Derek Russell
Honorary Chairman

Discipline

Fixed wing power

Achievements

BMFA 'A' Certificate

BMFA 'B' Certificate

Profile

I have been a member of the Club since 1989 and enjoy building and flying fixed wing IC aircraft. My aim is to maintain and improve the excellent, friendly club we have today. The Club has good facilities and benefits from sharing the site with full-size aircraft.

Tony Wheeler
Honorary Secretary

Discipline

Fixed Wing Power

Profile
Interested in flying from a young age, I joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot and flew fast jets, including the F4 Phantom.  After serving for 37 years I needed a hobby so joined SMAC and took up RC flying with various electric aircraft in 2020.  I've now got a collection of electric powered aircraft and enjoy flying my huge 2.1M Carbon Cub the most (but the Spitfire is rapidly moving up my list).

The club has a great membership and after so much enjoyment and friendship at the field it's my turn to support the committee as Secretary, and I'm glad to do so.

Dempster Hamilton
Honorary Treasurer

Disciplines

Fixed wing power & Fixed wing electric 

Electric, Thermal & Slope Soaring

Free flight & Indoor flight

Helicopter & Multi Rotor

Achievements

BMFA 'A', 'B' & 'C' Certificate

Indoor Aerobatics 'A' & 'B' Certificate

Club Chief Instructor

BMFA Club Examiner

Profile

I first flew RC models at the age of 10, which probably started my passion for flying.  I've been lucky enough over a lifetime to compete in full size gliding, powered aerobatics and even tried my hand at helicopters, hang gliding and paragliding, but I've always maintained my interest in modelling - it provides many of the same challenges (and some new ones) in a more conveniently-sized and affordable format.  I delight in the ingenuity and camaraderie it fosters amongst club members and never tire of watching the joy on the faces of those learning something new - and there's never a day where I don't learn something also!
Mark Rostill
Membership Secretary

Discipline

Fixed Wing Power

Achievements

BMFA 'A' & 'B' Certificates

Profile

With over 10 years experience flying mainly IC and petrol large scale models I have enjoyed gaining vast experience by flying a vast array of models.
As long standing active committee member including social event organiser I am keen to help new members enjoy all aspects of the club.

Mike Perkins
Club President

Disciplines   

Fixed Wing Power  

Achievements

BMFA  ‘A’ & ‘B’ Certificates

BMFA Examiner & Instructor

 Profile

I was taught to fly RC around 20 years ago by SMAC members and have been addicted ever since. I have special interests in large models, gliders and autogyros. Familiar with petrol/Glow and electric power and a retired 'expert' in electrical noise immunity and reliability. I get a lot of satisfaction in passing on my expertise to younger and inexperienced members.