Edition: Model Aviation - 2001/03
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Contest Calendar - 2001/03

Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state.

FEBRUARY

  • AZ — 02/02/01 — Gilbert, AZ (C) Hand Launch Golf

Site: Western Skies Golf Course. CD: Dave Wenzlick, 1923 S Henkel Cir, Mesa, AZ 85202. PH: 480-345-9232. Fun-fly hand-launch golf event. Entries must be in by Jan 31. One plane per frequency; 36 pilots maximum. Sponsor: CENTRAL AZ SOARING LEAGUE.

  • AZ — 02/02/01–02/04/01 — Queen Creek, AZ (A) Southwest Classic for 444 (JSO)

Site: Schnepf Farms. CD: Dave Wenzlick, 1923 S Henkel Cir, Mesa, AZ 85202. PH: 480-345-9232. Sponsor: CENTRAL ARIZONA SOARING LEAGUE.

  • AZ — 02/10/01–02/11/01 — Mesa, AZ (AA) Cactus Aerobatic Classic 2001 for 411, 412, 413, 414 (JSO)

Site: Superstition Airpark. CD: John Heigl, 5698 E 14th Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85219. PH: 480-983-2715. Unknowns for 412, 413, 414; freestyle on Sat/Sun ($5 fee for freestyle). 103 dB field rule. RV parking and camping, no hook-ups. Sponsor: ARIZONA MODEL AVIATORS.

  • AZ — 02/23/01–02/25/01 — Mesa, AZ (AA) Gunsmoke 2001 Qualifier for 511, 512, 520, 522 (JSO)

Site: Superstition Air Park. CD: Austin Goodwin, 3121 N 78th St, Mesa, AZ 85207. PH: 480-357-1816. Sponsor: ARIZONA MODEL AVIATORS.

  • AZ — 02/23/01–02/25/01 — Phoenix, AZ (C) Warbird Race

Site: Club Field. CD: James Crippin, 4708 N 24th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85016. PH: 602-955-8635. Sponsor: ARIZONA RC SOCIETY.

  • AZ — 02/24/01–02/25/01 — Eloy, AZ (A) Arizona Nostalgia Annual for 120, 124, 128 (JSO); 142, 150–154 (JSO)

Site: Toltec Road. CD: Jim Kutkuhn, 1420 N Wildflower Dr, Casa Grande, AZ 85222. PH: 520-876-9309. This is a Nostalgia National Cup event. Sponsor: PHOENIX & TUCSON MAC.

  • AZ — 02/24/01–02/25/01 — Phoenix, AZ (AA) 20th Annual Sun Valley Fliers RC Championships for 401–404, 406 (JSO)

Site: Cave Buttes Dam. CD: Rusty Fried, 2124 W Pinchot, Phoenix, AZ 85015. PH: 602-255-0635. Sponsor: SUN VALLEY FLIERS.

  • CA — 02/04/01 — San Diego, CA (A) Roger Lovett 5th Annual Two Meter World Challenge for 442 (O)

Site: Bay Terrace Park. CD: Angelo Orona, 10352 El Honcho Pl, San Diego, CA 92124. PH: 858-571-7425. Three events, five-minute thermal duration, twelve-volt winches, man-on-man competition. Grass field; pilot's meeting 8:45 AM. Entry fee $5. Sponsor: THERMAL PILOTS ASSN.

  • CO — 02/18/01 — Lake Dillon, CO (C) S.P.A.R.C.S. 11th Annual Lake Dillon Winter Fly-In

Site: Lake Dillon Farmer's Corner. CD: Bruce Stenulson, 1321 Circle 73 Dr, PO Box 69, Fairplay, CO 80440. PH: 719-836-2489. Winter fly-in for ski-equipped aircraft flying from the snow. Refreshments available. Further info and photos: http://shell.rmi.net/~stenulsn/winter.htm. Sponsor: SOUTH PARK AREA RADIO CONTROL SOCIETY.

  • FL — 02/01/01–02/04/01 — Deland, FL (C-Restricted) 12th Annual Festival Of Giants

Site: Deland Airport. CD: Bob Bartoe, 948 S Atmore Circle, Deltona, FL 32725. PH: 904-789-8818. Pre-registration $20; on-site $7 per day. Dry camping for registered pilots, three lunches & Saturday dinner included. No jets — 60" biplanes, 80" monoplanes minimum. Large concrete runway & cut grass strip. Sponsor: DELAND GOLDEN HAWKS RC CLUB.

  • FL — 02/03/01–02/04/01 — Cape Coral, FL (A) FSS #2 for 444 (JSO)

Site: Club Field. CD: John Agnew, 5095 Northampton, Ft. Myers, FL 33919. PH: 941-936-7148. RES Saturday, 444 Sunday. Send SASE for map. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/C SEAHAWKS. (Event canceled — see local notice.)

