Hi Everyone, Just to let you know, the motorbikes will be back on the 25th and 26th at Rushwick. This does mean the field will not be open for members on these dates. We will, once again, ensure the strip is secured against riders damaging the grass and topsoil further. Thanks, Sam Booton WMAC Committee
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Rushwick and BBQ
Good Afternoon, Just to let you all know, Rushwick will be CLOSED for this weekend! We will ensure the flight areas are cordoned off to prevent damage from the bikers, and flying will resume Monday morning. Thanks to everyone who attended our BBQ last bank holiday weekend, it was a huge success and we reallyContinue reading “Rushwick and BBQ”
Flying on Sunday 6th June
Good morning, I hope you’re all enjoying the sudden change of weather over the past week! A couple of updates on the flying fields for this Sunday for you this morning… Hanbury Hanbury will be closed to members on Sunday 6th June 2021, due to a pre-arranged UKCAA event happening. As we are having to limitContinue reading “Flying on Sunday 6th June”
May 17th Booking Update
Hello Everyone, After some good news from Boris tonight, I am happy to inform you that we can now book 30 people per session per field as of May 17th!! Evening and all day bookings shall also recommence, so you’ll have much more flexibility on when you visit the field. You will still need toContinue reading “May 17th Booking Update”
Booking Services have reopened!
Good Evening Everyone! After now having confirmation from the Government that the 29th March is definitely going ahead, I am happy to be able to reopen the booking system as of 5pm tonight! The rules are similar to before, but for a refresher they are: Rule of 6 – no more than 6 per sessionContinue reading “Booking Services have reopened!”
March Chairman Update
Hello everyone, I expect you are feeling as I do… beginning to get a sense of optimism about the prospect of going flying soon. The committee are in countdown mode as we approach March 29th. We have been speaking to our landlords this last week. They are looking forward to seeing us again. Committee membersContinue reading “March Chairman Update”
Booking System and IT Support
Good Afternoon Everyone, We are hoping the Government will still allow us to begin flying again on March 29th. In preparation for this, we have implemented a new outlook on the booking rules to make sure fairness is key. We were concerned after such a long lockdown, and winter months, there may be a bitContinue reading “Booking System and IT Support”
Confirming your details and your CAA Number
EDIT: The WMAC are asking you to provide the number to the committee, not the BMFA Good Afternoon Everyone, I have been speaking to the BMFA, and we have been informed that there may be an insurance issue if flying without a CAA Number. A term and condition for your BMFA insurance is to beContinue reading “Confirming your details and your CAA Number”
Government Announcement 22nd Feb
Hi Everyone, As you probably all saw, tonight we had a lockdown update from the Government and an exit strategy back to a normal life. Sadly, whilst it was what we expected, the fields will be remaining closed for the foreseeable. One glimmer of hope, however, lies within the Prime Minister’s steps towards a normalContinue reading “Government Announcement 22nd Feb”
WMAC & Tier 3
Good afternoon all, and a Happy New Year! Hopefully in 2021, vaccines will mean a gradual relaxation of the rules, and a return to normality. Club outdoor events, social evenings and an EGM/AGM will once again finally be possible! I have had a few emails asking about the status of the club now we haveContinue reading “WMAC & Tier 3”