Roger T Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 A reminder that there's just over 1 month to go to the St. Albans MAC Open Vintage & Classic Rally, which will be held on Saturday June 1st. For those that have attended in the past, you'll know how good the St Albans Dane End Farm flying field is, with a 125 yard square, flat and well mown flying patch, surrounded by open countryside. If you haven't been before, shame on you! You need to come and see what you've been missing! This year, in addition to 'true' vintage models (there will be Tomboy events as part of the 2012 contest programme), the flying will be broadened to include 'traditional' build models. This opens the day to stick and tissue nostalgic models, flying in the relaxed manner of galas of old. Screaming ARTF plastic-fantastic models will not be welcomed! As before, there will be a barbecue and drinks (soft and 'falling down' varieties) available thorughout the day. Parking is within a short walk of the patch, with trolley's and help available for the more 'Vintage' visitors! For more details, see the St Albans MAC front page (www.stalbansmac.org) or register your interest via e-mail to [email protected]. We've ordered all the current rain so that the grass will be pristine and the sky emptied in time for the day, so there are no excuses not to come! We look forward to seeing you there. Roger Traynor St Albans MAC Vintage & Classic Day Coordinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I went to put this date in my diary and found that 1st June is a Friday this year! So what's the correct date for this event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Oops! Sorry kc (& any others). It's the first Saturday in June, i.e. Saturday June 2nd. Hope you can make it. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I will try to be there and probably bring a Vic Smeed late 1950's design Electra modified for 3 channel & electric power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 A very welcome model and fitting perfectly into the spirit of the 'Classic' part of the title. I look forward to seeing you and the Electra on the day. For those who haven't been to our Vintage Day's before, there's a nice write up with pictures from one of our club members here: http://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=40557. In 2010, Jonathan won the Mike Barton Trophy (a beautiful tribute to a gentleman flyer - see http://www.flickr.com/photos/94955626@N00/2673969796/in/photostream) with a Vic Smeed Mamselle, again a highly appropriate model for the occasion. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 One week (and half a day!) to go to the St Albans MAC Vintage and Classic Day on June 2nd at the club's Dane End Farm site just south of Redbourne in Hertfordshire, near junction 9 on the M1. The proximity of the M1 makes it an easy venue to reach from most parts, and the background traffic hum helps to soften the sounds from the important things in life, flying vintage and classic model aircraft ! The final plans are coming together with the barbecue and liquid refreshments on order, not to mention the weather. This last month's worth of rain and cold have given way to the requested sunshine, warmth and (hopefully) calm conditions to maintain the club's reputation for putitng on one of the more relaxed and enjoyable flying events of the summer. If you want to find out more about this and past events, have a look at the club website (stalbansmac.org), or email [email protected]. We hope you decide to come along (the more the merrier). Roger Traynor St Albans MAC Vintage Coordinator Edited By Roger T on 25/05/2012 16:20:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I've had requests from Sat Nav using attendees for the post code. If you use AL3 6RW, that'll get you there. One minor annoyance is that the Herts Country Show will be held on the Showground just off Junction 9 of the M1, on the A5183, the feed road to our Vintage & Classic Day. Traffic flow will be under control of the police, so it shouldn't be too troublesome, but passing by may be a little slower than usual. The current forecast is looking sunny all day, with an 8-9 mph northerly, ideal conditions for the site. Don't forget your sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. Roger Traynor St Albans MAC Vintage Coordinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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