Charmouth Fly-In
March 2010
Please be advised that following advice received from our underwriters, RCHA insurance cannot be accepted currently at this event. However because we want everyone to be able to come and enjoy this fantastic weekend event we will be able to offer temporary (30 Day) cover to all those RCHA members who do not hold a current BMFA insurance certificate.
Having spoken to the owners at Newlands Holiday Park we are delighted to be able to announce a welcome return of elecrtic 450 size helicopter flying in the top field (tent field) at Newlands for all those who wish to.
Please check out the News Section for all the important Charmouth updates ** Important changes to the format for this event, until further notice **
Accommodation (primarily caravans), ensuite rooms & lodges can be booked at Newlands Holiday Park. www.newlandsholidays.co.uk When making your booking (01297 560259) be sure to mention you are booking for the heli weekend – that way you get preferential rates – this year (2009) the rate for 3 nights in a 6-berth caravan is £90.
Location of Charmouth (links to Google Maps)
Postcodes for SATNAV or routefinders are as follows:
Newlands Caravan Park DT6 6RB
Flying field entrance EX13 8SZ (this is the postcode for the farm on the other side of the road)
Flying starts at 9.00am, although Tx control is normally open from around 8.30am for check-in. Tx control closes at around 5pm both Saturday & Sunday, although there will be off-the-peg flying afterwards. Please see the update in the News Section (link above) for full details.
TX CONTROL: £5 per pilot per day. Plus £5 deposit for ID card (refunded on return of the card at the end of the day) NOTE: Everyone with both 35mHz & 2.4Ghz must register at tx control.
You must produce proof of BMFA membership or you will not be allowed to fly. All pilots require a minimum of an 'A(H)' certificate in order to fly solo at this event, however if you do not have your ‘A(H)' certificate, then you MUST be accompanied by a ‘B(H)’ certificated pilot whenever you fly. However the organisers reserve the right to exlude ANY pilot who is considered by them to be flying in a dangerous or un-safe manner.
No charge is made for spectators.
The rules at TX control have changed, please see the list of new rules under our news section here. They are simple and if followed will allow everyone to fly safely. NOTE: no more than 10 pilots are allowed to fly at any given time. Each pilot has approx. 15 mins flying time. Following comments from some pilots that they felt uncomfortable with some of the 3D flying taking place right next to them (sometimes on either side of them), it has been decided to reserve the far end of the field (Map 2) for use by those less experienced or who just want to fly their scale / sport models more sedately.
Trade stands: anyone wishing to set up a trade stand of any description MUST contact the organisers (charmouth@aha-online.org.uk or telephone Roger on 07976 952 659) prior to the weekend. NOTE: this is primarily a fun-fly event & although a few small trade stands will be allowed, it is not our intention to turn Charmouth into a trade event.
Evening socialising normally takes place in the bar area of Newlands both Friday & Saturday evenings.
We look forward to seeing you there!