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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2006Strip rental
We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what a realistic strip rental should be. We have free access to a Dairy meadow in the N of England, no hut or runway and a do it yourself mowing rota. We have few close trees, low hedges, but the strip is inaccessible for cars in the muddy Winter months. We enjoy the occasional 'splat' when landing in a cow pat, thats when the s**t hits the fan! but no cows have been seriously injured during the last 25 years. Perhaps best not to start an open forum debate, but I would be pleased to exchange views if you care to e-mail direct. pointer.two(no-spam)@ntlworld.com TIA P > We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what a > realistic strip rental should be. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > TIA > P It all rather depends on the land, location and what planning permissions it has. Last time I had anything to do with it farmland had a 28 days a year restriction for non-agricultural type use. > We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what a > realistic strip rental should be. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > TIA > P the whole point of these forums is to exchange ideas, whats the problem in discussing the costs on here as we all have the same interests in what others are paying or not paying > > We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what a > > realistic strip rental should be. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > in discussing the costs on here as we all have the same interests in > what others are paying or not paying Sounds much like our field, except, we have quiet roadside access to a 30 acre field kept short by sheep, we mow a patch and put a fence around it to keep the sheep out, no club hut or paved strip, no trees or buildings within 1 mile, access 24x7x365, can get muddy in the winter but not enough to keep the die hards away, annual rent ?700, we are aware that is extremely cheap. Another club about 30 miles away has a 50mx50m area within a field, hedges, trees, major trunk road, power lines behind them, limited flying times (4days a week, not 24hours) and pay ?2500 per year. So you see, the prices vary greatly. Good luck Chris > > > We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what a > > > realistic strip rental should be. [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > Chris I wouldn't call £700 "really cheap", it sounds "almost reasonable". It feels like the kind of price that might just about stop a medium size club looking elsewhere. I suppose the price depends on many factors but essentially on if onecan find something cheaper. I'd have thought the other club you mention could get their price down because if they dangled a £1k wad under most farmer's noses, I'm sure they'd seriously consider it. > We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what > a realistic strip rental should be. > We have free access to a Dairy meadow in the N of England, no hut or > runway and a do it yourself mowing rota. For a moment there I thought you were after a strippergram company!  SignatureDave (Sgt. Pepper) Epsom, England Nikon D2X / D2Hs / D2H / D100 / Coolpix 5700 My photo galleries at http://www.pbase.com/davecq "I will not tolerate intolerance ... Doh!!" > We are having a lively discussion within our FC , trying to decide what > a realistic strip rental should be. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > TIA > P Our club pays £100 a year for use of the site - rather cheap :-) > Our club pays £100 a year for use of the site - rather cheap :-) My club only pays £0.00 but it does only have one member. ;-) >> Our club pays £100 a year for use of the site - rather cheap :-) > > My club only pays £0.00 but it does only have one member. ;-) Pleh :-) >> Our club pays £100 a year for use of the site - rather cheap :-) > > My club only pays £0.00 but it does only have one member. ;-) That's similar to the club I am in, same number of members as well. Flying areas are HUGE >:-)) Reg We investigated this some time ago, asked around and also spoke to the BMFA. The variation is huge - bottle of whiskey to £5000pa. The farmer or land owner will push for whatever he can get. Whilst one can try and be scientific about it - loss of agricultural opportunity etc - there are so many other things such as carparking, access, location, suitability, maintenance etc. The club can presumably estimate how much it can afford. The best solution then is surely to talk to the landowner and try and establish their expectations and thrash out some sort of a deal based on what the club can afford. Future rental could be based upon usage so don't expand too quickly. Regards Peter >>> Our club pays £100 a year for use of the site - rather cheap :-) >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Reg |
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