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The
Club which was formed in 1946 has over 140 members interested in
designing, building and flying all types of Model Aircraft, ranging from
ultra-lightweight Indoor models to Slope and Thermal Soaring,
Electric Flight, I.C. Powered models, Helicopters and Ducted Fan
and Gas Turbine models.
Membership
is open to people of all ages from Juniors to Senior
Citizens and all levels of ability from Beginners to the Highly
Experienced Competition flyers who are always ready to assist the
new and less experienced members.
The
Club owns a Flying Field known as The
Whams situated at Upper Cumberworth in open countryside with
Planning Permission for the flying of all types of Model Aircraft
at most times of the day, seven days a week, and situated more
than ¾ kilometre from the nearest habitation.
In
addition we enjoy the sole use of an
excellent Hill Side Slope Soaring Site at Cheesegate Nab, known
locally as Tinker's Monument, by kind permission of the Land Owner.
This soaring site may be used by members at any time.
The use of
a large Site at Sledbrook Brow has recently been arranged for
flying Thermal and Hand Launched Gliders and Silent Electric
Powered Models.
This land is owned by Dunford Parish Community Association and may be used at
any time when not in use by other organisations.
Members
are also allowed limited use of the Playing Fields at Shelley High
School for flying Thermal Soaring Gliders and
Electric Powered models.
The
Club is affiliated to the Marsden Moor Soaring Association
permitting Members to fly Slope Soaring models on National Trust
Property in this area and also on other recognised N.T. sites
throughout the country by arrangement with the Local Model Clubs.
During the
Winter months of October to April, meetings are held on the First
Wednesday of each month at 7-45pm onwards in the
Turnbridge W.M.C. St. Andrews Road, Aspley, Huddersfield.
Talks,
Film Shows, Computer Fly-ins and other events are arranged.
During the Winter period we also endeavour to arrange
one or two Indoor Flying evenings in a local School Sports Hall.
A Club
Auxiliary Website, www.WhamsMAC.co.uk
tries to give up-to-date news and photographs of Club events.
In addition we have a Members-only Internet Forum for discussions
and last minute information.
A Club
magazine, The Pegboard, is issued to all our members whenever
possible containing news of events in the Club.
The
Club is Affiliated to the British Model Flying Association and all
active Club Members are covered by the BMFA Third Party
Insurance Scheme.
Please
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visit the attached pages to learn more about the activities,
facilities, flying sites, personalities, history and membership of
the Club.
BMFA Affiliated Club No.
2124