
Bank Holiday Monday BBQ, Gumley.
8th Committee Meeting, Gumley.
13th – 16th Trophy de France
22nd F3C and Sportsman Competition, Wellingborough.
June
LMAC Control Line Team Racing on the first Sunday of every month. (will be run 12th June, not 5th June)
5th The Festival of Flight, Barkston Heath.
12th Committee Meeting, Gumley.
11th - 12th Scottish Nationals, Aberdeen.
18th – 19th Western Park Show
25th – 26th Wings and Wheels
July
LMAC Control Line Team Racing on the first Sunday of every month.
1st, 2nd and 3rd, F3A Triple Crown. GBRCAA
Contact Andy Prime for more details.
The event will consist of:
Friday - Competitor Enrolment and scrutinising.
Saturday - Competition starts at 9am - 1pm,
1pm - 2pm lunch break - off the peg flying for LMAC members.
2pm - 5pm (approx.) competition finishes for the day.
Sunday - Competition starts at 9am - 1pm,
1pm - 2pm lunch break - off the peg flying for LMAC members.
2pm - 5pm (approx.) Competition closure and presentations.
10th Committee Meeting, Gumley.
22nd, 23rd, and 24th 3D Masters. www.3dmasters.org.uk
August
7th F3C and Sportsman Competition, Dartford
14th Gala Day Gumley. Committee Meeting, Winter Build Competition and Bring and Buy/ Swap Meet.
Control Line Team Racing.
26th, 27th and 28th The British National Championships, Barkston Heath.
September
LMAC Control Line Team Racing on the first Sunday of every month.
11th, F3C and Sportsman Competition, Tring
11th Committee Meeting Gumley.
17th – 18th Southern Model Show.
24th The Wedding Reception of:
Dan Simmonds and Sandra Plimmer. Gumley.
October
LMAC Control Line Team Racing on the first Sunday of every month.
2nd AHA Season Close, Gumley.
Contact Adrian Richmond for more details.
The event will consist of (all times approximate):
Sunday - Competition starts at 9am - 1pm,
1pm - 2pm: lunch break - off the peg flying for LMAC members.
2pm - 5pm: Final rounds and presentations.
9th Committee Meeting at Gumley.
November
13th Committee Meeting at Gumley.
December
11th, LMAC AGM
Competition
results
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