Plymouth Model Flying Club

About the club

The Plymouth Model Flying Club has been based at our airfield just outside Modbury since 1984. We are very proud of our site which is kept in excellent condition and has a very open aspect with glorious views of Dartmoor and the South Hams. We are a small club with around 25 members and are affiliated to the BMFA – PL2062.

We do require pilots to either hold an existing, or gain at minimum, the BMFA A accreditation for flying to allow pilots to fly without supervision.

The Field

We have a large take off and landing area which is frequently cut. We also have several pit areas available, which we use depending on the current wind direction, enabling straightforward take-off and landing approaches.

Our field is available for use from 10.00am to dusk, seven days a week.

We do need to minimize noise levels to avoid any nuisance to farms in the vicinity but have found that a sensible approach to flying has been very effective.

We keep a secure container and shed at the field to keep for club accessories such as a windsock and the odd chair or two.

Being a Member

We are a friendly club that helps and supports each other, enjoying social contact and some good-humoured banter. We are keen to welcome new members and are able to offer a wealth of knowledge and experience of model-flying.

We have instructors and a BMFA qualified examiner to enable students to obtain their “A” tickets. Most of the training involves the use of a “buddy lead” which helps build confidence, as the instructor retains full control of the model when necessary.

Our secretary keeps members informed regarding popular flying days where members may be flying and more formal updates regarding the club.