Gordano Model Flying Club (formerly AMARC)

Welcome

Thank you for taking an interest in joining Gordano Model Flying Club - which was, until 2024 known as  AMARC (we still use this as our business name). We have our own private 10 acre flying site situated in the Gordano valley just outside of Portishead, onsite toilet, harging facilities, car parking for 30 vehicles, a well-kept grass runway and planning permission to fly 365 days a year during day light hours. Our members fly model Planes, Helicopters, Drones and gliders (both electric and nitro variants). We have also recently opened off road buggy and crawler tracks, which any flying (or non -flying) members can use at any point they wish. And we encourage any others who may wish to simply enjoy our field and facilties to join to have access to the car park and facilties.

Joining GMFC

The club is always looking for new members, of all ages and abilities. So, if you've been flying for years, or just want to give it a try, get in touch and we can help get you flying. We have club demonstrator aircraft, so you don't even have to own a model to give it a go. We use a buddy box system on our demonstration aircraft so the trainer can take control at any point during the flight. Once you decide model flying is for you we can assist you in choosing suitable radio gear and model.

For "ground" use members (rc buggy or grounds users) we offer a non flying membership. This gives access to the same facilities as other flying members, but we dont need non flying members to be BMFA members. BMFA membership does provide car cover in addition to flying model cover, but for car only users BRCA cover is acceptable. We do insist all car or flying members to have 3rd party liability cover - there is always a risk, albeit extremely unlikely, of accidents when undertakign the activities. 

Fees

Club membership fees are due on 30st April  and should be paid by then, if the club fee is not paid by 30th May your membership will expire and you may be  as a new member and as such incur a joining fee. Annual membership runs from May 1st to 30th April.

* Only one household member pays the joing fee - partners or children at same address as first member will have the fee waived. 

From 1 Nov club fees reduce to £40 until the following April 30th.

Insurance

Gordano MFC/ AMARC is affiliated with the British Model Flying Association (BMFA).
A requirement of this affiliation is that flying club members are also members of the BMFA. It is therefore compulsory for all members to join the BMFA which provides its member £25million third party insurance cover. For "surface" model use (RC buggies) the BMFA policy already covers BMFA members. Alternatively, rc buggy users can provide evidence of BRCA or equivalent third party cover for buggy use. We do require insurance cover because of the possibility of third party injury.