Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/01
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Contest Calendar - 2004/01

Flying

DECEMBER

  • AZ — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Eloy, AZ (AA) — Arizona Free Flight Champs. Cat II: 101, 101C, 124, 140, 142(J)(SO), 102, 103, 104, 105, 102-103C, 104-105C, 120(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. CD: Richard Strang, 310 E Suntree St, Tucson, AZ 85727. PH: 520-742-3546. E-mail: rstrang247@aol.com. Sponsor: Tucson Free Flight.
  • AZ — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Eloy, AZ (AA) — Arizona F1C Championships (FAI) for Cat III: 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. CD: John Nystedt, 12749 E Laurel Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. PH: 480-657-9824. E-mail: jnystedt@cox.net. F1A, F1B, F1C, & F1P on Saturday; F1G, F1H, & F1J on Sunday. Sponsor: PMAC.
  • AZ — 12/14/03 — Eloy, AZ (AMA National Record Trial) — Toys for Tots Record Trials for Cat I: 101–164 (JSO). Site: Eloy Field. CD: Jean Andrews, 1007 W Prince Rd #51, Tucson, AZ 85705. PH: 520-887-5952. E-mail: gpajeantucson@aol.com. All proceeds go to USMC “Toys for Tots” program. $10 or new unwrapped toy to register. Raffle; bring donations. Sponsor: Tucson Free Flight Club.
  • CA — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Fallbrook, CA (A) — Pearl Harbor Classic for 750, 755 (JSO). Site: Johnson Field. CD: Jim Cole, 3310 Silver Oak Ln, Vista, CA 92084. PH: 760-727-7666. E-mail: jancole@netzero.net. Two-day event: Saturday open class “B”, Sunday WWII scale 2610. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.
  • CA — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — South El Monte, CA (AA) — Toys for Tots CL Speed & Combat for: 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 310, 328, 329, 330, 331, 606, 607 (JSO), 304, 309 (O). Site: Whittier Narrows Park. CD: Joe Brownlee, 12101 Stonegate Ln, Garden Grove, CA 92845. PH: 714-895-1857. E-mail: brownlees3@cs.com. Sponsor: Control Line Speed Flyers of Southern California.
  • CA — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Chino, CA (C) — Toys-For-Tots & T-6 Race. Site: Club Field. CD: Steve Parola, 13530 Preciado Ave, Chino, CA 91710. PH: 909-532-3084. E-mail: saparola@verizon.net. Saturday: .40 size, AT-6 race (info & rules at www.hobbyclubsa.com). Sunday: 5th Annual Toys-for-Tots fun fly (info www.pvmaconline.org). Sponsor: PVMAC.
  • CA — 12/07/03 — Van Nuys, CA (C) — Toys For Tots. Site: Sepulveda Basin. CD: Darrell Martin, 16838 Vintage St, Northridge, CA 91343. PH: 818-368-1488. E-mail: dmartin168@aol.com. Bring unwrapped toy ($10 value). Sponsor: SFVGSQ.
