Here radio controlled model aircraft pilots can enter the next annual BADMAC “Warbirds Over Bairnsdale” flying event to be held on Saturday 31st of October to the1st of November 2026 at VMAA State Field Eastern in Goon Nure, Victoria.
Come and join in the fun of our annual “Warbirds Over Bairnsdale” event which celebrates the great warbirds in aviation. Bring your favourite warbird whether it be a WWI biplane or a modern turbine jet.
Event Entry Fee
Pilot entry fee is just $25.00 with no limit upon the number of model aircraft you can bring to fly. There are no mandatory manoeuvres.
Pilots must be MAAA registered.
Airfield gates will be open from Thursday the 29th of October to Tuesday 2nd of November 2026.
Pilot's choice awards
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Best propeller monoplane.
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Best biplane.
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Best other military aircraft.
On-site camping available from Thursday night 29th October 2026.
MAAA members are most welcome to camp on-site at our Goon Nure flying field from Thursday night 29th October 2026. All that we ask is that you include $10.00 per night to cover our costs (see entry/payment form below).
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Electric power, toilets, hot showers, gas barbeque, great fire ring for evening debriefing and disabled amenities are available to you.
Otherwise, there is Caravan Park and Cabin accommodation available around the Bairnsdale area. Find more details here
Spectators Welcome
Spectators are most welcome to come and see a broad variety of model aircraft in action at our airfield in Goon Nure, just 11.5 km south of Bairnsdale on Bengworden Road. We ask that you make a gold coin donation upon entry to the event.
Catering
Catering will be provided at the airfield at reasonable prices on Saturday and Sunday. Hot and cold food and drinks will be available to purchase at reasonable prices.
Raffle
BADMAC will be selling raffle tickets over the weekend.
Sponsors
BADMAC sincerely thank the sponsors of our warbirds event for their generous support.
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