Edition: Model Aviation - 2025/02
Page Numbers: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123
Sepia-toned biplane flying above a field.

SANCTIONED EVENT CALENDAR

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

FLYING

January-February

ARIZONA

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.

February

ARIZONA

02/1/2025 - 02/2/2025 - Stanfield, AZ (A) SOUTHWEST SOARING SOCIETY BUNGEE CHALLENGE. Site: Evergreen Turf, 31260 W Barnes Rd. Mr Darwin N Barrie CD/EM PH: (480)204-0662. Email: ktlkrn@gmail.com. Visit: https://swsoaring.net. Sponsor: Southwest Soaring Society.

02/1/2025 - 02/2/2025 - Wittmann, AZ (C) PHOENIX Q40 CLASSIC. Site: 25000-26328 N Phoenix Raceway Park. William G Blake CD/EM PH: (316)640-6531. Email: rcca1003@gmail.com. Visit: speedworldrcflyers.com. Sponsor: Speedworld R/C Flyers.

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 May. Patrick Cassidy CD/EM PH: (480)773-5910. Email: pcassidrycevent@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: 25000-26328 N Phoenix Raceway Park. Mr Terry A Buckley CD/EM PH: (602)818-8598. Email: aarizcowboy@yahoo.com.

02/20/2025 - 02/23/2025 - Mesa, AZ (A) 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.

02/22/2025 - 02/23/2025 - Maricopa, AZ (A) SOUTHWEST CLASSIC F5J. Site: Silent Wings Ranch, 7207 W Kinney Rd. Mr Darwin N Barrie CD/EM PH: (480)204-0662. Email: ktlkrn@gmail.com. Sponsor: Southwest Soaring Society.

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@usana.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 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 EJET 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.

02/8/2025 - 02/9/2025 - Palm Bay, FL (AMA) FMA FEBRUARY RECORD TRIALS. Site: 2190 Sapodilla Rd SW. Duncan McBride CD/EM PH: (239)910-3740. Email: n319dm@gmail.com. Sponsor: Florida Modelers Association.

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: ocalaflyinmodelclub.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: (404)790-0638. 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 Clear CD/EM PH: (317)697-7908. Email: james@serenity-acres.com. Visit: http://jcrcf.net.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

02/2/2025 - Merrimack, NH (C) 2025 FROZEN FINGERS FUN FLY. Site: Drobish-Patterson Field, 14 Griffin St. Mr John C Yassmedis CD/EM PH: (603)321-8442. Email: jyassmedis@comcast.net. Visit: sbflyingeagles.org. Sponsor: Southern New Hampshire Flying Eagles.

NORTH CAROLINA

02/16/2025 - Fuquay Varina, NC (C) GYM JAM INDOOR FUN FLY. Site: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 10005 Lake Wheeler Rd. Mr Douglas L Leroy CD/EM PH: (919)270-8467. Email: info@hssrcg.org. Visit: www.hssrcg.org. Sponsor: Holly Springs Skyhawks RC Group.

OREGON

02/16/2025 - Albany, OR (AMA) INDOOR RECORD TRIALS. Site: South Albany High School, 3705 S Columbus St. Mr George S Gilbert CD/EM PH: (541)971-9549. Email: gsg97322@gmail.com. Sponsor: Willamette Modelers Club Inc.

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: mlорen1017@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: Tejas RC Association - Main Floodway, off of S Stewart Rd. Mr David Guerra CD/EM PH: (956)655-3644. Email: dguerra58@yahoo.com. Visit: tejasrcassociation on facebook.

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March

Arizona

03/6/2025 - 03/9/2025 - Glendale, AZ (C) GREEN FEST 2025. Site: AMPS Field, West Model Way. Kyle P Girardo CD/EM PH: (480)213-5965. Email: kpgirard@icloud.com. Visit: https://ampsrc.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS.

