Manx Commemorative Model Meet
This August event in the Isle of Man is STILL ON. The June Festival was cancelled as many of the slope enthusiasts would have been unable to soar over the hills, but the Jurby based MCMM is unaffected, with plenty booked so far.

The 'Manx Commemorative Model Meet', a new event held for the first time in 2000. Its aim is to commemorate aviation links with the Isle of Man, provide a public display over the first weekend, and a memorable week long holiday with superb flying facilities on Jurby airfield for all our visitors.

The island was host to the Manx Air Races from the 1930's to the mid sixties, and many types of light aircraft took to the skies in competition. The Isle of Man has links with the aircraft industry, including the most modern of jet aircraft and accordingly no Manx Air Display would be complete without the participation of the latest breed of models - the gas turbines.

Arrangements have been made to provide camping for tents, motorhomes or caravans on Jurby airfield with toilets, showering and washing facilities and also a 100ft marquee. Camping will be available on the airfield from mid-day on Friday 10th August to mid-day on Saturday 18th August.

A modelling holiday in the Isle of Man is not as expensive as you think. Although the cost of the boat fare might seem a lot, if you are camping or bringing your camper/caravan once you get here everything is provided - and no camping charges.

To ease the cost of getting to the Island we have made special arrangements with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for reduced fares and a booking form is provided for you to use.

All modellers are cordially invited to attend and to join with the Manx Model Flyers in 2001. Manx hospitality is legendary and our visitors will be assured of a memorable holiday on our beautiful island not to mention almost no-stop flying from one of the best venues available. A social programme will be organised for the evenings and the daytime can be spent flying or sight seeing around the beautiful Isle of Man.

All visitors will be required to provide proof of adequate and suitable insurance before being allowed to fly at the Manx Commemorative Model Meet. The event will be run in a relaxed atmosphere but there are certain criteria that have to be met with regard to safety etc. So to avoid disappointment please ensure that you bring any necessary documentation with you with regard to insurance and certificates of competence.

This year's event will take place over the week of Saturday 11th August to Friday 17th August.

For more details see the Manx Model Flyers Web Site at:
http://www.manx-modelflyers.org/events/cmm2001.html