Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state
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. Richard Strang
CD, 310 E Suntree St Tucson AZ 85727 PH:520-
742-3546 e-mail [email protected] . Sponsor:
TUCSON FREE FLIGHT
AZ
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Arizona F1C
Championships for Cat III 150, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John Nystedt CD,
12749 E Laurel Ln Scottsdale AZ 85259 PH:480-
657-9824 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Jean Andrews CD, 1007 W Prince
Rd #51 Tucson AZ 85705 PH:520-887-5952 e-mail
[email protected] . All proceeds go to USMC
“Toys for Tots” program. $10 or new unwrapped
toy to register. Raffle: good stuff, bring your
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. Jim
Cole CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln Vista CA 92084 PH:760-
727-7666 e-mail [email protected] . This will be a
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. Joe Brownlee CD, 12101
Stonegate Ln Garden Grove CA 92845 PH:714-
895-1857 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Steve Parola
CD, 13530 Preciado Ave Chino CA 91710
PH:909-532-3084 email [email protected].
Sat. .40 size, AT-6 race info & rules
www.hobbyclubsa.com. Sun. 5th Annual Toysfor-
Tots fun fly, info www.pvmaconline.org.
Sponsor: PVMAC
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys For Tots. Site:
Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin CD, 16838
Vintage St Northridge CA 91343 PH:818-368-
1488 e-mail [email protected] . Bring
unwrapped toy, $10 value. Sponsor: SFVGSQ
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) SCIF Fun Fly. Site:
Grassy Knoll. Brad Levine CD, 10717 Kelmore
St Culver City CA 90230 PH:310-838-2345.
Precision large and small classes. 25’ & over is
large. F/F only, no I.C. engines allowed. Any
models, scale, modern, old time, original
designs, etc. Sponsor: SOUTHERN CA IGNITION
FLYERS
CA
12/13/03 –Livermore, CA (C) Toys for Tots Fun
Fly. Site: Club Field. Bob Donleavy CD, 8580
Valencia St Dublin CA 94568 PH:925-829-5549 email
[email protected] . 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. Lawrence
Bagalini CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way
Ramona CA 92065 PH:760-788-1858 e-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor: SAN DIEGO
ORBITEERS
FL
12/06/03 –Dunnellon, FL (C) Santa Fly In. Site:
Rainbow Field. Don Adkins CD, 5440 N
Peppermint Dr Beverly Hills FL 34465 PH:352-
527-2047 e-mail [email protected] .
Landing fee is one new unwrapped toy with a
value of at least $10. This event is held in
conjunction with local fire dept Toys for Tots
drive. Catch the spirit and help a poor kid. On site
RV parking, no hook ups. Great food at our
onsite Rainbow Café. Sponsor: TRI-COUNTY RC
CLUB
FL
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Sarasota, FL (C-Restricted)
Warbirds Over Sarasota. Site: Club Field. Trip
Galasso CD, 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 in place 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. Russell Stricker CD, 10620 SW 27th Ave
#H4 Ocala FL 34476 PH:352-237-0329 e-mail
[email protected] . Years end point races.
Limited to IMAA sport 240-300 with max 2.2 C. I.
engines. First race at 10AM sharp. Sponsor:
OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB
FL
12/13/03 –Jacksonville, FL (C) Gateway Swap
Meet & Fly In. Site: Lannie Rd. Charles Brooks CD,
2495 Alden Trace Blvd W Jacksonville FL 32246
PH:904-645-3093 e-mail [email protected] .
Concession on site, clean restrooms, 40x100’
covered pavilion, 60x500’ hard surface runway.
RV parking, no hook ups, overnight parking
available, security on duty. AMA membership
required. Pilot’s mtg 8:00AM, $5 landing fee, no
charge to sell, bring you own table. Sponsor:
GATEWAY RC
FL
12/29/03 – 12/31/03 –Palm Bay, FL (AAA) King
Orange Internationals for 101(J)(SO), 102, 103,
104, 105, 120, 122, 128, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154,
155, 156, 160-161, 162, 163-164(JSO), 124, 140,
142(JS)(O). Site: Palm Bay. Raymond Matthews
CD, 1216 Meadowlark Ave Miami FL 33166
PH:305-887-2240. Sponsor: FLORIDA
MODELERS ASSOCIATION/PALM BAY PARKS &
RECREATION
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland Lewis
Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info: Mark
Harper, 1414 N 10th Mt Vernon IL 62864
PH:618-242-7530. Park is on South 27th Street
off of Rt 15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up.
All others at 9:30, admission is $5, no table fee
unless using more than three tables. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC CLUB
MI
12/31/03 –Lake Orion, MI (C) Krazy Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Greg Brausa CD, 18 Sparrow Hill Orion
MI 48359 PH:248-373-8949 e-mail [email protected].
Come and give your planes and winter clothes an
outing. There’s plenty of hot food and drinks, a fire
and some ‘cool’ flying. The more snow, the better!
Registration 9AM, flying 10AM. For more info,
contact Paul Zabawa PH:810-678-3332 e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.skymasters.org.
Sponsor: SKYMASTERS RC CLUB OF MI
TN
12/06/03 –Jackson, TN (C) Toys for Tots Fly In.
Site: Club Field. Tim Blankenship CD, 181 Turtle
Creek Dr Jackson TN 38305 PH:731-664-5235 email
[email protected] . Fly what you bring,
registration starts at 8:30AM. Landing fee – one
new unwrapped toy, all donations accepted gladly.
Events ends at 4PM. Sponsor: WTRCF
TX
12/17/03 –Huffman, TX (C) Jetero RC Club
Centennial of Flight. Site: Club Field. Odis Everts Jr
CD, 3714 Beau Lane Houston TX 77039 PH:281-
449-9179 e-mail [email protected] . Model 1903
Wright flyer will fly (weather & nerve permitting).
Bring your oldest vintage model and fly on this
historic date. $5 donation for club fly in. Time 12:00
noon until dark. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB
JANUARY
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals AMA Free Flight Championships for Cat.
II 101, 124, 142, 150(J)(SO), 101C, 102-103C,
104-105C, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 128,
162(JSO). Site: Toltec Road. Al Lidberg CD, 1030 E.