03/7/2025 - 03/9/2025 - Lake Havasu City, AZ (C) LAKE HAVASU CITY RC JET FUNFLY. Site: Sara Park, 7200 Dub Campbell Pkwy. Mr Jason R Wade CD/EM PH: (951)970-7829. Email: wadejason@hotmail.com. Sponsor: Desert Hawks R.C Club, Inc.

03/12/2025 - 03/15/2025 - Tucson, AZ (C) VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS. Site: Christopher Columbus Park, 4600 N Silverbell Rd. Mr James Hoffman CD/EM PH: (480)329-3316. Email: windswept4@cox.net. Sponsor: Cholla Choppers MAC.

03/13/2025 - 03/16/2025 - Cave Creek, AZ (C) ONE EIGHTH AIR FORCE CLASSICS, SCALE JETS AND WARBIRDS. Site: Cave Buttes Recreation Area, 26600 N Cave Creek Rd. Mr Brian O’Meara CD/EM PH: (720)937-3944. Email: bomeara@omearaford.com. Visit: http://sunvalleyfliers.com. Sponsor: One Eighth Air Force, LLC and Sun Valley Fliers.

03/20/2025 - 03/23/2025 - Marana, AZ (C) TUCSON JET RALLY. Site: Tucson International Modelplex Park 3250 N Reservation Rd. Mrs Debra R Sherrow CD/EM PH: (520)744-0633. Email: wclays@msn.com. Visit: www.timpa.org. Sponsor: Tucson International Modelplex Park Assn.

Florida

03/6/2025 - 03/8/2025 - Arcadia, FL (C) AIRSHOW/ FUN FLY. Site: CSMS RC Field, 10600 Kings Hwy. Mr Eddie D Mattingly CD/EM PH: (270)766-7247. Email: flyingham@protonmail.com. Visit: www.csms-rc.org. Sponsor: Charlotte Sport Modelers Society.

03/11/2025 - 03/12/2025 - Palm Bay, FL (AA) FMA MARCH MEET. Site: 2190 Sapodilla Rd SW. Duncan McBride CD/EM PH: (239)910-3740. Email: n319dm@gmail.com.

03/13/2025 - 03/16/2025 - Jacksonville, FL (C) JACKSONVILLE JET MADNESS. Site: 3461 Lannie Rd. James D Hannah CD/EM PH: (407)620-5026. Email: cplthannah@yahoo.com. Visit: https://gatewayrc.com/club-events. Sponsor: Gateway RC Club.

03/14/2025 - 03/15/2025 - Palmetto, FL (C) MCRC 34TH ANNUAL DICK COLES FLY-IN. Site: Carl Wegner Field, 7315 71st Ave E. Mr David M Hasler CD/EM PH: (941)727-4137. Email: haslers@hotmail.com. Visit: www.manateerc.com.

03/15/2025 - 03/16/2025 - Cape Coral, FL (C) THE GATHERING OF THE GIANTS. Site: Seahawks Air Park,

Sepia-toned biplane flying above a field.

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1030 Northwest 28th St. Mr Richard S Butler CD/EM PH: (847)778-7896. Email: butler.richard4@gmail.com. Visit: capecoral/seahawks.org. Sponsor: Cape Coral R/C Sea Hawks.

03/21/2025 - 03/23/2025 - Nokomis, FL (C) WINGS OVER VENICE 2025. Site: Memorial Field, 4000 Knights Trail Rd. Mr David E Walters CD/EM PH: (330)352-6736. Email: dewalters0222@gmail.com. Visit: rvvenice.com. Sponsor: R/C Fliers of Venice Inc.

03/28/2025 - 03/30/2025 - Jacksonville, FL (C) FIRST COAST DAWN PATROL AND CLASSIC AIRCRAFT FLYIN. Site: 3461 Lannie Rd. Peter A Jackson CD/EM PH: (954)205-5077. Email: ppajack@aol.com. Visit: https://gatewayrc.com. Sponsor: Gateway RC Club.

