Sale and District Aeromodellers Club - SADAC

13/09/2026

A brilliant day flying at SADAC Field today in perfect conditions. Sorry, I don't have any photographs - I was flat out with training etc. (EDIT: There are now some pictures and videos in the comments provided by Atti.)

A great turnout with a diverse range of models from tiny foamies to a couple of lovely turbojets and all manner of things between.

In addition to the SADAC members having their usual good times, we had numerous casual visitors and a couple of people coming specifically to seek us out. We are probably going to get two new senior and one junior member out of that interaction. The young lad was given his first taste of RC by Instructor Ian Byers and apparently was very good. A chap, "Peter', who had dabbled unsuccessfully with a few 'toy' level helicopters and thought he should seek some experienced advice, was taken up on one of the clubs's Apprentice dual control planes by Instructor Stephen Green and had a great experience. He went home with a membership form. These would take our membership numbers higher than we finished with last year.

Another dad and two boys were driving nearby, saw the planes flying, found the field, had a very good look around and a chat and are quite interested. They know they are likely to get complimentary introductory training flights if they return.

All in all, just a perfect day of activity at the field. Thank you to all and especially to those who helped others through the day in many ways.

Regards, Stephen.

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23/08/2026

Perfect Sunday at SADAC Field. 🤙

Maiden flight for Lindsay’s nice, new, Seagull Chipmunk with 20cc RCGF. Nice one, Lindsay.

Lady visitor having some more training flights and showing excellent aptitude and enthusiasm. Unfortunately, she is relocating interstate very soon.

A long past member who is re-engaging.

One of our juniors having some great training flights.

A bit of control line action, too.

Thanks to all.

21/07/2026

Congratulations to Atti (Arty) today on achieving his Bronze Wings solo rating.

Atti has applied himself extremely well to the task and was justifiably proud to easily attain this milestone in a short time. All without so much as a scratch on his E-flite Apprentice STS plane.

Well deserved, Atti.

Atti is pictured receiving his Wings from SADAC President Ian Byers (left) along with his Instructor, Stephen Green.

We look forward to joining Atti in his enthusiastic future flying at SADAC Field.

We have other students, including a seven year old lad, in training at SADAC.

28/06/2026

What a ripper day at SADAC Field. 👌

Nature turned on a spectacular day of perfect flying conditions.

Among the good turnout were several of our trainees who all had multiple flights.

Steve Slater had a new E-Flite RJG Decathlon for its maiden flight and numerous subsequent flights. A really nice plane. Stephen is very pleased with it, and is an ideal step for him from his Mini Apprentices.
This model is fashioned after that of RJ Gritter, a USA aerobatic pilot who does spectacular, low level aerobatics in his Decathlon. Gritter grew up flying R/C.

Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlw7W3FaZLU

Andrew was out for some instruction which was provided by SADAC Instructor Ian Byers. Andrew had a great time.

Lindsay had a nice new Ugly Stick of some sort with a Saito 4 Stroke that made its first flight. Nice plane. :)

Paul had a couple of flights on his nice Seagull Arising Neo 20cc trainer.

It has been so enjoyable to have a great run of such calm weather to fly in after enduring the exceptionally windy Spring and Summer.

Pictured are Stephen with his new Decathlon, and Andrew with his Apprentice STS and Ian Byers.

A few casual visitors dropped in the see aeromodelling in the flesh. Visitors are always welcome and welcomed and often offered a flight on a Club trainer.

Thanks all for the great day.

27/06/2026

Another bracing start at SADAC Field.
Nice day coming. 🤙

22/06/2026

A brisk start to another day at SADAC Field.

21/06/2026

Great morning with excellent flying conditions at SADAC Field today.

Among activities were the ongoing training for those making their way toward solo status.

Seven year old Hughie had his first flights on his new Apprentice STS with 'buddy system' and acquitted himself well, learning some new techniques. Listened to his instructor and implemented the suggested improvements. Great work, young fella! His Dad will share the plane on their paths to solo.

Oh, and it's not bad when you can say your plane was acquired from a current World Champion! Thanks, Seth. 😁

Paul Bennett is now actively working his way back into flying and today maidened his new trainer, A Seagull Models Arising Neo 20cc with an electric start 20 cc petrol engine. The plane flew perfectly and Paul had a couple of sessions flying great circuits. He will be back for more asap. Well done. You'll be solo soon.

Plenty of other general flying by those enjoying the many recent days of dead calm weather that is so enjoyable to fly in.

15/06/2026

SADAC's past long time Member, Scott 'Rowdy' Matthews', has generated a remarkably good music video to celebrate the status of his 1:1 scale, almost scratch built, Sopwith Camel.

Just take in the words. Sopwith camel, waiting for the sky.

14/06/2026

Excellent flying conditions at SADAC Field today.

Among those in attendance were Chris and Seth Huntingford. They had recently acquired a very nice 104" Extreme Flight Extra NG that Seth was flying around with the usual competence.

While Seth was there, he was presented with the previously nominated Graeme Jackson Achievement Award for having achieved World Junior Championship status in F3A aerobatics. Fair to say it was well earned.

Young Jack took delivery of a nice ParkZone Extra 300 that had been passed on to him by a retired flyer. Lovely plane for Jack to have and he had several flights with it and very pleased. Thank you, Andrew T. 👌

We also had a couple of student pilots on their paths to solo status.

A very nice flying session in general. :)

09/06/2026

Alan arrived today with the latest of the endless output from his 3D printer.

It is fair to say the the probability of real success from the myriad 3D planes that are brought to the field is pretty low! That said, this is one of the rippers. Reasonably light weight. Ample power from the twin 50mm EDFs, and flew really smoothly. It just 'worked'.

Top job, Alan!