We are pleased to announce that we have a new website.
Go and have a look at it now at www.edmac.co.uk
This old site has served us well over the years, but the new site has a much more dynamic feel, should be easier to use and will be quicker and easier for us to update with new information.
While people have been flying model aircraft on Epsom Downs for many decades, the club has only been in existence for a few years. You can read the background to the formation of the club here.
Since the start of 2006 the Epsom Downs Conservators have required that anyone flying a model on Epsom Downs must be a member of this club. This requirement embraces all disciplines of radio control and free flight. Our membership application form can be downloaded from the Membership page.
We fly 7 days a week, except for horse race days, from 12 noon until 8pm or sunset - whichever is earlier. Free-flight and non-powered radio-control models may continue flying until sunset when this is later than 8pm. Models over 7kg. and those powered by jet, rocket or gas turbines may not be flown on the Downs. Control line models and catapult-launched models are also not permitted. These restrictions form part of the Byelaws, which along with the Club Rules and Constitution can be found here. Other restrictions also apply - this is just a brief summary of the main ones. See the Byelaws and Club Rules for full details.
The club is affiliated to the British Model Flying Association (BMFA.)
This website will continue to be updated from time to time with news and information for current and prospective members.
At the AGM on 9 December it was agreed that the EDMAC subscription for 2026 would remain at £10 for Adult members and free for Juniors.
This year, as the vast majority of our members now have email addresses, personalised renewal letters were emailed to members during the week following the AGM, and posted to the small number who have no email.
Please ensure that you renew both your EDMAC and BMFA memberships before flying on the Downs in 2026.
The quickest and easiest way to renew is to use your online Banking service to make your payment direct to our account rather than writing and posting a cheque. This saves postal delays, plus waiting time for the cheque to clear - and please note that our bank now charges the club 40p for every cheque that we deposit. Around 80% of members renewed by bank transfer last year. Account details are the same as in previous years, and are shown on your renewal letter and you do not need to return the form.
Date |
Event |
Details |
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Tues. 21st April |
The Spring Meeting |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Fri. 5th June |
The Derby - Ladies Day |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Sat. 6th June |
The Derby - Derby Day |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Wed. 1st July |
Summer Evening Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Thurs. 9th July |
Summer Music Night |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Thurs. 16th July |
Summer Music Night |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Thurs. 30th July |
Summer Music Night |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Sat. 1st August |
Cloud Tramp |
Global simultaneous launch at 17:00 BST. |
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Fri. 14th August |
Summer Afternoon Music |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Mon. 31st August |
Bank Holiday Family Raceday |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Thurs. 10th September |
Glass Times Afternoon Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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Sun. 27th September |
Season Finale |
Horse Racing - no flying |
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? December |
AGM - 8pm |
TBA |
Please note that these dates are provisional and subject to change.
Details of race meetings are available on the Epsom Racecourse website.