Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/12
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Contest Calendar - 2004/12

Flying — DECEMBER

AZ

  • 12/04/04 – 12/05/04 – Eloy, AZ (AA) Arizona Free Flight Championships for Cat. II 101, 101C, 102–103C, 140, 142 (J)(SO), 101–103, 104–105, 104–105C, 120, 128 (JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. Randall Burros, CD, 11422 E 4th Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85220. PH: 480-357-8164. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Airplane Club.
  • 12/12/04 – Eloy, AZ (AMA Record Trial) Toys for Tots Record Trials for Cat I, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 101C, 102–103C, 104–105C, 106, 107, 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 140, 142, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164 (JSO). Site: Eloy Field. Jean Andrews, CD, 1007 W Prince Rd #51, Tucson, AZ 85705. PH: 520-887-5952. Email: gpajeantucson@aol.com. 3rd Annual Toys for Tots record trials for Cat I; Dakota time target; fun fly. Big raffle; registration $10 or new unwrapped toy. Sponsor: Tucson Free Flight Club.

CA

  • 12/04/04 – 12/05/04 – Fallbrook, CA (A) Pearl Harbor Classic for 750, 755 (O). Site: Johnson Field. James Cole, CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln, Vista, CA 92084. PH: 760-727-7666. Email: jancole@netzero.net. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.
  • 12/04/04 – 12/05/04 – South El Monte, CA (AA) Toys For Tots C/L Speed Meet for 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310, 606, 607 (JSO), 304 (O), 308 (SO). Site: Whittier Narrows Park. Howard Doering, CD, 9682 Blanche Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841. PH: 714-638-4937. Email: fivedoerings@mindspring.com. Plus NASS sport jet with 0.022” lines. Sponsor: CL Speed Flyers of Southern CA.
  • 12/04/04 – Richmond, CA (C) Toys for Tots Fly-In. Site: Bares Field. Ken Shapiro, CD, 721 Evelyn Ave, Albany, CA 94706. PH: 510-525-8094. Email: gogiantsks@aol.com. 18th Annual Toys for Tots. Bring a new unwrapped toy worth $15 or more. Free lunch for all. Paved runway & porta-potty. 200-acre overfly. Registration & fly 8 am–3 pm. Sponsor: Bay Area RC Society.
  • 12/05/04 – Van Nuys, CA (C) Southern California Ignition Flyers Fun Fly. Site: Sepulveda Basin, Grassy Knoll. Brad Levine, CD, 10717 Kelmore St, Culver City, CA 90230. PH: 310-838-2345. Precision Free Flight: 1) 24” & under; 2) 25” and over. No internal combustion engines allowed. Any models. Sponsor: Southern California Ignition Flyers.
  • 12/12/04 – Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys for Tots. Site: Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin, CD, 16838 Vintage St, Northridge, CA 91343. PH: 818-368-1488. Email: dmartin168@aol.com. Sponsor: San Fernando Valley Giant Scale Squadron.
  • 12/19/04 – San Diego, CA (AMA Record Trial) AMA National Record Trial for Cat III 101–164 (JSO). Site: Otay Mesa. Lawrence Bagalini, CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way, Ramona, CA 92065. PH: 760-788-1858. Email: apexair2@yahoo.com. Sponsor: San Diego Orbiteers.

FL

  • 12/03/04 – 12/05/04 – Lakeland, FL (C) R/C Flight Training. Site: Club Field. James Mahoney, CD, 4798 S Florida Ave #318, Lakeland, FL 33813. PH: 863-510-0712. Email: jim-lu@juno.com. R/C flight training class for kids 8–18 years, starting with R/C flight simulators and then R/C trainer planes. Classes start at 8 AM & 2 PM; kids fly on Saturday. Fee $5 per student. Sponsor: Prop Busters RC Club.
  • 12/03/04 – 12/05/04 – Port St. Lucie, FL (C) Gathering of Eagles. Site: Midway Air Field. Paul Rice, CD, 5255 Pine Meadows Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463. PH: 954-596-1222. Email: tempestmk8@adelphia.net. 2nd Annual Warbird event in memory of Dino “Ernie” Di Giorgio. Starts at 9 AM. WMWA rules apply. All scale or semi-scale warbirds welcome. $10 registration fee for non-WMWA members. Join WMWA for $15 and fly free. RVs welcome (no hookups). Vendors welcome. Food concession on site. Many awards. Visit www.wmwa.org. Additional info: Dino Di Giorgio PH: 772-216-5322. Email: icemanjr92@aol.com. Sponsor: Sun Dancers RC Club.
  • 12/04/04 – Jacksonville, FL (C) Toys For Tots Fly-In. Site: Lanier Rd Flying Field. Bob Davis, CD, 957 Aries Rd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216. PH: 904-722-1091. Email: bobdavis68@netzero.net. 1st Annual event. Bring a new unwrapped toy (value $10) for landing fee, or $10 cash. Unimproved RV parking; model display. Sponsor: (information continued on next page).
  • 12/04/04 – Brooksville, FL (E) Tailgate Swap Meet. Site: Potter Field (off US 41 & Ayres Rd on Phillips Rd). For info: Peter Christ PH: 352-592-1222. Directions: South on US 41 to Ayres Rd, turn left on Ayres Rd, turn right on Phillips Rd. Park at Phillips Rd, turn right and follow signs. Fee $2 each for buyers and sellers. 8 AM–noon. Sponsor: Hernando County RC Club.
  • 12/11/04 – Jacksonville, FL (C) Fall Fly-In and Swap Meet. Site: Lanier Rd Flying Field. Charles Brooks, CD, 2495 Allison Trace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32226. PH: 904-645-3093. Email: cbrooks@webtv.net. 40’ x 200’ covered swap area; vendors welcome. Sponsor: Gateway RC Club.

IL

  • 12/05/04 – Mt. Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club Swap Shop & Auction. Site: VFW Post Parking Lot (park at north end of Salem). For info: Mark Harper PH: 618-242-7530. Swap meet starts at 7 AM for sellers; general admission 9 AM. Small admission fee. Sponsor: Rend Lake RC Club.
  • 12/05/04 – Freeport, IL (E) Freeport RC Modelers 11th Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: Cedarville Community Center. For info: Gary Marks PH: 815-563-4830. Setup 8 AM; swap 9 AM–noon. Auction after swap. Admission $2; tables $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Sponsor: Freeport RC Modelers.

IN

  • 12/11/04 – Marion, IN (E) Mississinewa Skyhawks Christmas City R/C Swap Meet. Site: Grant County 4‑H Fairgrounds, Marion, IN. Admission $2; children under 12 and ladies free. Table rent $10. Contact: Matt Denham PH: 765-472-3118. Email: mattsrc57@yahoo.com.

PA

  • 12/04/04 – Doylestown, PA (E) Flea Market. Site: Central Bucks West High School. For info: Bob Shaw PH: 215-348-1496. Setup 6 AM; gates open 7 AM. Tables $6 each. Food and drink available. Sponsor: Bucks County RC Club.

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