Bentley Flyers Radio Control Model Aircraft Flying Club
About The Club
Due to the actions of a complaining property developer
neighbour, Mr John Spires of Taxmere Farm House, we have now lost the Arclid field as an I.C. power flying site.
However
we are activly seeking a new facility.
We have applied for planning permission on the Arclid field for Electric
only flying.
We have appealed against restrictions on the number of days that
we may fly.
This application is at present being reviewed by a government planning
department.
Alternatively, model club flyers meet on the first Thursday
of the month at, The Brocklebank. Weston Lane, Crewe, mid Cheshire......
8 pm start......
Come and have a noggin and a natter.
Bob Bentley is our Chairman.
Dave Flecher is our Secretary.
Please note.
Details below about the Arclid field are not relevent at the moment
The Bentley works model aircraft flying club, Crewe, Cheshire, has
been established since control line days. The club originally served as a focus for the interests of aero modellers who worked
at the (formerly Rolls Royce Bentley) now Bentley factory in Crewe.
Today you no longer have to work at the Bentley
factory to join the club, and we now welcome all other aero modellers of any age who live or work in Crewe, Sandbach and surrounding
areas.
We have an active membership of all ages and we welcome new members of any age and flying ability, be they
total novice or top flight expert.
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We fly R C models at the King George the Fifth playing fields at Crewe and on a private field at Arclid near
to Sandbach. The Arclid flying field has a close mown and rolled grass landing strip, is open 5 days per week and there are
no nearby trees to intimidate the beginner.
Also the field is dry all the year round and is not prone to flooding
in winter, as is the case with many club flying fields. As for parking, there is a large lay-by adjacent to the club field.
The field is located by the crossroads at Arclid, where the A50 Knutsford to Newcastle road, is intersected by the
A 534 Sandbach to Congleton road.
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If you are interested in joining, feel free to pop down to our flying
sites to meet us and introduce yourself. The best time is Saturday morning or Wednesday morning from about 10-30 am onwards
at the Arclid field.
There are usually members on hand at those times, unless the weather is really bad! Friday afternoon
is becoming busy also.
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Please note; We are a fixed wing only, I.C. and Electric, Radio Control Model Aircraft Club. There being
a separate R C Model Helicopter Flyers Club operating near Sandbach for the rotary beginner and experienced heli flyers.
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Beginners are always most welcome.
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The Club rules regarding model aircraft flying times, safety, access, etc, are in accordance with the 'British
Model Flying Association' guidelines.
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Alternatively, model club flyers meet on the first Thursday
of the month at, The Brocklebank. Weston Lane, Crewe, mid Cheshire......
8 pm start......
Have a noggin and a natter.