Baseline, Suite 105-1030 Tempe AZ 85283 PH:
480-839-8145 e-mail [email protected]. 1/2A Nos
Gas, A Nos Gas, B Nos Gas, C Nos Gas, SAM OT
Gas Fuselage, Nos Wakefield, Nos Rubber, Nos
Power 1/4A, Nos Power Early 1/2A. SW Regionals
is a National Cup contest, and for 2004 is classified
as an “exempt” contest. National Cup is a program
sponsored by NFFS–National Free Flight Society.
Sponsor: SW REGIONALS MODELERS ASSN
TYPES OF EVENTS
FAI Events marked with .*
OUTDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Category I, II, or III only if
event is marked with . . . .+
101 1/2A Gas . . . . . . . . .+
101 C 1/2A Classic Gas
102 A Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
103 B Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
102-103 C AB Classic Gas
104 C Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
105 D Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
104-105 C CD Classic Gas
106 Payload . . . . . . . . . .+
107 Cargo
120 Mulvihill . . . . . . . . . .+
121 Big E . . . . . . . . . . . .+
122 Dawn Unlimited . . . .+
124 P-30
125 Ornithopter
126 Autogiro
127 Helicopter
128 Moffett
129 Bostonian . . . . . . . .+
130 Rubber Speed
140 HL Glider
142 Catapult Glider
150 F1A-A2 Glider . . . . .*
151 F1B Wakefield . . . . . *
152 F1C Power . . . . . . . .*
153 F1G Coupe d’Hiver .*
154 F1H A1 Glider . . . . .*
155 F1J 1/2A Power . . . .*
156 F1K CO -2 . . . . . . . .*
157 F1E Slp. Srg. Glider +
160 Electric A . . . . . . . . .+
161 Electric B . . . . . . . . .+
162 Rocket . . . . . . . . . . .+
163 CO -2
164 Large Co-2
INDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Categories I, II, III, and IV
201 HL Stick
202 Immediate Stick
203 F1D Rubber . . . . . . .*
204 Cabin
205 Manhattan
206 Easy B
207 Pennyplane
208 Limited Pennyplane
209 Helicopter
210 Ornithopter
211 Autogiro
212 HL Glider
213 Kit Plan Scale
214 ROG Stick
215 Bostonian
216 Experimental Autogiro
217 F1L EZB . . . . . . . . . .*
218 Std Class Cat. Gldr.
219 Unlimited Class .
Catapult Glider
220 Mini Stick
221 Electric Power
CONTROL LINE
301 1/2A Speed
302 A Speed
303 B Speed
304 D Speed
305 1/2A Profile Proto
306 .21 Proto
307 21 Sport Speed
308 Formula 40
309 Jet
310 F2A Speed . . . . . . . .*
311 Rat Racing
312 Slow Rat
313 1/2A Mouse-I
314 1/2A Mouse-II
315 1/2A Scale-I
316 1/2A Scale-II
317 Scale Racing
318 F2C Team Race . . . .*
319 Navy Carrier-I
320 Navy Carrier-II
321 Navy Carrier (Profile)
322 Precision Aerobatics
323 Beginner Skill Class
324 Intermediate Skill Class
325 Advanced Skill Class
326 Expert Skill Class
327 F2B Aerobatics . . . .*
328 Combat
329 Slow Combat
330 1/2A Combat
331 F2D Combat . . . . . . .*
332 Endurance
333 Dive Bombing &
Strafing
RC AEROBATICS
401 Sportsman Pattern
402 Intermediate Pattern
403 Advanced Pattern
404 Masters Pattern
406 F3A Pattern . . . . . . .*
411 Scale Aerobatics/Basic
412 Scale Aerobatics/
Sportsman
413 Scale Aerobatics/
Advanced
414 Scale Aerobatics/
Unlimited
RC PYLON RACING
422 Q-40 Pylon
423 1/2A Pylon
424 Q-500 Sport
427 F3D Pylon . . . . . . . .*
428 Q-500
RC HELICOPTER
431 Class I
432 Class II
433 Class III
434 F3C Helicopter . . . . .*
RC SAILPLANE
441 Thrml. Soaring-HL (A)
442 Thrml. Soaring-2-Mtr. (B)
443 Thrml. Soaring-Std. (C)
444 Thrml. Soaring-Unlim.
(D)
445 F3B Thrml. Soaring .*
446 F3H Cross Country .*
451 Slope Soaring-HL (A)
452 Slope Soaring-
2-Mtr. (B)
453 Slope Soaring-Std. (C)
454 Slope Soaring-Unlim (D)
455 F3F Slope Soaring . .*
456 F3J Thermal Duration
Glider
460 RES Sailplane
SCALE
501 Peanut (Outdoor)
503 Flying Rubber
(Outdoor)
504 Gas (Outdoor)
505 Peanut (Indoor)
507 Flying Rubber (Indoor)
508 CL AMA Precision
509 CL Sport Scale
510 F4B CL Scale
511 RC Sportsman Spt.
Scale
512 RC Expert Sport Scale
513 RC Sportsman/
Exp. Comb.
515 RC Designer Scale
516 F4 RC Scale . . . . . . .*
517 RC Sport
Scale Soaring
518 RC Helicopter
519 FF Indoor Power
520 RC Fun Scale
521 CL Profile
522 RC Team Scale
524 CL Designer Scale
ELECTRIC
601 F5B RC Soaring . . . .*
602 F5A RC Aerobatics .*
603 F5D RC Pylon . . . . .*
606 Class A-CL Speed
607 Class B-CL Speed
608 CL Prec. Aero.
609 RC Class A Sailplane
610 RC Class A
Sailplane (LMR)
611 RC Class B Sailplane
612 RC Class B
Sailplane(LMR)
613 RC Class B Sailplane
Endur.
