Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club

Lockdown and Covid-19 has had a dramatic effect on our ability to visit the flying fields and get some practice. However, this doesn’t seem to have affected our members, two of which have passed their solo test this week. So it gives us great pleasure to congratulate Chris Horseman and …

In less than perfect conditions, Chris – who is ready to take his solo test – took great advantage of the available airspace to practice slow, close-in, controlled flying, which he performed perfectly. However, his first landing wasn’t perfect, and after checking his battery levels, “Did it again”… with much …

Chris’ piper cub is from the estate of the late Dennis Burgess. It is a 108″ wing span model, powered by a Saito 100 Four Stroke Glow Engine with an on-board glow driver providing switchable glow power to aid slow running.

Hi all. Hope this email finds you well;    GOOD NEWS. Further to advice from the BMFA the committee have decided to resume flying again with immediate effect, strictly with the following rules. Please read them and adhere to them. 1…..The first member to arrive at the site should clean …

Dear all. I hope this email finds you all well.  Thank you for your cooperation so far. I expect that you will have all had the email from the bmfa at this point regarding the flying status. You will also have heard the PMs statement regarding the recent update on …

An update relating to the CAA/BMFA DMARES (Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme) As a number of members will have received their operator id from the CAA recently here’s a quick guide/reminder: OPERATOR ID You must pay £9/year for an operator ID if you own or are responsible …

John brought his EZIO to the field yesterday. This HobbyKing powered-glider is balsa construction, comes built and covered with just the need to add stickers and your receiver/battery combination. Its maiden flight and subsequent flight were effortless with very little trimming required. A nice turn of power made the hand …

Tuesday the 17th December saw our annual Christmas meal take place at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel. Delicious as always, and great value for money, it was enjoyed by all who attended. I took some quick snaps from my seat

Below you will find the original Powerpoint presentation given by Ian at our October meeting discussing the Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme requirements. Subsequent to this meeting, the BMFA have agreed that when a student is being instructed using a buddy box system, the student does not …