Edition: Model Aviation - 2025/01
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 123

SANCTIONED EVENT CALENDAR

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

FLYING

December 2024 - January 2025

TEXAS

12/31/2024 - 01/1/2025 - Hockley, TX (C) NWRC 4TH ANNUAL BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR NIGHTFLY. Site: 11165 Katy Hockley Rd. Mr Richard W Pursley CD/EM PH: (281)216-5553. Email: rwpursley@yahoo.com. Visit: nwrc.com. Sponsor: Northwest Houston RC Club.

January 2025

ARIZONA

01/18/2025 - 01/20/2025 - Casa Grande, AZ (AAA) SOUTHWEST REGIONALS CONTEST. Site: Webster West, 18600 Overfield Rd. Mr Wayne T Gaylord CD/EM PH: 602 510-9898. Email: wtgaylorl@gmail.com. Visit: swregionals.org. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Airplane Club.

01/18/2025 - 01/19/2025 - Casa Grande, AZ (AAA) RANDY ARCHER INVITATIONAL FAI FREE FLIGHT COMPETITION. Site: Webster West, 18600 Overfield Rd. Mr Michael J Fruciano CD/EM PH: (602)616-4971. Email: frucianomike@gmail.com. Visit: www.swregionals.org. Sponsor: Southwest Regionals Modelers Association Inc.

01/30/2025 - 02/1/2025 - Cave Creek, AZ (CRST) WINTER WARBIRDS 2025. Site: Cave Buttes Recreation Area, 26600 N Cave Creek Rd. Mr John J Gerhardt CD/EM PH: (602)318-8581. Email: gerhardt1957@gmail.com. Visit: http://sunvalleyfliers.com. Sponsor: Sun Valley Fliers.

01/31/2025 - 02/2/2025 - Tucson, AZ (AAA) SOUTHWEST REGIONALS. Site: Christopher Columbus Park, 4600 N Silverbell Rd. Mr John C Callentine CD/EM PH: (520)631-5420. Email: johncallentine@gmail.com. Sponsor: Cholla Choppers MAC.

CALIFORNIA

01/18/2025 - 01/19/2025 - Thermal, CA (C) 13TH ANNUAL DESERT WARBIRDS. Site: Coachella Valley Water District, 1305 Ave 54. 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

01/7/2025 - 01/9/2025 - Palm Bay, FL (AAA) 70TH 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.

01/11/2025 - 01/12/2025 - 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: tstickler7628@gmail.com. Visit: www.rseahawks.org. Sponsor: Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks.

01/24/2025 - 01/25/2025 - Ocala, FL (C) THE BLUE MAX. Site: 1020 SE 110th St. Mr Jesse C Hinds CD/EM PH: (727)243-3928. Email: jesseh3733@gmail.com. Visit: ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

GEORGIA

01/4/2025 - Dunwoody, GA (A) JANUARY INDOOR. Site: Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt Vernon Rd. Nicholas A Ray CD/EM PH: 865-368-3820. Email: lasray@gmail.com. Visit: www.thermalthumbers.weebly.com. Sponsor: Thermal Thumbers of Metro Atlanta.

NORTH CAROLINA

01/18/2025 - Sanford, NC (C) ANNUAL FREEZE YOUR TAILFEATHERS FLY-IN. Site: johncallentine@gmail.com. Sponsor: Cholla Choppers MAC.

Sanford Model Airplane Club - Jefferson Davis Hwy, 4500 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Mark N Cline CD/EM PH: (919)776-9504. Email: clinesfl@windstream.net. Visit: facebook.com/sanfordmac. Sponsor: Sanford Model Airplane Club.

NORTH DAKOTA

01/18/2025 - Grand Forks, ND (C) THE INTERNATIONAL INDOOR FUN FLY. Site: Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St. Mr Brian D Doff CD/EM PH: (701)317-6816. Email: bluebaronbrian@gmail.com. Visit: www.facebook.com/groups/redriverrc flyers. Sponsor: Red River RC Flyers.

PUERTO RICO

01/9/2025 - 01/12/2025 - Toa Baja, PR (C) JETS AND WARBIRDS OVER PUERTO RICO. Site: Sebana Sec. Mr Richard L Prann CD/EM PH: (787)643-0373. Email: richardprann@gmail.com. Visit: borinquenrcmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Borinquen RC Model Club.

