How to Schedule an Introductory Model Flight with Woodland Davis Aeromodelers

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To schedule an introductory flight with an instructor at Woodland Davis Aeromodelers (wdarc.org), email Jeff Lovitt at [email protected]. The club lists this as the contact for arranging an introductory flight; the site does not publish a booking form, phone number, or fee for this, so your email is the starting point and any cost or scheduling terms will come from the instructor's reply.

What the Club Offers

Woodland Davis Aeromodelers is a model aviation club with a flying site between Woodland and Davis, California. The facility supports radio control aircraft of all sizes, Control Line models, helicopters, sailplanes, and RC cars. The field is open to visitors whenever members are present, so you can also stop by and watch before committing to a lesson.

The site is an FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) for model flying. For local, line-of-sight flying at the field, no Remote ID capability is needed.

Steps to Arrange Your Introductory Flight

  1. Write to the instructor contact. Send an email to [email protected] stating that you would like an introductory flight. Include your experience level (complete beginner or returning flyer) and any equipment you already own.
  2. Propose times. Mention when you are generally available, including weekends, since club events and member flying tend to cluster there. The instructor can confirm which days work.
  3. Wait for confirmation before traveling. The site gives no fixed lesson hours, so treat the field address as a destination only after the instructor replies.
  4. Bring the basics. Ask in your email what to bring; at minimum, plan for weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection for an open flying field.
  5. Confirm the location. The flying site is at 43295 County Road 29, Davis, CA 95616, between Road 102 and Road 105. Use the map on the club website to verify the entrance.

Expected result: a confirmed date and time with an instructor, plus instructions on what to bring and whether any club paperwork is needed.

Contact Options at a Glance

Purpose Contact
Introductory flight with an instructor Jeff Lovitt — [email protected]
General questions or membership interest [email protected] (club contact form)
Visiting the field Open to visitors anytime members are present

Common Snags

  • No reply right away. Volunteer instructors may take a few days; a polite follow-up email is reasonable.
  • Showing up unannounced. Visitors are welcome when members are present, but an instructor-led flight needs advance arrangement, so don't assume someone will be free on arrival.
  • Remote ID confusion. If you fly line of sight at this field, the FRIA status means no Remote ID module is required locally. That does not automatically cover flying elsewhere.
  • Event weekends. The club runs events such as the Toy's 4 Tots gathering on November 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Davis field. The field may be busier or reserved then, so check dates with the instructor.

Is This the Right First Step?

If you want to try model flying before joining a club or buying equipment, the introductory flight is the lowest-commitment route and the email above is the only published channel for it. If you mainly want to watch and ask questions, visiting on a day members are flying costs nothing and needs no appointment. If you already fly and are considering membership, use the general contact form instead and ask about joining.