Welcome to the online home of Stansted and District MFC
A shot of the club on a typical Saturday, this one was taken during April 2010 during a spell of good weather
Stansted and District Model Flying Club is based just a few miles north of Saffron Walden (South of Cambridge) on a disused aerodrome with very easy access from the M11 and A11.
We are a very active club that flies all year round. Flying times are 10am till sunset, every day apart from Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Our flying site is well cared for; we’ve recently invested in improving the grass surface, and continue to maintain it to a high standard through regular mowing and treatment. The pits and car parking is situated on a hard surface that surrounds the flying site, enabling flying to take place throughout winter without a risk of getting covered in mud.
There are very few restrictions and all types of model aircraft are flown, including but not limited to helicopters, scale and aerobatic aircraft. All of which get along very well together in a flying environment free from obstacles or high terrain.
The club is home to RCME’s Shahid Banglawala and current British Freestyle Champion Ian Watson, both of whom are at the field regularly. There’s free training for beginners and improvers available all year round, with several club examiners at the field most weekends and during the week to lend a helping hand.
We also hold club meetings with monthly raffles during the winter months and offer indoor flying for a fee of £5.00 per session. Meetings during summer take place at the patch to make the most of the weather!
The current fee for a yearly flying membership is £34 for Adults, under 18s are free!
For further info don’t hesitate to contact the club chairman Jason Channing via email on sparklingstars916 @ msn.com
