Edition: Model Aviation - 2001/01
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Contest Calendar - 2001/01

Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state.

Revised 2001 Sanction List

(Types of events and numeric sanction codes listed in the boxed Sanction List on this page)

Flying

DECEMBER

  • AR 12/02/00 — Scott, AR (C) 11th Annual Toys For Children. Site: Club Field. Charles Watson, CD, 91 S Watson Dr, Lonoke, AR 72086. PH: 501-676-6644. Landing fee: a new toy for children. Sponsor: F.A.R.M. Club.
  • AZ 12/16/00–12/17/00 — Eloy, AZ (A) I-10 Challenge for Cat II 101, 102–103, 104–105, 120, 124, 140, 142, 151, 153 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Joel Schwartzman, CD, 4480 W Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745. PH: 520-743-8322. Events: Nos 1/2A, A, (B–C), OT gas (combo), 020 Replica, RC OT rubber (large, small), glider (A1, A2). National Cup contest. Exit I‑10 at #203 (Toltec Rd), 5 mi south. Sponsor: Tucson FF Club.
  • CA 12/02/00–12/03/00 — South El Monte, CA (A) Toys For Tots Control Line Speed Contest for 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 310, 606, 607 (JSO), 304, 309 (O), 305 (JS)(O). Site: Whittier Narrows Park. Joe Brownlee, CD, 12101 Stonegate Ln, Garden Grove, CA 92845. PH: 714-895-1857. Entry fee: one unwrapped toy. Sponsor: Control Line Speed Flyers of Southern California.
  • CA 12/03/00 — El Monte, CA (C) Toys‑4‑Kids. Site: Whittier Narrows. Steven Sahagian, CD, 667 N Sunnyslope Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107. PH: 626-791-2719. Charity event. Entry fee: an unwrapped toy with value of $10 or more. All toys are given to local toy drives. Sponsor: SGVRCL.
  • CA 12/03/00 — Redlands, CA (C) Race & Glide. Site: Fisherman's Retreat. E. Arance, CD, 880 Kimberly Ct, Upland, CA 91784. PH: 909-985-0107. E-mail: arance@tstonramp.com. Sponsor: American Model Airport Assn.
  • CA 12/03/00 — Costa Mesa, CA (AA) HSS 1st Annual Bent Wing Contest for 444 (JSO). Site: Fairview Regional Park. Ross Thomas, CD, 1406 N La Bonita, Santa Ana, CA 92703. PH: 714-638-0705. Sponsor: Harbor Soaring Society.
  • CA 12/03/00 — Fallbrook, CA (C) Pearl Harbor Combat Classic for 2610 & Open Class. Site: Johnson Field. Gary Hardwick, CD, 699 N Vulcan Ave #71A, Leucadia, CA 92024. PH: 760-479-1468. RCCA rules for 2610 and open class combat events. Beginners welcome. Hard hats required. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.
  • CA 12/10/00 — Van Nuys, CA (C) Fun Fly. Site: Apollo XI. Darrell Martin, CD, 16838 Vintage St, Northridge, CA 91343. PH: 818-368-1488. Sponsor: San Fernando Valley Giant.
  • CA 12/10/00 — Richmond, CA (C) Toys For Tots. Site: Club Field. Gerald Edwards, CD, 2501 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501. PH: 510-522-4235. Landing fee: one $10 unwrapped toy (boy or girl). Sponsor: Bay Area Radio Control Society.
  • CA 12/10/00 — Taft, CA (C) S.C.I.F. Site: Condor Field. Brad LeVine, CD, 10717 Kelmore St, Culver City, CA 90250. PH: 310-838-2345. Events: old time gas, old time rubber, old time scale, 1/2A Tex, old time glider, OT‑HL catapult glider (combined). Sponsor: So. Cal. Ignition Flyers.
  • CA 12/16/00 — Livermore, CA (C) Toys 4 Tots. Site: Club Field. Bob Donleavy, CD, 8580 Valencia St, Dublin, CA 94568. PH: 925-829-5549. Landing fee: new unwrapped toy. Sponsor: East Bay Radio Controllers.
  • CA 12/17/00 — San Diego, CA (AMA Record Trial) Orbiteers Monthly for 101, 102, 103, 104, 124, 142, 153 (JSO). Site: Brown Field. Robert Thompson, CD, 466 Broadway #31, Chula Vista, CA 91910. PH: 619-476-1083. Sponsor: San Diego Orbiteers.
  • FL 12/02/00 — Palm Bay, FL (AMA Record Trial) Record Trials for Cat III 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 140, 142, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Ron Sharpton, CD, 1290 Country Rd, Daytona Beach, FL. PH: 904-767-6138. Sponsor: Florida Modelers Assn, Inc.
  • FL 12/02/00 — Dunnellon, FL (C) Toys For Tots. Site: Club Field. John Browning, CD, 7728 W Mikell Ln, Crystal River, FL 34428. PH: 352-795-4240. Field is located 1.6 miles east of Dunnellon on St Rd 484; turn south on Bridges Rd. Food & drink. Registration fee: one $10 toy. Great flying site. Sponsor: Dunnellon Fire Dept / Tri‑County RC Club.
  • FL 12/09/00–12/10/00 — Mulberry, FL (C-Restricted) Jim Smith Fly In. Site: Newell Terry Field. Keith Hunt, CD, 1700 S Webster Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803. PH: 863-683-8660 or 863-688-8078. E-mail: airsouth@gte.net. Sponsor: [listed on page].
  • On-site registration $30. Come have fun & fly at the "original" jet fly‑in. Dry camping for registered pilots only. Sponsor: Deland Golden Hawks RC Club.
  • 01/01/01 — Lincoln Park, NJ (C) Garden State Circle Burners New Year's Bash. Site: George L. Gaydos Field. Rich Peabody, CD, 175 Pinewood Pl, Teaneck, NJ 07666. PH: 201-837-8607. Come out and spend New Year's with us instead of watching TV! Great fun, free hot cocoa or coffee, nifty prizes. 10:00 AM start. For more info call or e-mail rpeabody@bellatlantic.net. Sponsor: Garden State Circle Burners.
  • 01/19/01–01/21/01 — Las Vegas, NV (C) Vegas Hel Crashpot. Site: William & Bennett Field. M. N. Segal, CD, 850 East Bonneville, Las Vegas, NV 89101. PH: 702-658-8402. Sponsor: Las Vegas RC.

