Topic: Bickley Jets 2011

After a year off Bickley MFC will be holding a jet event in 2011. The dates for the event are June 11/12 and as normal it will be any model type on the Saturday and jets/DF only on the Sunday.

As many will know the Bickley site is grass and not massive. It also has various restrictions which must be avoided at all times. These restrictions are the reason we did not hold the jet event in 2010 and are now even tighter than before. This means that the flying area will be as the Sunday of the last jet meet which did work very well but we did have the wind direction in our favor. Hopefully it will be again this year!

We simply cannot push our luck so bare that in mind when deciding what models to bring. Some of the larger/faster models that are around today are simply not suitable on our site and could potentially cause us as a club a lot of unwanted grief. Those that have been before know the score so I ask you all to be sensible with what you fly. by all means though bring models for static only.

Despite these restrictions we still always mange to have a fantastic, fun and relaxed weekend with a lot of great models and great pilots so I'm sorry to preach but it is VERY IMPORTANT!

This year we are asking for formal booking in and the relevant form will be available very soon. We may also ask for your £5 flying fee up front and are considering restricting the amount of pilots this year so it could be first come first served and a time limit on entrants.

Again, sorry to preach but as Bickley members will know, we have had a lot of issues over the last year with various things all of which thankfully have been sorted, but I don't want the jet event to damage us. But, with careful planning and pilots that conform, we can put Bickley back on the jet map!

cheers all

Gregg

I really enjoyed the last one, it was loads of fun and it was mega sunny ! Definitely the most fun jet event in the UK. I mightget to leave the better half at home this time, depending on when someone makes an appearance lol

Banger under the bed in the middle of the night might do the trick

Now, now Vince, we want him to attend the meeting not his funeral!   

A pilot application form can now be downloaded from the Bickley website www.bickleymodelflyingclub.co.uk see the 'Downloads' tab. ALL pilots need to fill in a form please but Bickley members don't need to send money.

In the past non jet flyers have taken advantage of the site and turned up and flown only on the Saturday with large aerobatic models without paying the pilot charge. This won't be allowed this time! The fact that we allow other models to fly on the Saturday is to give something extra to jet flyers. This is a jet meet after all

So, no application...no fly!

Hope this makes sense

Cheers

Gregg

This is one of the best events of the year, where you can fly with the most friendlyest bunch of characters you could wish to meet (enough of me )

It was a disastrous disappointment that it had to be canceled last year, so come and have a great weekend or day out

Vince would be good to see you flying, I hear you only ever fly at bickley Jet meets

I'll be flying

Entries are starting to roll in!!

posted mine with cheque attached will we get anything to say we have registered might save confusion on the day

For those booking in, I won't be sending you anything as confirmation but your name will appear on post 1 of the RCU thread once I receive both the form and the payment (if not Bickley member). On the day all forms will be in a folder to enable a rapid signing in process.

Remember, no form no fly, and that includes Bickley members!

Something that should have been on the application form (and will be soon) is that all UK pilots MUST hold a BMFA 'B' cert

If you have already booked in for this event, can you tell me if you could make the weekend before or not. I may have to change the date to June 4/5

Thanks

don't do it mate ! lol

so did you forget your mates date or has he only just booked it?

Sorry Dunc.  nightmare!

I reckon you should send Sniper in your place, solves two problems and you get to go to the meet

Nearly all of you that had booked can make the new date so the date will be moved to JUNE 4/5

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

I'll have to leave Natalie at home then   

Sorry Dunc but it was only you and one other that couldn't do it and as nice as you both are, I'd rather I was there than you two!

duely noted, The ginger warrior will be very upset .

I think i'll be able to make it anyway, it will just mean a week of peace and quiet at home lol

start earning those brownie points! 

BOOKED IN SO FAR

1. Vince Raia
2. Duncan Horlor
3. Ali Machinchy
4. Henry Cooper
5. Julian Swiestowski
6. Mark Schroeder
7. Alistair Powers
8. JohnSanders
9. Mick Burrell
10. Alex Jones
11. Sandor Kruise
12. Ron van
13. Simon Kirby
14. Ron Burnett
15. Sverrir Gunnlaugsson
16. Steve Brett
17. Tony White
18. Paul Gray
19. Gary Pope
20. Jay Bennett
21. Adam Birmingham
22. Mick Houselander
23. Tony Cooper
24. Matt Reuben
25. Nigel I'anson
26. Craig Beverley
27. Bob Ryan
28. John Mason
29. Michael Donnelly
30. Mark Latter
31. Keith Barnes
32. Dean Jackson
33. Joe Cannella
34. Richard Chant
35. Jason Eldridge


Raffle prizes
- Boomerang Nano kit - donated by Als Hobbies
- Various items which will no doubt include booze! - donated by Bickley MFC
- Complete trailing link sprint retract set - donated by Digitech
- Airpower sequenser pro - donated by Digitech
- UAT - donated by Digitech
- Various items TBC - donated by Troy Built Models

Just so you know, its only this many days to Bickley jets.........

http://web.me.com/henrymcooper/Bickley_Count_down/Bickley_Jets_2011.html

A few more have applied this week meaning there are only a few places left!!

Finished my new little EDF toy for Bickley Jets! Hopefully it lasts that long!!  Just got to put the Decals on.  I wont enter this pylon race I'm worried it will melt in the wake of all the these "Kero burners!"

Some build photos if its of interest.   
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41181400@N08/sets/72157625992980666/

Oi, private flickr page, can't see many pics like that!   

Looking good Henry.
 Get it painted. its worth the effort.  I have seen a few painted now, and it really does transform the model. Straight from Halfords Spray cans seems to be the way to go.  I will try and get some pics up of a few that i have seen so far.
 The pylon race at B Jets will be limited to foamy edf's only I think.   If the club can sort out a pair of simple pylons, then I think it will be the least I can do to donate a EDF Viper kit as a prize.
 Not sure what the category should be, as I see a flat out race being a bit difficult to judge.... Not that I would suggest that there would be any cheating 
 Regards Al
 

If the club can sort out a pair of simple pylons, then I think it will be the least I can do to donate a EDF Viper kit as a prize.

Result, a prize for sorting out pylons! 

Stick that suggestion on RCU and I'm sure some club members would be suggested as pylons!

And before you ask, ......... NO, I'm not standing the opposite end to Sniper

"Some would say, he's got nothing better to do at a jet meet" 

Oi, private flickr page, can't see many pics like that!   

Hi Sverrir, I had the same problem as you, so I've made a complaint to the poster

Oi, private flickr page, can't see many pics like that!   

Selleri and Vince,

Try it now.  I had it on private viewing!! Sorry.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41181400@N08/sets/72157625992980666/

H

No problem mate, looking good, now do as Ali says and get some paint on it! 

Oh well........ I was hoping to fly my P20 Habu in the pylon race  On the plus side it will probably stay in one bit now.

Anyone got a foamy I can borrow? 

Hi Henry
These are ours painted, they certainly liven up the model even though we are not that good at spraying.





Simon.

Hi Henry
These are ours painted, they certainly liven up the model even though we are not that good at spraying.
Simon.

Simon,

Thanks for the pics....food for thought!

H

Grrr, now I need one of those for Bickers!

Oh all you little boys with your new toys

ITS ONLY.......

http://web.me.com/henrymcooper/Bickley_Count_down/Bickley_Jets_2011.html

75 days until my arrival on British soil.   

OMG!