Free Flight Scale

The 26th annual Barron Field Air Races in Wawayanda, NY, held on the first weekend of October 2025, enjoyed perfect weather, leading to memorable performances from 30 competitors. Key highlights included a resurgence in Power Scale and impressive flights in various categories, with Wally Farrell claiming grand champion status. The event fostered a strong sense of community among participants, emphasizing the joy of flying and collaboration.

Free Flight Scale

This year celebrates Guillow’s 100th anniversary with the Flying Aces Club featuring their models at the FAC Nats in Geneseo, NY, and an International Postal Contest until December 31. The contest has three categories: Modern Era kits, Classic Era plans, and indoor Classic Era models. Participants can modify their builds and submit flight times. Tom Hallman encourages modelers to embrace nostalgia and creativity in their builds, sharing tips for weight reduction and design. Dust off those old kits, and remember the joy of building and flying.