The HMAC strictly adhers to the advice given in the BMFA members handbook that "the noise testing procedure noted in the DoE noise code of practice for the minimisation of noise from model aircraft should be followed carefully".
Every powered model must have an HMAC noise test certificate before it may be flown at Rye Meadows. A model must also be re-tested following changes of engine, muffler, or propeller specification. The noise test procedure is described in the club rules pages.
Click here to go to our survey of noise test data over a five year period. This includes advice on how to reduce noise levels.
Noise tests and model inspections are carried out by appointment. Two club member testers are required, at least one to be a club committee member; neither shall be the owner or pilot of the 'plane being tested. Please contact the committee member tester(s) from the following list: (given in alphabetical order. )
Ben Bates Colin Clark (too old to do tests in cold weather) Bernard Morris Antony Redding Alan Reynolds John Warner