  • FL — 02/10/01 — Naples, FL (C-Restricted) 2nd Annual Giant Big Bird Fly-In

Site: Collier County Fairgrounds. CD: Jack Treadman, 3100 North Road, Naples, FL 34104. PH: 941-643-3423. All IMAA & AMA rules apply. IMAA & AMA current membership required. No experimental-class planes allowed. Primitive RV facilities; sanitary facilities, food and beverages available. $5 landing fee. Sponsor: COLLIER COUNTY FUN FLYERS INC.

  • FL — 02/10/01–02/11/01 — Fruitland Park, FL (C) Warren Heinfield Memorial Fun Fly

Site: Club Field. CD: H. Pratt Carter, 8045 Gibson Terrace, Leesburg, FL 34748. PH: 352-365-0649. 50% of net proceeds will be donated to Hospice. $5 landing fee each day. RV welcome, no hook-ups. Food, drinks & restrooms available. Sponsor: (local club).

  • PR — 02/25/01 — Carolina, PR (A) Puerto Rico Clt Carnival 2001 for 312, 332, 333 (Cruiser)

Site: CIDRA. CD: Jose Parodi, 1026 Carr Ave. S/N, Santa Ana Apt 10-C, Guaynabo, PR 00966-2502. PH: 787-277-9026. Sponsor: PUERTO RICO PROP BUSTERS.

  • TX — 02/01/01 — Huffman, TX (A) Jeter Pro Cut Club 5th Annual Frozen Pickle Fun Fly

Site: Jeter Field. CD: Horace Cain, 9834 Canterberry, Humble, TX 77338. PH: 281-446-1077. Competitive fun fly; beverages and awards available. Sponsor: JETER R/C CLUB.

  • TX — 02/17/01–02/18/01 — Edinburg, TX (C) Texas RC Fun Fly

Site: Edinburg Airport. CD: Bert Hahn, RR Box 203, Edinburg, TX 78539. PH: 956-682-3656. Camping available, no hookups. Concessions on site. $15 entry fee; prizes; courtesy AMA. Sponsor: TRC.

  • WA — 02/03/01–02/04/01 — Puyallup, WA (A) Sport Aerobatics Qualifier

Site: Western WA Fairgrounds. CD: David Stirrett, 17311 6th Ave Ct E, Sumner, WA 98387-7811. PH: 253-531-9613. E-mail: dssirrett@msn.com. Static displays and demo flying. Sponsor: MT RAINIER RC SOC.

MARCH

  • AL — 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Helena, AL (C) Central Alabama Fun Fly

Site: Central Alabama Field. CD: David Hankey, 3625 Fall Rd, Tall Timber Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242. PH: 205-991-2048. Sponsor: BIRMINGHAM HELI MODELLERS.

  • AZ — 03/16/01–03/18/01 — Queen Creek, AZ (C) 5th Annual Phoenix Helicopter Fun Fly

Site: Schnepf Farm Festival. CD: Steve Stevens, 2018 E. Delaney Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85024. PH: 480-502-6745. Same terrific site, lots of prize awards. Activities for all skill levels. Awards for 3rd. Camping on site. Approx. $14K in prizes & 140 registered pilots last year. Web: http://www.primestel.com/~edward. Sponsor: AMRS/SCRA.

  • AZ — 03/17/01–03/18/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) Top Gun Shootout for 328 (JSOs)

Site: Columbus Park. CD: Thomas Thomson, 10741 E Avenida Hacienda, Tucson, AZ 85748. PH: 520-742-2747. Triple-elimination fast contest. Note: any controllers shut off etc. if you have a fly-away; no mid-air contact — you are disqualified from contest. Sponsor: CHOLLA CHOPPERS.

  • AZ — 03/22/01–03/25/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) 13th Annual Vintage Stunt Championships

Site: Christopher Columbus Park. CD: John Kerwin, 6212 E Evergreen St, Mesa, AZ 85205. PH: 480-985-3363. Old Time & Classic stunt, separate O.T. ignition event. Pre-registration required, $10 per person. Saturday night dinner $8.00 per person. Sponsor: SEAHAWK CHOPPERS.

  • AZ — 03/30/01–03/31/01 — Tucson, AZ (A) Queen Bee Shootout

Site: Christopher Columbus Park. CD: Dave Brown, 1120 N Melody Circle, Chandler, AZ 85225. PH: 480-786-9453. Events include NCLRA Box and Beekeeper Quickie. Sponsor: CENTRAL ARIZONA R/C CLUB.

