Greenacres Model Aero Club (B.M.F.A affiliated) was inaugurated in 1988.
It is situated on an old disused airfield in Aldridge,
Staffordshire UK. (See our "Locations"
page)
The club currently has 130 members and is
still expanding. Interests within the club range range from
sport, scale and pattern, both electric and IC, to gliders and
free flight.
Important Notice:
Our flying site is operated by means of a flying permit system;
these are issued by the club on behalf of the Walsall Leisure
and Community Services .
This means that NO ONE can fly any aero model or toy plane
without a permit, be it with or without a motor or engine of any
type, or with or without radio equipment of any type or
frequency on this site. This includes models classed as a toys. |
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Flying at this field requires that a person is a current
Greenacres member with valid BMFA insurance and Flying Permit,
any GMAC Member who wishes to fly solo must have a minimum of a
BMFA
‘A’ Certificate or equivalent, recognised by
GMAC.
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council (W.M.B.C.) owns the
airfield, Greenacres Model Aero Club follows the British
Model Flying Association (B.M.F.A) codes of practice and
W.M.B.C. guide lines, in accordance with the flying site risk
assessment carried out by the national body.
Size limits
are 7kg/ 30cc. (32cc petrol only) For any controlled
aero model flown on this site. (Sorry no Helicopters or Toys)
Please Note: Even if lightweight models or toys were to hit a
person they could cause considerable injury, which could result
in a claim against you!
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