GMAC - Greenacres Model Aero Club

Power, Electric, Silent and Free Flight ~ Members Only Flying Club
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Green Acres MAC Funfly Events
General info for all 3 2010 events

 

There are Three GMAC Fly for Fun events organised again this year. All are open to visitors (No Walsall Flying Permits required). However current B.M.F.A. insurance proof is mandatory with a minimum of BMFA "A" certificate , this is a requirement of our landlords for anyone to fly at the field. No reasonably sized model aircraft will be refused on the day unless considered to be problematic. Pilots will sign to say that all planes have been flown previously and to guarantee all flying models physical and electronic integrity.  

The idea is to have an informal get together of pilots. Both GMAC members and pilots from anywhere else.

It is not a show, and anyone can fly. Please see the Galleries section for photos of previous events.

Entrance is free
, Greenacres members fly for free, but we charge visiting pilots a nominal fee of £5 for a days flying. Pilots book their transmitters into Tx control on arrival. Transmitters are tested and kept in Tx control for safety reasons until a pilot requires it to fly. Transmitters are returned by pilots immediately after flying. 2.4Ghz transmitters will still have to be booked in so that flying slots can be controlled.

A mobile caterer is booked (Hot and cold drinks, burgers, hot dogs etc) and also trade stands to attend.

Camping available and we will be asking for a small donation. There is plenty of room for tents and caravans. We always plan to have a barbecue on the Saturday night, maybe with music. Please let us know if you are intending to camp. Please send your space requirements to  (see Intro page for contact details)

Traders have been invited and some have already booked. All are welcome, again we will be asking for a donation  Please let us know your space requirements and if you are intending to camp.  see Intro page for contact details.

GMAC Members run the whole weekend. Marking out, pitching tents, car parking, transmitter control, flight line marshalling etc. And also packing up afterwards. Please note that any new volunteers will always be extremely welcome. The more the merrier - many hands make light work etc etc.

Contacts: (Phoning out of business hours would be helpful)

GMAC ~ Fun Fly
in association with

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May 2010 GMAC/YT International Fun Fly
Contact: Reg Lewis
Tel:
07702 488212
Email see Intro page
Or Contact
YT International

GMAC ~ RCM&E  

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2010

50th Anniversary Fly in (RCM&E)
Contact: Reg Lewis
Tel:
07702 488212
Email: see Intro page 

GMAC ~ Electric Fun Fly

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July 2010

Fun Fly (Electric)
Contact: Reg Lewis
Tel:
07702 488212
Email: see Intro page

Details

  • NO Entrance Fee to visitors

  • Small Charge for Visiting Pilots (Fee £5.00) 

  • Full TX Control

  • TX signal monitoring

  • Pilots Frequency slots:-
    15 minutes Maximum =
    10 minutes flying time and
    5 minutes set-up time
    totalling to 15 minutes.

  • Toilets

  • Catering

  • Camping Facilities (OAPP)

  • Campers are required to book camping 1 week before events take place

  • All cheques made payable to Greenacres MAC

  • Please note Trade demonstration Pilots must produce proof of traders insurance at all events.

  • All pilots must show current BMFA insurance

  • Flyer’s please note:- a minimum of an ‘A’ certificate is required to fly solo. If no ‘A’ cert flyer’s must be accompanied by an instructor or equivalent at all events.

For family members there is also plenty to do:

  • Nature trail and play area for the children.

  • Nearest Pub within walking distance.

  • Historical Markets to shop and good variety of Retail outlets

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING NEW & OLD FRIENDS ALIKE