Isaac Harley was awarded the Roy Armett Trophy for most improved pilot 2026 at the recent DPMAC monthly meeting. Isaac is still under tuition, but has made a big impression with how quickly he’s improving. A new model aircraft has just been acquired to help with landing practice, and we …
Dark Peak MAC held the annual Ian Warhurst Memorial Fly-In and spot-landing competition on the 28th September 2025. The event was well-attended, with 11 active flyers braving the Autumn weather with Wives, Girlfriends, Mums and Grans all contributed to making this a very successful event. The spot landing competition took …
Although this time it’s not superman, this is our first rocket launch at our Birch Vale site. One of our junior members – Louis – is experimenting with rocket launches in anticipation of participating in a “rocket-powered egg carrier” challenge in 2025. This exciting challenge follows on from Louis and …
On the 6th July 2024, Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club held the first of our annual Ian Warhurst Memorial Trophy events, in memory of a long-standing member and committee member, the competition was open to members of Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club, and members of Ian’s other club, Ashton Model …
A casual moment at our Birch Vale flying site on the 28th July 2024. There is nothing spectacular about this photograph, but it is a very special photograph reflecting the wide age range that our hobby attracts and encourages. We have Louis Shapero on the left (A junior member) and …
Dark Peak Model Aircraft Club is proud to sponsor one of our junior members – Louis Shapero – who is taking part in the BMFA Payload Challenge 2024. The BMFA Payload Challenge require students to design, build and fly load-carrying model aircraft (payloadchallenge.bmfa.uk). The club has sponsored Louis and his …
Louis Shapero was awarded the Roy Armett Trophy for most improved pilot 2023 at the recent DPMAC Annual General Meeting. Louis has impressed the whole committee with his flying ability, and the speed with which he learns new techniques and manoeuvres. We wish Louis many more fantastic flying days, and …
We enjoyed a great turnout for our Christmas 2022 “Do” at the Hare and Hounds, Simmondley on the 6th December. Members tucked in to Turkey and all the trimmings, accompanied by party hats, cheesy jokes, and our usual free raffle. The Roy Armett award for Best Improved Flyer was awarded …
After having 17 models in the air at once as part of the BMFA Record Attempt – the participating members pose with their models. We took plenty of Photos during the event, the gallery is here Congratulations to all who took part. If you were flying a Century UK model, …
Following on from his “most improved” award at the Christmas Party, it gives us great pleasure to congratulate Gary Brooks on passing his solo test on Sunday 10th April. The committee and fellow club member wish Gary many happy years of flying.