  • CA — 12/07/03 — Van Nuys, CA (C) — SCIF Fun Fly. Site: Grassy Knoll. CD: Brad Levine, 10717 Kelmore St, Culver City, CA 90230. PH: 310-838-2345. Precision large and small classes (25' & over = large). Free flight only; no I.C. engines. Any models welcome (scale, modern, old time, original designs). Sponsor: Southern CA Ignition Flyers.
  • CA — 12/13/03 — Livermore, CA (C) — Toys for Tots Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Bob Donleavy, 8580 Valencia St, Dublin, CA 94568. PH: 925-829-5549. E-mail: rcerbob@comcast.net. Large runway, great fun, no restrictions. Sponsor: EBRC.
  • CA — 12/21/03 — San Diego, CA (AMA Record Trial) — AMA National Record Trial for Cat III: 101–164 (JSO). Site: Otay Mesa. CD: Lawrence Bagalini, 15423 Barona Mesa Way, Ramona, CA 92065. PH: 760-788-1858. E-mail: apexair2@yahoo.com. Sponsor: San Diego Orbiteers.
  • FL — 12/06/03 — Dunnellon, FL (C) — Santa Fly In. Site: Rainbow Field. CD: Don Adkins, 5440 N Peppermint Dr, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. PH: 352-527-2047. E-mail: dshobby@mindspring.com. Landing fee: one new unwrapped toy (min. $10). Held in conjunction with local fire dept Toys for Tots drive. On-site RV parking (no hookups). Food available at Rainbow Café. Sponsor: Tri-County RC Club.
  • FL — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Sarasota, FL (C-Restricted) — Warbirds Over Sarasota. Site: Club Field. CD: Trip Galasso, 1549 Shadow Ridge Cir, Sarasota, FL 34240. PH: 941-342-3585. Warbirds only (all size and era welcome); must be true warbirds (no sport planes in war paint). Noise restriction: 104 dB at 10 ft. Visit www.sarasotarc.com. Sponsor: Sarasota RC Squadron.
  • FL — 12/07/03 — Ocala, FL (C-Restricted) — Ocala Flying Model Club Sport 240–300 Pylon Races. Site: Club Field. CD: Russell Stricker, 10620 SW 27th Ave. PH: 352-844-3746 / 352-237-0329. E-mail: russ240@earthlink.net. Year-end point races. Limited to IMAA sport 240–300 with max 2.2 c.i. engines. First race at 10:00 AM sharp. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.
  • AZ — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Eloy, AZ (AA) — Arizona FAI Free Flight Champs (Cat II: 101, 101C, 124, 140, 142(J)(SO), 102, 103, 104, 105, 102-103C, 104-105C, 120(JSO)). Site: Toltec Rd. (Note: duplicate of earlier listing for Eloy; verify date/site with CD.)
  • CA — 12/06/03 – 12/07/03 — Chino, CA (C) — Toys-For-Tots. Site: Club Field. CD: Steve Parola, 13530 Preciado Ave, Chino, CA 91710. PH: 909-532-3084. E-mail: saparola@verizon.net. Sponsor: PVMAC.

