Sunday, May 04, 2008

Open Day 2008

This year's open day will be on Sunday 22nd June from 10:00 until 4:00 PM. Help and advice will be available plus demonstrations.

The club will also be supporting the Peel Primary School Gala Day on Saturday 31st May.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

2006 AGM

The AGM went smoothly with Jim, Jim & myself being returned as the Committee. I'll send out a full report soon.



The 2006 AGM will be held in the Strathbrock Community Centre, Boxburn,
on Wednesday 22nd November at
7:30 PM (prompt).
(see below for directions)

Prospective members and visitors welcome.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

SAA Events Calendar

SAA events calendar added to downloads page.

Monday, July 17, 2006

Wind Farm

The wind farm has had the go-ahead. Test flights so far indicate it will not be a problem however we need to do more.

Visitors

On the 5th August we will be entertaining 3 visitors who want to experience aeromodelling.

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Club Meetings - Directions

The location is The Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn, West Lothian.


From the North, South and East:

Make your way to Newbridge roundabout
Head West along the A89
At the next roundabout veer right into Broxburn (A899)
At the 5th set of traffic lights / pelican crossings you should be at the Fire Station
Turn left at the next set of lights
Take the first on you right and the centre and entrance is directly in front of you.

From the West:
Either carry on to Newbridge roundabout and follow directions as above

or

Come off at the Livingston exit
Take the 4th exit heading North
Carry on to the 1st roundabout and take the 3rd exit (A89 to Edinburgh)
At the 3rd set of traffic lights turn Left
(This will take you through a housing estate)
Turn left at the next set of lights (Fire Station is on your right)
Turn left at the first set of lights
Take the first on you right and the centre and entrance is directly in front of you.

If you are temporarily unsure of your location please call me on 07761-645644

Picture here:
http://www.modelclub.org/training_evening.htm

Friday, January 27, 2006

Synthetic Materials for Model Aircraft Construction

Article on the use of synthetic materials for model aircraft construction available here:
http://www.tomlaird.com/articles/airfield/airfield_construction.htm

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Diary Dates

February:
16th Training & Safety Evening, Broxburn

(See below for details)
17th Bring & Buy, East Kilbride club, Centre1

March:
15th or 16th Keep this frequency clear :)
24th. Dumbarton Bring & Buy sale. Dumbuck Hotel, Dumbarton

May:
21st Activity Club's Model Experience Day

June:

3 / 4 Scottish Model Airshow. Castle Kennedy.
17 / 18 Heli Nats, Aberdeen,
17 / 18 Fly-in (Big), Balbedie
17 / 18 Weston Park model Airshow
24 / 25 Wings and Wheels

July:
1/2 Woodsprings


August:
5/6 Woodvale Model Airshow
12/13 Scottish Power Nats Castle Kennedy

September:
3rd SAA Scale Day, West Calder
8 - 15 Viking Race (Slope Soaring), Fife 8 - 15
TBA Leuchars Airshow

December:
3rd - SAA AGM, Whitburn.

2007
The 2007 Jet World masters will take place from Thursday 5th July 2007 - Saturday 14th July 2007 inclusively, in Northern Ireland (NEW)