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          The Objectives Of The Club
          1.To organise and encourage the sport of flying model aircraft.
          2. To hold regular club meetings in order to share experiences and information about aero modelling.

          Flying Activities
          The principal activity of the club is related to radio-controlled models of ALL types of aircraft. These are in the main powered sport and aerobatic aircraft, helicopters and slope soaring gliders of various types. The club will offer help to members who are interested in other model types or other disciplines
          e.g. control line, electric (indoor & park flyer), gas turbine.

          Membership Status
          • Full flying membership is available to anyone over eighteen years of age.
          • Junior membership is open to anyone up to and including eighteen years of age.
          • A non flying membership is available as an associate member.
          • Club Membership Fees
            A one off entry fee of £25.00 for full flying membership is payable.
            The Junior and Associated membership entry fee is nil.

            Subscriptions
            Senior £48.00
            Junior £20.00
            Associate £10.00
            Subscriptions include membership to the British Model Flying Association (BMFA)
            Membership also includes third party public liability insurance.

            Flying Sites
            Powered flying is only allowed by the authorities of Jersey at our flying field at Les Landes.
            Numerous Gliding sites are available around the coast of the Island.
            On occasions when there is no wind for slope soaring, gliders can be aerotowed or winched to height at the power site.
            Electric flight is generally regarded as powered flight, and as such takes place at Les Landes.

            Flying Times

            Third Sunday of September to second Sunday of June inclusive
            Monday to Friday - 10.00am to 8.00pm.
            Saturday - 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
            Sunday - 2.00pm to 5.30pm

            Third Sunday of June to second Sunday of September inclusive
            Monday to Friday - 10.00am to 8.00pm.
            Saturday - 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
            Sunday - 10.00am to 1.00pm [excluding displays]

            Club Flying Rules
            A rule book is made available to all members. These rules exist for safety purposes and also combine the requirements of the Local Authorities and the Airport Air Traffic Control. Full information in this respect is included during any training given by existing members of the club.

            Club Meetings
            Meetings are held monthly (on 2nd Tuesday of the month) at 8.00pm at The Priory Inn, Devils Hole.

            Competitions
            Regular competitions are held throughout the flying season, with trophies awarded to the winners.

            Newsletters
            Newsletters are provided on a regular basis giving details of events and results of club competitions, plus any other items of interest.

            BMFA Examiners
            The club have a number of BMFA approved examiners to assess the ability of club members.
            Certificates are issued as proof of achievement.
            The A certificate establishes the ability of a person to fly a model safely.
            The B certificate allows the holder to fly at public displays.
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