Chelmsford Model Flying Association
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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

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British Model Flying Association . . . .
The
BMFA is the body delegated by the
Royal Aero Club
to be responsible for all aspects of model flying in Great Britain. The
BMFA
normally has around 780 clubs
affiliated to it, with a combined
membership from clubs and individual members of over 36,000. Membership
brings many benefits, including 3rd party liability insurance of up to £5
million. The BMFA is also recognised as the sole representative
organisation for the sport in the U.K. by the
Federation
Aeronautique Internationale
(FAI) which is the world
wide governing body for all forms of sporting aviation, including model
flying. (Click on logo for more information) |
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Events For 2023 . . . .
EVENTS FOR 2023
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.
For more information visit the Events page on this web site. |
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Membership
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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.
Email: Webmaster at
webmaster@cmfa.org.uk |
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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
Vice Chairman: Steve Hyde
Secretary: Andrew Wing
Treasurer: Brian Stratton
Web Master: Peter Harrington
Power Representative: Jack Palfrey
Training Co-ordinators: Trevor Smith
Helicopter Representative: Darren Patel
Safety Representatives: Clive Kerr
Glider Representative: Vacant
Recognised Club
Instructors . . . .
Trevor Smith, Gary
Nunn, Sean
O'Sullivan, Steve Vickers, Martin Anthony, Peter Harrington, Steve Riley,
Steve Hyde, Colin Straus, & Gary Cooper.
Helicopters
only Dave Saban
BMFA Examiners . . . .
Gary Nunn, Trevor
Smith, Sean
O'Sullivan, Steve Riley, and Colin Straus |
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For Sale . . . .
An exclusive to club members 'For Sale' page has been added to the
this web site. CMFA members will be given the opportunity to advertise
models, engines and other modelling items, for a period of one
month free of charge.
For more information on how to advertise and details of the items
'For Sale' please click here or on the logo. |
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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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Chelmsford Guide |
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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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Copyright
© Chelmsford Model Flying Association 2022 |