TENNESSEE

01/4/2025 - Murfreesboro, TN (C) ESKIMO FUN FLY. Site: MPRC Field, 900 Central Valley Rd. Anthony D Hall CD/EM PH: (615)2931887. Email: plane.pilot@gmail.com. Visit: www.mprcf.com. Sponsor: Middle Point RC Flyers.

TEXAS

01/18/2025 - 01/19/2025 - Orange, TX (C) YOU BRING IT YOU FLY IT. Site: AIMS Field, FM 1142. Mr Larry D Hebert CD/EM PH: 409-202-9438. Email: deadeye230@icloud.com

February

ARIZONA

02/1/2025 - 02/2/2025 - Maricopa, AZ (A) SOUTHWEST SOARING SOCIETY BUNGEE CHALLENGE. Site: Silent Wings Ranch, 7207 W Kinney Rd. Mr Darwin N Barrie CD/EM PH: 480 204 0662. Email: ktlkrn@gmail.com. Visit: https://swsoaring.

02/7/2025 - 02/9/2025 - Mesa, AZ (C) 21ST 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.

02/14/2025 - 02/16/2025 - Glendale, AZ (C) JET JAM. Site: AMPS Field, West Model Way. Patrick Cassidy CD/EM PH: (480)773-5910. Email: pcassidryscvent@gmail.com. Visit: http://ampsrc.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS.

02/19/2025 - 02/22/2025 - Wittmann, AZ (C) DESERT JET STORM. Site: N Phoenix Raceway Park, 25000-26328 N Phoenix Raceway Park. Mr Terry A Buckley CD/EM PH: (602)818-8598. Email: aariczowboy@yahoo.com.

02/20/2025 - 02/23/2025 - Mesa, AZ (AA) SUPERSTITION PATTERN CLASSIC. Site: Superstition Airpark, Levee Dr. Mr Christopher S Hogue CD/EM PH: (720)470-2931. Email: superstitionpattern@gmail.com. Visit: www.superstitionpattern.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators.

02/28/2025 - 03/2/2025 - Florence, AZ (AAA) ANNUAL DESERT PATTERN CHALLENGE. Site: 7663 E Hunt Hwy. Mr John L Bentley CD/EM PH: (480)349-0303. Email: j.bentley@usa.net. Visit: eastvalleyaviators.org. Sponsor: Sun Lakes Model Airplane Club (SLMAC).

CALIFORNIA

02/20/2025 - 02/23/2025 - Fallbrook, CA (C) 2025 SAN DIEGO HELI FUN FLY. Site: Johnson Field, Pankey Rd. Mr Satinder S Dhindsa

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CD/EM PH: (661) 447-5666. Email: satinder'dhindsa@icloud.com. Visit: www.palomarrcflyers.com/events. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.

Florida

02/6/2025 - 02/9/2025 - Mulberry, FL (C) FLORIDA JET FEST INTERNATIONAL. Site: 3995 SR 60 E. Mr Jerry McGhee CD/EM PH: (757)645-8555. Email: mcghee66@gmail.com. Visit: www.imperialrcclub.com. Sponsor: Imperial RC Club Inc.

02/15/2025 - Ocala, FL (C) OCALA SWAP @ FLY. Site: 1020 SE 110th St. Gary R Doeren CD/EM PH: 920-737-4852. Email: grdoeren@aol.com. Visit: ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

02/20/2025 - 02/23/2025 - Delray Beach, FL (C) 3D OVER THE GLADES. Site: West Delray Regional Park, 10875 West Atlantic Ave. Mr Princeton G Rose CD/EM PH: 4047900638. Email: prose110@att.net. Visit: www.palmbeachrc.com. Sponsor: Palm Beach Radio Control Association.

02/22/2025 - Deland, FL (C) DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS WINTER - AIR - FEST AND SWAP MEET. Site: Deland Airport, 1000 R/C Club Rd. Mr Michael Setteducati CD/EM PH: (845)596-0924. Email: byronboy1954@gmail.com. Visit: www.delandrc.com.

Indiana

02/15/2025 - Franklin, IN (C) SWAP MEET - SCOTT HALL, JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Site: Johnson County Fairground Scott Hall Bldg, 250 Fairground St. Mr James Clea CD/EM PH: (317)697-7908. Email: james@serenity-acres.com. Visit: http://jcrcf.net. Sponsor: Johnson County RC Flyers.

