Edition: Model Aviation - 2023/01
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112

Sanctioned Event Calendar

Because of possible changes in events, please visit www.modelaircraft.org/event-calendar for the most recent updates.

FLYING

January

ARIZONA

01/14/2023 - 01/16/2023 - Casa Grande, AZ (AA) 2023 FAI FF SOUTHWEST REGIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP. Site: Webster West, 18600 Overfield Rd. Mr K Peter Brocks CD/EM PH: (480)614-6183. Email: brocksarizona@cox.net. Visit: swregionals.org. Sponsor: Southwest Regionals Modelers Association Inc.

01/14/2023 - 01/16/2023 - Casa Grande, AZ (AA) SOUTHWEST REGIONALS. Site: Webster West, 18600 Overfield Rd. Mr Wayne T Gaylor CD/EM PH: (480)892-0338. Email: wtgaylor1@gmail.com. Visit: swregionals.org. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Airplane Club.

01/14/2023 - 01/16/2023 - Casa Grande, AZ (C) SOUTHWEST REGIONALS SAM RC. Site: Webster West, 18600 Overfield Rd. Mr Walter R Angus CD/EM PH: (480)200-8832. Email: waltangus@gmail.com. Visit: swregionals.org. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Airplane Club.

01/26/2023 - 01/28/2023 - Cave Creek, AZ (CRST) WINTER WARBIRDS 11. Site: Cave Buttes Recreation Area, 26600 N Cave Creek Rd. Mr Anthony L Quist CD/EM PH: (623)261-1297. Email: quist23@cox.net. Visit: sunvalleyflyers.com. Sponsor: Sun Valley Fliers.

CALIFORNIA

01/21/2023 - 01/22/2023 - Thermal, CA (C) 11TH ANNUAL DESERT WARBIRDS. Site: Canal Regional Park, 89452 54th Ave. Dr Alan E Williamson, M.D. CD/EM PH: (760)220-8239. Email: awilliamson@emc.org. Visit: cvrcclub.com. Sponsor: Coachella Valley RC Club.

FLORIDA

01/10/2023 - 01/12/2023 - Palm Bay, FL (AAA) 68TH KING ORANGE INTERNATIONAL. Site: 2190 Sapodilla Rd SW. Mr Skeeter B Surguine CD/EM PH: (386)673-6875. Email: carverpop@aol.com. Sponsor: Florida Modelers Association.

01/14/2023 - 01/15/2023 - Cape Coral, FL (A) CAPE CORAL SCALE CLASSIC. Site: Seahawks Air Park, 1030 Northwest 28th St. Ted Stickler CD/EM PH: (937)369-7976. Email: tstick8341@embarqmail.com. Visit: rseahawks.org. Sponsor: Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks.

NORTH CAROLINA

01/21/2023 - Sanford, NC (C) FREEZE YOUR TAILFEATHERS. Site: 4500 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Mark N Cline CD/EM PH: (919)776-9504. Email: clinesfly@windstream.net. Visit: facebook.com/sanfordmac. Sponsor: Sanford Model Airplane Club.

NORTH DAKOTA

01/14/2023 - Grand Forks, ND (C) THE INTERNATIONAL INDOOR FUN FLY. Site: Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St. Mr Brian D Dorff CD/EM PH: (701)317-6816. Email: bluebaronbrian@gmail.com. Visit: www.facebook.com/groups/redriverrcflyers. Sponsor: Red River RC Flyers.

February

ARIZONA

02/3/2023 - 02/5/2023 - Mesa, AZ (C) 19TH ANNUAL ARIZONA ELECTRIC FESTIVAL. Site: Superstition Airpark, Levee Dr. Shannon L Gallagher CD/EM PH: 602-510-3074. Email: greenlion69@yahoo.com. Visit: azmodelaviators.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators.

02/4/2023 - 02/5/2023 - Florence, AZ (AA) BOHN 2023 WINTER FLING. Site: Hwy 79, 11608 Arizona 79. Mr Alexander R Dreiling CD/EM PH: (775)434-3538. Email: alexdreiling@gmail.com. Visit: www.florence-aero-modelers.org. Sponsor: Florence Aero Modelers.

02/4/2023 - 02/5/2023 - Stanfield, AZ (C) F3RES (DUST UP IN THE DESERT). Site: Evergreen Turf, 31260 W Barnes Rd. James L Vanderzyl CD/EM PH: (703)859-6746. Email: vandalairlines@yahoo.com. Visit: swsoaring.net. Sponsor: Southwest Soaring Society.

02/18/2023 - 02/19/2023 - Glendale, AZ (CRST) WINTER JET JAM. Site: AMPS Field, West Model Way. Mr Kyle P Girardo CD/EM PH: (480)213-5965. Email: kpgirardo@icloud.com. Visit: www.ampsrc.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS.

