Chelmsford Model Flying Association | the Essex model flying club . . . |
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CMFA Web
Site . . . . Welcome to the Chelmsford Model Flying Association web site. We hope you will find all the information you need about the club, however should you have any questions regarding the website or other information on it, please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate club official on the contacts page. |
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CMFA Club Night Great Waltham Village Hall Visit Events Page for more details Local Weather |
British Model Flying Association . . . . |
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Events For 2024 . . . .
EVENTS FOR 2024
During the year the club tries to hold various events either at the
airfield, or at the monthly club meetings. Regular club nights are
held at the Boreham Village Hall every 2nd Wednesday of the
month, except June, July, and August when members meet at the club
flying field on every 2nd Thursday of the month for a social chat,
flying, and weather permitting the occasional barbeque All events are
subject to weather conditions. |
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Membership
. . . . If you wish to join the Chelmsford Model Flying Association, please visit the membership page of this web site. Click on the links on the membership page to download, print off, and then complete the 2024 membership form, and membership joining letter. Membership is limited to 150 although there may be exceptions for new juniors joining or if the applicant is not a member of another model flying club. If you are a junior member you will also need to download the 'Junior Membership Disclaimer' form. |
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Fun Day Sunday May 12th 2013 . . . . On Sunday May 12th, the largest organised event in the history of the Chelmsford Model Flying Association took place at the clubs Roxwell flying field. The Fun Day was held in association with the Essex Air Ambulance, and a donation from the proceeds was presented to this worthy life saving charity. The event which was well attended attracted a good mix of public, both young and old, along with a very impressive flying display by club members and invited guests the crowds were entertained throughout the day. For more details and to view photos of the Fun Day event, please click on the image. |
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FunBat Extravaganza . . . . Many CMFA members have taken to building the FunBat combat plane. The easy to build models are cut from sheets of EPP Depron and are very forgiving, most major repairs can be done with a suitable adhesive (UHU Por or alternative) and glass strand clear tape. For more details including a CMFA members photo gallery, and video on the FunBat, please click on the image. |
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CMFA Photo
Gallery . . . .
The
photo on the right is of former club member Dave Ross seen here with
his scratch built 1950's style 'Bootlace' American racer. The 54" wing
span is superbly finished in yellow covering with red & black stripes and
has a .46 two stroke up front. The maiden flight was a great success with
very little trimming needed. To view more than 400
images of club members and there models visit the extensive photo gallery
on this web site. If you have any recent
photos of aircraft models taken at the airfield and would like them
featured on the gallery please email them to me. Please do not crop or
resize your photos thank you. Click on image to view photo gallery. |
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Competition Results . . . . Throughout the year some club members participate in various fixed wing aircraft competitions, including Climb & Glide, Fast & Slow, and the fast and furious Pylon racing. All CMFA members are welcome, dates can be found on the Events page of this web site. Results of club competitions can now be found on the results page of this web site by clicking Here |
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CMFA
Committee Members & Club Officials. . . .
Chairman: Gary
Nunn Trevor Smith, Gary
Nunn, Sean
O'Sullivan, Steve Vickers, Martin Anthony, Peter Harrington, Steve Riley,
Steve Hyde, Colin Straus, & Gary Cooper. BMFA Examiners . . . . Gary Nunn, Trevor Smith, Sean O'Sullivan, Steve Riley, and Colin Straus |
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Child & Vulnerable Adult
Protection Policy . . . .
DEFINITIONS The club recognises the need for sensible measures to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults whilst taking part in the sport. To that end, the club has adopted the BMFA policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults, and that policy is available on the BMFA website at www.bmfa.org.
In accordance with the policy, the club has appointed its
Chairman , Gary Nunn as club Welfare Officer within the meaning of the
BMFA policy.
Chelmsford Model Flying Association fully accepts:-
Chelmsford Model Flying Association is committed to ensuring that:-
CLUB RULES
The following rules set out the means of implementing the BMFA policy for Chelmsford Model Flying Association.
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A Lifetime Modelling - By Brian
Austin Many members at the CMFA will recognise the familiar face of long serving club member, and modelling expert, Brian Austin who has recently published a book on a lifetime of modelling. The book, which contains 256 pages and spans 60 years from 1950 - 2010, took Brian approximately 18 months to write. The book contains many images throughout plus many interesting articles on the CMFA. The book can be purchased from Brian direct at a cost of £15 + £1.50 P & P. Telephone: 01245 320587 Email: b_austin@talktalk.net |
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Local Model Shops . . . . Looking for a local Model shop, then look no further. Click on the logo and visit the links page of this web site where you will find a selection of model shops used by many of the CMFA members. Discounts or price match available in selective shops to CMFA members. (Club membership card may be required) |
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