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The Club
The JMAC was established in 1960 and is affiliated to the British Model Flying Association and the Jersey Sports Council. It is twinned with the Hague Model Air Club in Normandy, France.

 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.

      Application form for new members may be downloaded here
      Membership renewal form can be downloaded here

      Subscriptions
      Senior £52.00
      Junior £25.00
      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 St Brelades Social Club at Quennevais.

      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 has BMFA approved examiners for power and glider disciplines to assess the ability of those club members wishing to participate in the BMFA achievement schemes. Certificates are issued by the BMFA as evidence of member’s achievements.
      The A certificate establishes the ability of a person to fly solo.
      The B certificate is evidence of a more advanced standard and the club requires a pilot to hold this certificate to enable him to fly at public displays

 
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