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.
Personalised renewal letters for 2024 were available at the AGM in December, and those not collected were posted the following day.
Please ensure that you renew both your EDMAC and BMFA memberships before flying on the Downs in 2024.
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 on your renewal letter and you do not need to return the form.
Date |
Event |
Details |
Tues. 23th April |
The Spring Meeting |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Fri. 31st May |
The Derby - Ladies Day |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Sat. 1st June |
The Derby - Derby Day |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Wed. 3rd July |
Summer Evening Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Thurs. 11th July |
Summer Evening Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Thurs. 18th July |
Summer Evening Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Thurs. 1st August |
Summer Evening Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Sat. 3rd August |
Cloud Tramp |
Global simultaneous launch at 17:00 BST. |
Fri. 16th August |
Afternoon Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Mon. 26th August |
Bank Holiday Family Fun Day |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Thurs. 12th September |
Afternoon Racing |
Horse Racing - no flying |
Sun. 29th September |
Season Finale |
Horse Racing - no flying |
? 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.