Charmouth Flyin
October 2008
Please check out the latest Charmouth updates **Important changes to the format for October event until further notice ** Plus the safety bulletin issued regarding Futaba FASST system is still current for Charmouth - details of these can be found in the News Section.
Accommodation (primarily caravans), ensuite rooms & lodges can be booked at Newlands Holiday Park. www.newlandsholidays.co.uk When making your booking (01297 560259) be sure to mention you are booking for the heli weekend – that way you get preferential rates – this year (2008) the rate for 3 nights in a 6-berth caravan is £90.
Location of Charmouth (links to Google Maps)
Flying starts no earlier than 9.30am & finishes around 5pm both Saturday & Sunday.
TX CONTROL: £5 per pilot per day. Plus £5 deposit for ID card (refunded on return of the card at the end of the day) NOTE: Everyone with both 35mHz & 2.4Ghz must register at tx control.
You must produce proof of BMFA membership (or equivalent) or you will not be allowed to fly. If you do not have your ‘A’ certificate, then you MUST be accompanied by a ‘B’ certificated pilot whenever you fly.
No charge is made for spectators.
The rules at TX control have change, please see the list of new rules under our news section here. They are simple and if followed will allow everyone to fly safely. NOTE: no more than 10 pilots are allowed to fly at any given time. Each pilot has approx. 15 mins flying time. Following comments from some pilots that they felt uncomfortable with some of the 3D flying taking place right next to them (sometimes on either side of them), it has been decided to reserve the far end of the field (Map 2) for use by those less experienced or who just want to fly their scale / sport models more sedately.
Trade stands: anyone wishing to set up a trade stand of any description MUST contact the organisers (charmouth@aha-online.org.uk or telephone Julie on 0208 841 6781) prior to the weekend. NOTE: this is primarily a fun-fly event & although a few small trade stands will be allowed, it is not our intention to turn Charmouth into a trade event.
Evening socialising normally takes place in the bar area of Newlands both Friday & Saturday evenings.
We look forward to seeing you there!