Southport Model Aero Club

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Absolute beginners

If you have never had a go at flying a radio controlled model aircraft, this may be of interest to you:

Next steps

If you are a  radio controlled model aircraft rookie, click here for some basic information.

If you've already got your own model or have flown before

If you already have your own model(s) and/or simply want to join the Club as soon as possible, please contact Jim Watson (the Membership Secretary); Tel. 0151 474 9075 or e mail

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Jim will send you an application form, or you can download a copy using the link below (fees have been updated for 2008; please see below).  Please return the completed form to Jim, and enclose the appropriate fee in the form of a cheque, payable to Southport Model Aero Club.  Jim will then send you a welcome pack.  If you are already a member of the BMFA please provide proof of your membership number.

Application Form

Fees

Instruction

By prior arrangement, the following Club Members will provide flying instruction:  Mike Eccles, Ken Ritchie, Jim Watson, Nigel Parker, Paul Butler, Norman Quirk and Kevin Watson.  The majority of Club Members currently fly throttle right.  Some instructors can fly throttle left or right.  With some buddy box setups it is possible for the trainee and instructor to have the throttle on different sides.  For more details regarding transmitter Modes, see the basic information page here.

There is no fee for flying instruction.

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