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OK all

after much research and deliberation, e mails from t,committee it has been decided we will revert to our more trad dates of middle of October of 13th or 20th, the club went for earlier dates in an attempt to go for more daylight and good weather but we have done pretty well over the years weather wise and those of you with travelling to do don’t stay late anyhoo

 

this is due to it being brought to our attention a clash with BMFA buckminsters best of British scale flyin on the 29th and it’s easier to change our date. As for the 6th it’s an almost clash with a static event at RAF Cosford on the 28th and people coming from afar will be doing that. Also very close to us. 

so apologies for the last min changes I’m trying to make sure that we don’t affect other events close by and they don’t affect you and us overly

as for the printed date in RCME there are no details printed of location so I’m hoping that anyone reading this will still contact me for details

 

please please if you know of anyone who may not do electronic stuff please pass on messages and fingers crossed we haven’t messed it all up compleatly

chris 

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A quick reminder that the scale day has been postponed, there are just to many flying on that day at buckminster and baldock to name two biggies so new dates are 13th of October with reserve of 20th

any scale model 

any size 

any power can be flown from our hard and grass runways 

 

cheers all

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Spent the afternoon at Ashbourne and I can confidently say that postponing it until later in October is a good plan

high winds are forecast tomorrow and when high winds are forecast Ashbourne is not pleasant and very cold so 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 our good weather gods will return for scale day

 

13 th October gates open 8 30 flying starts at 10 til dusk or 6 pm whichever comes first, any scale model welcome be the big small or in between 

chris

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Sorry to hear that tim, I’m trying hard to find dates that suit all and failing miserably 🤪🤪

im checking the weather daily and long range so far says reasonably dry from 10 till 4 but I know this will change daily.

on the subject of where the new site entrance is folks, the issue with some sat nav’s is that Harrison Way is a new access road to the industrial estate so to this end I can recommend using what3words if you have it or getting it if you dont

typing into the search bar.  Gangs.Ranches.Crafts.  Will take you to the gates within 10 mtrs👍👍

 

 

chris

 

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Sorry to hear that tim, I’m trying hard to find dates that suit all and failing miserably 🤪🤪

im checking the weather daily and long range so far says reasonably dry from 10 till 4 but I know this will change daily 

 

chris

 

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Well it’s less than a week to go to our first date and so far long range suggests ok weather if a bit cold, do dig yer thermals out, 

I have had this update from chairman re post code

DE6 1HA is the post code for the industrial estate. But finding us is much easier than in past with the new road and gates

Harrison Way is the road off the new round about on the A52 Ashbourne to Derby road third exit of Harrison way is our entrance it’s actually the first set of gates. I’ve just put the post code into Google maps and it shows the new roundabout so all good

if you have what3words it’s even easier gangs.ranches.crafts ( don’t forget the full stops) will put you right outside the gates.

Grass strip is in fine fettle. Tarmac too. Loads of parking this year too.

 

 

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Hell all

its confirmed we are on tomorrow weather is good, sunny,dry and calm has been ordered but it will be cold, hot drinks available all day but wear your thermals.

 

reminders of where we are

DE6 1HA is the nearest postcode for industrial estate on Harrison Way

third exit off on right, the first gates, is us manned from 8:30 till 10 after this the gates will be closed but not locked the site owner just asks all who enter or leave please close them behind yo

gangs.ranches.crafts put into what3words will take you to the gate

see yo there

chris

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Chris

First I must apologise for not being at the Ashbourne scale day but unfortunately I am at the moment on a powerful drug so any sort of driving is not recommended.

However the weather here in Warrington this morning was absolutely superb so I actually took the opportunity to fly the one plane I really wanted to take to Ashbourne.

I even took a video of today's flight. Here it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtK_OI7xOto

A glide landing, no damage.

So disappointed not to have been there.

Hope it all went well.

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Always a good day out at the Ashbourne Scale Day. Quite chilly, especially in the morning, with only a light breeze and some hazy sunshine from time-to-time.

 

It was a pleasure to meet and talk to you, Richard, plus several forum members and the many others I spoke to.

 

Thanks to Chris and the team at Derbyshire Radio Control Flyers for their welcome and the relaxed atmosphere at the event.

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7 hours ago, Simon Chaddock said:

Chris

First I must apologise for not being at the Ashbourne scale day but unfortunately I am at the moment on a powerful drug so any sort of driving is not recommended.

However the weather here in Warrington this morning was absolutely superb so I actually took the opportunity to fly the one plane I really wanted to take to Ashbourne.

I even took a video of today's flight. Here it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtK_OI7xOto

A glide landing, no damage.

So disappointed not to have been there.

Hope it all went well.

 

You were missed, Simon. I hope you get well soon.

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Hello all

thanks for the remarks re our little event.

we take great pride in keeping our event low key and fun, it’s great to see the regulars and always good to see new faces, it’s good to know it’s appreciated, our intention has always been to keep the fun into the funfly we have the space and welcome all who would like to use it. 
 

thanks to all who made the day as good as it could be, the flying was constant and safely done all day,  

shall we do it again👍  after event discussions with club chairman have got provisional dates for next year of the 11th and 18th October, subject to final confirmation next year of course. 
 

cheers all

chris

 

Ps

Simon, sorry to hear your not well, you were missed and the weather was perfect for your squadron, Ashbourne awaits your return in 2025
 

 

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