614 RC Class A Pylon
615 RC Class B Pylon
616 RC Old-Timer Texaco
617 RC Class A Old-Timer
618 RC Class A
Old-Timer (LMR)
619 RC Class B Old-Timer
620 RC Class B
Old-Timer (LMR)
621 RC “Oldie Texaco’’
622 RC Class A “Oldie’’
623 RC Class A “Oldie’’
(LMR)
624 RC Class B “Oldie’’
625 RC Cl. B “Oldie’’ (LMR)
626 RC Prec. Aero.
627 Ind. Elec. Dur.
628 Elec. ROW R/C
Seaplane
SPECIAL EVENTS
701 AMA Vintage
702 RC Duration
703 Climb and Glide
705 RC Competition Fun Fly
RC COMBAT
750 Scale RC Combat
755 Open RC Combat
INTERPRETATION OF EVENT LISTINGS: 101-104 means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and
104 are to be flown separately. (101-104) means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104 are
combined. 101, 104 means only events 101 and 104 are flown, and that they are flown separately. (101,
104) means only events 101 and 104 are flown, but that they are combined for competition.
NOTE: To assure quick response, be certain to send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the listed
Contest Director along with your request for information about an event.
The letters in parentheses (A, B, AA, etc.) immediately following the date and location of an event refer to
sanction classification, as explained in the AMA rule book. ``B’’ indicates a restriction of entry in some fashion,
and the event’s contact person should be queried to obtain more details and to possibly avoid misunderstanding
or disappointment by the intended participant, particularly if considerable travel may be involved.
(T) indicates a traditional event (one which has occurred for a number of years at the same date and
place and with the same sponsor).
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AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals FAI Free Flight Championships for 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John
Nystedt CD, 12749 E. Laurel Ln., Scottsdale AZ 85260
PH: 480-657-9824. F1P will be flown as a demo event.
Sponsor:SWREGIONALSMODELERSASSN
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/19/04–Eloy, AZ (C) Southwest
Regionals SAM RC Old Timers. Site: Toltec
Rd. Bob Angus CD, 6640 N Columbus Tucson
AZ 85718 PH:520-299-9034. SAM Events:
Pure Antique, AB Glow, Elec. Texaco, C
Ignition LER, Spirit of Sam, Antique, Elec.
LMR, 1/2A Texaco Scale, Old Timer Glider,
Brown Jr. LER, Ohlsson .23 Igniiton, rules for
new events can be obtained from the CD.
Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN
FL
01/10/04 – 01/11/04 –Viera, FL (C) 9th Annual Big
Bird Fly-In. Site: Viera RC Park. Gerald Armstrong
CD, 443 Consolata Ave NW Palm Bay FL 32907
PH:321-727-8199 email [email protected]. More
info contact Tom Dobyns PH: 321-722-1914
email [email protected]. Direction: Turn W on
Wickham Rd at exit 191 off I-95 & follow signs.
Minimum size 80” mono, 60” bipe or ? scale.
Landing fee $15, registration 8AM, fly 9AM till
dusk. RV parking, no hookups. 600’ x 100’ grass
runway, daily kit raffle, concessions, vendors
welcome, discounts at local hotels. Indoor electric
fly-in on Sat. See www.irks.org. Sponsor: INDIAN
RIVER KONTROL SOCIETY
FL
01/11/04 –Avon Park, FL (C) Silent Sunday in
Sebring & Swap Meet. Site: East Stryker Rd.
Jim Hoffer CD, 203 N Ridgewood Sebring FL
33870 PH:863-382-2455. Fly in for electrics
and gliders with an open air swap meet on
our large hard surface parking area. Sponsor:
SEBRING MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
FL
01/16/04 – 01/18/04 –Jacksonville, FL (AA) King
Orange International II for 322, 323, 324, 325,
326(JSO). Site: Whitehouse OLF. William Hodges
CD, 5060 US 1 North Bunnell FL 32110 PH:386-445-
2238 e-mail [email protected] . Will be flying all
PAMPA classes plus basic stunt, old time stunt,
classic stunt and sport stunt. Sponsor: X47 FLYERS
FL
01/27/04 – 01/28/04 –Sarasota, FL (C) SAM.
Site: Land Fill. Ed Gandorf CD, 373 Roseling
Circle Venice FL 34293 PH:941-493-1614. Tues
– C LER Ign, O & R 60 SP-45 sec, electric LER,
electric Tex, Fox-A-Coy. Wed – Brown Jr LER 90
sec, B/C Glo LER, A/B Ign, O & R 23, 1/2A Tex
sm tank. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Cape Coral, FL (AA) FSS
#2 for 442, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Club Field.
Robert Szczepanski CD, 614 Plaza Del Sol N Ft
Myers FL 33917 PH:239-995-5076. Sat. 442 &
460, Sportsman & Expert. Sun. 444, Sportsman
& Expert. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS
NV
01/30/04 – 02/01/04 –Boulder, NV (C)
Fabulous Las Vegas Fun Fly. Site: William
Bennet Field. William Roper CD, PO Box
96963 Las Vegas NV 89193 PH:702-391-
1446 e-mail [email protected] . This is
the 4th annual gathering of helicopter pilots in
Las Vegas, NV. We will have 4 flight stations
& noontime demos on Saturday. There will be
events on Saturday. RV parking, no hookups,
food at the event. Sponsor: LVRC
NY
01/31/04 –Syracuse, NY (D) Syracuse NY Model
Forum. Site: Ramada Inn, 7th North & Buckley
Rd. Michael Gosson CD, 100 Kings Ct Camillus
NY 13031 PH: 315-488-6123. Model aircraft
forum & show, show display/award plaques,
trainer, sport, scale, jet & heli. 10AM – 4PM,
vendor tables, demos & lectures, food on
premises. Sponsor: ARCS
OR
01/01/04 –Adair, OR (C) Polar Bear. Site: Adair
Aerodrome. William Harburg CD, 2456 NW
Wayland Corvallis OR 97330 PH:503-757-7145
e-mail [email protected] . No landing fee,
sign up starts at 8AM, flying starts at 9AM, free
lunch for pilots & their guests. Flying until 2PM.
Transmitter impound and frequency control.
Prize drawing for pilots. Sponsor: BENTON
COUNTY RC CLUB
TX
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Odem, TX (C) 2nd Annual
Vintage Scale RC Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ron
Cooper CD, 114 N Mesquite Corpus Christi TX
78401 PH:361-852-0868. Grass runway
75x400’, limited RV parking, scale models of
aircraft built and flown prior 1960, no profiles or
kit bashed. Rib dinner Saturday evening $5 a
head. Contact Jerry Gerber PH:361-368-2161 or
www.gerbersrc.com. Current AMA required.