03/29/2025 - 03/30/2025 - Masaryktown, FL (C) HERNANDO COUNTY R/C CLUB SWAP MEET. Site: 18860 Phillips Rd. Mr Robert Valentine CD/EM PH: (615)495-4311. Email: rob.valentine@outlook.com. Visit: https://hcrcc.com. Sponsor: Hernando County R/C Club.

OKLAHOMA

03/26/2025 - 03/30/2025 - Terrell, OK (C) WEEKEND AT SKINNER’S (FLY THE RIVER). Site: Greg Skinners Property, 23860 N 29410 Rd. Mr Anthony Breyen CD/EM PH: (940)733-2803. Email: awb1056@gmail.com. Visit: [Facebook] wichita falls radio control club. Sponsor: Wichita Falls Radio Control Club.

OREGON

03/29/2025 - 03/30/2025 - Albany, OR (AMA) INDOOR RECORD TRIALS. Site: South Albany High School, 3705 S Columbus St. Mr Glenn R Grell CD/EM PH: (541)979-9648. Email: wmc@peak.org. Sponsor: Willamette Modelers Club Inc.

TEXAS

03/27/2025 - 03/29/2025 - Hempstead, TX (C) JETS OVER

HOUSTON. Site: Bomber Field, 13917 FM 1887. Mr Chris Thompson CD/EM PH: (760)277-4680. Email: osidercflyer@aol.com. Visit: bomberfieldusa.com. Sponsor: Bomber Field USA.

NONFLYING

February

FLORIDA

02/8/2025 - Tavares, FL (E) LARKS-RC CLUB THIRD ANNUAL SWAP MEET / FUN FLY. Site: LARKS - 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 Kontrol 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://ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

GEORGIA

02/28/2025 - 03/1/2025 - Perry, GA (E) SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW (SMS). Site: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Golden Isles Pkwy. Mr Kevin R Bartoe CD/EM PH: (478)396-4322. Email: contact@gamarc.com. Visit: www.gamarc.com/smsshow. Sponsor: GA Aircraft Modelers Association.

Southeastern Model Show 2025 flyer

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: foxvalleyaero.com. Sponsor: Fox Valley Aero Club.

Fox Valley Aero Club swap meet flyer

INDIANA

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

02/1/2025 - Bloomington, MN (E) TCRC 48TH ANNUAL AUCTION. Site: Cross Point Church, 9801 France Ave. S. Mr Timothy M Wirtz CD/EM PH: (952)297-5226. Email: wirtzer1968@gmail.com. Visit: www.tcrconline.com. Sponsor: Twin City Radio Controllers.

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@schglobal.net. Visit: kcradiocontrol.com. Sponsor: Kansas City RC Association.

NEW JERSEY

02/8/2025 - Hillsborough Township, NJ (E) ATOMS RCERS SWAP MEET. Site: Hillsborough Library, 379 S Branch Rd. Mr Peter J Bisbal CD/EM PH: (201)317-7260. Email: atomsrcerswapmeet@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 Gabriel CD/EM PH: (740)587-1854. Email: bobandjeanetteg@hotmail.com. Visit: lcrccohio.com. Sponsor: Licking County Radio Control Club, Inc.

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 Redskin Trl. Mr Rodney C Metz CD/EM PH: (419)738-2007.

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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: trofc.org. Sponsor: Texarkana RC Flying Club.

Virginia

02/8/2025 - Weyers Cave, VA (E) VALLEY R/C FLYING CLUB ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Weyers Cave 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.

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: bethomp@verizon.net. Visit: www.newportnewsrc.org. Sponsor: Newport News Park R.C.

West Virginia

02/22/2025 - Charleston, WV (E) KANAWHA VALLEY WV REGIONAL R/C SWAP MEET. Site: Kanawha County Parks and Recreation, 375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr. Mr Michael E L Eden CD/EM PH: (304)549-9534. Email: mike.eden@ferguson.com. Visit: https://flyinghillbillies.com/event/kanawha-valley-wv-regional-r-c-swap-.... Sponsor: Flying Hillbillies R/C Club and Mountaineer Radio Control Club, Inc.

