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 but model aircraft flying goes
back well before this time. The history of NVA
told by some of its original members was added in December 2018.
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
Membership fees are detailed on the membership form. From 1 October to 31 December the club fees are reduced for that year: Please contact the club for details.
Membership Application
The membership form (link below) should be filled in as indicated on the
form and returned to a senior officer. Their addresses are at the head of the form.
Do not send or transfer any money at this
stage as your application will need to apprroved and authorised by 2
committee members first. Better still, bring the completed form to
the field Sunday 10 - 1 is best or by arrangement. A copy of the Club's Constitution and General Rules is
available on request or can be viewed/downloaded from this website. A
membership card will be issued once your fees have been received. The codes
necessary to gain access to the field are lisyed on this card. All
members are required to join the BMFA as a condition of membership, which
can be paid directly to the BMFA (pref.) or together with your subscription.
IMPORTANT NOTE - DO NOT FLY BEFORE YOUR
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE PAID, YOU HAVE NO INSURANCE
Click here to:- DOWNLOAD 2021 APPLICATION FORM
Renewals
Members wishing to
renew their membership need just send a cheque made payable to "Nene Valley
Aeromodellers" or organise a BACS transfer. From January
2019 members are requested to renew their BMFA membership on-line where
possible. A link to the relevant site is on the front page of the website
labeled GO membership. Cheques for the full amount of just the club fees, should be sent to the
treasurer, contact details are on the heading of the membership application
form. Account details for BACS transfers appears in section 4 of the
application form. If you do use the BACS facility, please advise the
treasurer that you have done this by e-mailing
treasurer@flynva.org. The fees for the different levels of membership are
listed on the membership 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
Important Note: Access to the NVA car parks and
field is via a forest track the entrance to which has an electric gate (when
it's working). An access number has to be entered into the keypad to gain
entry. The code number is printed on the membership card, issued when
joining NVA. Visitors should call (see "contact us" page) and a member will
let you in. It is possible to walk down the track.
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. However, there are a few simple rules:
1) If you are the first to arrive please tie
the gate back for others who arrive after you.
2) After unlocking the combination lock, secure the chain to the lock set
so it cannot be removed
3) If you are the last leave the field, please ensure the chain and
padlock are securely in place.
4) Do not park by the gap in the hedge through to the pits; it obstructs
people laden with models moving in both directions.
5) When we have use of the whole car park i.e. when the ground is not too
soggy, leave a reasonable gap between the cars; some members need to retrieve
wings etc. by opening the side doors of their car.
6) Please park on the graveled area
whenever possible particularly if the ground is soft.
* During 2017 and 2018 much work was done
by members and friends of NVA to extend the hard area in the summer
car-park. In 2019 the club hopes that this car park will
be usable throughout the year. If this is not the case, a note stating the
the summer car-park is CLOSED will be posted on the front page of the
website.