BMFA Affiliated · Scale · Helis · Jets · FPV

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Model Flying Club

Set on the breathtaking Pevensey Levels in East Sussex — flying scale and sport helicopters, scale and general fixed wing, FPV drones, quadcopters, and small-scale turbine jets from our grass runway.

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Why Fly With Us?

A flying site that punches well above its weight — stunning location, all disciplines, all abilities.

Outstanding Location

Our grass runway sits on the open Pevensey Levels — wide horizons, clean air, and some of the most beautiful flying conditions in East Sussex.

All Flying Disciplines

Scale and sport helicopters, fixed wing, FPV, quadcopters, and small-scale turbine jets — one of the most varied discipline mixes of any club in the region.

Friendly Community

Welcoming to complete beginners and experienced pilots alike. New members are paired with experienced flyers, and there's always someone happy to help.

BMFA Affiliated

Full BMFA affiliation means comprehensive insurance, nationally recognised safety standards, and Article 16 Authorisation — letting members fly beyond standard CAA restrictions.

What We Fly

From scale rotorcraft to fast jets — our members fly an extraordinary range of models.

Helicopters

Scale Helicopters

Club Speciality

→Highly detailed scale replicas of real military & civilian aircraft
→Annual Scale Heli Days drawing visitors from across the South East
→Popular subjects: Chinook, Lynx, Apache, Sea King, civilian types
→Judges' Choice and Best Scale awards at our events

Sport Helicopters

→Sport, 3D and aerobatic helicopter flying
→All sizes from 250-class to 700-class
→Inverted flight, funnels, and extreme 3D manoeuvres
→Training available for beginners on smaller machines

Fixed Wing

Scale Model Aircraft

→WWII warbirds: Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster, Mustang
→Classic civil and vintage subjects
→High-wing trainers and sport scale types
→Electric and glow/petrol power

General Fixed Wing

→Trainers for beginners through to advanced aerobatic
→Pattern flying and precision aerobatics
→Sport and fun-fly models
→Gliders and electric sailplanes benefiting from the site's open aspect

FPV & Jets

FPV Fixed Wing & Quadcopters

→First-Person View flying via goggles — an immersive experience
→Freestyle quadcopters and proximity flying
→FPV fixed-wing wings and converted scale models
→Cinematic and sports FPV

BMFA Article 16 Authorisation — FPV is permitted with a competent observer maintaining visual line of sight. Our BMFA affiliation grants members access to the Article 16 framework, allowing FPV operations beyond standard Open Category rules. Learn more →

Small-Scale Jet Aircraft

→EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) jet models
→Small-scale turbine-powered jets up to approximately 2m span
→Jet trainers, fighters, and airliners in scale
→High-speed passes and realistic jet sound

Please note: Our runway is suited to small-scale jet models. Large-scale turbine jets requiring a longer take-off run would need a different site.

Scale Heli Day 2025

Join us on Sunday 22nd June 2025 for our annual Scale Helicopter Day. Open to all scale helicopter types — spectators, competitors, and enthusiasts all welcome.

Date: 22nd June 2025
Entrance: £10
BBQ: £7
Location: Pevensey Levels, BN27 1QF

Finding Us

Pevensey Levels, East Sussex

Our flying site sits on the vast, open Pevensey Levels — a Site of Special Scientific Interest with uninterrupted skies and exceptional air quality. The field is easily accessible from Eastbourne, Hailsham, Bexhill, and surrounding areas.

Postcode: BN27 1QF
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