Introduction
to the Club
"Nene Valley Aeromodellers" is a group of enthusiasts enjoying
a range of activities associated with fixed-wing and helicopter aeromodelling.
Areas of radio controlled flying expertise and interests include power,
scale, glider, sports and electric modelling. Control line and free-flight
are also catered for. The club was founded in 1971.
Our annual membership is usually about 60 to 100 people, both adults and
juniors. Experienced members will advise you on initial model set-up and
provide flight training and assistance where required using your own aircraft
or the clubs own trainer. Novice members are always welcome and are given
full training in the proper construction and operation of their models.
In addition to this the club organises examinations for Flying Proficiency
Certificates through its affiliation with the British Model Flying Association
(BMFA).
During the year the club organises a wide range of activities including
aerobatic, glider, scale and helicopter competitions, occasional winter
evening meetings and other events. The club provides flying facilities at
a superb 3.7 acre field between Olney and Yardley Hastings, just off the
B5388. The site has a large hard standing, off road car park for use in
the winter months. Locations, flying times and rules are published in the
NVA handbook.
The best time to meet other members enjoying fixed wing flying is Sunday
morning at the Olney field. For helicopter enthusiasts, Saturday morning
is the best time to meet people with similar interests, again at the Olney
field.
Membership Fees
From 1 October 2012 to 31 December 2012 the club fees are reduced: Please contact the club for details.
Membership
Application
The membership form below should be filled in and returned to the treasurer
at the address at the head of the form together with the annual subscription
fee. A copy of the Club's Constitution and General Rules is available on
request or can be viewed/downloaded from this website. However, this will
be forwarded to you when your application is processed. All members are
required to join the BMFA as a condition of membership, which can be paid
to the NVA together with your subscriptions.
IMPORTANT NOTE - DO NOT FLY BEFORE YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS
ARE PAID, YOU HAVE NO INSURANCE
Click here to:- DOWNLOAD 2012 APPLICATION FORM
Renewals
Members wishing to renew
their membership need just send a cheque made payable to "Nene Valley
Aeromodellers" for the relevant amount to the treasurer Ash Shaw. Ash's
address appears at the top of the 2011 application form.
Child Protection
Policy This was revised in April 2011 and forms section 2 of the club constitution.
Click
here to view the current NVA constitution and club rules incorporating the
child protection policy
Winter
Car Park
In order to allow a good number of cars to park
with good access to the tailgate/boot etc. and minimise the risk of someone
being blocked in, all members and their visitors are asked to park in a
semi circle facing the outside of the area. Please see the picture below.
Summer
Car Park
We are lucky to have good parking facilities in the summer; just a short walk from the pits. A few simple rules:
1)If you are the first to arrive please tie the gate back for others who arrive after you.
2) If you are the last leave the field, please ensure the chain and padlock are securelly in place.
3) Do not park by the gap in the hedge through to the pits; it obstructs people laden with models moving in both directions.
4) Leave a reasonable gap between the cars; some members need to retrieve wings etc. by opening the side doors of their car.
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