Edition: Model Aviation - 2001/04
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Contest Calendar - 2001/04

March — Flying

  • 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Helena, AL (C) Central Alabama Heli Fun Fly
  • Site: Sorrow Field
  • CD: David Harkey, 3625 Tall Timber Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Phone: 205-991-2049
  • Sponsor: Birmingham Heli Modelers
  • 03/16/01–03/18/01 — Queen Creek, AZ (C) 5th Annual Phoenix Helicopter Fun Fly
  • Site: Schnepf Farm Festival Site
  • CD: Eric Stevens, 2018 E Daley Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85024
  • Phone: 480-502-6745
  • Notes: Same terrific site, 78 acres. Activities for all skill levels. Awards to 3rd. Camping on site. Approx $14K prizes & 140 registered pilots last year.
  • Web: http://www.primenet.com/~edwardt
  • Sponsor: ARMS / SRCHA
  • 03/16/01–03/18/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) TIMPA Jet Rally
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Debbie Sherrow, 4291 W Jupiter Pl, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Phone: 520-744-0633
  • Notes: Jet rally fly-in. Jets, ducted fan, electric, turbines (require waiver).
  • Sponsor: TIMPA
  • 03/17/01–03/18/01 — Tucson, AZ (A) Top Gun Shootout for 328 (JSO)
  • Site: Columbus Park
  • CD: Thomas Thompson, 10741 E Avenida Hacienda, Tucson, AZ 85748
  • Phone: 520-722-2747
  • Notes: Triple elimination fast combat. Any fuel shut-off OK; a flyaway with no mid-air results in DQ.
  • Sponsor: Cholla Choppers
  • 03/17/01–03/18/01 — Phoenix, AZ (C) 1/8 Air Force Spring Fly In
  • Site: Arizona Model Aviators Field
  • CD: Robert Cooper, PO Box 647, Seligman, AZ 86337
  • Phone: 520-853-5599
  • Info: Kenny Kear PH: 480-854-3163; Kent Walters PH: 480-948-8513
  • Sponsor: 1/8 Scale Air Force
  • 03/22/01–03/25/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) 13th Annual Vintage Stunt Championships
  • Site: Christopher Columbus Park
  • CD: JoAnn Keville, 6218 E Evergreen St, Mesa, AZ 85205
  • Phone: 480-985-3363
  • Notes: Old Time & Classic stunt, separate O.T. ignition event. Pre-registration required: $10 per person. Saturday night dinner: $23.60 per person.
  • Sponsor: Cholla Choppers
  • 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Tucson, AZ (C) 3rd Annual Clyde Courtney Memorial Fun Scale
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Tim Lilje, 5035 N Bowes Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749
  • Phone: 520-749-5363
  • Sponsor: Tucson Radio Control Club
  • 03/25/01 — Eloy, AZ (A) PMAC Monthly for 101, 102–103, 120, 124, 140, 142, 153 (JSO)
  • Site: Toltec Rd
  • CD: John Bonang, 1841 N Wilbur Circle, Mesa, AZ 85021
  • Phone: 480-835-5677
  • Notes: .020 O.T. Replica, O.T. Large rubber (JSO)
  • Sponsor: Phoenix Model Airplane Club
  • 03/31/01–04/01/01 — Tucson, AZ (A) Cabin Fever Classic II for 310, 313, 314, 317, 318 (JSO)
  • Site: Christopher Columbus Park
  • CD: George Brown III, 1118 N Melody Circle, Chandler, AZ 85225
  • Phone: 480-786-9453
  • Notes: Event includes NCLRA Fox racing & NCLRA Quickie Rat in addition to 310, 313, 314, 317, 318
  • Sponsor: Central Arizona Control Line Club
  • 03/03/01–03/04/01 — Taft, CA (A) Blacksheep 30th Annual (Cat II 103, 104, 126, 127, 156, 160, 161, 163, 164 (JSO) and 124, 140, 142 (J)(SO))
  • Site: Condor Field
  • CD: Leon Borden, 5400 N Mapletree Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
  • Phone: 626-443-5138
  • Sponsor: Blacksheep Exhibition Squadron
  • 03/03/01–03/04/01 — Taft, CA (C) March Kickoff
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Andrew Faykun, 11365 Denair St, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Phone: 310-476-5134
  • Notes: Old-timer events
  • Sponsor: SCIF
  • 03/24/01–03/25/01 — Taft, CA (C) SAM 26 O.T. RC Contest
  • Site: Condor Field
  • CD: Hardy Robinson, 804 E Tangerine Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436-3567
  • Phone: 805-736-8741
  • Sponsor: SAM 26
  • 03/25/01 — Van Nuys, CA (C) Giant Scale Fun Fly
  • Site: Apollo IX Field
  • CD: Marvin Zauss, 8200 Rhodes Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
  • Phone: 818-768-0855
  • Notes: Minimum size: 80" mono, 60" biplane or true 1/4 scale of original aircraft. Starts 9:00 AM
  • Sponsor: San Fernando Giant Scale Squadron
  • 03/25/01 — Sacramento, CA (AA) SGMA "Fun Fly" for 101, 102, 103, 104, 120, 124, 140, 142, 153, 154, 155 (JSO)
  • Site: Waegell Field
  • CD: Walt Ghio, 1380 Elkhorn Dr, Stockton, CA 95209
  • Phone: 209-478-8225
  • Sponsor: Stockton Gas Model Assn
  • 03/25/01 — Colorado Springs, CO (A) March Madness for 444 (O)
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Austin Cleis Jr, 8465 Pine Cone Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
  • Phone: 719-495-3177

May — Selected Entries (as transcribed)

