A Brief History Of Our ClubThis famous Club was formed in the early 1960's. Advances in electronics, particularly the bulk manufacture miniature components for the computer industry, made it possible for ordinary Club model planes to carry sophisticated radio control gear. The Sussex Radio Flying Club was formed by local modellers to develop the art of radio controlled flying. In those days the main interest of Club members was the flying of gliders and power both "sports" models and scale models of full size aircraft. Many of our past and present members are respected for their achievements in the world of Aeromodelling. Recently the radio controlled helicopter has become a popular part of Club activities, as has the development of electrically powered models. We have a long and valued association with Shoreham Airport, flying on the airfield during the long summer evenings and meeting afterwards for a chat and a drink in the Terminal Bar. Our monthly club nights are usually held on the first Friday evening of each month at 8.00pm at the Royal Coach Pub on the A259 near the Shoreham Airport. In the winter, when it is too dark to fly in the evening, lectures and film shows are arranged, whilst in the summer our Friday club night usually takes places at Coombes with flying and a BBQ. The Royal Coach Pub is also the location of our committee meetings that are held on the first Wednesday of the month at which all members are welcome.
Last updated on 12-Nov-2009 |