John Emms 1 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hi All, I happened to be chatting with the deputy chair of the local Conservatives this morning (we were both laying wreaths for the local parties), and he is also a Chipping Sodbury Town Councillor. I mentioned about the history of model flying in Chipping Sodbury, the fact that the official site on the Common is inaccessible, and the Ridings says that "drones" are banned. I also said that I am a model flying instructor, qualified to fly at public displays, and that if I flew one of my models over now, he would not hear it. I also spoke of the social advantages to older people, and that I have never known of a model flyer developing dementia (Dementia prevention and dementia friendliness being a big thing right now). He said that there is a Town Council meeting this week, and he will mention it. Whilst not wanting to step on the local club's toes, I see real possibilities of flying "sensible" electric models on accessible areas of the Common, and on the Ridings when it is not being used for other purposes, as a part of the Chipping Sodbury club. So, if you are a model flyer who lives in (or close to) Chipping Sodbury and Yate, please do get in touch. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Robb Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 A lot of people around that area are members of the Beaufort Model Flying Club, that may be the best place to start for drumming up interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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