Sanctioned Event Calendar

Edition: Model Aviation - 2015/12
Page Numbers: 159, 160

Sanctioned Event Calendar

FLYING

DECEMBER

AZ - Arizona

12/5/2015 - 12/6/2015 -- Arizona City, AZ (AA) ARIZONA FREE FLIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS. Site: Webster Field West. Elmer Nelson CD PH: 480-460-1366 Email: elmernelson@cox.net. Visit: freeflight.org. Sanction # 15/1931. Events: CAT II (JSO) 101-105, 108-110, 120, 124, 128, 140, 142, 150-156, 158-161, 163, 165. All NFFS Nostalgia Free Flight and SAM Free Flight events can be flown. Directions to Webster West Field; From I-10, Exit 200 go South 7.1 miles on Sunland Gin Rd Sponsor: PHOENIX MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB

CA - California

12/5/2015 - 12/6/2015 -- El Monte, CA (AA) TOYS FOR TOTS SPEED AND RACING Site: Whittier Narrows Park. Howard Doering CD PH: 714/638-4937 Email: hdoering@socal.rr.com. Sanction #15/2124. All AMA speed events including electric, all NASS Speed events, Torquette and Hollow Log Proto Speed, Northwest Speed events. Mouse racing plus Musciano Log Racing, Super Slow Rat/Fox Race, NCLRA Quickie Rat, NCLRA Clown Race, and S.C.A.R. Goodyear. Sponsor: CL SPEED FLYERS OF SOUTHERN

12/6/2015 -- Canyon Country, CA (C) TOYS FOR TOTS. Site: Apollo IX Field. Robert Smith CD PH: 661/298-2614 Email: bobthesmith2003@yahoo.com. Visit: www.valleyflyerss.com. Sanction #15/1140. The Valley Flyers Present their Annual Toys For Tots. Entry to the event; bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to support those children a little less fortunate. If you are not planning to fly, bring a gift anyway. Sponsor: SAN FERNANDO VALLEY RC FLYERS, INC

FL - Florida

12/4/2015 - 12/6/2015 -- Ocoee, FL (C) ORLANDO HELICOPTER BLOWOUT. Site: Torch’s West Field. Carey Shurley CD PH: 407/833-8737 Email: carey.shurley@gmail.com. Visit: www.torchs.org. Sanction #15/1043. Largest private helicopter event in the US. Prizes, raffle, night fly. Open flying all day-everyday. For more information and to register visit our event site http://www.rcflightdeck.com Sponsor: THE ORLANDO RC HELICOPTER SOC TORCHS

12/5/2015 - 12/6/2015 -- Christmas, FL (A) FSS 7 TOYS FOR TOTS. Site: Christmas Field. Raed Elazzawi CD PH: 407-405-4718 Email: raed5@yahoo.com. Visit: orlandobuzzards.org. Sanction #15/1849. “Soar for the Kids” We are proud to host this event to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation. Instead of the usual entry fee, bring a new, unwrapped toy for each day ($10-$15 value). Check website for more information. Sponsor: ORLANDO BUZZARDS RC SOARING SOCIETY, INC.

12/5/2015 -- Dunnellon, FL (C) 17TH ANNUAL SANTA FLY IN. Site: 12175 S Bridges Rd. Terry Bingham CD PH: 954-249-5601 Email: scalercbt@yahoo.com. Visit: www.tricountyrcclub.homestead.com. Sanction #15/472. All planes welcome, preferred unwrapped toy or $10 donation. Sponsor: TRI-COUNTY RC CLUB

12/5/2015 - 12/6/2015 -- Palm Bay, FL (AA) KOI WARM UP. Site: Club Field. Robert Whitney CD PH: 321.676.0554 Email: f2crazerc@aol.com. Sanction #15/965. 8 FAC, 8 NOS, 10 OLDTIME events. Hi-Start, National cup, Classic Towline, A1A2 combined, E36, Jet cal glider, E20, Fly what you bring Sponsor: FLORIDA MODELERS ASSOCIATION

12/5/2015 -- Sarasota, FL (C) WARbirds OVER SARASOTA. Site: 8730 Bee Ridge Rd. John Hall CD PH: 941-704-9375 Email: rcpilot@verizon.net. Visit: sarasotarc.com. Sanction #15/1942. Warbirds any size, gas, electric, turbines welcome in warbird colors if conditions permit. Plaques awarded. Registration 8am, flying 9am. $15 pilot fee at registration. $5 discount for Teddy Bear Donation to benefit children thru local law enforcement. Sponsor: SARASOTA RC SQUADRON