(Note: The above listings continue through December events for other states. Entries include dates, locations, sanction class, event name, contest classes, site, contest director (CD) name and contact, and sponsoring club. For additional dates and full statewide listings see subsequent pages of the Contest Calendar.)

JANUARY

  • 01/04/04 — Adair, OR (C) — Polar Bear. Site: Adair Aerodrome. CD: William Harburg, 2456 NW Wayland, Corvallis, OR 97330. PH: 503-???-????. E-mail: wharburg@comcast.net. No landing fee. Sign-up starts at 8:00 AM; flying starts at 9:00 AM. Free lunch for pilots & registration. Flying until 2:00 PM. Transmitters impound and frequency control. Prize drawings. Sponsor: Benton County RC Club.
  • 01/10/04 – 01/11/04 — Viera, FL (C) — 6th Annual Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Viera Park. CD: Gerald Armstrong. PH: 321-723-?? (contact info via club). Sponsor: Indian River Control Society.
  • 01/11/04 — Avon Park / Sebring, FL (C) — Silent Sunday in Sebring & Swap Meet. Site: East Stryker Rd. CD: Jim Hoffer, 203 N Ridgewood, Sebring, FL 33870. PH: 863-382-2455. Fly-in for electric and gliders with open-air swap meet on large hard-surface parking area. Sponsor: Sebring Model Airplane Club.
  • 01/16/04 – 01/18/04 — Jacksonville, FL (AA) — King Orange International II for 322, 323, 324, 325, 326 (JSO). Site: Whitehouse Field. CD: William Hodges, 5060 S. 1 North, Bunnell, FL 32110. PH: 386-445-2228. E-mail: wlhodges@aol.com. Will be flying US FAI PAMA classes plus basic stunt, old time stunt, classic stunt and sport stunt. Sponsor: X-47 Flyers.
  • 01/17/04 – 01/18/04 — Eloy, AZ (AZ) — Southwest Regionals FAI Free Flight Championships for 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155 (JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. CD: John Nystedt, 12749 E Laurel Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. PH: 480-657-9824. F1P will be flown as a demo event. Sponsor: SW Regional Models Assn.
  • 01/17/04 – 01/19/04 — Eloy, AZ (C) — Southwest Regionals SAM RC Old Timers. Site: Toltec Rd. CD: Bob Angus, 6640 N Columbus, Tucson, AZ 85718. PH: 520-299-9034. SAM events: Pure Antique, AB Glow, CC, Elco, Texaco, C Ignition, LMR, 1/2A Texaco, Scale, Old Timer Glider, Brown Jr., LER, Ohlsson .29 Ignition. Rules for new events can be obtained from the CD. Sponsor: SW Regional Models Assn.
  • 01/17/04 – 01/18/04 — Sarasota, FL (C) — SAM. Site: Landfill Rd. CD: Gandolfi, 373 Roselawn Circle, Venice, FL 34293. PH: 941-493-1614. Y.E.S. - BL Enl, 0 & R 60. Sponsor: RC Fliers of Venice.
  • 01/17/04 — Odem, TX (C) — 2nd Annual Vintage Scale RC Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Ron Cooper, 114 N Mesquite, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. PH: 361-852-0688. Grass runway 75x400'; limited RV parking. Scale models of aircraft built and flown prior to 1960; no profiles or nitro. Bring dinner Saturday evening ($5 per head). Contact: Jerry Gerber PH: 361-368-2161 or www.gerbersrc.com. AMA required. Sponsor: Gerbers Aero Squadron.
  • 01/24/04 — Arcola, VA (C) — NVRC Snow Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Harold Chadsley, 11931 Appling Valley, Fairfax, VA 22030. PH: 703-278-0119. Events include loons, turkeys, snow, 30 & landing accuracy. Channels 20 & 21 banned. $5 fee for non-NVRC members. Sponsor: Northern Virginia RC.
  • 01/30/04 – 02/01/04 — Boulder (Las Vegas area), NV (C) — Fabulous Las Vegas Fun Fly. Site: William Bennett Field. CD: William Roper, PO Box 96963, Las Vegas, NV 89193. PH: 702-391-1446. E-mail: mrporter@rocketcorps.com. 4th annual helicopter gathering in Las Vegas; 4 flight stations & multiple demo flights on Saturday. RV parking (no hookups). Food at event. Sponsor: LVRC.
  • 01/31/04 — Syracuse, NY (D) — Syracuse NY Model Forum. Site: Ramada Inn, 7th North & Buckley Rd. CD: Michael Casson, 100 Kings Ct, Camillus, NY 13031. PH: 315-488-6123. Model aircraft forum & show; display/swap tables, trainer, sport, scale & heli. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vendor tables, demos & lectures, food on premises. Sponsor: ARCS.
  • 01/31/04 – 02/01/04 — Cape Coral, FL (A) — F1G/F1H. Site: Cape Coral Field. CD: Mike L. (contact details incomplete). Sponsor: Cape Coral R/C Sea Hawks.

(Note: Entries continue through January events for other states and into February and March in the Contest Calendar listing.)

