The Fayette Flyers of Georgia is an AMA sanctioned Radio Control model airplane club (charter 1867) currently of over 100 members. We enjoy all areas of model aviation and welcome anyone interested in pursuing their dreams of RC flight. We are a diverse group who are actively engaged in training. Join our Club and learn to fly.
Our club has 5 AMA National champions in Electric and Pure Sailplane. We also have a few (though they will never tell) that still have a little to learn, age is no boundary, making this a wonderfully fun group of people to be with. We are the originators and sponsors of SEFF, the largest Electric Flight Festival in the region, and visited by people from across the nation and several foreign countries.
With this community co-mingled group comes a return with active community service. Each year the Fayette Flyers make a charitable donation voted upon by it's members.Club meetings are held at 4:00pm on the last Sunday afternoon of each month at Brooks Field. Visitors welcome! Come out for a visit and say hello. Saturdays and Sundays are your best bet for flying action.
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Our field in Brooks, Georgia, is an FAA approved FRIA, so Remote ID modules are not required as long as you are a member of Fayette Flyers, and are flying here. Our field in Brooks, GA has a 400-foot long geotextile primary runway and a parallel Bermuda grass runway to accomodate aircraft large and small. We have a 110-volt/12-volt/24-volt battery charging station for electric powered aircraft and a large covered area for spectators to relax in. FAA Pilot Registration & display of the registration number on your aircraft is required, but Club Members are not required to use a Remote ID module while flying at Brooks Field.
From Peachtree City, take GA74 South until it intersects GA85. Turn left on GA85 then right at the next intersection (GA85 Connector). Take GA85 Connector about two miles then look for Woods Rd on the left. Our field is at the corner of GA85 Connector and Woods Rd. Use 139 Woods Rd, Brooks, GA 30205 for GPS directions.
In order for you to become a member of the Fayette Flyers of Georgia, you are required to do the following:
Please Note: In order to join the Fayette Flyers, you will need to present your membership number with the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). Membership information can be found on the AMA website.
We are an open and diverse family organization that is active in the community. Our rules are in place purely for the safety of all members.
Fayette Flyers is happy to be able to offer training under the guidance of qualified instructors. It is our goal to help provide you with an instructor who will work with you in learning to safely fly your aircraft. If you are interested in scheduling training, please contact David Keller, our coordinator for training by sending a text to (678) 898-4928.
All new members ask the question, "How long will it take for me to learn?" The answer though is far from simple. I have seen a new flyer become proficient enough to solo in as little as three or four 15-minute flights. There have also been instances where a person never really learned to fly safely without a backup instructor. You can learn to solo a full-scale aircraft in 10 flight hours. It will take a little less time to learn to fly a model aircraft for a person with no previous experience, but not much. Read more about our training sessions and how to sign up for them.
LEARN MOREEach Year Fayette Flyers hosts The Southeast Electric Flight Festival, better known as SEFF. SEFF has become one of the world's premiere events for all forms of electric model aviation. Each year, hundreds of pilots and thousands of spectators converge on Andersonville, GA (Americus), at Mac Hodges beautiful flying field for a chance to fly, meet fellow hobbyists, and see the latest products from top vendors. Our 2024 event was one of the best ever, with over 200 pilots attending. Weather was great and the fellowship was fantastic. It's time to plan for SEFF 2025. Join us from April 28nd through May 3rd for a great flying experience.
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Next Club Meeting:
The March Club meeting will be this Sunday, April 6th from 4 pm until approximately 5 pm. Due to the recurring threat of severe weather (we are not even going to try to guess if the weather guys got it right this time!!) we will hold the meeting at the Partner's Pizza in Peachtree City, 215 Northlake Dr, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Note: Fayette Flyers will not provide food or drinks at this meeting.
See you there!
Ed Barcala
Secretary
Fayette Flyers
No club meeting. We will be at SEFF preparing for SEFF Week 2025
See information on our website
Fayette Hobbies is hosting the Airplane I Camp from June 16-20. On the 20th the students will come to the field to fly the plane they built. FF pilots are requested to help on buddy box training.
Fayette Hobbies is conducting Rocket Camp 1 from June 23 - 27. On the last day, June 27, the students will come to the field to launch their rockets. No instructor pilots required, just be aware there will be lots of youth shooting off rockets.
Fayette Hobbies is hosting the Airplane II Camp from July 7-11. On the 11th the students will come to the field to fly the plane they built. FF pilots are requested to help on buddy box training.
Fayette Hobbies is conducting Rocket Camp II from July 14 - 18. On the last day, July 18, the students will come to the field to launch their rockets. No instructor pilots required, just be aware there will be lots of youth shooting off rockets.
Our field is in Brooks, Georgia. Brooks Field is an FAA approved FRIA .
President
(770) 461-8418
Vice President/Instructor
(770) 318-4921
Treasurer/Safety Officer/Instructor
(678) 898-4928 (text 1st)
Secretary
(770) 656-6837
