General Information

Flying from a well-mown 220 metre long grass runway, IC models use transmitter frequencies which are either 2.4 GHz or odd numbers on 35 MHz.

Pilots should hold a BMFA ‘A’ or ‘B’ certificate or have shown safe flying competence to a committee member.

All IC models must meet noise limits to fly on-site and must be tested and certified before flight.

Advice and help about how to successfully fly your model is readily available.

If you are nervous about a maiden flight, need advice about the correct model for your needs, or are concerned about a model or your ability to fly it, we have some very experienced pilots who can help.

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I.C Powered Scale models

Models popular on the Power Site cover a wide range, from military aircraft to civilian and commercial models and from ARTF kits to plan-built models.

The benefits are long flight times, quick refuelling, powerful operation for larger models and often realistic engine noise. The downsides are that IC engines can leave an oily residue on the model and fuel can be expensive. Many of our scale modellers are happy to discuss scale building and  flying techniques, so there is always help and advice available on the scale details which improve your model.

Dempster Hamilton’s De Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth

A scale model of one of Britain’s most famous aircraft which was used by the Royal Air Force for initial pilot training from 1932 till 1950.

Richard Cohen’s Republic P47 Thunderbolt 

US Army Air Force WW2 fighter/bomber – the heaviest single engine fighter of the war with a reputation of being able to soak up battle damage and still get its pilot home.

I.C Powered Sports Models

A large part of our membership own and fly powered sport models. Here are some of our favourites. They are mainly ARTF and are powered by an even mix of two and four stroke engines. 

Chris Foss Wot 4 – a timeless classic capable of most aerobatics

Avicraft Panic bi-plane  a hooligan of a model which can do any manoeuvre you can think of and a few you can’t.

CM Pro Swallow 90 – a precision aerobatic model suitable for F3A class pattern flying