Sponsor: GERBERS AERO SQUADRON
VA
01/24/04 –Arcola, VA (C) NVRC Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Harold Chadsey CD, 11931 Appling
Valley Fairfax VA 22030 PH:703-278-0119. Events
include loops, rolls, touch & go, landing accuracy.
Channels 20 & 21 banned. $5 fee for non-NVRC
members. Sponsor: NORTHERN VIRGINIA RC
FEBRUARY
FL
02/04/04 – 02/07/04 –Deland, FL (C) Festival of
Giants. Site: Deland Airport. Thomas Beckman
CD, 458 John St Lake Helen FL 32744 PH:386-
228-0700 e-mail [email protected] . AMA rules
apply. Limited to mono 80” and above, bipes 60”
& above. Landing fees include one meal a day and
Saturday nite dinner on field. Advance registration
$20 on site, registration $10 per day. Your host
will be Bill Gray. For adv reg blank see the
delandrcclun.com . Dry camping will be allowed
for registered pilots only from Wed to Saturday.
Sponsor: GOLDEN HAWKS DELAND RC CLUB
FL
02/13/04 – 02/15/04 –Venice, FL (C-Restricted)
Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. Allen Wilder
CD, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln Venice FL 34293
PH:941-497-1996 e-mail [email protected] . I-
75 & exit 195, go east on Laurel, turn north on
Knights Trails, proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota
Landfill. Follow signs to rear of complex. Food &
refreshments, landing fee $5, reg 9AM. Prizes:
pilot’s choice and spectators awards. IMAA rules
apply. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
02/14/04 – 02/15/04 –Naples, FL (C) Naples
Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Claes Mouret CD, 1940
Sandpiper St Naples FL 34102 PH:239-775-
6778. Good field, good food, great friends,
great flying in warm Naples. Great prizes.
Sponsor: COLLIER MODEL AERONAUTIC CLUB
FL
02/19/04 – 02/20/04 –Spring Hill, FL (C) 3rd
Annual Autogyros Over Spring Hill. Site: Sand Hill
Scout Reservation. Clifford Manspeaker CD, 6208
Hillview Rd Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-684-
2526 email [email protected]. Plaques awarded
for largest & smallest autogyros flown, technical
achievement, best crash & people’s choice.
Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/21/04 – 02/22/04 – Spring Hill, FL (C) Harold
deBolt VR/CS Reunion. Site: Sand Hill Scout
Reservation. Donald Ogren CD, 6172 Prestwick
Ct Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-666-2901 email
[email protected]. For additional info contact
Art Schroeder PH:352-666-2901. Plaques
awarded to 3rd place in several VR/CS categories.
Dry camping on site, motels near by, banquet Sat.
night. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/28/03 –Lady Lake, FL (C) Warren Heinfield
Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Roy Field CD, 1023
Forest Breeze Path Leesburg FL 34748 PH:352-326-
4024 email [email protected]. 100% proceeds
donated to Hospice. Join us for this great cause & a
great day of flying. Prizes, raffles, food. Fly what you
bring. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQAUDRON
PA
02/07/04 –Shamokin Dam, PA (D) Winter
WingDing. Site: Quality Inn. Bob Noll CD, 2317
Acorn Dr Vestal NY 13850 PH:607-754-5279 email
[email protected] . Vintage plane swap shop.
Displays and banquet. Visit web site for details.
Sponsor: VINTAGE RC SOCIETY
TX
02/01/04 –Huffman, TX (C) Feb Fickle Finger of
Fate Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. John Forestieri CD,
18010 Woodgum Spring TX 77388 PH:281-353-
8124 e-mail [email protected] . Come enjoy a fun
day with fun events and fun people. $10 pilot fee
with 80% given back as prizes. Pilots raffle for
other goodies. Event list of tasks available 12/03,
contact CD. Sponsor: JETERO RC
MARCH
C o n t e s t C a l e n d a r
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 event—
plus competition events, flying site, and
Contest Director name and address. Use of
Supplementary (paid) Ad space is suggested
for the description of unusual or special
events, deviations from AMA rules, or
significant aspects of a meet. Paid ads may
also be helpful in promoting fun-fly-type meets
or to give directions to the flying site. There is
a $10.00 fee for Non-Flying Event Listings.
Applications are available from AMA
Headquarters, Competitions Department. Mail
this application and the $10.00 fee directly to
AMA Headquarters. For more details, check
our Web site: www.modelaircraft.org.
SUPPLEMENTARY ADS
Display ads can be inserted in the Contest
Calendar section by paying a fee. These ads
are accepted for AMA-sanctioned events or
AMA club-sponsored non-fly events only.
These sizes listed under ``SIZE’’ are the only
sizes that will be accepted to be published in
the Contest Calendar.
FEE: Fees are based on ad size and whether
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Non-Fly
DECEMBER
FL
12/14/03 –Sunrise, FL (E) RC Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Markham Cty Park, 16001 W
St Rd 84. For info: Stanley Rudd, 20291 NE
30th Ave T.H. #122 Aventura FL 33180
PH:305-931-7188 e-mail [email protected]
.Bring own table & chairs. Remove
batteries/crystal from trans, active flying field.
Food available nearby. Sale hours 8AM to 2PM.
Camping available in park. Bring shade if you
wish. Sponsor: BROWARD CTY RADIO
CONTROL
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC
Club Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland
Lewis Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info:
Mark Harper PH:618-242-7530 or 618-244-
0210. Park is on South 27th St off of Route
15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up. All
other at 9:30AM. Admission is $5, no table
fee unless using more than three tables. Food
and drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC
CLUB
IL
12/07/03 –Cedarville, IL (E) Freeport RC
Modelers 10th Annual Swap Meet & Auction.
Site: Cedarville Community Center, 4 blocks
west of Hwy 26 on Washington St. For info:
Gary marks PH:815-563-4830. Set up 8:30AM,
swap 9AM to 1PM. Raffle at noon. Auction after
raffle. Tables including 1 admission - $10 in
advance, $12 at door. Admission $3. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: FREEPORT RADIO
CONTROL
IN
12/13/03 –Marion, IN (E) Christmas City Swap
Meet. Site: Grant Co 4H Fairgrounds, Hwy 18
east. For info: Matt Denham, 7262 St Rd 16 S
Peru IN 46970 PH:765-472-3118. Doors open
to the public at 9AM, $2 admission, kids under
12 & ladies free. Food is available on site.
