TYGERBERG / MODEL AVIATION

For the love of radio controlled flight.

The aircraft. The flying. The people. Welcome to Tygerberg Model Flying Club — our home for radio-controlled aviation near Durbanville.

Join the flight line ↗Find the airfield

Pilot’s-eye view of hands holding a radio-control transmitter with a model aircraft in flight

TMFC / WESTERN CAPERECREATIONAL + COMPETITION FLYINGRADIO CONTROLLED AVIATION

Before you flyPILOT BRIEFINGField information & resources

01 / WEATHERCheck the forecast ↗External forecast · not live field data 02 / FIELD PROCEDURESRead the club rules ↗Prepare before taking to the flight line 03 / FLIGHT DIARYEvents & flying days ↗See what is on the club calendar

The club & the flying

Built to fly.
Made to be shared.

Enjoy a morning at the flying field with people who share your interest. TMFC brings together recreational and competitive pilots, with facilities for novice training and safe flying.

01 / START FLYING

Earn your wings

Learn about getting started, choosing an aircraft and taking your first steps into the hobby.

Find your starting point ↗02 / FIND YOUR DISCIPLINE

Choose your flight path

From scale models and aerobatics to helicopters and gliding, discover the different sides of RC.

Explore RC flying ↗03 / CLUB LIFE

Meet at the flight line

View the club’s events page for flying gatherings and upcoming RC activities.

View events ↗

Plan your visit

Your destination:
the flying field.

Find us on the R304 outside Durbanville, towards Stellenbosch. Most flying takes place over weekends, weather permitting.

View map ↗

Getting here

From Durbanville, take Wellington Road towards Malmesbury/Klipheuwel. After the last traffic light leaving Durbanville, Wellington Road becomes Klipheuwel Road (R302 E-O). Drive 14.9 km from that traffic light to the stop sign. Turn right onto the R304 towards Stellenbosch and continue for 2.4 km. The entrance is on your left.

From the N1, take the R304 towards Klipheuwel and travel approximately 13 km. Look for the club sign and entrance on your right.

Before you arrive

Please close the field gate behind you to keep livestock secure. During the week the gate must remain locked. Contact the club if you are unsure about access.