White Horse Model Club

<body background="images/scout8.gif" bgproperties="fixed"> <p align="center"><a href="frame.htm">Home page</a> <a href="introduction.htm">Introduction</a>  <a href="contacts.htm">Contacts</a>  <a href="events.htm">Events</a>  <a href="gallery.htm">Gallery</a>  <a href="links.htm">Links</a>  <a href="membership.htm">Membership</a> <a href="privicy_statement.htm">Privicy Statement</a>  <a href="visitors_book.htm">Visitors Book</a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><b>Welcome to the Home Page of the </b></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><b> White Horse Model Club</b></font></p> <p>T<b>he White Horse Model Club was formed in 1975 and meeting at the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall in the village at the foot of the famous Berkshire White Horse chalk figure carved in the hill side,  hence the name of the club and logo. At the start the club catered for all modelling disciplines, and we do mean all. Everything from duct fan R/C jets to steam locomotives to detailed plastic models. Many members were witnessed having a trial in field they might not have tried otherwise. However the club had a  predominant lean towards flying model aircraft and model railways. The railway modellers faced major problems over the permanent erection of the clubs layout and in 198X the club split into two, one for model aircraft and one for the railway enthusiasts. The Aeromodellers retained the WHMC name but the original venue was less suitable to their needs so a move was made to the Royal British Legion at Challow a smaller venue but still sufficiently large to fly round-the-pole (RTP) models.</b></p> <p><b>The WHMC prides it's self in having a relaxed atmosphere where encouragement and advice are always at hand. We do however have rules that must be followed. Because the WHMC takes a responsible attitude to noise monitoring and safety, it has enjoys good relationships with the landowner, his tenants and users of the nearby Ridgeway</b></p> <p><b>Though our flying field is not suitable for all type of model aircraft members do have interests and involvement in everything from indoor flying to gas turbine jets. The cultivated grass strip is best suited radio control and has a wide mix of sport and scale models from all generations. The WHMC was one of the first clubs in this country to practice aero-towing of gliders behind a tug and each year organises an informal aero-tow event which has become a popular  for scale gliders and tugs.</b></p> <p><b>We have many experienced members, with skills in most aspects of aeromodelling, and advice, training and practical help is readily available to members, should you require it.</b></p> <p><b>The WHMC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from September to April. The meetings are a mix of club business and guest speakers, presentations and events........................ If you would like further details of the program please contact one of the Committee.</b></p> <p><b>Club meetings are held at the Royal British Legion, Challow, Nr. Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK. Meetings start at 7.30pm.</b></p> <p align="center"><a href="frame.htm">Home page</a> <a href="introduction.htm">Introduction</a>  <a href="contacts.htm">Contacts</a>  <a href="events.htm">Events</a>  <a href="gallery.htm">Gallery</a>  <a href="links.htm">Links</a>  <a href="membership.htm">Membership</a> <a href="privicy_statement.htm">Privicy Statement</a>  <a href="visitors_book.htm">Visitors Book</a></p> </body>