Ivel Model Aircraft Club
Model Aircraft Flying near Bedford UK
Our members are mainly from Bedfordshire and West Cambridgeshire
Model Aircraft Flying near Bedford UK
Our members are mainly from Bedfordshire and West Cambridgeshire
Latest news: (Updated 18 Apr 24).
Site Status at 18 Apr 24.
Macca: Open, Checked on 18 Apr 24.
Members are to continue to ensure that vehicles to remain on the track.
The ground conditions at Macca is still very soft but the good news is that it is drying out in spite of the recent rain.
However, members are to continue to keep vehicles on the track, and park on the track until further notice.
Members have been operating from the track, hand launching or using the track to take-off.
When turning around, keep the drive wheels on the track, and when parking, please keep close to the ditch so others can pass by.
Wilden: Open, last Checked 30 Mar 24
Access no problem. Grass has been cut, cricket square still cordoned off.
Open when not being used by the Cricket Club.
Remember that if you choose to fly at Wilden, there are 2 padlocks. One for use by Wilden Cricket Club members and another for Ivel MAC members.
Entry to the field can get soft inside the gate but it is passable with care.
Wilden is flyable despite long grass and fence around the wicket.
Not the LATEST News, here is copy of an article about Ivel MAC from the Biggleswade Chronicle dated Friday 30 March 1979. Two current members are mentioned. Expand the image if necessary to be able to read.
Please see the Events page for latest details of club events during 2023
Dec 2023 Updated CAA Article 16
In Dec 23, the BMFA issued Updated information about CAA Article 16 Exemption. A copy was sent to you with your BMFA membership renewal, At the moment (4 Feb 24) the latest version has not been updated on the BMFA website. Since you should have the information with you when flying please make a note of the information.
The BMFA has been issued with an updated Article 16 authorisation from the CAA which is valid from 19/12/2023 to 31/12/2024. You can download the updated authorisation from the link below:
https://rcc.bmfa.uk/article-16 Look on the top of the Right Hand side for the latest update
Do not forget, the BMFA advise that to comply with the CAA requirements,
Remote Pilots (i.e. us) have to be in possession of the following whenever flying:
BMFA membership certificate/Vectis card
BMFA Achievement Certificate
Up to date CAA exemption doc. (permitting BMFA members to fly above 400ft etc)
The BMFA have suggested that if you do not wish to carry the above items, make a PDF copy and store them on your phone.
The exemption information is also available on the Downloads page of this website, and the documents were included as attachments on the email mentioned above.
OPERATOR ID
Remember that your 19 digit Operator ID is required to be on EACH of your models, either externally or easily accessible.
Other information
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