What Is Woodland Davis Aeromodelers (wdarc.org)?

Woodland Davis Aeromodelers (wdarc.org) is a model aviation club based between Woodland and Davis, California, for people who build and fly model aircraft. Its flying site supports radio control aircraft of all sizes, Control Line models, helicopters, sailplanes, and RC cars, and the field is open to visitors whenever members are present. If you are considering a visit, an introductory flight, or membership, the practical details below are what you need.

What the Club Offers

The club describes itself as a leading model aviation club and welcomes individuals who share an interest in building and flying model aircraft. The range of supported model types is broad rather than limited to one discipline:

This matters if you fly more than one type of model, or if you are choosing a club and want to know whether your equipment fits before making the trip.

Visiting the Field

The field is open to visitors anytime members are present. There is no published schedule of member presence, so the practical approach is to contact the club before a first visit rather than assume someone will be there.

Location: 43295 County Road 29, Davis, CA 95616, between Road 102 and Road 105. A map is provided on the club's contact section.

Remote ID and the FRIA Status

The flying site is an FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) for model flying. As a result, no Remote ID capability is needed for local, line-of-sight flying at the field. If you fly under those conditions, this removes a common equipment requirement — but the exemption is tied to flying at this site, not to flying elsewhere.

Introductory Flights and Contact

If you are interested in scheduling an introductory flight with an instructor, the club asks you to contact Jeff Lovitt by email at [email protected]. This is the route for someone who wants to try the hobby before joining or buying equipment.

For general questions about the club or membership, the contact form on the site collects name, email, phone, address, subject, and message. A general email address, [email protected], is also listed.

Events

The site lists an upcoming event, Toy's 4 Tots, on November 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Co Rd 29, Davis, CA 95616, with an RSVP/registration option. Event details can change, so confirm with the club before planning around it.

Is It Worth Contacting?

Contact the club if you fly RC aircraft, Control Line, helicopters, sailplanes, or RC cars and want a nearby field between Woodland and Davis, or if you are new and want an instructor-led introductory flight. The site does not publish membership fees, dues, or joining requirements, so those questions are best directed to the club through the contact form or the listed email addresses.