General News
20 March, 2026
All eyes to the sky
ALL eyes will be looking skyward in Koroit this weekend when the Warrnambool Model Aircraft Club hosts its annual ‘Fun Fly.’
Members of the public will be welcome at the club across the two-day event, with a range of models on display.
“Our club currently has around 38 members who meet each Wednesday at our clubhouse in Officers Lane, Koroit,” member Wayne Ferry said.
“It’s a fantastic hobby and it certainly gets you hooked once you’ve had your first fly.
“Most of our members come from Warrnambool but anyone is welcome and we’re hoping to have a range of models there over the weekend, along with some from other clubs.
“Weather permitting, we’re aiming to have at least one plane in the sky at any given time throughout Saturday and Sunday; there will be plenty for people to see and members are always happy to chat with visitors.”
While it can take many hours to perfect the art of controlling a model aircraft, those who take the controls for the first time can always seek help from club members.
“We’re always on hand to help and offer some advice,” club member and avid builder and collector, Bruce Thompson said.
“For just a few hundred dollars you can pick up a learner plane.
“They can be quite difficult to control, particularly in windy conditions, and we’ve all had our fair share of crashes. It can turn from very good to very bad very quickly – but it’s a lot of fun.”
This weekend’s fun fly at the Officers Lane clubhouse will run from 10am-4pm Saturday and from 10am until mid-afternoon Sunday.