Puerto Rico

02/22/2025 - 02/23/2025 - Toa Baja, PR (C) PUERTO RICO RC

HELICOPTER FEST. Site: Sebana Seca. Miguel Angel Lorenzo Jr. CD/EM PH: (787)428-4707. Email: ml o ren1017@gmail.com. Visit: www.borinquenrcmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Borinquen RC Model Club.

Texas

02/15/2025 - San Juan, TX (C) TEJAS ANNUAL FUN FLY AND SWAP MEET. Site: Main Floodway, off of S Stewart Rd. Mr David Guerra CD/EM PH: (956)655-3644. Email: dguerra58@yahoo.com. Visit: tejas r/c association on facebook.

Nonflying

January

Florida

01/4/2025 - Sebastian, FL (E) AIRM ASTERS R/C CLUB SWAP MEET. Site: 10025 WW Ranch Rd. Mr Russell C Pieper CD/EM PH: (772)332-7128. Email: ridingmyhonda@yahoo.com. Visit: airmastersrc.org. Sponsor: Airmasters RC Club.

Indiana

01/25/2025 - Charlestown, IN (E) SKYLINERS 2025 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.

Flyer for the Skyliners swap meet

Iowa

01/25/2025 - Iowa City, IA (E) IOWA CITY AEROHAWKS SWAP MEET. Site: Iowa National Guard Armory, 4540 Melrose Ave. Mr Richard R Ved epo CD/EM PH: (319)358-8519. Email: richvedepo@gmail.com. Visit: www.iowacityaerohawks.com. Sponsor: Iowa City Aerohawks Inc.

Flyer for the Iowa City Aerohawks swap meet

Massachusetts

01/25/2025 - Whitman, MA (E) WINGBUSTER MAC WINTER SWAP MEET. Site: Knights of Columbus #347, 1195 Bedford St. Mr Robert E Mandeville CD/EM Email: nledm@comcast.net. Visit: facebook.com/groups/wingbusters. Sponsor: Wingbusters MAC.

Michigan

01/26/2025 - Macomb, MI (E) ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: L’Anse Creuse High School - North, 23700 21 Mile Rd. Larry P Penn CD/EM PH: (586)256-8665. Email: pennlar@outlook.com. Visit: rccd.org.

New York

01/26/2025 - Hicksville, NY (E) LUFBERY FLYERS ANNUAL FLEA MARKET. Site: Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy. Mr Achille M Defendini CD/EM PH: 516-510-7378. Email: md312@aol.com. Visit: mrd312@aol.com. Sponsor: Lufbery Flyers.

Ohio

01/14/2025 - 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.

01/11/2025 - Louisville, OH (E) NCRC HAWKS ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Louisville Church of Christ, 1520 California Ave. Mr Jared E Speer CD/EM PH: (330)495-9577. Email: jspeen1130@gmail.com. Visit: www.ncrchawks.com. Sponsor: North Canton RC Club Inc.

Oklahoma

01/11/2025 - Prague, OK (E) SHAWNEE THUNDERBIRDS SWAP MEET. Site: Prague Community Center, 1319 Westlawn Ln. Mr Roger L Radell CD/EM PH: (405)566-6784. Email: rnqeyed@yahoo.com. Sponsor: Shawnee Thunderbirds.

Texas

01/17/2025 - 01/18/2025 - Georgetown, TX (E) 27TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: San Gabriel Park, 455 E Morrow St. David S Schmitt CD/EM PH: (210)831-3757. Email: gamartx.vicepresident@gmail.com. Visit: www.gamartx.com. Sponsor: Georgetown Aero Modelers Assn.

Wisconsin

01/18/2025 - Janesville, WI (E) ROCK RIVER AERO MODELERS ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave. Hank G Baumann CD/EM PH: (608)322-6531. Email: that sadamshame@hotmail.com. Visit: www.rrams.net.

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Sponsor: Rock River Aero Modelers Society, Inc.

01/26/2025 - 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: jones4pc@gmail.com. Sponsor: MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF R/C CLUBS.

Flyer for the 46th Annual R/C Auction & Swap Shop in West Bend, Wisconsin.

