Boldon Community Association Model Aircraft Club was formed in 1975 to cater for the interests of those
members whose particular sport was flying model aircraft.
The club is affiliated to the BMFA and the standard insurance requirements of the members is arranged by
the club through this organisation.
Flying is carried out on two fields, one owned by the Community Association and the other by Chuter
Ede Community Association(see the aerial photographs below). The Boldon field field is shared with other
sporting groups and the Model Aircraft Club is allocated times for flying (this is sometimes determined by
whether the models are "noisy" or "silent" flight). These times, together with other restrictions are detailed
below.
All types of model are flown by the club members, including RC power, RC electric, gliders and
helicopters. Gas turbine models cannot be flown on the Community Association field but facilities are
available at the nearby Albemarle Barracks on specified occasions. Indoor model fliers have facilities at
Churchill College once monthly (see the Events section. A Carrier Deck is available for control line flying.
Training facilities:
Details unavailable at present. The club has BMFA examiners who can test pilots and award achievement
certificates.
Community Association membership is obligatory and all of the available sporting and social facilities of
the CA are available to members of the Model Aircraft Club.
FLYING FIELD RULES
The flying sites will be available as follows :-
Spring/Summer BST Boldon
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays 1pm to 6pm
Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6pm to 8pm
Spring/Summer BST Chuter Ede
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays 1pm to 7pm
Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Autumn/Winter GMT Both Fields
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays 11am to dark.
The above Spring/Summer, Autumn/Winter to be in accordance with the date of the EU clock
change.
There will be no flying on Good Friday, Christmas Day or on Tuesday evenings following a Bank
Holiday Monday.
These restrictions, together with those detailed on the field
layout plans, apply to powered aircraft only in the interests
of noise control as instructed by the C.A. and do not apply
to "silent flight" which is allowed at any time when the
school is not in session.
Casual visitors must provide proof of adequate insurance
and competence before permission to fly will be granted.
Any visitors must agree to abide by the rules & regulations
of Boldon C.A.M.A.C.
Visitors may fly as the guest of a member to a maximum of
two visits. Previous or lapsed members do not have guest
status and must rejoin prior to further use of the field.
Goal posts must not be removed and any missing or
damaged must be reported to the C.A. before flying begins.
The following rules are for the general safety of all members
and must be adhered to at all times
on the flying field and must be conveyed to visiting pilots.
1 All members must comply with the BMFA Safety Code (
see BMFA Handbook)
2 Powered models/helicopters must be flown within their designated flying areas, as shown on
the attached flying site plan and at no time are to fly behind the flight line or over spectators or
other field users.
Gliders can be free ranging but their pilots must consider other field users.
Courteous consideration must always be given to all other field users. Any member unsure of
this rule should seek advice from a committee member.
3 A compulsory maximum noise level of 80db must be complied with at all times. All powered
models must be checked before use and after any adjustments.
4 The pegboard ( Peg On) system must always be used if two or more pilots are on the field.
Pegs are to be clearly marked with the pilots name and or frequency/colour.
5 Non certificated pilots must not fly solo but must be under the supervision of an 'A' certificate
holder who has acquired a minimum of 6 month's subsequent experience.
6 Consideration must always be given
to other field users.
7 There must be a minimum distance
of 22 yards (approx20 metres)
between the pits area and the flight
line.
8 The flight line is to be established
parallel to the pits line at the North end
of the cricket pitch .
9 The peg board is to mark the
position of the flight line and pilots are
to stand in line with this mark.
10 Models shall be carried safely to
and from the flight line. No Taxiing to
or from the pits area.
11 The ASTRO TURF cricket pitch is
entirely out of bounds.
12 Powered aircraft are restricted to a
maximum engine size of 0.65 cu. ins. on either site
13 Both flying sites are now available for use although this is possibly more limited at Boldon
due to other field users and the new housing development. Frequencies as shown on Appendix
1 and in the respective flight logs MUST be adhered to. Use of any frequency not permitted on
the respective field will result in withdrawal of membership.
14 Rules regarding access to the Chuter Ede site are attached as Appendix 2, and must be
complied with.
15 Further safety information is available in section 4 of the BMFA Handbook – Safety Code for
General Flying.
The reputation and possible continuance of the club depends on every member strictly adhering
to the conditions of membership
IT'S YOUR CLUB – DON'T LET IT DOWN
APPENDIX 1.
Only the following frequencies can be used on Chuter Ede Field
2.4 GHz
72 and above on 35MHz
Only the following frequencies can be used on Boldon CA Field
2.4 GHz
Up to 70 on 35MHz
APPENDIX 2.
The following procedure is to be implemented with regard to the vehicular access to the Chuter
Ede flying site:-
1 A lock has been purchased to replace the council lock on flying days only.
2 Each member will be issued with a key for this lock. This must be signed for and must be
collected by the individual member.
3 The Club's lock and the council key will be kept in the flight box which will be kept at
reception in the Boldon CA, as it has longer opening hours than Chuter Ede.
4 The first vehicle driver must collect the box from Boldon CA Reception and sign it out. On
arrival at Chuter Ede, the council's lock on the field gate will be replaced with the Club's
lock. The last person to leave the field must replace the Council's lock on the gate and
return the flight box, together with the Club lock and Council key, to Boldon CA Reception.
The box should then be signed back in. In the event that two different people sign it out
and back, responsibility should be signed over to the returning member on the daily Flight
Log. The gate must only be unlocked to allow access. At ALL other times it must remain
locked.
5 All drivers who require access to the field must have their own key with them. Vehicles
must not be taken on to the field unless Rule 4 can be fulfilled.
6 Keys are issued to Club members on an individual basis. You will be charged for
replacement keys.
7 Vehicular access to the field without changing the lock is forbidden e.g. by use of the
Council key only. This will necessitate the flight box being removed from Boldon CA for
those times when the centre is to be closed e.g. bank holidays, Christmas and New Year
holidays etc.
8 Disregard of ANY of the above rules will result in an automatic suspension of flying rights. The
suspended member will be required to attend a Committee meeting in order to explain their
actions.
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