CADMAC
CADMAC was officially formed as a Club in 1957, but founder members had been flying
control-line and free-flight models in the local park in Chichester since 1953, and there are still
a few members both young and old who continue to pursue this branch of the hobby today,
although of course the majority of members currently fly R/C models. During 1958 the Club
moved to a flying site adjacent to Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit until it became an
Aerodrome in the 1960s.
After this period we moved to our present venue – Thorney Island. Here we enjoy the luxury
of tarmac runways as this was an operational aerodrome at one time and the runways are
still in good condition. Power flying is permitted on both Saturdays & Sundays but we have
the use of a farm field for power flying every weekday from 10am until dusk, and only Electric
at the weekends, once again, the strip is well maintained and large scale planes have taken
off and landed without difficulty.
For slope soaring we have the use of the Trundle Hill for South-westerly winds. The view
from this site is magnificent and well worth a visit just to see Chichester Harbour and the Isle
of Wight.
Many of the regular power fliers also like to join the ranks of the more dedicated thermal
soarers as a change of pace, and that includes both bungee launched and electric gliders, in
fact most disciplines of our chosen hobby are catered for by the Club including a new section
of Indoor Flying.
CADMAC is affiliated to the BMFA and is club no. 054 The Club has an organised training
programme for novices both at Thorney Island and Portshole Farm and training aircraft are
available for that purpose.
CADMAC
Chichester And District Model Aero Club