Flying Site Update
As there are no cows in the field, we are removing the power supply for the time being but leaving the fence in place to stop anyone driving on the strip. If you lower the fence to fly then the last person leaving the field MUST replace it, to keep the strip in good condition. Posted 17 June 2010 Flying Site Update The new electric fence unit is in place, with a much greater output than the old one so beware! A new single wire fence will soon be installed and it is still vital that the fence is erected after each flying session and the battery reconnected.
The committee have decided not to purchase a solar powered charger for a variety of reasons. John Salmon has kindly agreed to be the club’s battery manager so there should be no more problems with the fence not working.
The council have been asked to commence mowing the strip as soon as possible. Posted 24 April 2010
Flying Site Problem The cows in the field have now had calves, and these are straying onto the runway through the electric fence where their mothers then follow them. With the appalling weather we have had so far this year the field is completely waterlogged and the runway is potted with hoof marks. I have now spoken with the farmer who also has a problem with possible contamination of his cows (TB). He has informed me they are to be tested Monday week and, if all is OK, they will be sold at the earliest opportunity and removed from the field. In the mean time, Graham Tester has kindly volunteered to purchase and erect (this weekend) an electric fence that should keep the cows at bay (according to the farmer). This is a wire fence rather then the Horse one (White tape strip) that we currently have. Once this has been completed and we get a couple of weeks of relatively dry weather we will get a roller on to the flying site again to make is serviceable. I will circulate another email informing you all when this has been accomplished.
I am sorry for this inconvenience but please bear me and the committee who are trying to resume normal service as fast as we can.
Best Regards, Rob Creasey (chairman) Posted 10th April 2010
Electric Fence I need to remind you all that if the electric fence is not put back in place (it does need to be connected to the battery) then the cows will churn the strip into a pulp. It has been left down on two occasions now and it is not in the best of conditions as a result.
Graham has volunteered to roll the strip, but the rain has made this impossible until the water levels subside. So please ensure the fence is put back up if you are the last person to leave the field.
Happy flying, Rob Creasey (Chairman) Corrected 26 April 2010
Safety Netting Anyone visiting the field will now see the safety netting installed in front of the "picnic" start benches. I believe this is an extremely important addition to the safety of all members when using the club flying site. I would like to thank Less Kemp for all the efforts he put into sourcing and making this safety device, and Simon Manser for helping to erect it.
Rob Creasey (Chairman) Posted 13 March 2010 Report on Horam Swapmeet Just some wee words to update you on our SwapMeet this year. In view of the difficult circumstances this year, all four of us who organise the SwapMeet were really pleased with the result, a clear profit of £400+ on the day.
Very sociable meet with lots of boxes and bits disappearing out the door, all this with the aroma of bacon sandwiches provided by the Ringmer Bodgers Burger Bar (Graham Tester). As well as the new faces we welcomed on the day, it was nice to see the regular faces that have supported us over the years and we now look forward to the event as a social gathering as well.
Me? Well I did come away with 3 kits to build, one of which is a single-channel rudder-only from Australia, which shows what sort of anorak I am. My thanks again to the team: Chris Pilbeam, Robert Richardson, Graham Tester and me. Let's hope the next one will be even better. It will be our 10th year!
Terry Inman Posted 23 March 2010 Request for help from Terry Can we ask if any of the club members have a Mills .75 available (or any parts worn or otherwise) that they would part with. This is to support a Vic Smeed TomBoy project that one of our members is competing in this year. Me being the engine guru, I'm trying to sort out a good runner for him. Posted 23 March 2010 Horam Swapmeet The 2010 Swapmeet is on 14th March. This will be at Horam Village Hall, 1/4 mile south of Horam village centre on A267, next to Merrydown Cider. Doors open 10:00. Entry £2. Refreshments available. Tables still available.
The Club will have a shared table for members' use provided that those using it make a donation to club funds, make their own arrangements to collect payments from customers and take away any unsold items on the day.
To book your own table, contact Robert Richardson on 01825 762372 or 07850 843917, or Email rob.richardson@talktalk.net Revised 03 March 2010 New Member Induction Days Saturday 13 Feb. 10.00am - 1.00pm and Sunday 21 Feb. 1.00pm - 3.00pm Special helicopter and fixed wing sessions for new members both experienced flyers and novices. Novices can have your plane and/or heli checked over and be introduced to club instructors. Experienced flyers new to the club will have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise. Other members please note that the flying site will be open to all on these days. Posted 31 Jan 2010 Club Instructors
The Committee is looking to put together a list of Club Trainers both Fixed Wing and Helicopters to help with mentoring New or Novice Fliers; Club Trainers must hold a minimum of a BMFA A Cert for the respective discipline. Could all members who wish to be considered please respond via the Contact The Committee link. Revised 31 January 2010 Updated GoogleEarth view of field showing the mown strip and tables.
A new site plan based on this will be loaded soon. Posted 4 Jan 2010 Unauthorised Adverts: third parties have been posting adverts on the
Forum, mainly for software. This is forbidden and such adverts will be removed. Forum rules have been amended to reflect this. Members are advised that the Committee takes no responsibility or liability for any material which has been posted on The Forum. Posted 25 August 2009 Registration: a registration page has been added to the site, so that if
necessary we can close some pages to non-members. Please sign up. Posted 25 August 2009
Horam MFC AGM 2009 This years AGM is to be held a little later this year on Friday 4th December 2009 at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start, at the usual venue:
Horam Club Rooms, Hailsham Road, Horam. We are unable to locate the exact post code but TN21 0EU is close by, also Club Rooms are near to old railway bridge over Cuckoo Trail.