  • 05/19/01–05/20/01 — Baton Rouge, LA (AA) 27th Fiesta of 5 Flags Pattern Meet
  • Notes: Novice class may be included (401, 402, 403, 404, 406) (JSO)
  • Site: Spencer Field
  • CD: Tony Stillman (address/entry partially illegible)
  • Sponsor: Louisiana Modelers
  • 05/12/01 — Ocala, FL (C-Restricted) Spring Fling Giant
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Harry Dunlap, 14771 SE 147 Ave (address/phone partially illegible)
  • Phone: 352-[partially illegible]
  • Sponsor: [partially illegible]
  • 05/26/01–05/27/01 — Edgard, LA (C) 14th Annual Memorial Day O.T.
  • Site: Club Field (paved runway .45/.60), overnight camping
  • CD: Dave [name partially illegible], Box [illegible]
  • Phone: 504-[partially illegible]
  • Notes: (some location/contact details partially illegible)
  • Sponsor: [partially illegible]
  • 05/05/01 — Sanford, NC (C-Restricted) 17th Annual Joe Kitts Fly In
  • Site: Field
  • CD: Mark Clum, 2806 Charwood, Sanford, NC 27330
  • Phone: 919-776-9504
  • Notes: KC raffle on day of event; SMA size in vicinity; all planes will be inspected. Day fly 9:00 AM; food available.
  • Sponsor: Sanford Model Airplane Club
  • 05/26/01 — New Orleans, LA (C) Model Contest
  • Site: Lakefront
  • Notes: Primitive RV parking
  • Sponsor: Coastal Flying Models [contact details partially illegible]
  • 05/19/01–05/20/01 — Pensacola, FL (C) (Event listing partially illegible)
  • Sponsor: Pensacola Radio Modelists
  • 05/05/01–05/06/01 — Waycross, GA (C-Restricted) Jetter Over The Swamp
  • Site: Airport
  • CD: L.A. Smith, PO Box 36, Waresboro, GA 31524
  • Phone: 912-285-[partially illegible]
  • Sponsor: Okefenokee RC Club
  • 05/18/01–05/20/01 — Fayette, GA (C) King Peach Electric Championships
  • Site: Club Field
  • Events/Classes: .020, .13, .15, etc.
  • Sponsor: Fayette Flyers
  • 05/05/01–05/06/01 — Polk City, IA (C) AMA NATS / Pattern Spring Contest
  • Site: Club Field
  • Sponsor: Iowa Control Liners
  • 05/26/01–05/27/01 — Connersville, IN (C-Restricted) IMAA Fly In
  • CD/Site/Phone: Jim Mahoney (contact partially illegible)
  • Sponsor: [partially illegible]
  • 05/05/01–05/06/01 — Great Falls, MT (C)
  • Notes: Large flying site; 80" mono, 60" biplane or 1/4 scale
  • Sponsor: Chapter [illegible] IMAA
  • 05/05/01–05/31/01 — Portland, OR (A) Slope [details partially illegible]
  • (Soaring) — Soaring HL for 451 (JSO)
  • Site: PASS
  • CD: Del [last name partially illegible]
  • Sponsor: P.A.S.S.
  • 05/25/01–05/27/01 — Roseburg, OR (AAA) 30th Annual Northwest Control Line Regionals
  • Events: 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 314, 317, 319, 320, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 328, 329, 330, 508, 509, 521 (JSO); 313 (J)(SO)
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Craig Bartlett, 205 NE Cedar Ln, Corvallis, OR 97330
  • Phone: 541-745-2025
  • Info: For special event rules email jonathan501@aol.com
  • Sponsor: Eugene Prop Spinners / Umpqua Valley Modelers
  • 05/27/01 — Salem, OR (A) FSB for 601 (JSO)
  • Site: Sod Farm
  • CD: Don Despencer, 5041 SE Casa Del Rey Dr, Milwaukie, OR 97222
  • Phone: 503-659-[partially illegible]

Pennsylvania / Southeast / Tennessee — Selected Entries

  • 05/26/01 — Zelienople, PA (C-Restricted) MARS Big Birds 4th Annual Charity Fun Fly
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: William Schiefer, Hidden Valley Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • Phone: 412-366-0264
  • Sponsor: MARS
  • 05/05/01–05/06/01 — Eutawville, SC (C-Restricted) 11th Annual Model Airshow at Rocks Pond
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Allan Wellman, 109 Long Bow Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
  • Phone: 843-873-5534
  • Sponsor: Southeast Flyers
  • 05/05/01–05/06/01 — Sumter, SC (C-Restricted) SMAC Pattern Contest for 401–406 (JSO)
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Thomas Brown, 55 Pine Manor Cir, Sumter, SC 29150
  • Phone: 803-481-8836
  • Sponsor: Sumter Model Airplane Club
  • 05/16/01–05/19/01 — Woodruff, SC (C) Music City Pattern Jam for 401–406 (O)
  • Site: Hartness Field
  • CD: Michael Gregory, 524 Carline St, McBee, SC 29152
  • Phone: 864-[partially illegible]; Alternate contact: Ron Clark PH: 864-[partially illegible]
  • Sponsor: Music City Aviators
  • 05/05/01–05/06/01 — Columbia, TN (C-Restricted) Sailplane Fun Fly
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Brian Campbell (contact phone partially illegible)
  • Sponsor: [partially illegible]
  • 05/26/01–05/27/01 — Nashville, TN (AA) Fun Fly
  • Site: Club Field
  • Contact: Brian [last name/phone partially illegible]

Note: Several addresses, phone numbers and sponsor names in the source were partially illegible; such items are marked [partially illegible].

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