Edition: Model Aviation - 2026/02
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115, 116

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January -

February

01/29/2026 - 02/1/2026 - Tucson, AZ (AAA) SOUTHWEST REGIONALS. Site: Danny Lopez Park, 4600 N Silverbell Rd. Mr John C Callentine CD/EM PH: (520)631-5420. Email: johncallentine@gmail.com. Sponsor: Cholla Choppers MAC.

01/31/2026 - 02/1/2026 - Wittmann, AZ (A) SPEEDWORLD Q-40 RACE 2026. 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.

February
Arizona
02/6/2026 - 02/8/2026 - Mesa, AZ (C) 22ND 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.

02/7/2026 - 02/8/2026 - Marana, AZ (AA) OLD TUCSON SMACKDOWN. Site: 3250 N Reservation Rd. Jacob W Campbell CD/EM PH: (520)484-4192. Email: jwcampbell42@gmail.com. Sponsor: Tucson International Modelplex Park Assn.

02/18/2026 - 02/21/2026 - 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.

02/19/2026 - 02/22/2026 - 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: superstitionpattern.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators.

02/21/2026 - 02/22/2026 - Casa Grande, AZ (A) MASTERS SOARING CHALLENGE WEST. Site: Phoenix Model Glider Club – Indiana Valley & Barnes Rd. Mr John A Armstrong CD/EM PH: (623)341-5962. Email: f5jusaflyer@gmail.com. Visit: phoenix model glider club.net. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Glider Club.

California
02/25/2026 - 03/1/2026 - Fallbrook, CA (C) SAN DIEGO HELI FUN FLY. Site: Johnson Field, Pankey Rd. Mr Eric Armstrong CD/EM PH: (760)505-2904. Email: ebk2627@me.com. Visit: palomarrcflyers.com/events-1/2026-san-diego-fun-fly. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.

Florida
02/5/2026 - 02/8/2026 - 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: imperialrcclub.com. Sponsor: Imperial RC Club Inc.

02/7/2026 - 02/8/2026 - 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. Sponsor: Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks.

02/7/2026 - Deland, FL (C) DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS WINTER AIR FEST. Site: Deland Airport, 1000 R/C Club Rd. Mr Michael Setteducati CD/EM PH: (845)596-0924. Email: byronboy1954@gmail.com. Visit: delandrc.com.

02/19/2026 - 02/22/2026 - 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: palmbeachrc.com. Sponsor: Palm Beach Radio Control Association.

02/21/2026 - 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.

02/28/2026 - Port Orange, FL (C) FLY BEFORE YOU BUY. Site: Tomoka Farms, 2277 Tomoka Farms Rd. Douglas M Cantlay CD/EM PH: (843)754-4535. Email: cantlays@aol.com. Visit: dbrca.org. Sponsor: Daytona Beach RC Association.

Missouri
02/22/2026 - Fenton, MO (A) ICE-O-LATED STUNT & SPEED. Site: Buder Park, 265 Valley Park Rd. Frederick S Cronenwett CD/EM PH: (316)680-1515. Email: clscale7@gmail.com. Sponsor: Lafayette Esquadrille.

New Hampshire
02/1/2026 - Merrimack, NH (C) 2026 FROZEN FINGERS FUN FLY. Site: Drobish-Patterson Field, 14 Griffin St. Mr John C Yassemedis CD/EM PH: (603) 321-8442. Email: johnnieyaz@gmail.com. Visit: snhflyingeagles.org. Sponsor: Southern New Hampshire Flying Eagles.

Oregon
02/15/2026 - Albany, OR (AMA) INDOOR RECORD TRIALS. Site: South Albany High School, 3705 S Columbus St. Mr Ben Strauss CD/EM PH: (503)312-7348. Email: ff4me5445@yahoo.com. Visit: willamettemodelersclub.weebly.com. Sponsor: Willamette Modelers Club Inc.

Pennsylvania
01/17/2026 - Williamsport, PA (C)
WINGS OF WILLIAMSPORT INDOOR DAY. Site: Lycoming College Lamade Gym, One College Pl. Kevin C Ziegmann CD/EM PH: (570)560-4306. Email: ziggysr71@gmail.com. Visit: wingsofwilliamsport.org/. Sponsor: Wings of Williamsport.

