The New South Wales Free Flight Society Inc (NSWFFS) is the state body for Free Flight Model Aircraft in NSW.
Free flight is the oldest form of model flying. Free Flight began in the early 1900's and became very popular in the 1930's followed by Control Line in 1940's and Radio Control in the 1950's. Free Flight offers fun and exercise in the open. With models ranging from gliders to rubber powered and diesel, glo-plug or electric engine types, they are built from plans, kits or can be purchased as ready to fly (RTF).
You can usually find members flying their models at Richmond on most Friday & Sunday mornings. Guests are welcome to fly at the field if they have the appropriate insurance.
The Free Flight at Richmond is a private property that is leased by the NSWFFS and registered with the MAAA for flying on Fridays & Sundays. There are certain conditions to flying here.
Flying is only allowed on Fridays and Sundays while NSWFFS Committee members are in attendance.
As the flying site is within 5.5km of Richmond Airfield, flying is only allowed after the Richmond RAAF Control Tower has been advised and approval has been obtained to fly.
Any non FFSNSW members should speak to a NSWFFS member and sign in before flying
All non FFSNSW members will require appropriate MAAA insurance before flying.
As this site is a working turf farm, all care should be taken to not spill fuel and/or drive motor vehicles on the turf.
Richmond Control Tower is to be notified when flying has finished.
Always leave gates the way you found them. ie. if closed, keep closed.
Directions from Richmond: Drive to Bensons Lane and follow 2km to end, turn right on to Cornwells Lane, follow 1.4km then turn right into Cornwallis Rd, follow for 300M, NSWFFS field is on the right at closed gate.
Directions from Windsor: Drive along Hawkesbury Valley Way past Crown Plaza turn Right into Percival St, follow past RAAF base 1.8km turn right into Cupitts Lane, follow 1.9km then turn left into Cornwallis Lane, follow for 2.2km to NSWFFS Field, closed gate on left.
The Jo & Adrian Bryant Free Flight Field at West Wyalong
Our Field at West Wyalong has developed over the years from Free Flight only to a world class model flying facility with:
700 acres of grass sheep grazing paddocks with minimal trees, fences and only a couple of dams
A full size Control line bitumen hard stand with safety fence suitable for Control Line Speed, Aerobatics and Team Racing
Multiple flat, level grass circles for Combat F2D and grass team racing and fun flying
Grass RC Strip with storage sheds and shaded pit areas
Clubhouse with extensive Model aviation Library with printing & copying facilities
Home of the MAAA Hall of Fame
Large camping area with electricity
Camp kitchen with TV, fridges, microwaves, BBQ etc, Ladies & Mens Showers and Toliets
Empty sheds for storing models and equipment
Friends of West Wyalong Affiliate memberships available.
If you are a member of the MAAA affiliated through NSWFFS then you are automatically a "Friend" in that you can fly on WW whenever you like
(with prior notification to NSWFFS). If you have a current MAAA membership card and are not registered through the NSWFFS, you can become a "Friend" by paying $30/year (July 1 - June 30) See Membership form for details.
If you wish to fly at West Wyalong and stay overnight please contact Roy Summersby by text or phone 0413588720. Please state how many in the group, how long you will be staying and your MAAA AUS number.
If travelling from Wyalong, the north or east (via Newell Hway or Goldfields Hway) to Wyalong turn right at Steel Street Wyalong and head north 2.5km to the cemetery and then turn right on to Clear Ridge Road and follow for 11.2km, the gate is on the right hand side, we should have a sign up for you.
If travelling from West Wyalong, the south or west (via Newell Hway or Mid Western Hway) drive east along Main St (Newell Hwy) approx 1.6km and turn left into Clear Ridge Road, (just past the Cameo Inn) and head north for 14km, the gate is on the right hand side, we should have a sign up for you.
Follow the driveway to the club house. The house is not visible from the road.
Invitation to JOIN the NSW Free Flight Society Inc.
Join the M.A.A.A. through the N.S.W. Free flight Society
Join the MAAA through the New South Wales Free Flight Society
The NSWFFS is offering an exciting opportunity for all RC, Control Line, Space and Free Flight enthusiasts or Clubs to affiliate with the MAAA via the NSW Free Flight Society. We provide a competetive alternative in comparison to other state bodies and clubs by offering the best support while maintaining the lowest possible fees.
On top of the MAAA's comprehensive insurance and associated benefits we offer the following:
Access to our CASA approved 700 acre State Flying facility at West Wyalong with extensive Library and MAAA Hall of Fame.
Access to our CASA approved Sydney flying facility at Richmond on Fridays and Competition days.
Free Junior Membership if accompainied by a Senior Membership.
Free Newsletter
Mentoring & coaching by past World Championship competitors and team members.
Regular competitions and social events
Exclusive access to our niche shop of hard to buy items. (Rubber, building materials, Fuels etc.)
Instuction and guidance on how to fly RC, Control Line, Free Flight at all levels.
RC qualification courses run by our chief flying instructor.