FEBRUARY

  • 02/04/04 – 02/07/04 — Deland, FL (C) — Festival of Giants. Site: Deland Airport. CD: Thomas Beckman, 438 John R St, Lake Helen, FL 32744. PH: 386-228-0700. E-mail: tbeckman@bellsouth.net. AMA rules apply. Limited to mono .40" and above, bipes 60" & up. Landing fees include one meal a day and Saturday night dinner on field. Advance registration $20; on-site registration $30 per day. Host: Bill Gray (for entry blank e-mail billgray@usa.net). Camping on field allowed (pre-registered pilots only from Wed to Sat). Sponsor: Golden Hawks Deland RC Club.
  • 02/07/04 — Shamokin Dam, PA (D) — Winter Wing Ding. Site: Quality Inn, Shamokin Dam. CD: Bob Noll. PH: 607-754-5279. E-mail: borr@aol.com. Vintage plane swap shop. Info at www.vintagecrcociety.org. Sponsor: Vintage RC Society.
  • 02/07/04 — Huffman, TX (C) — Feb Flea. Site: Flea Field. CD: John Forester, 10100 W. Summer Spring, TX 77388. PH: 281-351-8124. E-mail: jforester@houston.net. Vendors and fans; parking $10 per day; 50/50 drawing. Sponsor: Jetero RC.
  • 02/13/04 – 02/15/04 — Venice, FL (C-Restricted) — Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. CD: Allen Wilder, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln, Venice, FL 34293. PH: 941-497-1996. E-mail: awilder1@juno.com. Directions: Turn north on Knights Trail; proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota landfill; follow signs to field. Food & beverages on site. Landing fee $5. Sponsor: RC Fliers of Venice.
  • 02/14/04 – 02/15/04 — Naples, FL (C) — Naples Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Charles Mouret, 1940 Sandpiper St, Naples, FL 34102. PH: 239-777-6778. Good field, good food, great flying, great prizes. Sponsor: Collier Model Aeronautic Club.
  • 02/19/04 – 02/22/04 — Spring Hill, FL (C) — 3rd Annual Aeromodders Over Spring Hill. Site: Sand Hill Scout Reservation. CD: Clifford Massopelle, 6208 Hillview Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34606. PH: 352-688-6056. E-mail: cmassopelle@aol.com. Awards for top pilots in six classes. Sponsor: Hernando Aero Modelers.
  • 02/21/04 – 02/22/04 — Spring Hill, FL (C) — Harold Delobert VRC Reunion. Site: Sand Hill Scout Reservation. CD: Donald Ogren, 6440 CR 532, Prestwich, FL 34606. PH: 352-666-2901. E-mail: vrc0329@yahoo.com. Contact Art Schroder PH: 352-686-2701 for more info. Plaques awarded to top pilots in several VRC categories. Dry camping on site. Meals by hamburger wagon. Sponsor: Hernando Aero Modelers.
  • 02/28/04 – 03/07/04 — Lady Lake, FL (C) — Warren Heintzel Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Roy Field, 10203 E Forest Breeze Pl, Leesburg, FL 34788. PH: 352-735-xxxx. All events and great prizes. Food on site. Sponsor: Southern Eagle Squadron.

(Note: Entries continue through March in the Contest Calendar listing.)

Non-Fly

DECEMBER

  • 12/07/03 — Melville, NY (E) — Whitman Flyers R/C Swap Meet. Site: S/Bs Broad Hollow Road. For info: Les Schwartz, P.O. Box 1273, Melville, NY 11747. PH: 631-427-2848. Over 600–800 tables. Approx. 30 miles east of New York City. Info & updates: www.whitmanflyers.com. Call for table availability 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. E-mail: whitmanflyers@aol.com. Sponsor: Whitman Flyers.
  • 12/12/03 — Doylestown, PA (E) — Annual Flea Market. Site: Lenape Middle School, W. State St. For info: Jack Van Dusen, 189 Centerville Ln, Warminster, PA 18974. PH: 215-672-5068. Starts 7:00 AM. Admission $2; table rental $2; table $10. Reservations accepted; call after 6:00 PM. Sponsor: Bucks County Radio Control.

