Our club was first formed in 1968 and is affiliated with the British Model Flying Association. The main purposes of the club are to encourage, assist and promote the flying of model aircraft of all types. The club currently has over fifty members and there is a wealth of experience should you require any assistance.
Our Club and BMFA membership can be renewed by downloading an application form from the following link:
Manx Model Flyers Application Form v.2018
Members should also complete a ‘Request for Information’ form in order for us to comply with Data Protection Regulations:
Manx Model Flyers data protection policy document is available to view using the following link:
Manx Model Flyers Club Privacy Notice (Iss 1.0)
Brian with Ian Turney-White and his Bristol Bulldog. 1/2 size model, 16.5′ wing span, 178 lbs, powered by a French microlight engine – a JPX 425cc twin. (click on photo to enlarge).
Wednesday 25th July 2018
Gliding on the hills (venue for gliding depends on wind direction) followed by the club night at ‘The Creg’ at 7.30 pm.
Wednesday 1st August 2018
Gliding on the hills (venue for gliding depends on wind direction) followed by the club night at ‘The Creg’ at 7.30 pm.
Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th August 2018
Manx Model Meet. Two days of flying from the main airfiled at Jurby. Static scale and flying competitions.
Click on the link below to read the latest club ‘Flypaper’
Flypaper April 2018
Flypaper March 2018
Flypaper February 2018
Flypaper January 2018
Flypaper December 2017
Flypaper November 2017
Flypaper August 2017
Flypaper July 2017
Flypaper June 2017
Flypaper May 2017
Mike Ward receives the Don Meyrick Trophy for Clubman of the Year
Nigel Thompson receiving the cup for the best Scale Flying
The Peter Maillard Trophy for best ARTF aircraft went to Ivan Doleman
Brian King received the ‘Best Crash’ Trophy for the second successive year
Some of the members who attended the Fly-In 2017
John’s Mighty Barnstormer, winner of best scratch built model
John’s Piper Arrow, winner of the best kit built model
Ivan’s Piper Cub which won the best ARTF model
Steve won the best classic model with his Hannibal
Nigel’s Acro Wot with which he won the best scale flight test
More photos under the ‘Galleries’ heading, at the top of the page
Polo shirts embroidered with the Manx Model Flyers logo are available from Promenade T Shirts, Queens Promenade, Douglas. 15 colours to choose from, sizes from small to XXL. Price £18.99 (including the logo). Sweat shirts, fleeces etc. are also available. Be the best dressed flyer on the airfield!
Prize Winners:
Don Meyrick Trophy (Clubman of the Year): Bob Oates for his work on the committee as club treasurer over many years.
Best ‘Arrival’ (First Solo Flight): Bob Oates
Best Crash of the Year: Brian King
Scratch Built Model: Darryl White
Best Kit Built Model: John Webb
Best ‘Classic; Model: John Webb
Best A.R.T.F. Model: Ivan Doleman
Scale Flight: Ivan Doleman
Longest Glide: Mike White
Spot Landing: John Webb
‘No, I Said Duck’ Award: Marty Cole
My thanks to John for bringing to my attention to the proposed European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The regulations could affect the future of model flying in Europe which will include the Isle of Man, if it goes ahead without change. Hopefully, the BMFA and the proposed European Model Flying Union can get it amended. Further information from the BMFA can be found on the following link:
Manx Model Flyers members travelled to the Southport Air Show where they enjoyed an excellent day. Highlights included: the Red Arrows, Swordfish (escorted by two August Westland Wildcat helicopters), P-40 Kittyhawk, P-51 Mustang, B-25 Mitchell and a number of aerobatic display teams using Extra 300s and Vans RV4s and RV8s.
