Martyn K Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Its getting time to book my holidays. Do we have a date for this yet? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Martyn, One of the most asked questions... There are many factors to consider when picking these dates. Not clashing with local events (Greenacres fly off a council owned, public park), not clashing with big / popular model shows such as Weston Park etc, members availability etc etc... Sadly, we will not have a date for this event until we have discussed the exact timing with the committee and membership at our January Clubnight on the 27th of January 2016. The Greenacres Fun Fly dates will be announced hopefully the following day.... Will be sure to post on this forum, the BMFA Events Calendar, our own website here: **LINK** Thanks for your interest... Edited By Jim Mchugh on 04/01/2016 14:50:03 Edited By Jim Mchugh on 04/01/2016 15:13:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 One further point... The Greenacres club actually puts on three (3) open public shows each year, as part of the arrangement with the council who own the park. They are all completely free entry, free camping (donations welcomes) and we only charge a nominal £5 pilots fee. They are basically 3 of the RCM&E / GMAC Shows that many of you are already familiar with. Just letting you all know that you are welcome to attend any of our shows... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks Jim.. I'll be patient for a little longer Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Posted by Martyn K on 04/01/2016 13:44:12: Its getting time to book my holidays. Do we have a date for this yet? Martyn The committee meeting is tomorrow(27th), according to the website. Hopefully dates will be published very soon after that. I'm as keen as you are to know the dates, to get holiday booked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 As promised, followings last nights clubnight and committee meeting, I give to you the date for the Greenacres Model Aero Club Show Dates 2016... Greenacres May Fly in: 21st & 22nd May 2016 Greenacres July Fly In: 9th & 10th July 2016 Greenacres August Fly in: 13th & 14th August 2016 Full Greenacres Club Calendar can be found here: **LINK** Same dates shown in context of other popular Midlands model shows: **LINK** We can all go and book our holidays now...! Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 28/01/2016 13:28:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I assume that the July event will be the RCM&E event. Is that correct Jim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Oh I hope not, that will be another year I will miss, go on make it August for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Just curious. What's the difference between a 'Fun Fly' (May, August) and a 'Fly In' (July)? I'll certainly try my best for the July Fly In which, I assume, is the RCME one but the others look tempting as it's not too far for me to get there from Belper. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 @Lindsay: Sadly we cannot make it August. We are compelled to put on 3 shows in the year. June is very busy for shows and events at other clubs and locations such as Weston and Cosford etc. The council put the football goalposts back in place in late August (right in middle of show strip), so we would not be able to host the 2nd and 3rd GMAC shows both in August. Hope that makes sense...?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 @Geoff Sleath: Good question?! I have kind of "inherited" that naming convention. The July (middle) show has been the largest event, with let's say a tiny amount more structure and formally to it. None of the shows at GMAC are really formal, strict, competitive or structured. We do not run a strict slot system, unless we have (for example) a pair of jets, or (let's say) a particularly large or impressive scale aircraft. Pilots, pairs, or teams, can request a dedicated slot and we will try our best to accommodate them... Hope that helps...?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 At Jim's request. I've changed all the event names to "Fly in" above. Sorry if later posts don't quite make sense, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Good, thanks Jim. As folks can see there isn't a specific RCM&E fly-in this year but I'm hoping to make all three and looking forward to meeting all the usual characters of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks for the clarification. I guess for the MB builders, which will we go for for the Mass Builders annual reunion? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 July suits me John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Oh, July or August ? Can't decide now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 As some Forumites have noticed, our Greenacres Show in July this year is currently titled simply "Greenacres July Fly In". Just to reassure you all that nothing has fundamentally changed with the GMAC shows this year, and the events will all go ahead as they have in the previous years. Rest assured that we will have the same mix of people, planes and atmosphere as always, so please make dates in your diaries to enjoy a few weekends of fun, relaxed flying with lashings of Black Country hospitality! Fellow Forumites, Mass Build madness, Autogyros, RadJets, cameras, Scale, Sports, Pattern, large scale, small scale, you name it... it'll be there... Hope to see you all there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hmmmm Radjets!!! Look forward to that every time! Excellent link to the show dates too. Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Posted by Martyn K on 28/01/2016 16:57:10: Thanks for the clarification. I guess for the MB builders, which will we go for for the Mass Builders annual reunion? Martyn I OK with July too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The dates are duly noted on my calendar. I am hoping to be at all three. B.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 I think we should stick with tradition and go for the July event. May is too soon - some will still be building and I cant do August. While on the subject of MB is anyone up for a MB Grand Grand reunion - bring along your Webbits (2011), Vintage (2012), Tucanos (2013), Mixed Bag (2014), STOLs and Atoms etc (2015) as well as the Ballerinas (2016))? Would be interesting to see what has survived and what state they are in. I have still got all mine except my Vintage creations.. Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 29/01/2016 09:10:47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Plan to be at the first and last event, new stuff and a few oldies - Dawn Flyer still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 All booked for July Anyone bringing a Stampe......I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mchugh Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 If it makes any difference to anyone... If fears of having to use the Council public toilets on the park are keeping you from committing to GMAC Shows, then fear not! Portaloos will be provided at each of the three shows. Properly serviced and smelling nice... Campers will still need to use the Council facilities to fill up water tanks... Hope that helps! Edited By Jim Mchugh on 01/02/2016 08:45:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think the MB Grand, Grand reunion is agood idea though I don't have much to contribute as I have more MBs started than finished. July is looking good for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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