Tables are only $8. For more info & table
reserve call or e-mail [email protected] .
Sponsor: MISSISSINEWA SKYHAWKS
NY
12/07/03 –Melville, NY (E) Whitman Flyers
RC Swap Meet. Site: 585 Broadhollow Road.
For info: Lewis Schwab, P O Box 1273
Melville NY 11747 PH:631-427-2848. There
will be over 60 8-foot tables. Approx 30
miles east of New York City. For more info &
updates go to www.whitmanflyers.com .
Call for table availability 5PM to 9PM. E-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor:
WHITMAN FLYERS
PA
12/12/03 –Doylestown, PA (E) Annual Flea
Market. Site: Lenape Middle School, W State
St. For info: Jack Van Dusen, 189 Centenary
Ln Warminster PA 18974 PH:215-672-0608.
Starting time 7PM, admission $2, table
rental $10. Reservations accepted, call after
6PM, light refreshments. Sponsor: BUCKS
COUNTY RADIO CONTROL
JANUARY
AL
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 e-mail [email protected] .
9AM to 1:30PM, admission $5, 12 and
under free. Food & refreshments, door
prizes and raffle. Sponsor: QUAD CITIES
RADIO CONTROL CLUB
FL
01/10/04 –Lehigh Acres, FL (E) Annual Swap
Meet. Site: Lehigh Community Center, 1299
Homestead Rd. For info: John Agnew, 5095
Northampton Ft Myers FL 33919 PH:239-936-
7148. 8AM to 11AM. Table $10 includes one
admission. Send check to reserve. No model
fuel in building. SASE for map. Proceeds to
charity. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA
HAWKS
IN
01/10/04 –Vincennes, IN (E) Tri County Aero
Swap Meet. Site: National Guard Armory, 1515
Emison. For info: Pat English, 823 Broadway
Vincennes IN 47591 PH:812-882-3649.
Admission $5, ladies & kids under 12 free.
Tables $10, 1 free admission with each table.
Doors open at 9:30AM for vendors, 10AM for
general adm. Raffle for “Heckler 3D ARF &
O.S.40”. Sponsor: TRI COUNTY AERO
IN
01/17/04 –Charlestown, IN (E) Skyliners 14th
Annual Swap Meet. Site: Charlestown Civic
Center. For info: Byron or Jane Baker 407 Mt.
Tabor Rd. New Albany IN 47150 PH:812-944-
8511 email [email protected]. Sponsor:
SKYLINERS
MI
01/18/04 – Sturgis, MI (E) Wingdingers 26th
Annual Swap Shop. Site: LaGrange Indiana County
4H Fairgrounds. For info: Craig Parham PH:260-
463-2038 days, 260-463-2568 evenings. One of
Michiana’s largest. Admission $5, tables $12, one
free admission with three table purchase. Auction,
planes, cars, helicopters, boats, more! Sponsor:
WINGDINGERS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
NM
01/24/04 –Albuquerque, NM (E) New Mexico
RC Model Public Auction. Site: Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. For info: Bill
Jacklin, 12021 Paisano Court NE Albuquerque
NM 87112 PH:505-298-3046. Sponsor:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLYING MACHINE
OH
01/04/04 –Celina, OH (E) 17th Annual RC Swap
Meet. Site: Celina Senior High School
Auditorium, 715 E Wayne St. For info: Timothy
moorman, 3295 St Rt 219 Coldwater OH 45828
PH:419-678-3222 days, 419-678-3211 eve email
[email protected] . 8:30AM to 2PM,
7:30AM vendor set up. Table rent $8 prepaid,
$10 at the door. Unpaid reserved tables held
until 8:45 day of show. Raffle, 50/50 drawings,
planes, boats, and cars welcomed. Sponsor:
CELINA FLYING SPORTSMAN MODEL CLUB
OH
01/25/04 –Uniontown, OH (E) North Canton
Radio Control Club’s Annual Swap Shop. Site:
Uniontown Community Hall, 3696 Apollo St. For
info: Tom Erb, 12944 Osborne Ave Alliance OH
44601 PH:330-935-0584. Set up 10AM, doors
open 11AM. Tables $10, door $3, no dealers,
free parking. Refreshments and raffle. For
additional info e-mail Tom at [email protected] .
Sponsor: NORTH CANTON RC CLUB
PA
01/18/04 –Mars, PA (E) M.A.R.S. Annual
Swap Meet. Site: VFW Post 7505, Mars-
Valencia Rd. For info Chuck Dufford PH:734-
822-1312 days or 724-287-0101 till 9:30PM.
50 8’ tables at $14 per table in advance only.
Adm $3 for adults, children under 10 free.
Always a sellout, register early! Visit web site
mars-rc.tc3.org/swapmeet.htm. Checks to
M.A.R.S. 106 David Dr Butler PA 16001 for
tables. All tables first come first serve, don’t
count on getting one at the door! Sponsor:
M.A.R.S.
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TN
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. 9AM to 2PM held
regardless of weather. 2 buildings with
over 75 tables. $5 admission, under 12
free, one shared 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. For map and current info see
www.columbiarc.com.Sponsor: COLUMBIA
RC FLYING MODELERS
TX
01/16/04 – 01/17/04 –Georgetown, TX (E)
7th Annual Georgetown Swap Meet. Site:
San Gabriel Park Neighborhood Building.
For info: Edwin Smith, 14707 Evans Oak
Rd Leander TX 78641 PH:512-496-1778
e-mail [email protected] or visit
http://www.gamarc.org . No table or
selling fees, just $5 admission each day
(spouse & under 12 w/adult are free).
3PM to 9PM on Friday and 9AM to 3PM
on Saturday. Sponsor: GEORGETOWN
AERO MODELERS ASSN
WA
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Puyallup, WA (E)
Northwest Model Expo. Site: Western
Washington Fairgrounds. For info: Bob
Brownell, PO Box 73939 Puyallup WA
98373 PH:253-847-5721. Manufacturers,
vendors, large swap meet, live demos,
static displays, clubs. Sat 9AM to 5PM,
Sunday 9AM to 4PM. Adm $7 at the gate,
$6 advance, youth 12 & under w/adult free.
