THE WHAMS
THE CLUB OWNED FLYING FIELD
The Whams Flying Field and Access Path is privately owned by the Club.
As such it is open to ALL types of model aircraft flying by Members or Guests ONLY.
A new fitted out cabin with heater is available for use in inclement weather.
LOCATION
Altitude 320 metres (1050 ft.) O.S. Ref. 195057
Browns Edge Road, Maythorn, near Ingbirchworth, Huddersfield.
Take the A629 from Huddersfield towards Sheffield. Pass the A635 junction continuing on the A629 for 1 Mile, come to Birds Edge village and turn right immediately by the school. Proceed to the T junction and turn left. Take the 2nd road on the right (after 1 mile), Browns Edge Road. Arrive at the Flying site after half a mile on the left.
The Whams is a field within a field.
The club has recently made a large car park area next to the field and pits area. To access this drive along the track and obey the signed instructions before fully proceeding.
Keep all the Gates securely closed at all times. Livestock may be in the field out of sight.
KEYS FOR THE GATE
These are available from the Membership Secretary, Dave Sykes, at a cost of £3.
One key per member.
FREQUENCY CONTROL - Important
Due to the proximity of the Club Gliding sites at Tinkers and Sledbrook Brow,
only the following frequencies are permitted at The Whams for 35MHz transmissions.
35MHz - Odd Frequencies EXCLUDING 55 - 57 - 59
2.4GHz - All Frequencies may be used (See Pegboard Rule below)
In addition the following 27MHz frequencies (including splits), are allowed:
Black/Brown (26.975), Yellow (27.145), Yellow/Green (27. 175)
Green (27. 195), Blue (27.255), Green/Blue (27.22)
Frequency Control and Safety is the responsibility of all members using the site.
PEGBOARD
A pegboard is available in the Pits Area. This MUST be used at ALL TIMES when Flying.
Members MUST exchange their Membership Name Clip with the Frequency Clip from the Pegboard BEFORE Flying or switching on their transmitters.
This Rule also applies to all 2.4GHz Equipment in order to assure fellow flyers and to comply with Planning Permissions regulating the number of aircraft in the air at any time.
An Electronic Frequency Monitor and E-Pegboard is also available.
NO CLIP - NO FLY ! And Do Not Switch On.
Members must fly their models from the Flight Line and avoid overflying the Pits area.
Members must not fly their models over the road at a height of less than 50ft
(i.e. Fly ABOVE the hillside horizon).
Members must refrain from flying their models whilst any work is taking place on the field.
TIMES OF USE (Laid down in Planning Regulations)
Thermal / Slope Soarers and Electric powered models :- UNRESTRICTED USE.
Powered Models (I/C engine):
Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 models maximum in use.
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 models maximum in use.
Weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3 models maximum in use.
Weekdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 10 models maximum in use.