12/12/2015 -- Jacksonville, FL (C) TOYS FOR TOTS. Site: Lannie Rd Field. John Odom CD PH: 904-208-3281 Email: odomdsjmo@yahoo.com. Visit: gatewayrc.org. Sanction #15/2150. This is our annual toys for tot’s event. Each year we are a large supporter for the Marines, they count on us for the largest bicycle donation in NE Florida. There will be food, flying and raffles. 10$ landing fee or toy. For info my cell # 904-322-6437. Merry Christmas. Sponsor: GATEWAY RC CLUB

12/27/2015 -- Apopka, FL (D) RCACF AIRSHOW. Site: 203 W Keene Rd. David Sirak CD PH: 407-448-3473 Email: davesirak@gmail.com. Visit: www.rcacf.com. Sanction #15/1712. The finest RC pilots of Central Florida will perform an RC air show at the RCACF field in Apopka Florida. Every size & type of RC aircraft will be on display and in the air. Public & aspiring RC pilots encouraged to join the friendly pilots of the RCACF Sponsor: REMOTE CONTROL ASSN CENTRAL FLORIDA

12/29/2015 - 12/31/2015 -- Palm Bay, FL (AAA) 61ST KING ORANGE INTERNATIONAL. Site: Club Field. Joe Clawson CD PH: 321.984.8718 Email: claw.3132@bellsouth.net Visit: king_orange_intl@yahoo.com. Sanction #15/1977. 15 FAC events, 8 NOS & 11 Old Time Events. 8 FAI events. Gollywock Mass Launch. National and America’s Cup. AMA Cat III. Sponsor: FLORIDA MODELERS ASSOCIATION

GA - Georgia

12/4/2015 - 12/5/2015 -- Andersonville, GA (C) SOUTHERN DAWN PATROL. Site: Hodges Hobbies. John Mueller CD PH: 770/664-8080 Email: highflyer1952@att.net. Visit: hodgeshobbies.com. Sanction #15/1983. Scale WWI Warbirds fly in. Open to all RC models of warbirds produced through 1918. Limited RV hook ups and other camping on site. Landing fee $20.

12/4/2015 - 12/5/2015 -- Hinesville, GA (C) JETS OVER DOUGLAS. Site: Liberty County Airport. Leslie Allen Smith CD PH: 912/285-8022 Email: lasuga56@yahoo.com. Visit: www.okefenokeerc.com. 15/686. Turbines, Electric and Ducted fan jets are welcome. Camping on site. Concessions. Landing fee $60. Lodging very nearby. Current AMA member and turbine waiver required. Sponsor: OKEFENOKEE RADIO CONTROL CLUB

12/12/2015 -- Dunwoody, GA (A) DECEMBER INDOOR. Site: St Luke’s Presbyterian Church. Nicholas Ray CD PH: 865-675-5034 Email: lasray@gmail.com. Visit: www.thermalthumbers.com. Sanction #15/1629. Events; 201-203, 206, 208, 209, 212, 213, 215, 217, 218, 220, 505, 507 Cat (JSO). Sponsor: THERMAL THUMBERS OF METRO ATLANTA

JANUARY 2016

AZ - Arizona

1/16/2016 - 1/17/2016 -- Apache Junction, AZ (AA) SUPERSTITION CHALLENGE IMAC. Site: Superstition Field. Michael Jeffries CD PH: Email: jeffriesm10@gmail.com. Visit: eastvalleyaviators.org. Sanction #16/43. Events; 411-415 (O). IMAC Contest. Ironwood Dr. 3.5 miles South of Baseline Rd. Camping available, no hook ups or dumping. Field open to contestants for practice in the afternoon the day before the contest. Sponsor: EAST VALLEY AVIATORS INC

CA - California

1/1/2016 - 1/3/2016 -- Tulare, CA (C) VISALIA HOBBIES 8TH ANNUAL HELI BASH. Site: Tulare Condors Field. John Denicola CD PH: 559-730-1610-CELL Email: cobra44@comcast.net. Visit: visaliahobbies.com. Sanction #16/78. Pre-Registration @ visaliahobbies.com. All pre-registered pilots will receive one free meal. Event will include a pilot’s raffle. We will have the airplane field open for anyone who would like to fly. Please check in with Visalia Hobbies booth before flying. Sponsor: CONDORS RC CLUB

