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Oldham and District Model Aero Club

BMFA Club Registration Number 0342

Club News and Updates

Latest News from ODMAC as from September 2007.

Manchester Airport Sponsorship for the Oldham Club.

As you all know, the Club is STILL missing a field it can call its own and indeed, one which it can use at all !! The Crompton Moor site is still for us to use from August 1st. to March 31st., but winter up there can be a bit unpleasant. Thus we are still looking for the elusive "home" for the Power side of the Club. For the times of operation at Crompton Moor, see below on this page. Also the frequencies of operation

Even though we have not had a field for some SEVEN years now, the Helicopter section keeps on growing and they fly wherever they can when they can under the keen eye of our Chairman, Mr. Alan Rait.

Likewise the Glider section is still going strong and this year they must have had more wind than they know what to do with. Every day seems a windy day. I do not think that there is anyone in charge of organizing this section as such, but I am sure that they have been out there on a weekly basis doing their thing.

The Club officials have been in constant contact with the Councillors, Council Officers, Ecological groups and Casey's to try and find a field at lower altitude, but still no go. We are not despondent and are vigilant in our search and we will keep you fully informed of any progress obtained.

Manchester Airport Sponsorship.

As you may see on the front page of this site, we have had some good news and have received some sponsorship from Manchester Airport. This can only do the Club good and will help us to continue our existence until that field is found. Thank you Manchester Airport for having some faith in us at this time and giving us the enthusiasm to continue the fight.

Times of flying are 9.00am. to 7.00pm. Monday to Saturday and 12.pm. to 7.00pm. on Sunday. I hope that this gives you the stick time you need to get you up to 'A' or 'B' Certificate standard. You never know, I may even get my 'A' this year !!

Frequencies will be as per the BMFA recommendations and as practised at Bishop's Park last year ie. ODDS for Power I/C and EVENS for Gliders/Silent Flight. NOTE that some frequencies have been reserved for GLIDERS ONLY and this will still be the case. These are 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85. Thus there will be NO Power I/C models flown on the ODD frequencies mentioned ie. 81, 83 and 85. All other ODD frequencies between 55 and 90 will be allowed for Power I/C except those previously mentioned.

If you have any comments to make on these items, then please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Committee listed above on the Contacts page.

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