Scale Helicopters
Our speciality — detailed scale rotorcraft replicas, including Chinook, Apache, Lynx and civilian types.
Our Story
About Us
Founded in 1987 on the vast open skies of the Pevensey Levels in East Sussex, Levels 87 has grown from a small gathering of enthusiasts into one of the friendliest model flying clubs in the South East.
Who We Are
Levels 87 Model Flying Club takes its name from the year of its founding and the stunning Pevensey Levels — a unique landscape of open wetland and sky that makes for an outstanding flying environment.
We are a BMFA (British Model Flying Association) affiliated club, which means all flying at our site is conducted in line with the highest national safety standards. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned professional with a large-scale helicopter, you'll find a warm welcome and a wealth of knowledge among our members.
The club is particularly well known for our Scale Helicopter Days — events that celebrate the beauty of scale rotary-wing models, drawing enthusiasts from across the South East and beyond.
We pride ourselves on being a club that puts people first. New members are always paired with experienced pilots, and safety briefings are provided for all visitors.
BMFA Affiliation & Article 16
Our BMFA affiliation provides members with public liability insurance, access to the BMFA Article 16 Authorisation framework, and coverage under the BMFA's nationally recognised safety standards. This includes the ability to fly FPV with an observer and to operate models above 400ft in certain circumstances.
Club Milestones
Club founded on the Pevensey Levels, East Sussex
BMFA affiliation secured; membership grows rapidly
Introduction of specialist helicopter flying days
First ever Scale Heli Day — a landmark event for the club
Second Scale Heli Day draws enthusiasts from across the South East
Third Scale Heli Day planned for 22nd June
Our Flying Disciplines
Sport Helicopters
3D aerobatics, inverted flight, funnels and extreme manoeuvres. All sizes welcome.
Scale Fixed Wing
WWII warbirds, vintage subjects, civil airliners and more.
General Fixed Wing
Trainers, sport models, aerobatics, gliders and pattern aircraft.
FPV & Quadcopters
First-Person View flying, freestyle quads and proximity flying under BMFA Article 16.
Small-Scale Jets
EDF and small turbine jets — fast, loud, and spectacular.
Committee
- JGJonathan GlassClub Secretary & Events Organiser
- CCClub ChairmanChairman
- SOSafety OfficerBMFA Safety Officer
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Whether you want to take up model flying for the first time or bring your existing hobby to a welcoming club with an outstanding site, we'd love to hear from you.
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