Puerto Rico
02/6/2026 - 02/8/2026 - Toa Baja, PR (C) PUERTO RICO RC HELICOPTER FEST. Site: Borinquen RC Model Club, Sebana Seca. Miguel Angel Lorenzo Jr. CD/EM PH: (787)428-4707. Email: mloren1017@gmail.com. Visit: borinquenrcmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Borinquen RC Model Club.

Texas
02/21/2026 - Hockley, TX (C) NWRCC ANNUAL SWAP MEET AND 3RD ANNUAL WARBIRD FLY-IN. Site: 11165 Katy Hockley Rd. Mr Richard W Pursley CD/EM PH: (281)216-5553. Email: rwpursley@yahoo.com. Visit: nwrcc.com. Sponsor: Northwest Houston RC Club.

02/21/2026 - Crockett, TX (C) HOUSTON COUNTY SCREAMING EAGLES FUN FLY/SWAP MEET. Site: Crockett Convention Center, 1100 Edmiston Dr. Kerry G Snider CD/EM PH: (903)724-2045. Email: kerrysnider@yahoo.com. Visit: houstoncountyscreaming
eaglesrcclub.com.

March
Arizona

03/5/2026 - 03/8/2026 - Stanfield, AZ (A) OG F3L. Site: Phoenix Model Glider Club - Indian Valley & Barnes Rd. Mr Edward LaCroix CD/EM PH: (602)826-3908. Email: elac2az@gmail.com. Visit: phoenixmodelgliderclub.net. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Glider Club.

03/6/2026 - 03/7/2026 - Glendale, AZ (C) GREEN FEST 2026. Site: AMPS Field, West Model Way. Kyle P Girardo CD/EM PH: (480)213-5965. Email: kpgirardo@icloud.com. Visit: ampsrc.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS.

03/18/2026 - 03/21/2026 - Tucson, AZ (C) VINTAGE STUNT CHAMPIONSHIPS. Site: Danny Lopez Park, 4600 N Silverbell Rd. Mr James Hoffman CD/EM PH: (480)329-3316. Email: windswept4@cox.net. Sponsor: Cholla Choppers MAC.

03/18/2026 - 03/22/2026 - 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: sunvalleyfliers.com. Sponsor: One Eighth Air Force, LLC and Sun Valley Fliers.

03/19/2026 - 03/22/2026 - Cave Creek, AZ (C) ARIZONA SCALE JAMBOREE. 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: sunvalleyfliers.com. Sponsor: One Eighth Air Force, LLC and Sun Valley Fliers.

03/26/2026 - 03/29/2026 - 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: timpa.org. Sponsor: Tucson International Modelplex Park Assn.

California
03/6/2026 - 03/8/2026 - South El Monte, CA (A) 1/2A MONEY NATIONALS. Site: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (CL), 20 Loma Ave. Ms Arlene Y Mears CD/EM PH: (806)777-0451. Email: chymon2@aol.com. Sponsor: Knights of the Round Circle.

Florida
03/12/2026 - 03/16/2026 - Jacksonville, FL (C) JAX JETS MADNESS. Site: 3461 Lannie Rd. Andrew S Griffith CD/EM PH: (904)993-4956. Email: barracudahockey@aol.com. Visit: gatewayrc.com. Sponsor: Gateway RC Club.

03/14/2026 - 03/15/2026 - Cape Coral, FL (C) THE GATHERING OF THE GIANTS. Site: Seahawks Air Park, 1030 Northwest 28th St. Mr Richard S Butler CD/EM PH: (847)778-7896. Email: butler.richard4@gmail.com. Visit: capecoralr/seahawks.org. Sponsor: Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks.

03/21/2026 - 03/22/2026 - Miami, FL (AA) MIAMI IMAC. Site: Silver Field, 20044 SW 168 St. Mr Alvaro J Yanguas CD/EM PH: (305)987-2201. Email: alvaro@aptconstructionservices.com. Visit: amps-rc.org. Sponsor: Aero Modelers of Perrine Inc.