Free parking, Advance tickets & info at
www.nwmodelexpo.com . Swap meet
reservations Don Sweasy PH:253-445-
4763. Sponsor: MOUNT RAINIER RADIO
CONTROL SOCIETY
FEBRUARY
CT
02/08/04 –Vernon, CT (E) 23rd Annual Auction &
Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School,
777 Hartford Turnpike. For info: PH:860-745-
7325, e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.ncrcc.org . Over 10,000 square feet of
preview and auction area, comfortable seating.
Food, raffles, door prizes. Limited number of
vendor tables available, call for details. Preregister
Saturday Feb 7 from 1PM to 3PM, open
registration Sun Feb 8 at 8:00AM, swap shop
opens at 9:00AM, auction commences at
9:00AM. Admission $6, under 16 no charges.
10% seller’s premium. Take exit 66 from I84
east or west, follow signs. Sponsor:
NORTHERN CONNECTICUT RADIO CONTROL
CLUB
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IL
02/07/04 –Wheaton, IL (E) Tri-Village RCers
Swap Shop. Site: Dupage County Fair Grounds,
2015 Manchester Ln. For info: Ken Graham,
575 Lakeview Ct Roselle IL 60172 PH:630-529-
1857 after 6PM. Vendor doors open at 7:30AM,
door open 9AM for public. $20 per table, $18
for 3 or more tables. General admission $5.
Sponsor: TRI-VILLAGE RCERS
MA
02/08/04 –Saugus, MA (E) 107th RC Flyers Grand
Auction. Site: VFW Hall. For info: Al Cohen
PH:978-535-4545. Free admission, raffle,
refreshments. Sponsor: 107TH RC FLYERS CLUB
MI
02/21/04 –Kalamazoo, MI (E) 11th Annual R/C
Model & Hobby Swap Meet. Site: Kalamazoo
County Fairgrounds, Center Bdg, 2900 Lake St.
For info or reservations: Ray Landon PH:269-
665-4716, Cell PH:269-998-4577, email
[email protected]. Tables $12 in advance
(includes one free admission with each table),
$15 at the door. General admission $3 (children
under 12 free with adult). Vender setup begins
9AM, doors open to public 10AM-2PM. Door
prizes, concessions available on site. Sponsor:
KALAMAZOO THUNDERBIRDS R/C CLUB
MO
02/07/04 –Joplin, MO (E) Joplin RC Club Swap
Meet. Site: Southwest MO Bank Community Room.
For info: Meril Davidson, 2909 Indiana Joplin MO
64804 PH: 417-623-8465. Table charge $10,
admission $5 donation. For reservations and info
call above number or e-mail [email protected]
. Set up from 7AM to 9AM, sales from 9AM to 2PM.
Sponsor: JOPLIN RC CLUB
NY
02/08/04 –Campbell, NY (E) 11th Annual Corning
Tri-Rivers Model Auction & Swap Meet. Site: C-S
High School, Main St. For info: Jim Anderson,
8962 Rt 415 Campbell NY 14821 PH:607-527-
8243 e-mail [email protected] . Doors open
10AM, auction at noon. $3 admission, no auction
fees. Grand prize raffle, door prizes, 50/50’s, food
& refreshments. Sponsor: CORNING TRI RIVERS
RC MODELEERS
OH
02/07/04 –Columbus, OH (E) LCRC Annual
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall
Recreation Center, 402 N Hamilton Rd. For
info: Bob Grashel 18 Wesleyan Cir SW
Granville OH 43023 PH:740-587-1854. Open
9AM, auction 1PM. Tables in advance $10 ea.
www.lcrcc.net. Sponsor: LICKING COUNTY
RADIO CONTROL
OH
02/07/04 –Dayton, OH (E) Mdwest Model
–RAMA. Site: Hara Arena. For info and
reservations: Dave Thacker PH:937-256-
7727 email [email protected]. 150+
tables. Tri-States largest swap/auction.
Bring airplane, heli, boat, control line, car
swap & auction items. Free parking, $5
admission, $12 8’ tables, auction fee 10%.
Door prizes & raffles. I-70 or I-75 to Dayton,
W on Needmore (I-75 exit 58) into Turner to
right on Wolf. Central to 1000’s. 9AM-3PM,
table renter setup 7AM, unclaimed tables
sold 8:30AM. Volunteers to help unload,
come ready for bargains, raffles every 6
minutes. Sponsor: DAYTON WINGMASTERS
MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
OH
02/08/04 –Warren, OH (E) Flying Aero Club
Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds.
For info: Rocky Flaviano PH:330-847-9313.
Admission $3, table $10 w/ one admission.
ARF aerobatic plane raffle, 50/50 raffle,
concessions, vendors 8AM, open 9AM.
Sponsor: FLYING AERO CLUB
PA
02/15/04 –Butler, PA (E) R/C Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Tanglewood Senior Center,
Lyndora, PA. For info: 412-486-1345 9AM-5PM
Monday thru Friday. Hours 9AM-3PM,
admission $3, kids under 12 free. Table rental
$16 each (includes one admission), reservations
recommended. Send money order made out to
BARFS to Paul Grguras 1301 Butrchfield Rd
Allison Park PA 15101. Sponsor: BUTLER AREA
RADIO FLYING SOCIETY
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for details.
MARCH
Model Aviation Seeks Safety Columnist
Model Aviation is seeking a qualified candidate
to write the bimonthly “Safety Comes First”
column. Interested candidates must possess the
ability to present a wide variety of safety issues in a
clear and straightforward manner.
Just a few of the topics expected to be covered in
this column are safety considerations relating to
Radio Control, Control Line, and Free Flight model
aircraft; hazards associated with propellers,
spinners, etc.; safety and large-scale models; Radio
Control frequency control; safety at the flying field;
electronic equipment safety concerns; toxicity of
paints, glues, and airborne particulates; model-shop
safety issues; and safe construction methods for
models and equipment installation.
On a regular basis the safety columnist will
solicit readers to submit their safety questions and
experiences so that they may be collected and
published in this column.