FEBRUARY

AZ - Arizona

2/20/2016 -- Yuma, AZ (D) FLY YUMA 2016. Site: Yuma. Mike McMullen CD PH: 360-739-7113 Email: mchealey@yahoo.com. Visit: yuma aeromodelers.com. Sanction #16/3. This is a fly-in to demonstrate all types of R/C flying aircraft. The demonstration starts at 10:00 am till 3:00 pm. On Sunday at 9:00 am a swap meet and fun fly will be at the field. Friday night a lighted fun fly starting at 6:00 pm. Sponsor: YUMA AEROMODELERS

2/26/2016 - 2/28/2016 -- Mesa, AZ (C) ARIZONA ELECTRIC FESTIVAL -- 16. Site: Club Field. Shannon Gallagher CD PH: 480-380-3625 Email: greenlion69@yahoo.com. Visit: azmodelaviators.com. Sanction #16/28. 12th Annual. Electric only. Heli and multi-rotor welcome. Noon time show, SS combat, night fly Sat. $30 entry fee. Prizes for scale civilian, warbird and jet. Hobby and food vendor’s on-site. Overnight security Fr/Sa. Dry Camping 1/2mile from event for fee. Sponsor: ARIZONA MODEL AVIATORS

FL - Florida

2/13/2016 -- Cape Coral, FL (C) CAPE CORAL CLASSIC FUN FEST. Site: 1030 NW 28th St. Joseph Dolliver CD PH: 239-772-2677 Email: wfla@juno.com. Visit: http://rseahawks.org/. Sanction #16/61. Time: 8am - 4pm. McCormack Field at Seahawk Park. Noon demo by World Champion QuiQui Somenzini. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS

2/27/2016 -- Ocala, FL (C) OCALA ELECTRIC FLY IN. Site: 1020 Se 110th St. Gary Doeren CD PH: Email: grdoeren@aol.com. Visit: ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. 40x600’ paved runway, 100x1500’ grass. Food and drink on site, primitive camping, no hook ups. Many fun events throughout the days. Sponsor: OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB

FL - Florida

1/15/2016 - 1/17/2016 -- Jacksonville, FL (AA) KING ORANGE INTERNATIONAL II. Site: Olf Whitehouse. Gene Martine CD PH: 904.786.8650 Email: gmflying@bellsouth.net. Sanction #16/24. Events; 322-325 & 326. Also, OTS, Classic, Nostalgia, Profile, Basic Stunt, No BOM rule. For motel information contact Gene Martine. Sponsor: FIRST COAST CONTROL LINE FLYERS

IN - Indiana

1/1/2016 -- Madison, IN (C) NUMB THUMBS. Site: Jefferson Proving Ground. Charles Hatchel CD PH: 812-493-5608 Email: broken_wing_rc@yahoo.com. Sanction #16/1. Start the New Year off right! If roads are open come and fly with us. Starts at 1pm. Sponsor: BROKEN WINGS RC CLUB

VA - Virginia

1/30/2016 -- Suffolk, VA (C) HRRC CHILI FLY IN. Site: HRRC Field. Henry Cahoon CD PH: 757-487-6439 Email: cahoon_henry@hotmail.com. Visit: hamptonroadsrc.com. Sanction #16/65. Join us or food, fun and flying. No Landing Fee. Fly what you bring, no turbines please. Flying begins @ 8am Visit: facebook.com/hamptonroadsradiocontrol rain or shine. Bring your favorite dish but not required to attend. Sponsor: HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL, INC.

WA - Washington

1/28/2016 -- Monroe, WA (C) 2016 NW MODEL HOBBY EXPO. Site: Evergreen Fairgrounds. Ronald Swift CD PH: 425-788-6045 Email: RONSWIFT@CABLESPEED.COM. Visit: www.nwmhe.com. Sanction #16/2. Fans of Radio controlled cars, planes and boats will want to check out the Northwest Hobby Model Expo at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds Monroe Jan 29-31. Lots to see and do for the whole family. Hundreds of bargains to be had. Many new vendors for 2016! Sponsors: BARNYARD BUZZARDS MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB, EMERALD CITY RC

WI - Wisconsin

1/3/2016 -- Waukesha, WI (C) 2016 AUCTION/SWAP INDOOR FLY IN. Site: 1000 Northview Rd. Thomas Kunath CD PH: 414-405-6607 Email: takunath@sbcglobal.net. Sanction #16/49. Waukesha County Exposition Center. 2.4GHz only, 13 oz. max including battery. 13 inch max heli blade, diameter, 8 in max multi-rotor. Sponsor: MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF R/C CLUBS

