Buzzards Model Flying Club Multirotor Fly-in

A big thank you to Buzzards model flying club for hosting an extremely well attended and well organised multi-rotor/FPV get together. Colin and I were blown away with the flying site and club house not to mention the free food and friendliness of everyone we spoke to.

Of course no outing is not without its mishaps. My Phantom wing decided to 'land' in the water reservoir about half a mile away. But thanks to the help of a few Buzzards club members and passersby it was safely retrieved and is drying out nicely.

Below is a short slideshow and collection of video clips from the day.

Enjoy... Gareth

Do You Buy Nitro Methane Based Fuel?

If So, It’s IMPORTANT That You Read Below.

A New European Union Regulation on Explosives Precursors comes into effect in Northern Ireland on 2 September 2014. A precursor is any everyday chemical that can be used in the preparation of an explosive device. Nitro Methane falls into this category.

The regulation states that sales of nitro methane above a concentration of 30% by weight must be control. This is equivalent to a concentration of 23% by volume. This may affect you if you buy Nitro Methane based fuels, as a licence will be required for anyone wishing to purchase Nitro Methane based fuels above a concentration of 23% by volume.

If you need to apply for a licence, further guidance will shortly be available on our website at www.gov.uk/nio. If you have any other queries please contact us on precursors@nio.x.gsi.gov.uk

Licences will cost £35 and will be valid for 3 years.

After 2 September 2014, you will not be allowed to buy Nitro Methane based fuels above 23% vol. without a valid licence.