CALIFORNIA

02/9/2023 - 02/11/2023 - Thermal, CA (C) COACHELLA JET JAM. Site: Canal Regional Park, 89452 54th Ave. Daniel R Metz CD/EM PH: (760)831-6045. Email: jetmandan43@yahoo.com. Sponsor: Coachella Valley RC Club.

02/11/2023 - 02/13/2023 - Lost Hills, CA (AAA) ISAC/SSON WINTER CLASSIC & KIWI WORLD CUP. Site: Lost Hills Free Flight Model Airfield, Holloway Rd North of Paso Robles Hwy. Roger M Morrell CD/EM PH: (310)483-8776. Email: r_morrell@yahoo.com. Visit: sen.faifreeflight.org.

NONFLYING

January

FLORIDA

01/7/2023 - Sebastian, FL (E) AIRMASTER’S R/C CLUB SWAP MEET. Site: WW Ranch Rd. Mr Russell C Pieper CD/EM PH: (772)332-7128. Email: ridingmyhonda@yahoo.com. Visit: airmastersrc.org. Sponsor: Airmasters RC Club.

TEXAS

02/18/2023 - Alamo, TX (A) TEJAS ANNUAL FUN FLY AND SWAP MEET. Site: Main Floodway. Mr David Guerra CD/EM PH: (956)655-3644. Email: dguerra58@yahoo.com. Visit: tejas r/c association on facebook.

02/18/2023 - Salado, TX (C) CEN-TEX FREEZE FLY. Site: Hall Field, 8680 Union Grove Ln. Mr Hudson K Carlton III CD/EM PH: (512)947-2677. Email: hkcarlton@gmail.com. Visit: https://centexmodelers.com/index.html. Sponsor: Cen-Tex Modelers Inc.

02/25/2023 - Rio Hondo, TX (C) 1ST ANNUAL PROPS AND BATTERIES ELECTRIC FUN FLY. Site: SMASH Airpark, 909 S Arroyo Blvd. Joel C Webb CD/EM PH: (956)336-6664. Please leave Voicemail. Email: webb.joel.c@gmail.com. Visit: www.smashrc.com. Sponsor: Small Model Aircraft Society of Harlingen.

IOWA

01/28/2023 - Iowa City, IA (E) IOWA CITY AEROHAWK SWAP MEET. Site: Iowa National Guard Armory, 4540 Melrose Ave. Mr Bruce Fischer CD/EM PH: (319)337-3166. Email: bwfischer61@gmail.com. Visit: http://iowacityaerohawksorg.weebly.com. Sponsor: Iowa City Aerohawks Inc.

INDIANA

01/21/2023 - Charlestown, IN (E) SKYLINERS 2023 SWAP MEET. Site: Clark County 4-H Community Building, 9608 Highway 62. Mr Michael Stinson CD/EM PH: (502)386-4446. Email: dc8driver@hotmail.com. Sponsor: Skyliners.

MASSACHUSETTS

01/28/2023 - Whitman, MA (E) WINGBUSTER MAC WINTER SWAP MEET. Site: Knights of Columbus #347, 1195 Bedford St. Mr Robert E Mandeville CD/EM Email: n1edm@comcast.net. Visit: facebook.com/groups/wingbusters. Sponsor: Wingbusters MAC.

MICHIGAN

01/29/2023 - Warren, MI (E) ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Knights of Columbus, 23695 Mound Rd. Larry R Penn CD/EM PH: (586)256-8665. Email: pennlar@outlook.com. Visit: rccd.org.

NEW YORK

01/29/2023 - Hicksville, NY (E) LEVITTOWN FLEA MARKET. Site: Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy. Mr Achille M Defendini CD/EM PH: (516)510-7378. Email: mrd312@aol.com. Visit: lufberyflyers.com. Sponsor: Lufbery Flyers RC Club.

OHIO

01/7/2023 - Celina, OH (E) CELINA FLYING SPORTSMEN SWAP MEET. Site: Celina Eagle Lodge, 1400 E Market St. Timothy M Moorman CD/EM PH: (419)678-3222. Email: timbob@bright.net. Sponsor: Celina Flying Sportsmen.

01/7/2023 - Louisville, OH (E) NCRC HAWKS SWAP SHOP! Site: Louisville Church of Christ, 1520 California Ave. Mr Jared E Speer CD/EM PH: (330)495-9577. Email: jspeer1130@gmail.com. Visit: www.ncrchawks.com. Sponsor: North Canton RC Club Inc.

OKLAHOMA

01/21/2023 - Prague, OK (E) SHAWNEE THUNDERBIRDS SWAP MEET. Site: Prague Community Center, 1319 Westlawn Ln. Mr Roger L Radell CD/EM PH: (405)567-4673. Email: prgyeedr@yahoo.com. Sponsor: Shawnee Thunderbirds.