SC - South Carolina

2/26/2016 - 2/27/2016 -- Eutawville, SC (C) EUTAWVILLE FLYERS ANNUAL GIANT SCALE FLY-IN. Site: Eutawville Club Field. Gary Jones CD PH: 843-701-2644 Email: viper1gj@gmail.com. Visit: eutawvilleflyers.org. Sanction #16/39. Beautiful 900’ grass runway, no obstructions, sun at your back. Landing fee $10, pilot lunch meals provided both days. Pilot choice awards. Two 15 amp hook ups, unlimited dry camping. Giant scale is 80” monoplanes, 60” biplane, or 140 combined length Sponsor: EUTAWVILLE FLIERS

TX - Texas

2/20/2016 -- Dayton, TX (C) JETRO ANNUAL FUN FLY. Site: Jetro Club. Larry Rogers CD PH: 713.503.1191 Email: larry5926@gmail.com. Visit: jetero.com. Sanction #16/36. From 9am-5pm. Lunch provided for pilots. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB INC

UT - Utah

2/18/2016 - 2/20/2016 -- St. George, UT (C) PRESIDENT’S DAY FUN FLY. Site: Remote Possibilities Field. Carl Waldvogel CD PH: 801-420-1571 Email: carlwald@aol.com. Sanction #16/53. Sponsor: REMOTE POSSIBILITIES

VA - Virginia

2/13/2016 -- Newport News, VA (C) 11TH ANNUAL NNPRCC SWAP MEET. Site: Immanuel Baptist Church. Owen Dwire CD PH: 757.898.1276 Email: vprpilot@cox.net. Visit: newportnewsrc.org. Sanction #16/58. Event location; 69 Saunders Rd. POC Francis Kennedy, rusty716@gmail.com. 757-812-2812. Doors open for setup at 8am to public at 9am. General Admission $5. Sellers, 1 table and adm $12, 2nd table $8, 3 tables and adm $28. Food available for purchase. Sponsor: NEWPORT NEWS PARK R.C

NON-FLYING

DECEMBER

IL - Illinois

12/5/2015 -- Cedarville, IL (E) FREEPORT RC MODELERS SWAP MEET. Site: 430 Washington St. Jeffrey Burd CD PH: 815-235-1825 Email: burd1250@hotmail.com. Visit: facebook: freeportrcmodelers. 22nd annual Swap Shop at the Cedarville Community Center. Set-up 8am, open 8:30 - 1pm. Auction held at 11:00 am. Raffle. Table rent is $12 in advance, $15 at the door (includes admission). General admission $5. Food available. Sponsor: FREEPORT RC MODELLERS CLUB

12/6/2015 -- Mt Vernon, IL (E) REND LAKE RC CLUB SWAP SHOP & AUCTION. Site: Roland Lewis Building-Park. John Manion CD PH: 618-520-9896 Email: jimmanion@charter.net. Visit: rendlake rcclub@yahoo.com. City Park is on 27th St, South of Illinois Route 15. Vendors admitted at 8am for setup, public at 8:30. Admission charge for vendors is $10, public $5. All tables $5 each. Food and drinks available. For more information email website. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC CLUB INC

KS - Kansas

12/5/2015 -- Lenexa, KS (E) RC SWAP ’N SHOP. Site: 13420 Oak St. Terence Antoszewski CD PH: 913-671-0869 Email: antoszewski3@yahoo.com. Lenexa Community Center 13420 Oak St., Lenexa, KS. 9am-1pm. $6 entry fee. Floor space $10, Table space $15-$25 (4ft-8ft table). Pre-register by November 30th. Concessions and raffle. Call for table or floor reservations.

TX - Texas

12/5/2015 -- Hico, TX (E) 13TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: High School Cafeteria. Charles Krempin CD PH: 254-784-3215 Email: charleskrempin@gmail.com. $Open 7am - 1pm. $5 admission, children and wives FREE. Free tables. No food available. For more information contact Charles Krempin. Sponsor: BUZZARD BUSTER RC CLUB

JANUARY 2016

FL - Florida

1/16/2016 -- Port St Lucie, FL (E) RC SWAP MEET. Site: 7901 Germany Canal Rd. Vincent Grannuzzo CD PH: 772.344.8095 Email: jvgrannuzzo@aol.com. Visit: sundancersrc.org. Sundancer’s Field. Planes, helicopters, cars & boats. Contact Vince for selling space $10. Sponsor: SUN DANCERS RC CLUB

