The What We Do Page

Aldershot Model Club does exactly what it says on the tin, with the tiny proviso that the club activities are 99.9% model aircraft orientated. That includes virtually all disciplines from indoor, free flight, control line to radio control. All aircraft types and power plants are represented from fixed wing to helicopters and rubber bands to jet turbines. We are one of the largest clubs in the country, but there is still room for more.

Not all the clubs activities are well represented on this site as many of the members hide their lights under bushes (as well as getting models stuck in trees) and a lack of photographic evidence makes it difficult to represent on this site.

Most of the members are just in it for the fun, a pleasant day out in the open air flying or building from a commercial kit or ARTF. Here a few notable highlights.

John Huntley: Chairman of SAM 35

The Society of Antique Modellers  Chapter 35 (S.A.M.35) created in 1967 in the U.K.

 Originally started in the U.S.A. as a reaction to the ongoing changes in material, design, and specialization in competition aeromodelling.

The object of the society is to promote, and encourage interest in the hobby and the building and flying of Old Timer,Vintage, and Classic model aircraft, as a recreational, educational, and historical activity. Click here to read more about SAM 35

Please note the models are 'antique' not the modellers, despite the name!

Florida International Jet Rally

Steve Prideaux attended the prestigious Florida International Jet Rally, along with a Nick Smith & Geoff White from the UK. Steve won "Best Sport Jet" with a Super Bandit in a paint scheme of his own design. This was Steve's first FIJR attendance. Quote "He is quite an accomplished modeller and pilot". He is also a great asset to the club and is happy to help out novice and experienced fliers alike when at the flying site. Nice one Steve.

AMC Inaugural Open Glider Competition.

A new national event well attended and well run. See AMC Open 2006 page for more information. Several members of the AMC gliding fraternity have for years entered BARCS Open competitions, but had not run one to “do our bit” until this year. The event was attended by 30 entrants from several counties from the Southern half of the country, some traveling as far as 60 miles to join us, and many of them the countries top flyers.

Informal 'competitions'.

We regularly hold 'event' days, such as the vintage day illustrated left and the indoor flying saucer event right. Calling these competitions is a bit strong, as they are intended as a bit of fun and generally treated as such. For more information visit the Events page.