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Membership
The path

Connection

You don't join to find out if you like it — you find out if you like it, then join. Grab a sausage and Try-B4-Join on the last Saturday of the month, come along to a Have-A-Fly day, or join and book into one of our 10-week Training Blocks.

Say "hi" on a last Saturday

Drive to the western end of the Lawrie Emmins Reserve car park. Try-B4-Join sessions run the last Saturday of the month.

Fly four free sessions

Equipment's provided and the program is insurance-covered — no aircraft or gear of your own needed.

Register your interest

Fill in our registration form — also in the WyndhamRC Facebook Group under Files. The secretary will then email you the application.

You're a member

Membership runs 1 July to 30 June. Ongoing training after joining is free, plus a community that'll help you fly better.

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Membership options

Choices

Pricing is kept modest deliberately. This is a volunteer-run club — fees cover MAAA/VMAA affiliation, insurance, and the training program, not much else.

Try-B4-Join

Come Fly First

$0 — 4 sessions

Four free sessions, equipment included, fully insured. Runs the last Saturday of every month. No joining required.

  • Equipment provided
  • Insurance-covered program
  • Ages 8 to 90 welcome
  • No commitment either way
Find a Saturday
Senior

Senior Membership

$230* / year

Standard adult membership rate, with the same full access and standing in the club as every other member.

  • Access to Heli Pad, Runway & Drone Zone
  • MAAA & VMAA affiliation and insurance cover
  • Free ongoing training after joining
  • Vote and participate in club decisions
Apply as Senior
Membership year runs 1 July – 30 June. Join from 1 January and MAAA fees are halved (50% off) for the remainder of the year. *Conditions apply — confirmed rates are on the membership form.
What membership actually gives you

Community

Field access

All three zones

Heli Pad, Runway and Drone Zone — fly across disciplines as your interests grow, not locked to one.

Cover

MAAA & VMAA affiliation

Recognised insurance and governance, so you're flying within a properly regulated national body.

Learning

Ongoing instruction

Not just the beginner course — instructors and experienced members are on hand as you progress.

Community

A club that shows up

Chat and coffee on the field, shared knowledge, and a genuinely multicultural, welcoming crowd.

Say

A voice in the club

Members can attend meetings, raise ideas, and help shape where WyndhamRC goes next.

Legacy

Decades in the making

Our pioneers were the cornerstone of the Victorian model aviation community for decades. WyndhamRC's foundation brings together enthusiasts from a wide background who share a deep respect for the art of flight. Our legacy — your beginning!

Where to find us

Location

Lawrie Emmins Reserve is the home of WyndhamRC community. Drive to the western end of the car park and say hi — members fly most weekend mornings, or by arrangement.

Address

Old Geelong Road, Laverton

Lawrie Emmins Reserve — western end of the car park. Visit the flying site any time.

Facilities

8ha reserve & clubroom

A large open reserve with a portable-style clubroom added in 2024 for members to gather.

Working bees

Every 3 months

Members pitch in to maintain the field and facilities on a regular quarterly schedule.

What you can fly

Limits

Most models on the field are electric these days, and the rules keep things safe for everyone sharing the airspace.

Radio

2.4GHz only

All transmitters on the field must operate on 2.4GHz.

Engines

Pilot Skills

Internal combustion models are limited by pilot skills; Fixed-Wing electric setups up to 6S.

Weight

Up to 7kg

Models up to a maximum of 7kg permitted under conditions.*

SOP / Club Safety Rules

Safety is a No.1 Priority

Guidelines cover a variety of model air sports. Pilots are expected to be conversant with these as well as the MAAA MOP.

Open to all — no login required

Documents

Field layout and the safety documents every pilot — member or visiting — should know before flying here.

Common questions

Q&A

No. Try-B4-Join sessions use club equipment and offer a brief flying session on the last Saturday of the month. Eager participants can enrol in free training sessions. Most members buy their own once they've settled on a discipline they enjoy — there's no rush.
Model aviation flying suits everyone from 8 to 90. Trainers hold Working With Children checks for younger pilots. Parent/Guardian attendance is required for juniors under 18.
Yes — there are three streams for learners. 1. Monthly there is a Club BBQ with learners able to have a taste of model aviation with Try-B4-Join. 2. "Have-A-Try" promotional days are held during the year — both 1 & 2 may offer up to four sessions, and membership is not a pre-requisite. 3. A training block of up to 12 weeks for enrolled new members. All training is covered by the association insurance scheme. Training is subject to weather conditions.
MAAA/VMAA affiliation and insurance, and all important field maintenance & development — the club fees are purposely set low.
Use the registration form above to register your interest in club membership. The secretary will email you the application to complete. To book training, select Training on the menu above and complete the entry.
The club follows a COVID-safe policy, enforces the 30m no-fly zone, and expects pilots to comply with the MAAA Manual of Procedures and our club's Safe Operating Procedures. This includes informed LiPo battery management, and ensuring models are effectively restrained when motors are started.