February

Florida

02/08/2025 - Tavares, FL (E) LARKS-RC CLUB THIRD ANNUAL SWAP MEET / FUN FLY. Site: Lake County Landfill, 13251 Frankies Rd. Mr Blaine D Richardson CD/EM PH: (207)576-0571. Email: bdrflorida@yahoo.com. Visit: www.larks-rc.com. Sponsor: Lake Aircraft Radio Control Squad (LARKS).

02/15/2025 - Ocala, FL (E) TAILGATE SWAP AND FLY IN. Site: 1020 SE 110th St. Gary R Doeren CD/EM PH: 920-737-4852. Email: grdoeren@aol.com. Visit: http://ocalaflyinmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

Illinois

02/15/2025 - St Charles, IL (E) FOX VALLEY AERO CLUB ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd. John M Turner CD/EM PH: (630)215-6110. Email: jtgrassroots1@yahoo.com. Visit: www.foxvalleyaero.com. Sponsor: Fox Valley Aero Club.

Fox Valley Aero Club 20th Annual Swap Meet flyer.

02/22/2025 - Greenwood, IN (E) CENTER GROVE RC FLYING CLUB SWAP MEET AND FLY-IN. Site: Center Grove High School, 2717 S Morgantown Rd. Brent J Schulz CD/EM PH: (317) 881-0581. Email: schulzb@centergrove.k12.in.us. Visit: https://cghs.centergrove.k12.in.us/students/extra-curricular-activities/.... Sponsor: Center Grove RC Flying Club.

Maryland

02/8/2025 - Westminster, MD (E) WESTMINSTER FLEA MARKET. Site: VFW Post #467, 519 Poole Rd. Mr John Frederick Chamberlain Jr. CD/EM PH: (443)790-8646. Email: j96956@aol.com. Sponsor: Westminster Aero Modelers Inc.

Minnesota

02/22/2025 - Duluth, MN (E) 2025 DULUTH-SUPERIOR RC AUCTION. Site: Gnesen Community Center, 6356 Howard Gnesen Rd. Mr Jamie Bird CD/EM PH: (218)393-5421. Email: kb0sus@aol.com. Visit: duluthsuperiorrc.com. Sponsor: Duluth Superior Radio Control Club.

Missouri

02/1/2025 - Lees Summit, MO (E) KCRC SWAP-N-SHOP. Site: The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Rd. Duane R Hulen CD/EM PH: (816)516-4526. Email: drhulen@sbcglobal.net. Visit: kcradiocontrol.com. Sponsor: Kansas City RC Association.

New Jersey

02/8/2025 - Hillsborough Township, NJ (E) ATOMS RC’ERS SWAP MEET. Site: Hillsborough Library, 379 S Branch Rd. Mr Peter J Bisbal CD/EM PH: (201)317-7260. Email: atomsswapmeet@gmail.com. Visit: atomsrcers.org. Sponsor: Atoms RCers.

Ohio

02/1/2025 - 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: lcrc-ohio.com. Sponsor: Licking County Radio Control Club, Inc.

Licking County Radio Control Club swap shop and auction flyer in Newark, Ohio.

02/15/2025 - Apple Creek, OH (E) MULTI CLUB SWAP MEET. Site: Fairlawn Mennonite Church, 8520 Emerson Rd. Mr Adam V Hile CD/EM PH: (330)466-6939. Email: ahile@aol.com. Visit: waynecountyradiocontrolclub.com. Sponsor: Wayne County RC Club.

02/16/2025 - Wapakoneta, OH (E) 18TH ANNUAL INDOOR ELECTRIC FLY IN & SWAP SHOP. Site: Wapakoneta High School, 1 Redskins Tri. Mr Rodney C Metz CD/EM PH: (419)738-2007. Email: dts@bright.net. Sponsor: LARKS.

Texas

02/15/2025 - Texarkana, TX (E) ARK-LA-TEX ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Southwest Center, 3222 W 7th St. Paco Ritter CD/EM PH: (903) 277 5172. Email: pacoritter@outlook.com. Visit: trcf c.org. Sponsor: Texarkana RC Flying Club.

Virginia

02/22/2025 - 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: beverizon.net. Visit: www.newportnewsrc.org. Sponsor: Newport News Park R.C.