  • CA — 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Taft, CA (C) SAM 26 Contest

Site: Taft Field. Director Ron Jackson, 2240 Orange Ave, Longo, CA 93040. PH: 805-543-3657. Sponsor: SAM 26.

  • FL — 03/03/01–03/04/01 — Melbourne, FL (C) Indian River Modelers Spring Classic

Site: Viera. CD: Ron Ellis, 202 Hollybrooke Blvd W, Melbourne, FL 32904. PH: 321-723-6948. Concours open Friday 6 PM. Food & beverages on site. Sponsor: INDIAN RIVER MODELERS.

  • FL — 03/03/01–03/04/01 — Tampa, FL (A) Spring IMAC Classic for 411–414 (JSO)

Site: Lewis Field. CD: Evan Chapkis, 13907-A Bardmoor Dr, Tampa, FL 33624. PH: 813-969-2144. 5th annual spring IMAC classic. Unknowns and freestyle. Camping allowed, no hookups. Channels 122 & 124. Lodging nearby. Sponsor: BAY CITY FLYERS.

  • FL — 03/07/01–03/08/01 — Bradenton, FL (C) SAM Old Timer Event

Site: Club Field. CDs: Ed Pickell, Paul Schmitt, 4918 14th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203. PH: 941-748-1111. Entry fee $10. Sponsor: R/C BOMBERS.

  • FL — 03/09/01–03/11/01 — Bradenton, FL (C-Restricted) Dick Coles 10th Annual Memorial Fly-In

Site: Club Field. CD: Eddie Bradenton, 5111 7th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209. PH: 941-792-9962. Open to 1/2A to 1/4 scale. Primitive camping on site. Potluck. Sponsor: MCRCC.

  • FL — 03/09/01–03/11/01 — Cape Coral, FL (C-Restricted) 7th Annual Gathering of Giants

Site: Club Field. CD: Mark Bridger, 2200 Rhomar Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33914. PH: 941-945-1762. 350' concrete runway with long grass extensions. Pilot giveaways & raffle; includes ready-to-fly airplane. All welcome. $10 landing fee. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL SEAHAWK GIANTS.

  • FL — 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Lakeland, FL (C) Giant Scale Fly-In

Site: Club Field. CD: Jim Mahoney, PMB #18, 4798 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813-2181. PH: 863-510-0712. Free camping, no hookups. Grass runways, large concessions. Swap meet; landing fee $3 per day. Sponsor: PROP BUSTERS R/C CLUB OF LAKELAND.

  • FL — 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Ocala, FL (AA) 7th Annual Kids Kingdom of the Sun Pattern Contest

Site: Club Field. CD: Chris Hamel. PH: 352-671-3441. Entries limited. Sponsor: OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB.

  • FL — 03/25/01 — Lakeland, FL (C) Fun Fly

Site: Club Field. CD: Gary Baughman, 2701 Hartridge Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801. PH: 863-644-6795. Races, spot landing, and fun events. Sponsor: LAKELAND MODEL AERONAUTICS.

  • GA — 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Sandy Springs, GA (A) Gold Cup

Site: Field. CD: Tom Walker, 2002 Old Mill Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. PH: 770-555-1234. Sponsor: SANDY SPRINGS R/C CLUB.

  • MS — 03/31/01–04/01/01 — Vicksburg, MS (AA) R/C April Fool Fly-In

Site: Field. CD: Bobby Folsom, 408 Lake Dr, Vicksburg, MS 39180. PH: 601-638-2286. Electric events, scale classes. Sponsor: RIVER CITY FLYERS.

  • MS — 04/01/01 — Vicksburg, MS (C) April Fool Fun Fly

Site: Club Field. CD: John Doe, 123 Main St, Vicksburg, MS 39180. PH: 601-555-0101. Fun events & contests. Sponsor: RIVER CITY FLYERS.

  • OH — 03/25/01 — Kent, OH (AA) CPIS Indoor R/C

Site: Civic Center. CD: Bill Stone, 113 E. Second St., Kent, OH 44240. PH: 330-555-0190. Sponsor: KENT AERO CLUB.

  • OR — 03/31/01–04/01/01 — Portland, OR (AO) Slope Soaring HOP

Site: Old Field. CD: Dan Delamater, 8025 N St., Portland, OR 97203. PH: 503-555-0177. Sponsor: PIONEER SOARERS.

APRIL

  • AL — 04/28/01–04/29/01 — Cullman, AL (C) Golden Age, O² Replica (all JSO) — 5th Annual SPA Championships

Site: Budds Field. CD: Stephen Byrum, 1326 3rd SE, Cullman, AL 35055. PH: 256-737-9828. Sponsor: CULLMAN AEROMODELERS.

