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17 Feb 2012 15:35 #1 by Klipkopwildlife
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Since our mother died 2 years ago my sister has become lonely and needy. To the extent that it appears that I'm going to be returning to the UK for a month every year for the foreseable future. I'm trying to organise a Britflight D-ZEE to fly while I'm here. (bringing a Futaba 2.4gig TX and a receiver with me)
Bude in Cornwall has miles of cliffs just asking to be sloped and one member of the family has a farm where I can fly.
Question, should I try and organise BMFA membership, I'm not a member of any club over here, or in the UK, or should I just trust to luck? Bearing in mind that 'Shit happens'
Do it now, you may never get another chance

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17 Feb 2012 15:38 #2 by The Beard
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Its not very much to join the BMFA so I would for piece of mind otherwise Ill report you, :woohoo:

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17 Feb 2012 19:01 #3 by Klipkopwildlife
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:angry: :P :angry:
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17 Feb 2012 19:10 #4 by Grumpy42
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Klipkopwildlife wrote: Question, should I try and organise BMFA membership, I'm not a member of any club over here, or in the UK, or should I just trust to luck? Bearing in mind that 'Shit happens'


Actually Klippy - "shit" is a constant - only the depth varies. :lol: :silly:

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17 Feb 2012 22:36 - 17 Feb 2012 22:37 #5 by Eric
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The problem with BMFA insurance is they don't 'do' it monthly, you have to buy a years-worth. You might be better seeng if you can negociate a short-term coverage, just for whle you are here, with a local broker. You might get a better deal.
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!
Last edit: 17 Feb 2012 22:37 by Eric. Reason: typo

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17 Feb 2012 23:42 #6 by Phil Wood
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Eric wrote: The problem with BMFA insurance is they don't 'do' it monthly, you have to buy a years-worth. You might be better seeng if you can negociate a short-term coverage, just for whle you are here, with a local broker. You might get a better deal.


When did they stop doing that Eric? .... When I returned to the hobby Mike & I used to take out insurance with them on a monthly basis .... I believe it was £5.00 for 1 month.
We did this several times whenever we planned on a trip to the Orme. There was one occasion where Mike phoned them on my behalf & got me instant cover with his debit card.

Pol.

ps. .... Look forward to meeting you Klippy. :cheer:
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17 Feb 2012 23:48 #7 by Eric
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Perhaps I missed something, as I only whizzed through the BMFA application, when I was looking for an on-line payment facility!

So I'm wrong - what's new! :lol:

Off out on my course in a few minutes. Catch you all later.
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17 Feb 2012 23:57 #8 by Phil Wood
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Not like you to be wrong Eric. :whistle:
I've just pulled this off their website ... this must have been what applied to anyone ... not just clubs.
Temporary BMFA Member

Clubs may offer temporary BMFA membership to visitors to your Club from within the UK, who are not BMFA members but have been invited to use your flying facilities on a temporary basis. A non-refundable fee of £5 is payable for a single period of 30 days. An application is processed in a similar manner to membership through an Affiliated Club, however, Club Secretaries are asked to advise BMFA HQ by letter or fax of the names of temporary members and the period of the temporary membership so that our records can be adjusted accordingly.
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18 Feb 2012 04:18 #9 by Eric
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:oops: - so I didn't read that bit, because it wasn't relevant to what I was looking for! :blush:
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18 Feb 2012 14:31 #10 by Klipkopwildlife
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Looks like I'm going to join for a year as a Country member, the lack of 'online' payment could be a problem. We are in the 21st century aren't we?
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18 Feb 2012 14:34 #11 by Klipkopwildlife
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I'm going to try and get around to visit people Phil. Transport is a problem, my sister can't be without her car. If I tell you that if my flight lands at 0700 I'll be lucky to get to Bude by 1700!
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18 Feb 2012 19:43 #12 by The Beard
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Yes but you should enjoy the walk Tony

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18 Feb 2012 20:01 #13 by Eric
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Borrow a parachute, and ask the pilot to take a small diversion!
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18 Feb 2012 23:11 #14 by The Beard
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Should he get the BMFA insurance before he jumps or after Eric!!

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18 Feb 2012 23:12 #15 by The Beard
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That reminds me when I last went on holiday and you pass over your town and have to drive 60 miles to get home when youve landed.

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