March

Florida

03/16/2025 - Delray Beach, FL (E) PBRCA 2025 SWAP MEET. Site: West Delray Regional Park, 10875 West Atlantic Ave. Mr Princeton G Rose CD/EM PH: (404)790-0638. Email: prose110@att.net.

Visit: www.palmbeachrc.com/. Sponsor: Palm Beach Radio Control Association.

Illinois

03/15/2025 - Swansea, IL (E) BELLEVILLE RC FLYERS' ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge 1221, 2425 N Illinois St. Mr Daniel R Arens CD/EM PH: (618)444-8063. Email: rcflyerdan@hotmail.com. Visit: bellevillercflyers.com. Sponsor: Belleville RC Flyers.

03/29/2025 - Naperville, IL (E) SNAG-A-DEAL RC AUCTION. Site: Prop Masters R/C Aero Club - Community United Methodist Church, 20 N Center

St. Mr Michael D Pfeifer CD/EM PH: (630)258-3977. Email: auction@propmastersrc.org. Visit: propmastersrc.org/auction. Sponsor: Prop Masters R/C Aero Club.

Indiana

03/8/2025 - Bloomington, IN (E) SWAP MEET. Site: Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd. Timothy A Mellott CD/EM PH: (812)821-6137. Email: warbird142@gmail.com. Visit: monroecountyrcclub.org. Sponsor: Monroe County RC Club.

Kansas

03/8/2025 - Wichita, KS (E) WICHITA RADIO CONTROL SWAP MEET. Site: Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. Paul K Wade CD/EM PH: (316)680-8090. Email: paulkwade1214@gmail.com. Visit: wichitaradiocontrolclub.org. Sponsor: Wichita Radio Control Club.

North Carolina

03/15/2025 - Lexington, NC (E) 27TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Davidson County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center, 100 Fairground Rd. Mr Mark B Fansler CD/EM PH: (336)479-8900. Email: mfansler77@gmail.com. Visit: www.triadaero.net. Sponsor: Triad Aeromodelers, Inc.

Ohio

03/8/2025 - Tallmadge, OH (E) RAVENNA THUNDERBIRDS

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SWAP SHOP. Site: 207 N Munroe Rd. Mr Michael P Ryan CD/EM PH: (330)296-3633. Email: kb8tuy@gmail.com. Visit: ravennathunderbirds.com. Sponsor: Ravenna Thunderbirds RC Club Inc.

Sponsor: Tri County Wing Snappers Inc.

Tri-County Wing Snappers 2025 Annual Swap Meet flyer with an airplane illustration.

PENNSYLVANIA

03/8/2025 - Lebanon, PA (E) 44TH ANNUAL RC EXPO. Site: Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd. Todd L Lojak CD/EM PH: (717)857-4726. Email: cpaa tablemaster@yahoo.com. Visit: www.cpaa.club. Sponsor: CENTRAL PENN AEROMODELERS.

Central Penn Aeromodelers 44th Annual Radio Control Expo flyer with an airplane illustration.
Central Penn Aeromodelers 44th Annual Radio Control Expo flyer with an airplane illustration.

TEXAS

03/7/2025 - 03/8/2025 - Garden Ridge, TX (E) TRICITY FLYERS 2025 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: tyrcm@att.net. Visit: www.tricityflyers.com. Sponsor: Tri City Flyers, Inc.

03/22/2025 - Leesport, PA (E) 2025 ANNUAL LEESPORT FARMERS MARKET. Site: Leesport Farmer’s Market, 312 Gernants Church Rd. Mr Jack D Hilbert Jr. CD/EM PH: (610)657-5286. Email: pcchilbert@gmail.com. Visit: www.tcws.org.