IA - Iowa

1/31/2016 -- Iowa City, IA (E) IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS MEET & AUCTION. Site: National Guard Armory. Richard Vedepo CD PH: 319-321-3902 Email: richvedepo@gmail.com. Visit: iowacityaerohawks.com. Our 120+ tables sell-out early so book now! Set-up at 8am, doors open to the general public at 9am. No sales prior to 9am. Auction at noon. Easy park/unload. Admission $5

per person, 12 and under FREE. 6’ tables - $13 each-includes one admission, additional tables without admission are $10 each. Vendors welcome. Sponsor: IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS INC

IN - Indiana

1/23/2016 -- Charlestown, IN (E) SKYLINER SWAP MEET. Site: 9608 Hwy 62 Clark Co 4-H. Michael Stinson CD PH: 502-386-4446 Email: dc8driver@hotmail.com. Visit: skyliners.us. RC planes, engines, trains, boats, etc. 50/50 raffle. Dealers admitted at 8:30am, open from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm, admission $5. Tables limited for space, 8ft tables $7, 6ft tables $5. Contact Michael for info. Sponsor: SKYLINERS

NY - New York

1/31/2016 -- Levittown, NY (E) LEVITTOWN FLEA MARKET. Site: 201 Levittown Pky. Achille Defendini CD PH: 516/510-7378 Email: mrd312@aol.com. Starts at 9am. $25 per table, 35 tables available. Planes for sale on the stage - $5 per item. Refreshments available. Donations appreciated at the door. Sponsor: NASSAU FLYERS/L.I. CONDORS RC CLUB INC

OH - Ohio

1/3/2016 -- Celina, OH (E) 29th ANNUAL RC SWAP MEET. Site: 715 East Wayne St. Timothy Moorman CD PH: 419-678-3211 Email: timbob@bright.net. Celina Senior High School Auditorium. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, vendor set-up @ 7:30. Table rentals; $10 reserved, $12 at the door, reserved tables must be paid for in advance, reserved tables will be held until 8:30 day of the show. 50-50 drawings. Planes, Boats and Cars welcome. For further info contact Tim at the above number/email or 419-678-3222. Sponsor: CELINA FLYING SPORTSMEN

1/9/2016 -- Washington Court House, OH (E) 4TH ANNUAL RC SWAP MEET AND AUCTION. Site: Fayette Co Fair Grounds. Todd Ervin CD PH: 740-497-7017 Email: ervintodd@gmail.com. Location; Fine Arts Building. Vendor set-up at 7am, doors open at 9am. Tables are $10 each in advance, $12 each on event day, one free admission included with each table. Admission $5, kids under 12 free. Food & drinks available for purchase, auction at noon along with drawing and door prizes throughout the day. Contact Todd Ervin for advance registration. Sponsor: FAYETTE MODEL AVIATORS

OK - Oklahoma

1/30/2016 -- Prague, OK (E) SHAWNEE THUNDERBIRDS SWAP MEET. Site: Prague Community Center. Roger Radel CD PH: 405.567.4673 Email: prgeyedr@yahoo.com. Prague Community Center, corner of Westlawn & 13th St. From Highway 62, go North on Westlawn for 1 block. Admission $5 - 1st table free, $5 for each additional table. Opens at 8:30am. Sponsor: SHAWNEE THUNDERBIRDS

TX - Texas

1/15/2016 - 1/16/2016 -- Georgetown, TX (E) 19TH ANNUAL GAMA SWAP MEET. Site: 445 E Morrow St. Robert Petrinec CD PH: 512.260.3887 Email: rpetrinec@austin.rr.com. Visit: gamarc.org. Community Center in Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park. Tables $10 each day, limit 4. Admission $5 each day, spouse and kids under 12-free. 11am - 8pm Friday, 9am - 2pm Saturday. Concessions, door prizes, auction, giant-scale viewing and raffle. Dealers welcome. Sponsor: GEORGETOWN AERO MODELERS ASSN

WI - Wisconsin

1/3/2016 -- Waukesha, WI (E) 38TH ANNUAL AUCTION/SWAP. Site: Waukesha County Expo. Scott Jones CD PH: 414-315-7239 Email: onehobby@happyhobby.com. 9am-2pm. $5 entry. All tables $20. For reservations contact Laurie @ 414-315-7229. I-94 to Hwy J Exit, South. Sponsor: MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF R/C CLUBS