Chairman: Dave
Foley. Secretary: David Furneaux. Treasurer: Gerry Forde. Webmaster:
Alan Forrest.
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The
aims of the Longford M.A.C. are very simple, to promote the safe flying of
radio controlled model aircraft in a friendly environment, to pass on skills
and knowledge, to encourage and promote the hobby to other interested individuals
especially the younger generation. Please take a moment to sign our guest
book before you leave.
Our
Secretary "David Furneaux" with "Francis" one of our promising
juniors.
Francis is now achieving solo flight having completed his first take offs
and landings,
his progress has been excellent in the last few weeks.
Kathy
with her Irvine "Tutor" trainer and "Our George" with
Anna.
We
fly most Sundays, when weather permits, and on the occasional evening during
the week.
Most types of models are flown in the club including trainers, fun fly, sport
scale and helicopters.
We welcome newcomers to our club and offer training and assistance where required,
we especially
enjoy the company of our disabled members and their friends, please contact
one the clubs
officers should
you require further details or assistance of any kind.
Our
flying site is situated in open countryside approximately two miles from Longford
town.
Membership of the club is currently available to both novice and experienced
modellers.
Colm
Kelly.. One of our ambidextrous members!
and Frank with his first trainer
We are affiliated to the Model Aeronautics Council of Ireland,
an insurance scheme is in operation through them.
Adequate insurance cover is a major
consideration in our hobby.
How to find our flying site:
You will have to follow the one way system at the top of the High Street,
after crossing the railway bridge follow the map precisely!!
For
further details contact the Secretary. E-mail
Membership
of the club costs: Seniors 95 Euro per year, Juniors 40 Euro per year including
insurance.
The
Officers of L.M.A.C.
Chairman:
David Foley.
Secretary: David Furneaux. E-mail
Treasurer: Gerry Forde.
Safety Officer: Colm Kelly
The
clubs local model shop is:
Longford Models, Bracklin
Road, Edgeworthstown, Co.Longford. Telephone: 043 71748.
Friendly help and advice is always available along with a range of Radio-kits-engines
and accessories
for the beginner through to the more experienced modeller.
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Here to visit the shop
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last Updated 5th August 2003 Latest News
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Next Club meeting Thursday 7th August at "John Browns" Market Square,
Longford.
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