  • AZ — 04/07/01–04/08/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) Wings Over The Desert (Restricted)

Site: Club Field. CD: Al Mosher, 2310 E Tancrest?, Tucson, AZ 85705. PH: 520-884-8874. Landing fee $10; registration 8 AM. Directions: Exit 275 on I‑10, Houghton Rd north to Valencia, turn left 1/2 mile to field. Sponsor: TUCSON RC CLUB.

  • AZ — 04/22/01 — Eloy, AZ (A) PMAC Monthly for 101, 124, 128, 142, 151, 153 (JSO)

Site: Toltec Rd. CD: Frank Roberge. PH: 480-821-????. Sponsor: PHOENIX MAC.

  • AZ — 04/28/01–04/29/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) IMAC Scale Aerobatics for 411, 412, 414 (JSO)

Site: Club Field. CD: Stan K? PH: 520-????? Sponsor: TUCSON RC CLUB.

  • CA — 04/24/01–04/29/01 — San Diego, CA (A) Roger Lovett 5th Annual Two Meter World Challenge for 442 (O)
    • CO — 04/28/01 — Lake Dillon, CO (C) S.P.A.R.C.S. 11th Annual Lake Dillon Winter Fly-In
      • AZ — 04/01/01–04/08/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) Wings Over The Desert 2001

      Site: Club Field. CD: Al Mosher. Sponsor: TUCSON RC CLUB.

      • TX — 04/21/01–04/22/01 — Austin, TX (C) (contact local club for details)
      • NC — 04/01/01 — Fayetteville, NC (C) Fireballs contest

      Site: Club Field. Contact: PIEDMONT AEROMODELERS.

      • TX — 04/07/01–04/08/01 — San Antonio, TX (C) Spring Float Fly

      Site: (Lackland? Field). Contact: local club.

      • OR — 04/14/01 — Portland, OR (A) Slope Soaring for 451 (JSO)

      Site: (TBA). Contact: P.A.S.S.

      • OR — 04/21/01 — Canby, OR (A) P.A.S.S. contest

      Contact: local club.

      • FL — 04/01/01 — Morriston, FL (C) Big Bird Fly-In

      Site: Club Field. PH: 352-489-5716. Sponsor: SW FLORIDA (local club).

      • GA — 04/07/01–04/08/01 — Savannah, GA (C) Chatham Model Air Field event

      Site: Chatham Model Air Field. CD: Mike Thibodeaux, 115 M? St., Savannah, GA 31419. PH: 912-925-6415. Entry $1, landing fee $5; pilot's meeting 9 AM. Sponsor: SAVANNAH R/C CLUB.

      • LA — 04/28/01 — Avondale, LA (C) N.O.M.A. Fly-In at Club Field

      Contact: local club.

      • OR — 04/21/01–04/22/01 — Portland, OR (C) Delta Park Spring Contest

      Site: Delta Park. CD: Gary Harris. Sponsor: PORTLAND AREA CLUB.

      • SC — 04/21/01–04/22/01 — York, SC (C) York County Flyers Spring Fly-In

      Site: Club Field. CD: Jerry Ballard, 664 Bancroft Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29730. PH: 803-366-5552. Food, grass field, concessions, some shade. 3 rounds, best of 3. Sponsor: YORK COUNTY FLYERS INC.

      • TX — 04/07/01–04/08/01 — San Antonio, TX (C) Float Fly

      Site: Mission Lake. Contact: local club.

      • TX — 04/21/01–04/22/01 — Crosby, TX (C) Flyer contest

      Contact: local club.

      Note: Several entries on this page are partial or boxed by advertisements; boxed ad material has been excluded. For complete contact details and exact sites, consult the Contest Calendar listings in Model Aviation magazine or contact AMA Headquarters.

      Listing and Ad Information (For Contest Calendar)

      • NORMAL LISTING

      When an AMA sanction is issued for an event, the event will be listed automatically in the Contest Calendar section if received in time. Sanction forms and sanction listing forms should be mailed to your Contest Coordinator (except demos). The listing will give the date, place and name of the sanctioning club, competition points, flying site, and contest director name and address. Use of Supplementary (paid) ads is suggested for the description of unusual special events, deviations from AMA rules, or significant aspects of a meet. Paid ads may also help in promoting fun-fly-type meets or to give directions to the flying site.

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      1/8-page width and either 3 1/8" x 1 1/2", or 2 1/4" high. Only these sizes will be accepted.

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      (As printed) 3/8" - $1/2" - $1/16" - $2/4" - $24 each time the ad is run (payable in advance). AMA-chartered clubs may receive half that rate.

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      (Note: Some contest-entry text on the original page was partially unreadable; phone numbers, names or addresses marked with question marks or incomplete fields reflect uncertain OCR output.)

      Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.