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It is with great sadness that we have to advise of the passing of another great aeromodeller, John Shaw. John died at home late last week of a suspected heart attack. Although best known to BARCS members as a former president and a member of the famous...
With effect from end January 2013, applicants may apply for a new five-year licence or opt for the traditional one-year licence. There is a reasonable cost saving over five years with the new extended licence. You can download the information and relevant...
Al “Blue Beast” Wisher I first met ”Big Al” shortly after I joined Basingstoke Model Aircraft Club (BMAC) around 1973 or 74. I had built a Monterey 100 inch soarer (Radio Modeller Plan). Al had agreed to teach me to fly on Basingstoke new...
We are happy to announce that we are launching into Social Media on both Facebook and Twitter. Our Facebook page can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/barcs.co.uk If you would rather follow us to Twitter instead you can find us @BARCS_UK Both of...
F3J world championships in South Africa Uncle Sydney’s Mini Gossip column 25 July 2012 Approaching the eighth FAI F3J World Championships in South Africa I began to itch with gossip. Two years ago after France I decided to give up gossiping, perhaps...
With a week to go before the UK F3J Team leaves for the World Championships in South Africa they still need help with funds towards the cost of the trip. Not only will you be helping the UK Team you will also be entered into a raffle where you have the...
Updated 2011 leagues as of the 29th September are now posted in the appropriate class tabs. The Open League tables include National, Regional and Classic and Vintage tables Read More →
Air Navigation Order All types of flying in the UK including that of model aircraft is subject to regulations as created by the Civil Aviation Authority. Fortunately the BMFA and BARCS enjoy a good relationship with the CAA and UK regulations are much...