FEBRUARY

  • 02/23/01–02/25/01 — Mesa, AZ (AA) Gunsmoke 2001 Qualifier for 511, 512, 520, 522 (JSO). Site: Superstition Air Park. Austin Goodwin, CD, 3121 N 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85207. PH: 480-357-1816. Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators.

Non-Fly

DECEMBER

  • 12/01/00–12/02/00 — Wheaton, IL (E) Da Big One RC Expo. Site: DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd. For info: John Asta, Hangar 249, 956 S Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103. PH: 630-837-8437. Bigger show ever; 2 days; many displays and swaps in the Midwest's largest RC expo. MDF distributors, dealers & manufacturers. Swap, contest, seminars. Kid's contest; cash prizes; free parking. Fri 2:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Sponsor: Hobbytime Flyby Knights.
  • 12/03/00 — Mt. Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club Swap Meet. Site: Rend Lake. For info: Gary Marks. PH: 815-563-4830.
  • 12/09/00 — Freeport, IL (E) Freeport R/C Modelers 27th Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: Freeport Civic Center. Admission $2.00; tables $7.00. Contact: Gary Marks. PH: 815-563-4830.

Events, Swap Meets & Forums

  • Central New York R/C and Model Aviation Forum (Non‑fly event for the avid enthusiast). Talks, displays, supplies. Static models welcome. Education & fun. February 3, 2001, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM. Ramada Inn Buckley Road, Syracuse, NY. More info: Peter Seffert. PH: 315-635-6370.
  • Mad River Flying Association presents Swap Meet 2001. When: Saturday, Feb. 17th, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Where: Champaign County Fair Grounds, Urbana, OH. Set up: 7:30–9:00 AM. Breakfast served at 7:30. Admission: $2.00. Tables: $10.00. For info: Henry Saylor. PH: (937) 653-1866. Email: hdsaylor@bright.net.
  • Flying Sportsmen Club: 01/14/01 — Mars, PA (E) The M.A.R.S. Annual Swap Meet. Site: WVH Hall, Post 7505. For info: Bill Smolik. PH: 412-734-1256 (evenings) or e-mail wasmol@city-net.com; or Jim Gillie. PH: 412-264-8064. 60 tables available. $12 each. Admission $3; wives & children under 10 free. Check at 21 Killbuck St, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Sponsor: Model Aircraft Recreation Society.
  • 01/20/01 — Columbia, TN (E) CCFM 2nd Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: National Guard Armory, Polk Ln, Columbia, TN 38401. PH: 931-381-7798. Directions: From Nashville take I‑65 south; from Huntsville take I‑65 south.
  • Southeastern Model Show — Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association. At the Georgia National Fairgrounds, AgroCenter. Saturday, March 3, 2001. Perry, Georgia (I‑75 at Exit 135). Friday evening setup 5:00 PM. Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Exchange meet, model displays, PIC flying demos, raffles, kids model building. Table reservations necessary. Tables $10.00; admission $5.00. Norm Deupree. PH: 478-328-2688. Email: deupree@home.net.
  • Central Penn Aeromodelers Assoc. 21st Annual R/C Flea Market. March 10, 2001. Lebanon, PA. PH: 717-960-8170. Details: Largest in the USA! Over 34,000 sq. ft. Next: 540 tables.
  • Seguin, TX Swap Meet & Auction. Swap Meet 9:00 AM; Auction 1:00 PM. Sat. Feb. 10, 2001. Guadalupe County Fair Grounds. Entry $5/adult; 1 table each. Contact: Bill Shupe. PH: 830-303-1570. Email: wmfred@msn.com. Sponsor: Tri‑City Flyers AMA #850.
  • Weatherford Aero Modeling Society Swap Meet & Auction. Hall Middle School, 902 Charles Street, Weatherford, Texas. March 30–31. Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM (Noon Auction). $5 per day admission. Raffles & door prizes. For info: Richard Niemann. PH: (817) 596-9100. Website: http://autocross.com/wams/.

Key Dates

(Events attended by AMA HQ staff and/or officers)

  • January 19–21 — AMA Convention 2001, Pasadena, CA.
  • January 21 — AMA Air Show Team Meeting (open to all team members), Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, Pasadena, CA.

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