To that end, we ask that readers who have safetyrelated
questions about and/or experiences with
building and operating model airplanes submit them
to MA Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt. The
information will be given to the columnist who, it is
hoped, can use it to jump-start this very important
column.
Qualified candidates should have at least 20
years’ experience in building and flying model
aircraft. The right candidate will have complete
familiarity with Radio Control models but will also
have had some experience with Control Line and
Free Flight activity.
Although it’s not a condition of selection,
candidates with a background in the medical and/or
health and occupational-safety fields will be
strongly considered.
Qualified candidates must have some writing and
photography experience, preferably for modelaviation
publications, to include print and/or online.
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Model
Aviation Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt, Box 68,
Stockertown PA 18083.
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Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state
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. Richard Strang
CD, 310 E Suntree St Tucson AZ 85727 PH:520-
742-3546 e-mail [email protected] . Sponsor:
TUCSON FREE FLIGHT
AZ
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Arizona F1C
Championships for Cat III 150, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John Nystedt CD,
12749 E Laurel Ln Scottsdale AZ 85259 PH:480-
657-9824 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Jean Andrews CD, 1007 W Prince
Rd #51 Tucson AZ 85705 PH:520-887-5952 e-mail
[email protected] . All proceeds go to USMC
“Toys for Tots” program. $10 or new unwrapped
toy to register. Raffle: good stuff, bring your
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. Jim
Cole CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln Vista CA 92084 PH:760-
727-7666 e-mail [email protected] . This will be a
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. Joe Brownlee CD, 12101
Stonegate Ln Garden Grove CA 92845 PH:714-
895-1857 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Steve Parola
CD, 13530 Preciado Ave Chino CA 91710
PH:909-532-3084 email [email protected].
Sat. .40 size, AT-6 race info & rules
www.hobbyclubsa.com. Sun. 5th Annual Toysfor-
Tots fun fly, info www.pvmaconline.org.
Sponsor: PVMAC
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys For Tots. Site:
Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin CD, 16838
Vintage St Northridge CA 91343 PH:818-368-
1488 e-mail [email protected] . Bring
unwrapped toy, $10 value. Sponsor: SFVGSQ
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) SCIF Fun Fly. Site:
Grassy Knoll. Brad Levine CD, 10717 Kelmore
St Culver City CA 90230 PH:310-838-2345.
Precision large and small classes. 25’ & over is
large. F/F only, no I.C. engines allowed. Any
models, scale, modern, old time, original
designs, etc. Sponsor: SOUTHERN CA IGNITION
FLYERS
CA
12/13/03 –Livermore, CA (C) Toys for Tots Fun
Fly. Site: Club Field. Bob Donleavy CD, 8580
Valencia St Dublin CA 94568 PH:925-829-5549 email
[email protected] . 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. Lawrence
Bagalini CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way
Ramona CA 92065 PH:760-788-1858 e-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor: SAN DIEGO
ORBITEERS
FL
12/06/03 –Dunnellon, FL (C) Santa Fly In. Site:
Rainbow Field. Don Adkins CD, 5440 N
Peppermint Dr Beverly Hills FL 34465 PH:352-
527-2047 e-mail [email protected] .
Landing fee is one new unwrapped toy with a
value of at least $10. This event is held in
conjunction with local fire dept Toys for Tots
drive. Catch the spirit and help a poor kid. On site
RV parking, no hook ups. Great food at our
onsite Rainbow Café. Sponsor: TRI-COUNTY RC
CLUB
FL
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Sarasota, FL (C-Restricted)
Warbirds Over Sarasota. Site: Club Field. Trip
Galasso CD, 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 in place 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. Russell Stricker CD, 10620 SW 27th Ave
#H4 Ocala FL 34476 PH:352-237-0329 e-mail
[email protected] . Years end point races.
Limited to IMAA sport 240-300 with max 2.2 C. I.
engines. First race at 10AM sharp. Sponsor:
OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB
FL
12/13/03 –Jacksonville, FL (C) Gateway Swap
Meet & Fly In. Site: Lannie Rd. Charles Brooks CD,
2495 Alden Trace Blvd W Jacksonville FL 32246
PH:904-645-3093 e-mail [email protected] .
Concession on site, clean restrooms, 40x100’
covered pavilion, 60x500’ hard surface runway.
RV parking, no hook ups, overnight parking
available, security on duty. AMA membership
required. Pilot’s mtg 8:00AM, $5 landing fee, no
charge to sell, bring you own table. Sponsor:
GATEWAY RC
FL
12/29/03 – 12/31/03 –Palm Bay, FL (AAA) King
Orange Internationals for 101(J)(SO), 102, 103,
104, 105, 120, 122, 128, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154,
155, 156, 160-161, 162, 163-164(JSO), 124, 140,
142(JS)(O). Site: Palm Bay. Raymond Matthews
CD, 1216 Meadowlark Ave Miami FL 33166
PH:305-887-2240. Sponsor: FLORIDA
MODELERS ASSOCIATION/PALM BAY PARKS &
RECREATION
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland Lewis
Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info: Mark
Harper, 1414 N 10th Mt Vernon IL 62864
PH:618-242-7530. Park is on South 27th Street
off of Rt 15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up.
All others at 9:30, admission is $5, no table fee
unless using more than three tables. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC CLUB
MI
12/31/03 –Lake Orion, MI (C) Krazy Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Greg Brausa CD, 18 Sparrow Hill Orion
MI 48359 PH:248-373-8949 e-mail [email protected].
Come and give your planes and winter clothes an
outing. There’s plenty of hot food and drinks, a fire
and some ‘cool’ flying. The more snow, the better!
Registration 9AM, flying 10AM. For more info,
contact Paul Zabawa PH:810-678-3332 e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.skymasters.org.
Sponsor: SKYMASTERS RC CLUB OF MI
TN
12/06/03 –Jackson, TN (C) Toys for Tots Fly In.
Site: Club Field. Tim Blankenship CD, 181 Turtle
Creek Dr Jackson TN 38305 PH:731-664-5235 email
[email protected] . Fly what you bring,
registration starts at 8:30AM. Landing fee – one
new unwrapped toy, all donations accepted gladly.
