Model Aircraft Flying

Hi Michael

C.A.R based at Riberac airport has several English members and the treasurer M.Jean Paul Waisman is a very good English speaker. His email address is as below!

jph.waisman@orange.fr

Norman Ottewell

Here is a link to the FFAM, which is the equivalent of the British BMFA [or the SMAE], that shows locations of the clubs in your area.
http://www.ffam.asso.fr/fr/pratiquer-l-aeromodelisme/trouver-un-club-pres-de-chez-vous/resultats/CDAM024-cdam-dordogne.html
Forget about looking for folk who speak English, joining a French club and mixing is a good way to improve your language, and you will find members welcoming. I have been a member of two clubs in my area [not near to you] and both clubs have permanent flying sights, good club-house facilities and good beginner and improver programs with club models to fly. French clubs are streets ahead of typical English clubs in just about every respect, I was chair of an English club for 10 years so I have some good way of comparing. Just do it, get involved, but if you already have UK radio control equipment, be aware that it may not be legal in France. If you fly free flight, you will have considerable difficulty in finding a flying site. Aeromodelling as a hobby in France is totally acceptable and highly respected, unlike in the UK where we tend to be treated with the same attitude as are morris dancers and train spotters. Good luck, and good luck with finding anything like a model shop!

Just heard on the local radio.  There is a big 'reduced' model aircraft Meeting up at Domme aerodrome today, Sunday, 10th July.  Entrance 8€

Hello Micheal,

I am in a similar position as you was, just arrived and wish to carry on my hobby of R.C planes..did you find any clubs around the area, I am in Perigueux area..

Any help with local clubs / contacts would be much appreciated