On the 6th July 2024, Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club held the first of our annual Ian Warhurst Memorial Trophy events, in memory of a long-standing member and committee member, the competition was open to members of Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club, and members of Ian’s other club, Ashton Model …
A casual moment at our Birch Vale flying site on the 28th July 2024. There is nothing spectacular about this photograph, but it is a very special photograph reflecting the wide age range that our hobby attracts and encourages. We have Louis Shapero on the left (A junior member) and …
Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club is proud to sponsor one of our junior members – Louis Shapero – who is taking part in the BMFA Payload Challenge 2024. The BMFA Payload Challenge require students to design, build and fly load-carrying model aircraft (payloadchallenge.bmfa.uk). The club has sponsored Louis and his …
Louis Shapero was awarded the Roy Armett Trophy for most improved pilot 2023 at the recent DPMAC Annual General Meeting. Louis has impressed the whole committee with his flying ability, and the speed with which he learns new techniques and manoeuvres. We wish Louis many more fantastic flying days, and …
We enjoyed a great turnout for our Christmas 2022 “Do” at the Hare and Hounds, Simmondley on the 6th December. Members tucked in to Turkey and all the trimmings, accompanied by party hats, cheesy jokes, and our usual free raffle. The Roy Armett award for Best Improved Flyer was awarded …
After having 17 models in the air at once as part of the BMFA Record Attempt – the participating members pose with their models. We took plenty of Photos during the event, the gallery is here Congratulations to all who took part. If you were flying a Century UK model, …
Following on from his “most improved” award at the Christmas Party, it gives us great pleasure to congratulate Gary Brooks on passing his solo test on Sunday 10th April. The committee and fellow club member wish Gary many happy years of flying.
On the 15th May 2022 as part of its Centenary celebrations, the BMFA will be attempting to achieve a World Record for the most model aircraft in the air at any one time. If you wish to take part, please let one of the committee know, and watch out for …
Your club fees for 2022 are now due. The fees cover your membership of DPMAC until 31 Dec 2022 and have been kept at the current rate of £35. Please contact John Bottomley for bank details if paying by electronic transfer (preferred). Don’t forget to also renew your BMFA membership …
Lockdown and Covid-19 has had a dramatic effect on our ability to visit the flying fields and get some practice. However, this doesn’t seem to have affected our members, two of which have passed their solo test this week. So it gives us great pleasure to congratulate Chris Horseman and …