Steve Webb Models has given the club a new Trainer
A big "Thank you" goes out to Steve Webb Models for their recent kind donation of a World Models Super Frontier 40 and an Enya SS40 engine to power it.
Pictured above (from left to right) are Bill Bibby (Club Chairman), Adrian Dean (Steve Webb Shop Manager), and Jeremy Riley (Club Secretary) with the new club trainer.
The Club has been without a club trainer for several years now, since the last one was stolen, and the lack of one has been a problem for those few in the club that do give up their flying time to teach newcomers to the hobby.
Thanks to the generous gift from our local model shop anyone interested in taking up the hobby can now have a go (once I've put it together of course ;o)
A Brief Introduction To Runcorn Model Association
Runcorn Model Association is a model flying club affiliated to the British Model Flying Association (BMFA. Registered No.163). We are located on Frodsham marsh, near Frodsham, North Cheshire, UK (more details given on the Location page). Runcorn Model Association visitors and guest flyers to the flying site.
If you are thinking of taking up the hobby and sport of model aircraft flying then we would advise that you consider joining a club dedicated to the sport where assistance and advice is readily available.
The club is run in accordance with BMFA rules, guidelines and safety codes. Runcorn Model Association uses the BMFA 'Up and Away' training scheme for new pilots. The club has General Rules governing the way the club is run and also a set of Flying Site Rules. Members are expected to familiarise themselves with all the rules.
All members MUST hold at least a BMFA 'A' Certificate of Competence before flying 'solo' at the site. We have a BMFA approved Examiner within the Club who can conduct 'A' tests and also a number of instructors to help beginners.
It must be understood that all instruction and examining is done on a voluntary basis. Whilst everything is done to accommodate newcomers to the sport, it may not be possible to give every beginner a flight at every session. The most popular time for attendance is the weekend mornings and lunchtimes.
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