TENNESSEE

01/21/2023 - Spring Hill, TN (E) COLUMBIA RADIO CONTROL FLYING MODELERS SNOW TIME SWAP MEET AND AUCTION. Site: UAW Local 1853, 125 Stephen P Yokich Pkwy. Mr Jonathan A Holt CD/EM PH: (931)629-4984. Email: jibracer13@yahoo.com. Sponsor: Columbia RC Flying Modelers.

TEXAS

01/20/2023 - 01/21/2023 - Georgetown, TX (E) SWAP MEET 2023 - SILVER JUBILEE YEAR. Site: San Gabriel Park, 455 E Morrow St. Mr Rene Grebe CD/EM PH: (626)991-0842. Email: renegrebe39@gmail.com. Visit: gamarctx.com/swapmeet2023. Sponsor: Georgetown Aero Modelers Assn.

VIRGINIA

01/28/2023 - Weyers Cave, VA (E) VALLEY R/C FLYING CLUB ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Community Center, 682 Weyers Cave Rd. Mr Kevin P Grapes CD/EM PH: 540 533 2446. Email: kgrapes41@gmail.com. Visit: www.vrcfc.org. Sponsor: Valley RC Flying Club.

WISCONSIN

01/29/2023 - West Bend, WI (E) RC AUCTION & SWAP. Site: Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, 3000 Pleasant Valley Rd. Mr Scott D Jones CD/EM PH: (414)315-

7229. Email: onehobby@happyhobby.com. Sponsor: MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF R/C CLUBS.

February

FLORIDA

02/18/2023 - Ocala, FL (E) TAILGATE SWAP. Site: 1020 SE 110th St. Gary R Doeren CD/EM PH: 920-737-4852. Email: grdoeren@aol.com. Visit: http://ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

ILLINOIS

02/18/2023 - St Charles, IL (E) FOX VALLEY AERO CLUB 18TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd. John M Turner CD/EM PH: (630)443-7807. Email: jtgrassroots@yahoo.com. Visit: foxvalleyaero.com. Sponsor: Fox Valley Aero Club.

INDIANA

02/18/2023 - Franklin, IN (E) JCRC-FLYERS SWAP MEET. Site: Johnson County Fairground Scott Hall Bldg, 250 Fairground St. Mr James W Craig Sr. CD/EM PH: (317)439-6378. Email: craig_j@att.net. Visit: jcrcf.net. Sponsor: Johnson County RC Flyers.

MARYLAND

02/11/2023 - Westminster, MD (E) WESTMINSTER FLEA MARKET. Site: VFW Post #467, 519 Poole Rd. Steven J Rothschild CD/EM PH: (443)377-8012. Email: rothschildsteven52@gmail.com. Visit: flywam.org. Sponsor: Westminster Aero Modelers Inc.

NEW JERSEY

02/11/2023 - Hillsborough Township, NJ (E) ATOMS RC’ERS SWAP MEET. Site: Hillsborough Library, 379 S Branch Rd. Mr Barry S Wilbur CD/EM PH: (908)526-7361. Email: bwilbur1@optonline.net. Visit: atomsrcers.net. Sponsor: Atoms RCers.

OHIO

02/4/2023 - Newark, OH (E) LCRC ANNUAL SWAP SHOP & AUCTION. Site: VFW Post 1060, 469 Forry St. Mr Robert L Grashel CD/EM PH: (740)587-1854. Email: bobandjeanetteg@hotmail.com. Visit: lcrccoho.com. Sponsor: Licking County Radio Control Club.

02/19/2023 - Wapakoneta, OH (E) LARKS ANNUAL SWAP SHOP. Site: Wapakoneta High School, 1 Redskin Trl. Mr Rodney C Metz CD/EM PH: (567)356-7453. Email: dts@bright.net. Sponsor: LARKS.

TEXAS

02/10/2023 - 02/11/2023 - Garden Ridge, TX (E) TRI CITY FLYERS 2023 ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Jay F. Feibelman Garden Ridge Community Center, 9400 Municipal Pkwy. Mr Frank L George CD/EM PH: (805)478-3037. Email: tvrcm@att.net. Visit: tricityflyers.com. Sponsor: Tri City Flyers, Inc.

VIRGINIA

02/18/2023 - Newport News, VA (E) NEWPORT NEWS PARK RADIO CONTROL CLUB SWAP MEET. Site: Immanuel Baptist Church, 69 Saunders Rd. Mr Bruce E Thompson CD/EM PH: (757)846-7553. Email: bethomp@verizon.net. Visit: www.newportnewsrc.org. Sponsor: Newport News Park R.C..

WISCONSIN

02/5/2023 - Denmark, WI (E) GREEN BAY MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB ALL R/C SWAP. Site: Gatherings 43, 623 De Pere Rd. Mr Brian L Johnson CD/EM PH: 510-456-6652. Email: serversage@gmail.com. Visit: gbmac.com. Sponsor: Green Bay Model Airplane Club.

Model airplane flying against a cloudy sky
PHOTO BY RACHELLE HAUGHN