Click here to download the NSWFFS Membership Application Form
Click here to download the NSWFFS 2025/26 Membership Renewal Form
Notes: For New member applications, do not send any money until you have spoken to the Registrar or a Committee Member
All payments are to be by Direct Bank Deposit in the nominated NSWFFS Bank Account - we do not take Cash or Paypal unless otherwise advised.
CLUB SECRETARYS & REGISTRARS Click Here to download the NSWFFS MR1-1 Affiliation Form
Association Meetings are held bi-monthly at 7:30pm - Dundas Sports Club, 9 Elder Road, Dundas NSW 2117
2025 AGM Notice - The 2025 AGM will be held immediately following the General Meeting to be held on on 19th Sept 2025 at 7:30pm - Dundas Sports Club, 9 Elder Road, Dundas NSW 2117
Click here for results from 2020 Scale Rally
Click here for results from Trans Tasman Scale Rally July 2019
Click here for results from Trans Tasman Scale Rally July 2018
Click here for results from Richmond Scale Rally 1st July 2017.
click here for results from Richmond Scale Rally 2nd July 2016.
Roy Summersby also won the North American Cup 2016. He beat Artem Babenko from Ukraine by 151 seconds. Congratulations Roy
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2020 NSW State Champs
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2019 Trans Tasman Scale Rally at Richmond
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2019 NSW & VIC State Champs
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2019 71st Nationals
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2018 NSW State Champs
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2018 VIC State Champs
Click here Warren's Pictures of the 2018 70th Nationals
Click here for first CL flights off the Hard Standing at West Wyalong
Click here for Pictures from Richmond Christmas Party 2017.
Click here for Photos from the 2017 Oily Hand Diesel Day at Cowra..
Click here for Photos from the Scale Rally 2017 at Richmond 1st July .
Click here for pictures from Wings over West Wyalong 2017.
Click here for Glen Crouch's photos from Richmond Scale Rally 2nd July 2016.
Click here for Malcolm Campbell's photos from Richmond Scale Rally 2nd July 2016.
Click here for photos from Mongolian Free Flight World Champs 2015.
Click here for Glen Crouch's photos from Richmond Scale Rally 4th July 2015.
Roy Summersby won the 2013 F1C World Championships. He beat the current World Champion Eugene Verbitsky by 126 seconds after 4 fly-offs. Congratulations Roy
Click here for pictures from the 2013 Free Flight World Championships by Malcolm Campbell.
Click here for more photos from Malcolm Campbell at 2013 Worlds.
Click here for photos from the Scale Rally at Richmond 6th & 7th July 2013.
Free Flight Down Under (FFDU) is the newsletter of the Australian Free Flight Society Inc. (AFFS). The AFFS is a special interest group for FIA Free Flight Competition in Australia. FFDU is published quarterly, and was started in the 1970's by Barry Lee and Allan Edwards, edited for many years (1980s and 1990s) by Jan and Dave Thomas, then from 1996 for some years by Adrian Bryant, Vin Morgan and Jeremey Woolley.
Following on was George Car and the current editor (since 2010) is Malcolm Campbell.
FFDU is a record of FF in Australia (carries contest results, plans, and regional news as well as forthcoming events). It is mailed to members of the AFFS, and there are also subscribers to FFDU, particularly those model flyers that affiliate to the MAAA via an RC or CL club, but retain interest in FF.
The current editorial policy is to continue the aims stated above, and also to carry "for sale" items (FF related items that members wish to sell) as well as advertising Australian producers of FF related items or services. These advertisements do not attract a fee, the aim is to promote FF by providing information to AFFS members.
To stay up to date and get the latest editions of Free Flight Down Under, you need to be a member of the AFFS. If you would like to subscribe or join contact a member of the AFFS. (ONLY $10 p.a.)
-- 2025 --
Latest issue available to members ONLY
Spring 2025 Free Flight Down Under - Trans Tas Scale Rally & 2025 World Champs Report, 2 Aus Wakefield World Champions, A look back at Goulburn 1983 (out now! - available to members only)
Winter 2025 Free Flight Down Under - 2025 AFFS Champs Report, NSW & Vic State Champs Reports,Natalies Story, Ramblings of an old modeller
Aeromodelling Trail Blazers
There is a new Trail Blazers Page which hopefully will show models that have changed the course of aeromodelling over the years. If you have plans of any such models and you would like them on the page please send me a copy and some details of the plane and designer.
John Moody has scanned a lot of old magazines and made them available for downloading. Click here, Vintage Magazines to go to the page. Thanks John.
If you are looking for a plan for a new model, go to Outerzone and search by name or designer or kit manufacturer. This site has 1000's of free plans available.
RC Bookcase is another great site with lots of free magazines. Check out the More Publications section for a collection of Vintage Australian Magazines.
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Free Flight Down Under (FFDU) is the newsletter of the Australian Free Flight Society Inc. (AFFS). The AFFS is a special interest group for FIA Free Flight Competition in Australia. FFDU is published quarterly, and was started in the 1970's by Barry Lee and Allan Edwards, edited for many years (1980s and 1990s) by Jan and Dave Thomas, then from 1996 for some years by Adrian Bryant, Vin Morgan and Jeremey Woolley.
Following on was George Car and the current editor (since 2010) is Malcolm Campbell.
