Flying Competition 2026

The Motley Crew Again!

Posted By: MDMC Webmaster January 19, 2026

Hi All

It hardly seems that Christmas and New Year have come and gone and we are in the new season for the Club Competition.

The provisional dates for 2026 have been posted on the club website under the “Flying” main menu item and reproduced here for convenience. However always check the main webpage for the latest updates which will also be notified through the WhatsApp group.

Here’s to a great season!

Michael Campbell

On behalf of the Committee MDMC

Location: Melton Airfield or Whissendine

Round	Date	Location	Start Time
1	Sunday 22 February 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
2	Sunday 22 March 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
3	Sunday 19 April 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
4	Sunday 24 May 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
5	Sunday 14 June 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
6	Sunday 19 July 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
7	Sunday 23 August 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
8	Sunday 20 September 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
9	Sunday 18 October 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm
10	Sunday 22 November 2026	Melton Airfield	2pm

All dates are weather dependent, any changes will be communicated through the email and the Flying Competition WhatsApp group. Contact Roy to be added to this

Melton & District Model Club

2 weeks ago

Hi AllIt hardly seems that Christmas and New Year have come and gone and we are in the new season for the Club Competition.The provisional dates for 2026 have been posted on the club website under the "Flying" main menu item here mdmc.bmfa.org/flying/competition However always check the main webpage for the latest updates which will also be notified through the WhatsApp group. 1st event is on Sunday 22nd February at 2pm Melton Airfield siteHere's to a great season!Michael CampbellOn behalf of the Committee MDMC ... See MoreSee Less

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Melton & District Model Club

1 month ago

As we accelerate into the new year, our website has now been updated to include all the information you need for the 2026 Slot Car Season; Race Calendars, Rules, Cheat Sheets and the final 2025 Results for both Juniors and Senior sections. View or download and keep for your future reference!mdmc.bmfa.org/slotcar/The first round back this year is Rally this Thursday, and it features our brand new 'Gymkhana' stage for the first time! Come down and have a go drifting and jumping around the container yard! ... See MoreSee Less

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Melton & District Model Club

2 months ago

We have come to the end of another successful year of Club Flying Competition so ably organised by our Club Secretary and Competition Secretary Roy Ridealgh. We managed to run 8 rounds of the competition and got defeated by the weather on a couple of occasions. However much fun was had taking part and a chance to meet up with other flyers and have a good laugh!The awards were done at the MDMC AGM for members and the Non-Members awards where done at the LMA weekend in December -see photos belowMembers Competition 2025 Awards1st Place Roy Ridealgh 284 points2nd Place Derek Ridealgh 202 points3rd Place Stuart Sirrell 175 pointsNon-Members Competition 2025 Awards1st Place Simon Illsey 269 points2nd Place Lewis Langwade 260 points3rd Place Owen Seagrade 156 pointsSimon Askew CupThe award of the Simon Askew Cup for the most entertaining flight / Incident / etc goes to:Bill VeitchFor pictures and more details see the posting on the MDMC Club website mdmc.bmfa.org/flying-competition-the-results-2025 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Reminder: MDMC Annual General Meeting Wednesday 3rd December 2025 7.00pm for 7.30pm Start. For all MDMC Club members please book the Club AGM date into your diary.It will take place at the usual venue - The Melton Mowbray Golf Club - Waltham Road, Melton Mowbray LE14 4SDOn Wednesday 3rd December 2025 from 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.We had good attendance last year so let's improve on 2024Kind RegardsMichael CampbellPRO Melton & District Model ClubOn behalf of The Committee MDMC ... See MoreSee Less

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