03/28/2026 - 03/29/2026 - Archer, FL (AA) ARCHER IN THE SPRING. Site: Flying Gators RC Airport @ Rice Farm, NE 130th Ave. Mr Arthur N Dailey CD/EM PH: (970)556-5254. Email: addailey2010@gmail.com. Visit: nsrca.us/index.php/list-events/eventdetail/1274/-/archer-in-the-spring?published_fv=-1. Sponsor: Flying Gators Inc.

Ohio
03/7/2026 - Urbana, OH (C) MOST UNIQUE SWAP MEET EVER. Site: Champaign Aviation Museum, 1652 N Main St. Dave Millner CD/EM PH: (937)215-3371. Email: davem2958@gmail.com. Visit: facebook.com/flyurbana. Sponsor: Mad River Flying Assoc.

Oklahoma
03/25/2026 - 03/29/2026 - 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

03/28/2026 - 03/29/2026 - 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. Visit: willamettemodelersclub.weebly.com. Sponsor: Willamette Modelers Club Inc.

Supplemental Ad Information

February
Florida
02/14/2026 - Tavares, FL (E) LARKS-RC CLUB FOURTH ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: LARKS Field - Lake County Landfill, 13251 Frankies Rd. Mr Blaine D Richardson CD/EM PH: (207)576-0571. Email: bdrflorida@yahoo.com. Visit: larks-rc.com. Sponsor: Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squad (LARKS).

02/21/2026 - 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: ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

Georgia
02/27/2026 - 02/28/2026 - 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: gamarc.com/smsshow. Sponsor: GA Aircraft Modelers Association.

Illinois
02/14/2026 - 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.

Indiana
02/7/2026 - Chesterfield, IN (E) ANDERSON EXTREME FLYERS SWAP MEET. Site: Chesterfield Civic Center, 403 W Main St. John C Zankl CD/EM PH: (765)620-3685. Email: jczankl@yahoo.com. Visit: facebook.com/events/1913954432800786. Sponsor: Anderson Extreme Flyers.

02/21/2026 - Franklin, IN (E) SWAP MEET - SCOTT HALL, JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Site: Johnson County Fairground Scott Hall Bldg, 250 Faiground St. Mr James Clear CD/EM PH: (317)697-7908. Email: president@jcrcf.net. Visit: jcrcf.net. Sponsor: Johnson County RC Flyers.

02/28/2026 - Greenwood, IN (E) CGRC FLYING CLUB 5TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET AND INDOOR 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: cghs.centergrove.k12.in.us/students/extra-curricular-activities/rc-flying-club. Sponsor: Center Grove RC Flying Club.

New York
02/21/2026 - Rochester, NY (E) R/C SWAP MEET. Site: North Greece Firemen’s Field Pavilion, 3666 Latta Rd. Mr Vaughn B Taylor CD/EM PH: (585)315-7677. Email: vaughntaylorphoto@gmail.com. Sponsor: Radio Control Club of Rochester.

North Carolina
02/28/2026 - Statesville, NC (E) STATESVILLE MODEL FLYERS SWAP MEET BRING ANYTHING RC. Site: South River Baptist Church, 2659 S Chipley Ford Rd. Mr Rex E Perkins CD/EM PH: (704)222-6399. Email: rexperk@gmail.com. Visit: statesvillemodelflyers.org. Sponsor: Statesville Fliers RC Club Inc.

Ohio

02/7/2026 - Newark, OH (E) LCRC ANNUAL SWAP SHOP & AUCTION. Site: VFW Post 1060, 469 Forry St. Robert L Grashel CD/EM PH: (740)587-1854. Email: bobandjeanetteg@hotmail.com. Visit: lcrccohio.com. Sponsor: Licking County Radio Control Club, Inc.

02/15/2026 - Wapakoneta, OH (E) 19TH ANNUAL INDOOR ELECTRIC FLY IN & SWAP SHOP. Site: Wapakoneta High School, 1 Redskin Trl. Mr Rodney C Metz CD/EM PH: (419)738-2007. Email: dts@bright.net. Sponsor: LARKS.

