Derbyshire Radio Control Flyers fly from two sites, the first a disused airfield on the outskirts of Ashbourne Derbyshire.

Ashbourne is a historic market town in the heart of the Peak District; it is known as “The Gateway to Dovedale” and attracts tourists from all over the world and has many claims to fame. It is the home of many historic buildings, Gingerbread men, Ashbourne Water, Shrove Tide Football and Model Flying!

 

Ashbourne Airfield site

 

 

 

For many years the club formerly known as Ashbourne Model Aircraft Club has flown from a Partly disused airfield on the outskirts of Ashbourne, this site offers both a tarmac surface & a grass surface to fly from.

The airfield is now private property and only club members can gain access to the site by car.

 

 

 

Longford Hall Farm site

 

More recently Derbyshire Radio Control Flyers have been able to use a second flying site at Longford Hall Farm, this site offers a grass flying strip.

Other facilities at Longford are a club hut with mains power (ideal for charging batteries) & proper toilets.

The site is on private land & access is through a working farm.

 

 

 

JOINING THE CLUB
Derbyshire Radio Control Flyers Club has no formal limit on its membership numbers. As our sites are available on a 365 day per year basis there is seldom a problem of overcrowding or having to wait for a flying slot. The club is therefore happy to accept new members who are experienced and can demonstrate that they have achieved “A” certificate level from the BMFA (British Model Flying Association) on their induction to the club.

Persons wishing to join should e-mail the club stating their name, location, telephone number and modelling experience. They will then be contacted by a Committee member who will discuss the current situation, and if possible arrange a site visit.

New members will be required to pay a joining fee in addition to the annual club and BMFA membership fees. These include the insurance cover and will be detailed prior to issuing a membership application form.
 

We can accept guests to fly but only by prior arrangement with the club secretary or Chairman and provided you have proof you hold at least a BMFA 'A' certificate and valid BMFA insurance certificate, NO other insurance is accepted.