About

Newport and District Flying Club in Market Drayton is a friendly and welcoming model flying club based at Eaton upon Tern, Shropshire, close to Market Drayton, Newport and Telford. The club brings together members of different ages, backgrounds and flying abilities, with a wide range of model aircraft flown including foamies, ARTF, BNF, kit-built and scratch-built models. While the club primarily focuses on fixed-wing model aircraft, members can also occasionally enjoy flying drones and helicopters. Based on a former RAF airfield, the club has access to a tarmac perimeter track used as a runway, a grass area for hand-launched models, dedicated pits and car parking, plus a furnished clubhouse with electricity and charging facilities. With a friendly community and varied flying facilities, Newport and District Flying Club offers an excellent local destination for model aircraft enthusiasts in Market Drayton and the surrounding Shropshire area.