02/21/2026 - 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.

Oregon
02/28/2026 - Eugene, OR (E) EUGENE RC AERONAUTS SWAP MEET. Site: Irving Grange #377, 1011 Irvington Dr. Mr Kenneth Milbrett CD/EM PH: (805)405-0314. Email: kmilbrett@comcast.net. Visit: eugenerc.org. Sponsor: Eugene RC Aeronauts, Inc.

Texas
02/21/2026 - Texarkana, TX (E) ARK-LA-TEX ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Southwest Center, 3222 W 7th St. Gary Strickland CD/EM PH: (903)278-5703. Email: garystric@gmail.com. Visit: trcfc.org. Sponsor: Texarkana RC Flying Club.

West Virginia
02/28/2026 - Charleston, WV (E) KANAWHA VALLEY WV REGIONAL R/C ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Clubhouse at Coonskin, 2000 Coonskin Dr. Mr Steven A Dipiazza CD/EM PH: (304)710-9400. Email: steven.dipiazza@jetblue.com. Visit: flyinghillbillies.com. Sponsor: Flying Hillbillies R/C Club and Mountaineer Radio Control Club, Inc.

March
Illinois
03/14/2026 - 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.

03/28/2026 - Naperville, IL (E) SNAG-A-DEAL RC AUCTION. Site: Community United Methodist Church, 20 N Center St. Mr Michael D Pfeifer CD/EM PH: (630)258-3911. Email: auction@propmastersrc.org. Visit: propmastersrc.org/auction. Sponsor: Prop Masters R/C Aero Club.

Indiana
03/7/2026 - 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
03/14/2026 - Wichita, KS (E) WICHITA RADIO CONTROL CLUB SWAP MEET. Site: Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. Paul K Wade CD/EM PH: (316)680-8090. Email: paulkwade1214@gmail.com. Visit: wichitaradiocontrolclu(b.org. Sponsor: Wichita Radio Control Club.

Michigan
03/28/2026 - Kalamazoo, MI (E) 32ND ANNUAL R/C SWAP MEET. Site: Eleca Room A, 2900 Lake St. Mr Luis Espinel CD/EM PH: (269)823-4044. Email: espinel@myyahoo.com. Visit: kazoothunderbirds.com. Sponsor: Thunderbirds R/C Club.

Nebraska
03/15/2026 - Grand Island, NE (E) GRAND ISLAND MODELERS RC AUCTION. Site: Platt-Duetsche, 1315 W Anna St. Steve Blayney CD/EM PH: (308)390-7439. Email: rcflyergi@gmail.com. Visit: gimodelers.club. Sponsor: Grand Island Modelers Assn.

North Carolina
03/14/2026 - Lexington, NC (E) 28TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET. Site: Davidson County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center, 100 Fairground Rd. Mr Mark B Fansler CD/EM PH: (336)479-8900. Email: triadaerorc@gmail.com. Visit: triadaero.net. Sponsor: Triad Aeromodelers, Inc.

Ohio
03/14/2026 - Tallmadge, OH (E) RAVENNA THUNDERBIRDS 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.

03/20/2026 - 03/21/2026 - Dayton, OH (E) DAYTON MODELRAMA SWAP MEET & AUCTION MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR EXPO. Site: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 645 Infirmary Rd. Mr Paul Stimmel CD/EM PH: (937)361-7696. Email: stimmepj1385@gmail.com. Visit: daytonmodelrama.com. Sponsor: Dayton Wingmasters.

Pennsylvania
03/14/2026 - Lebanon, PA (E) 45TH ANNUAL RC EXPO. Site: LEBANON VALLEY EXPO CENTER AND FAIRGROUNDS, 80 Rocherty Rd. Todd L Lojak CD/EM PH: (717)857-4726. Email: cpaatablemaster@yahoo.com. Visit: cpaa.club. Sponsor: CENTRAL PENN AEROMODELERS.

Texas
03/13/2026 - 03/14/2026 - Garden Ridge, TX (E) TRI CITY FLYERS 2026 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.

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Arizona

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