The first
thing to do is contact Mark Wilson (Secretary on
Contacts page) and arrange to come up for a visit and
a chat. Prospective
beginners should use the link in the Learn To Fly
page.
Please note that this
will be subject to any Covid-related restrictions in
place at the time and also that,currently, we cannot
permit any "walk in" visitors until further notice.
Members who wish to bring a visitor must notify the
Committee in advance and supply a mobile phone number
for Track and Trace
You will get a
tour of the site and a chat about the various sides to
the hobbies, the low-risk / dual control training
program and the costs involved whether you are buying
new or second-hand. At that stage we can also arrange
a free trial flight or time on the computer
simulators.
Although members have
access to the site 7 days a week, Saturday and
Sunday mornings are the best time for a pre-arranged
visit.
We have good beginners
guidance documents here on the web site that you can
read before coming up, or after you have visited.
New members are allocated a dedicated mentor to take
them through the initial training phase
A new training plan will
be provided and tailored to each individual learner
by their instructor after an initial assessment
Please take some time to
browse our web site and we hope to see you soon -
Covid willing.
For further information
please see our Beginner's
Guide
Videos:
All the BMFA videos including
the various Achievement Scheme and "In The Air
Tonight" videos can be found here.
All the SAA videos can be found
here.
Achievement Schemes
For the SAA Safety and
Achievement scheme please go here
For
the BMFA Safety and Achievment Scheme details
please go here
Drones are permitted at our club as long as
the pilot is qualified and has the relevant
insurance for recreational use. Our Club is for
recreational purposes only, and as such we cannot
accept persons who are intent on using our training
and recreational set up to assist them in achieving
any personal gain.
All drone flyers have to comply with club
rules, SAA rules and any rules issued by the CAA.