JANUARY

  • 01/10/04 — Lehigh Acres, FL (E) — Annual Swap Meet. Site: Lehigh Community Center, 1299 Homestead Rd. For info: John Agnew. PH: 239-369-7148. Tables available. Admission and table fees apply. Sponsor: Northampton Flyers.
  • 01/10/04 — Melville, NY (E) — Whitman Flyers (see above for details). Sponsor: Whitman Flyers.
  • 01/17/04 — Charleston, IN (E) — Skyliners 14th Annual Swap Meet. Site: Charlestown Civic Center. For info: Byron or Jane Barker. PH: 812-944-8511. Sponsor: Skyliners.
  • 01/17/04 — Columbia, TN (E) — CRCFM 5th Annual Snow Time Swap Meet & Auction. Site: Maury County Park. For info: Kurt Reekstin, 6684 Polk Ln, Columbia, TN 38401. PH: 931-381-7798. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM regardless of weather. Two buildings with over 75 tables. Admission $5 (under 12 free). One share table with admission; extra tables $8. Door prizes, concessions, radio raffle. Leftover items auction at end of meet. Park is off Hwy 50 west of Columbia. Info and map: www.columbiarc.com. Sponsor: Columbia RC Flying Models.
  • 01/16/04 – 01/17/04 — Georgetown, TX (E) — 7th Annual Georgetown Swap Meet. Site: San Gabriel Park Neighborhood Building. For info: Edwin Smith, 74107 Evans Oak Rd, Leander, TX 78641. PH: 512-496-1778. No table or selling fees. $1 admission (spouse & under 12 with adult free). Hours: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM Friday; 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Saturday. Doors open at 6:00 AM for setup. Sponsor: Georgetown Aero Modelers Assn.
  • 01/24/04 — Albuquerque, NM (E) — New Mexico RC Model Public Auction. Site: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. For info: Richard Lindberg. PH: (505) 344-8990. E-mail: rlindberg@comcast.net. Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Flying Machine.
  • 01/25/04 — Detroit, MI (E) — Radio Control Club of Detroit Swap Meet. For info: see club listings. Sponsor: Radio Control Club of Detroit.
  • 01/31/04 — Celina, OH (E) — 17th Annual RC Swap Meet. Site: Celina Senior High School. For info: Tim or Rhonda Smith. PH: 419-678-3222. Doors open 8:00 AM. Sponsor: Celina Flying Sports Model Club.
  • 01/31/04 — Florence, AL (E) — Quad Cities Radio Control Club Annual Swap Meet. Site: Underwood-Petersville Community Center. For info: Tommy Yates. PH: 256-757-6542. Admission $5. Food, refreshments, door prizes and raffle. Sponsor: Quad Cities Radio Control Club.
  • 01/31/04 – 02/01/04 — Puyallup, WA (E) — Northwest Model Expo. Site: Western Washington Fairgrounds. For info: Bob Brownell, PO Box 3799, Puyallup, WA 98373. PH: 253-857-5217. Manufacturers, vendors, large swap meet, live demos. Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Admission $7; children under 12 free. Swap meet contact: Don Swesey PH: 253-445-7643. Sponsor: Mount Rainier Radio Control Society.

FEBRUARY

  • 02/07/04 — Wheaton, IL (E) — Tri‑Village Racers Swap Shop. Site: DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd. For info: Ken Graham, 575 Lakeview Ct., Roselle, IL 60172. PH: 630-529-1857 (after 6:00 PM). Vendor doors open at 7:30 AM; public 9:00 AM. $20 per table; $8 for 3+ tables. General admission $5. Sponsor: Tri‑Village Racers.
  • 02/07/04 — Columbus, OH (E) — LCRC Annual Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall Recreation Center, 402 N. Hamilton Rd. For info: Bob Garber. PH: 740-968-????. Open 9:00 AM; auction 1:00 PM. Tables in advance $10. Sponsor: Licking County Radio Control.
  • 02/07/04 — Dayton, OH (E) — Midwest Model RAMA. For info and reservations: Dave Thacker. PH: 937-256-7727. E-mail: davethacker@aol.com. Tables in advance $12. Sponsor: Dayton Wingmasters Model Airplane Club.
  • 02/08/04 — Warren, OH (E) — Flying A C/L Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull County Fairgrounds. For info: Rocky Flavio. PH: 330-847-9313. Admission $3; table $10; no admission charge for sellers. Sponsor: Flying Aero Club.
  • 02/08/04 — Vernon, CT (E) — 23rd Annual Auction & Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School, 777 Hartford Turnpike (Rte. 30). Over 10,000 sq ft of preview and auction area. Food, raffles, door prizes. Vendor tables available. Pre-registration Saturday, Feb. 7, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. Open registration Sunday, Feb. 8 at 8:00 AM; auction begins at 10:00 AM. Admission $6 (under 16 free). 10% sellers premium. For info: (860) 745-7325 or www.ncrcc.org. Sponsor: Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club.
  • 02/15/04 — Butler, PA (E) — R/C Flea Market & Swap Shop. Site: Tanglewood Senior Center, Lyndora, PA. For info: Paul Grigas. PH: 724-283-1301. Admission $3; kids under 12 free. Tables $10. Sponsor: Butler Area Radio Flying Society.

(Note: Entries continue in the Contest Calendar listing for subsequent months.)

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