| 2023 CARRIER DECK MEETING CALENDAR v5 – 29th July 2023 | |||
| NOTE: Events in RED text are to be confirmed, |
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| DATE | EVENT | CLASSES TO ENTER | VENUE |
| 15-16 April | SAM35 Spring Gala | BCD, Class 1 |
BMFA Centre Buckminster – BCD, Class 1, many other C/L events too: CD Andy Housden 020 8541 0186/07551 924220.
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29-30 April
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BCD (and mini speed) | Ypenburg (NL) | For Information and registration: p.rietbergen@ziggo.nl |
| 7-8 May | Manchester Carrier Weekend | BCD, possibly Class 1 | Barton MFC BASH at Barton Airfield M30 7RL, off A57, 1m southwest of M60 J11, near Manchester. CD Andy Housden 020 8541 0186/07551 924220. |
| 12-14 May |
BCD (Fun classes) |
Hammersbach (GER) | Please use the link below for registration and information: CLICK HERE! |
| 13-14 May | Old Warden Carrier Deck Weekend Workshop | BCD, possibly Class 1 | ModelAir Scale Weekend, Old Warden Airfield SG18 9EP, 3m west of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. CD Andy Housden 020 8541 0186 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF FOR MANDATORY NEW ACCESS ROUTE INTO OLD WARDEN! |
| 9-11 June |
BCD
(F2B, F2B-C, F2B-B, F4C-SC,MiniTeamRace, Mouse-race, Limes,Indy, fun fly)
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Karken (GER) | Please use the link below for registration and information: wschm1569@gmail.com |
| 23-25 June | SAM 35 Retrofest – NOTE! THIS IS a THREE-DAY EVENT! | BCD, Class 1 | BMFA National Centre at Buckminster Lodge, near Sewstern, NG33 5RW; 10m south of Grantham, Lincs. CD Andy Housden 0208 541 0186/07551 924220 |
| 30 June-2nd July |
BCD (1/A Combat Cup Jo Michiels, 1/A team race)
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Herentals (Bel) |
Please use the link below for registration and information: |
| 2nd July |
Bilston MAC Carrier Contest
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NEW event for both BCD Classes |
Hosted by Greenacres MFC on old Aldridge airfield near Walsall, north edge of Birmingham. M6 J10 if approaching from north or M6 J7 if coming from east, south or west. Entrance via Aldridge Lodge Farm WS9 0QQ; OS grid ref. SP/051996 (Landranger Sheet No.139). Follow farm road until Carrier site visible – free parking next to circle; tents/caravans for small club donation. Deck erected on Saturday – may be flying opportunities later on Sat. I.c. operating restricted to 1000-1800 on weekends; might also be electric power restriction. CD is John Marsh 01902 568006 – john-marsh6@sky.com
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| 21-23 July |
BCD
(F2A,F2B,F2C,F2F)
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Pepinster (Bel) |
Please use the link below for registration and information: |
| 22-23 July | Old Warden Carrier Deck Weekend Workshop | BCD, possibly Class 1 | ModelAir Weekend, Old Warden Airfield SG18 9EP, 3m west of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. CD Andy Housden 020 8541 0186/07551 924220 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF FOR MANDATORY NEW ACCESS ROUTE INTO OLD WARDEN! |
| 19-20th August | NEW! Wurselen Fly-in | Wurselen (Aachen) Germany | BCD and Training – CLICK HERE for contact details |
| 12-13th August | BMFA NATIONAL CARRIER CHAMPIONSHIPS | BMFA Buckminster | NEW CARRIER EVENT – replaces the 14-15th October date. CD is Andy Housden 0208 541 0186 / 07551 924220 – allisonjune1953@gmail.com |
| 2 – 3 Sept | Yorkshire Carrier Deck Weekend Workshop | BCD, training, other C/L classes | Pontefract Racecourse WF8 4QD, gate on A639 (Park Rd), ½m south of M62 J32, Yorks. CD David Cowburn 01482 565847 (home), 07599 769941 (mobile). Courtesy of PANDAS club, free camping, caravan and motorhome pitches next to flying circles. Portaloo present, but no water or other utilities. Nearby supermarket & fast-food outlets. Gate locked? David has key and will respond to a mobile phone call! |
| 15-17 Sept |
BCD
(F2B,F2b-C,F2B-B)
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Ronneburg
(GER) |
Please use the link below for registration and information: |
| 16-17 Sept | Old Warden Carrier Deck Weekend Workshop | BCD, possibly Class 1 | ModelAir Scale Weekend, Old Warden Airfield SG18 9EP, 3m west of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. CD Andy Housden 020 8541 0186/07551 924220. Model flyer access to airfield now strictly limited to 1001 – 1645. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF FOR MANDATORY NEW ACCESS ROUTE INTO OLD WARDEN! |
| 30 Sept | BCD & Fun Fly | Almere (NL) |
Please use the link below for registration and information: |
| 14-15 Oct | Carrier flying (all classes) |
SAM35 Oktoberfest
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BMFA National Centre at Buckminster – Contact is Andy Housden 0208 541 0186/07551 924220. This date is now NO LONGER that of the BMFA Carrier Nationals – see Sat/Sun Aug 12/13 entry instead! |