Dunkelmann Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Having recently retired to Telford I am about to return to model flying. I can fly but have no certification. I have looked at the BMFA affiliated clubs near me but two have no websites or have out of date details: Sherrifhales Private Members Club and Newport and District Model Flying Club. Do they still exist? If not, any recommendations (e.g. Telford Model Aircraft Club, West Midlands Model Flying Club)? I am a foamie electric flyer. Parkzone T38, AXN Floaterjet, BMI Arrow, and yet to fly Durafly Slowpoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hess Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Parkes Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I am a member of the Sherrifhales club, the club is located just off the A5 at Sherrifhales we have a large portacabin with basic cooking facilities,there is a large well maintained patch that we fly off, and there is a very active "retired" membership most Tues. or Thurs. you will find a good turn out of older members,members fly all types of model with electric being the most popular, if you want to give it a try turn up any time (we are a 7 day flying club) you will be made most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I'm a member of the Shropshire Model Flying Club, near Montford Bridge not too far away, new members welcome. There is also the Telford Club which will be closer for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Welcome Dunkelmann I'm a fellow Telford resident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Newport mfc still exists. Flew there earlier this year an an Inter club fun fly. Nice location. No contact details thoughMartyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkelmann Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Thanks all. I checked out TMAC's site. It was fine but I dislike flying facing the sun so... Sheriffhales PMC is closer and more convenient so I will try to get there on a Tuesday or Thursday but of course the weather will be the determining factor. I would much prefer something on line where I could find out its fees, rules etc. I will also look at West Midlands Model Flying Club, since it is a little further on. Can I ask if its fees at £75 are typical? Cheers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hi Dunkelmann, did you find a club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dunkelmann Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 I joined Sherrifhales, which is 10 minutes away. However it is surrounded by chest high rape plants at this time of year, making it difficult for me to land. I may join another, just to avoid the plants - no other reason as I have been made very welcome and can fly solo without having to get a B certificate. I think there is one at Shifnal but I have no idea where or how to contact them. I looked at West Midlands but my car would never survive the very long farm track for long and it is a bit far away. I may try the Telford club since it is at least a tarmac road although single track. Edited By Dunkelmann on 14/05/2019 19:24:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Nice to know, thanks. I'm currently flying from Chase MAC as the field is very open and more suitable for large aicraft that need a longer strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Posted by Dunkelmann on 14/05/2019 19:18:52: I think there is one at Shifnal but I have no idea where or how to contact them. Dunkelmann, check your messages...…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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