All nominations for the Office of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary and 4 Committee Members (incl Safety Officer) should be forwarded to the Committee via the Contacts page on this web site, all nominations must be received by 26th November 2009. Could I please ask that as many club members as possible attend this year.
Happy Flying Jeff, Chairman HMFC
Posted 29th October 2009
Wealden Flyers Swapmeet Sunday 1 November 10:00-13:00, Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield
For details, see www.wealdenflyers.co.uk/Events.html Posted 3 October 2009
Germany's Jetpower 2009 Pictures Added To Image Gallery
Posted 25 September 2009
Share Your RC Videos New RC Video Sharing Website added to links page
Posted 29 August 2009
To all HMFC Members
Apologies for any inconvenience this announcement may cause.
I have just received a message that a Shoot is to be held at the flying field by the farmer all day this coming Saturday 17th October 2009. For safety reasons NO FLYING WILL BE PERMITTED ON THIS DAY By order of the HMFC Committee
Malcolm Jeffries Chairman HMFC
Posted 25 August 2009
Could you be an Airline Pilot? Try the Lufthansa Game - See Links!
Posted 14th October 2009
Club Members & Family BBQ 23rd August 2009;some pix have been posted in the Image Gallery
Posted 16 August 2009
Photo of Hastings 2009 Show (well, some visitors there) added by Mac
Posted 28 July 2009
BMFA Handbook 2009 (and 2008) Revisions - links have been added.
Posted 28 July 2009
Club Members & Family BBQ Sunday 23rd August 2009
The Committee is inviting all members of the Horam Model Flying Club to theirAnnual Fun Fly day and free BBQ at our Plashets Farm field. Flying starts at 10.00 AM for Electric models and Noon for I/C with a few fun-fly comps for both rotary and fixed wing models, followed by free flying till dusk. {Black bin liners recommended}. If you are likely to come please let us know as it will be of great help to the caterers. Please contact our Chairman (via this Webmaster if necessary). Remember this is a Fun Day and we look forward to seeing you there. RSVP On behalf of the HMFC Committee we hope you have a Really enjoyable Day. Note: Noise tests will also be carried out on I/C models with no test sticker.
Posted 22 July 2009
Updates to Web Site 20/11/08
Club Rules Updated (Corrections amendments)
Site Plan Added (Only Available as a Word Document at this time)
Horam MFC AGM
This years AGM is to be held on Friday 21st November 2008 at 8pm at the
Horam Club Rooms, Hailsham Road, Horam. We are unable to locate the exact post code but TN21 0EU is close by, also Club Rooms are near to old railway bridge over Cuckoo Trail. All nominations for the Office of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary and 4 Committee Members (incl Safety Officer) should be forwarded to the Committee via the Contacts page on this web site, all nominations must be received by 14th November 2008.
Could I please ask that as many club members attend this year as there are a
number of changes to the Club constitution changes which will be voted on. Happy Flying, Jeff, Chairman HMFC
Posted 13th October 2008
Wealden MAS Swap Meet
Please support the Wealden Club at their 1st swap meet to help make it a success
as many of their members have supported ours over the years.
Date: Sunday 2nd November 2008 Time: 10.00am - 13.00pm
Venue: Ridgewood Village Hall, Uckfield
Table Costs (Sellers): £6.00 per table Entry Fee (Public): £2.00 each
Full details can be found at www.wealdenflyers.co.uk/Events.html
Posted 12th October 2008
New Classified Ads Page Added (but since removed)
Posted 31 August 2008
35Mhz Interference Further tests were carried out at the site on Friday afternoon, again we had positive locks on channels 83 and 84, but what is more concerning these were around the pits area, At the moment we are still unable to say what is causing this, therefore could all 35Mhz users please take extra care with your safety procedures and ensure that your models are properly restrained at all times.
We will be seeking further advice/assistance from the BMFA’s technical team.
Starting Tables
The new starting tables have now been installed at the field, please note they have been installed to be used primarily for safe starting of your models, please feel free to use these for socialising with other members but please vacate them if a member wishes to start his model.
Proposed Changes to Starting Procedures
The club safety officer has advised that we as a club should adopt having a
separate area away from the pits for the start-up of all models; this system is used
by the majority of model flying clubs this will be discussed at the next committee
meeting and will be adopted and implemented if agreed upon. This would also act
as a queueing system for flying slots, by placing your prepared model onto one of
the supplied starting tables.
Posted 30th August 2008
Breaking News from the 2008 Nats
Has Terry finally cracked and gone over to the dark side? spotted by your roving paparazzi clinging onto what appears to be a new Align Trex 700, Terry may the force be with you.
Eastbourne MFC Vintage Meeting
Sunday 21st September
Deanland Airfield, Ripe, Golden Cross
Odd frequencies only. Cost £5.00 per flyer, any number of models
Contact: S.Coombe 01323 506370, T Ding 01323 895156
Posted 21st August 2008
Wealden MAS Indoor Flying & Swap Meet
Wealden club have arranged indoor flying and will be holding a Swap Meet, for
more details goto: Wealden MAS Events
Posted 18th August 2008
35MHz Interference
We are still investigating the reports of severe interference at the flying field, could
all members please visit the Forum to view the latest posts.
