Richard Harris Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Gary, You would be very surprised just how many autogyro pilots have no fascination with helicopters, which have driven rotors of course. As they fly very much like a fix wing I would be happy to say that an 'A' fixed wing is more in fitting. I have been flying at Greenacres with my gyros for a number of years and it has never been a problem. In fact, the organisers are full of encouraged to fly rather than not, most will fly along with you to. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I would like to chip in with my two pence worth. For me, the attraction of the Greenacres event is that it has been about ordinary, everyday modellers, flying together. Pretty much with everyday models At the same time I do like to see and admire the show stopper type aircraft, both in flight and on the ground. For me, these are best flown in a allocated slot, with the rest of the everyday modellers and models on the ground. At the same time, I would not want these slots be the dominant feature. After all there are shows, where they rightly take centre stage, one high light following another, until the observers become immune to the spectacle, seeing it as normal. Greenacres flyin is to my mind an informal get together, for fun flying. Although nothing to do with me at all, I have reservations about anything, that neighbours to the field or other users of the field could construe as a loud, unpleasant noise. However much us aeromodellers can be seduced by the spectacle of speed, which can come with noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Cymaz, I will do my upmost to get the Stampe there for you this year just so you don't feel the odd one out, or just the odd one this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Posted by Richard Harris on 09/12/2014 20:01:00: Gary, You would be very surprised just how many autogyro pilots have no fascination with helicopters, which have driven rotors of course. As they fly very much like a fix wing I would be happy to say that an 'A' fixed wing is more in fitting. I have been flying at Greenacres with my gyros for a number of years and it has never been a problem. In fact, the organisers are full of encouraged to fly rather than not, most will fly along with you to. Rich Thanks for the feedback Rich - I'm reassured to hear that they fly like a fixed wing plane as that gives me a fighting chance of controlling it. Can we take it as definitive then that the requirement for flying an Autogyro at Greenacres is a Fixed Wing "A" certificate, or does someone else need to provide the final word? Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Talking about certificates: I plan to attend the 4/5 July event, but as a foreigner (Dutch), can I take it that I will be allowed to participate in the flying, holding an A certificate from the Dutch BMFA equivalent, the KNVvL? I have a 3rd party insurance through that same organisation. Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Posted by Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services on 09/12/2014 20:45:31: Cymaz, I will do my upmost to get the Stampe there for you this year just so you don't feel the odd one out, or just the odd one this time Lovely, a brace of Stampes at the very least. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 The Greenacres dates are now pencilled into my 2015 calendar. B.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 26/11/2014 23:40:31: Very very hot off the press, the proposed dates for the Greenacres events 2015 are.... Drum roll... RCM&E Fly in - 4th and 5th July These do just need to be agreed by the local council, but they have never objected to any dates the club have proposed in the past. This presents me with a quandry, this weekend is traditionally the woodspringwings show, one that the Blackdown RCFC, of which I am now secretary, attends and displays at every year, my 1st year as secretary and I'm going to have to be absent what will the committee say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Posted by Phil Winks on 15/12/2014 20:19:10: Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 26/11/2014 23:40:31: Very very hot off the press, the proposed dates for the Greenacres events 2015 are.... Drum roll... RCM&E Fly in - 4th and 5th July These do just need to be agreed by the local council, but they have never objected to any dates the club have proposed in the past. This presents me with a quandry, this weekend is traditionally the woodspringwings show, one that the Blackdown RCFC, of which I am now secretary, attends and displays at every year, my 1st year as secretary and I'm going to have to be absent what will the committee say Tell em van broke down John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 I'M IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 15/12/2014 20:30:57: Posted by Phil Winks on 15/12/2014 20:19:10: Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 26/11/2014 23:40:31: Very very hot off the press, the proposed dates for the Greenacres events 2015 are.... Drum roll... RCM&E Fly in - 4th and 5th July These do just need to be agreed by the local council, but they have never objected to any dates the club have proposed in the past. This presents me with a quandry, this weekend is traditionally the woodspringwings show, one that the Blackdown RCFC, of which I am now secretary, attends and displays at every year, my 1st year as secretary and I'm going to have to be absent what will the committee say Tell em van broke down John Thats just naughty John however the other thing it may mean is a certain lack of traders, Merlin inovations are always at woodspring wings too and its a much bigger payday for them so my money's on them going to Yatton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Merlin don't seem to do the shows anymore. The last few shows I've been at they were supposed to come, but even though the ground peg said Merlin, they never showed up. He did say he's doing more at home now, as they lost the Horizon initiative, so no more kits they can get at special price, which is sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just put in my holiday forms......fingers crossed, but I'm in, if only for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstormer 52 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Posted by Max Z on 09/12/2014 22:25:13: Talking about certificates: I plan to attend the 4/5 July event, but as a foreigner (Dutch), can I take it that I will be allowed to participate in the flying, holding an A certificate from the Dutch BMFA equivalent, the KNVvL? I have a 3rd party insurance through that same organisation. Max. Max I am not sure about this, and from what I can see no one has commented/answered your question, maybe email a copy of the certificate etc to Greenacres MFC to check? Regards Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Max, try this email on this page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Talking about certificates: I plan to attend the 4/5 July event, but as a foreigner (Dutch), can I take it that I will be allowed to participate in the flying, holding an A certificate from the Dutch BMFA equivalent, the KNVvL? I have a 3rd party insurance through that same organisation. Max. Hi Max not a problem if you want to attend, if someone at greenacres can ask BMFA, if there is a reciprocal arrangement with the Dutch KNVvL, if as i suspect not then all is not lost, we hosted a visit from a group of flyers from Spain a couple of years ago and all it requires is a temporary BMFA membership for each pilot, you in this instance, its £5 for a months membership for full cover. i hope this helps chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Posted by cymaz on 25/01/2015 19:58:42: Max, try this email on this page. Max - You might be better emailing the committee members - see this Greenacres page. Meanwhile, I'll give them a nudge too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks guys, I have sent an email to the Greenacres club committee president. Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Just got my new ON CALL rota . I am on call 2,3,4.5 Of July so sadly i will not be able to come to the RCME do . If you are going Enjoy , and good luck i hope the weather is good for you all . Steve, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi everyone, Will the usual 'fly in' specific range of clothing be available as usual this year? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 No news about the logo for Greenacres then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Posted by Stephen Jones on 05/02/2015 23:48:31: Just got my new ON CALL rota . I am on call 2,3,4.5 Of July so sadly i will not be able to come to the RCME do . If you are going Enjoy , and good luck i hope the weather is good for you all . Steve, Can't you swop shifts with someone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 25/01/2015 21:07:25: Max - You might be better emailing the committee members - see this Greenacres page. Meanwhile, I'll give them a nudge too. I did send an email to Reg Lewis on Jan. 25th, no reply as yet. Should I send it again? Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 yep...keep sending them. You could try someone else on the committee. Edited By cymaz on 15/02/2015 17:02:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 A thought, It would appear that there will be a number of "fun type fighters" at Greenacres this year. Typically these models have no UC and not all will come with an experienced helper to hand launch the model. Could some suitably experienced launchers be generally made available. the basis would be if the model goes in on launch, it is the pilots fault always, not the launcher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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