Events ends at 4PM. Sponsor: WTRCF
TX
12/17/03 –Huffman, TX (C) Jetero RC Club
Centennial of Flight. Site: Club Field. Odis Everts Jr
CD, 3714 Beau Lane Houston TX 77039 PH:281-
449-9179 e-mail [email protected] . Model 1903
Wright flyer will fly (weather & nerve permitting).
Bring your oldest vintage model and fly on this
historic date. $5 donation for club fly in. Time 12:00
noon until dark. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB
JANUARY
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals AMA Free Flight Championships for Cat.
II 101, 124, 142, 150(J)(SO), 101C, 102-103C,
104-105C, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 128,
162(JSO). Site: Toltec Road. Al Lidberg CD, 1030 E.
Baseline, Suite 105-1030 Tempe AZ 85283 PH:
480-839-8145 e-mail [email protected]. 1/2A Nos
Gas, A Nos Gas, B Nos Gas, C Nos Gas, SAM OT
Gas Fuselage, Nos Wakefield, Nos Rubber, Nos
Power 1/4A, Nos Power Early 1/2A. SW Regionals
is a National Cup contest, and for 2004 is classified
as an “exempt” contest. National Cup is a program
sponsored by NFFS–National Free Flight Society.
Sponsor: SW REGIONALS MODELERS ASSN
TYPES OF EVENTS
FAI Events marked with .*
OUTDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Category I, II, or III only if
event is marked with . . . .+
101 1/2A Gas . . . . . . . . .+
101 C 1/2A Classic Gas
102 A Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
103 B Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
102-103 C AB Classic Gas
104 C Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
105 D Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
104-105 C CD Classic Gas
106 Payload . . . . . . . . . .+
107 Cargo
120 Mulvihill . . . . . . . . . .+
121 Big E . . . . . . . . . . . .+
122 Dawn Unlimited . . . .+
124 P-30
125 Ornithopter
126 Autogiro
127 Helicopter
128 Moffett
129 Bostonian . . . . . . . .+
130 Rubber Speed
140 HL Glider
142 Catapult Glider
150 F1A-A2 Glider . . . . .*
151 F1B Wakefield . . . . . *
152 F1C Power . . . . . . . .*
153 F1G Coupe d’Hiver .*
154 F1H A1 Glider . . . . .*
155 F1J 1/2A Power . . . .*
156 F1K CO -2 . . . . . . . .*
157 F1E Slp. Srg. Glider +
160 Electric A . . . . . . . . .+
161 Electric B . . . . . . . . .+
162 Rocket . . . . . . . . . . .+
163 CO -2
164 Large Co-2
INDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Categories I, II, III, and IV
201 HL Stick
202 Immediate Stick
203 F1D Rubber . . . . . . .*
204 Cabin
205 Manhattan
206 Easy B
207 Pennyplane
208 Limited Pennyplane
209 Helicopter
210 Ornithopter
211 Autogiro
212 HL Glider
213 Kit Plan Scale
214 ROG Stick
215 Bostonian
216 Experimental Autogiro
217 F1L EZB . . . . . . . . . .*
218 Std Class Cat. Gldr.
219 Unlimited Class .
Catapult Glider
220 Mini Stick
221 Electric Power
CONTROL LINE
301 1/2A Speed
302 A Speed
303 B Speed
304 D Speed
305 1/2A Profile Proto
306 .21 Proto
307 21 Sport Speed
308 Formula 40
309 Jet
310 F2A Speed . . . . . . . .*
311 Rat Racing
312 Slow Rat
313 1/2A Mouse-I
314 1/2A Mouse-II
315 1/2A Scale-I
316 1/2A Scale-II
317 Scale Racing
318 F2C Team Race . . . .*
319 Navy Carrier-I
320 Navy Carrier-II
321 Navy Carrier (Profile)
322 Precision Aerobatics
323 Beginner Skill Class
324 Intermediate Skill Class
325 Advanced Skill Class
326 Expert Skill Class
327 F2B Aerobatics . . . .*
328 Combat
329 Slow Combat
330 1/2A Combat
331 F2D Combat . . . . . . .*
332 Endurance
333 Dive Bombing &
Strafing
RC AEROBATICS
401 Sportsman Pattern
402 Intermediate Pattern
403 Advanced Pattern
404 Masters Pattern
406 F3A Pattern . . . . . . .*
411 Scale Aerobatics/Basic
412 Scale Aerobatics/
Sportsman
413 Scale Aerobatics/
Advanced
414 Scale Aerobatics/
Unlimited
RC PYLON RACING
422 Q-40 Pylon
423 1/2A Pylon
424 Q-500 Sport
427 F3D Pylon . . . . . . . .*
428 Q-500
RC HELICOPTER
431 Class I
432 Class II
433 Class III
434 F3C Helicopter . . . . .*
RC SAILPLANE
441 Thrml. Soaring-HL (A)
442 Thrml. Soaring-2-Mtr. (B)
443 Thrml. Soaring-Std. (C)
444 Thrml. Soaring-Unlim.
(D)
445 F3B Thrml. Soaring .*
446 F3H Cross Country .*
451 Slope Soaring-HL (A)
452 Slope Soaring-
2-Mtr. (B)
453 Slope Soaring-Std. (C)
454 Slope Soaring-Unlim (D)
455 F3F Slope Soaring . .*
456 F3J Thermal Duration
Glider
460 RES Sailplane
SCALE
501 Peanut (Outdoor)
503 Flying Rubber
(Outdoor)
504 Gas (Outdoor)
505 Peanut (Indoor)
507 Flying Rubber (Indoor)
508 CL AMA Precision
509 CL Sport Scale
510 F4B CL Scale
511 RC Sportsman Spt.
Scale
512 RC Expert Sport Scale
513 RC Sportsman/
Exp. Comb.
515 RC Designer Scale
516 F4 RC Scale . . . . . . .*
517 RC Sport
Scale Soaring
518 RC Helicopter
519 FF Indoor Power
520 RC Fun Scale
521 CL Profile
522 RC Team Scale
524 CL Designer Scale
ELECTRIC
601 F5B RC Soaring . . . .*
602 F5A RC Aerobatics .*
603 F5D RC Pylon . . . . .*
606 Class A-CL Speed
607 Class B-CL Speed
608 CL Prec. Aero.
609 RC Class A Sailplane
610 RC Class A
Sailplane (LMR)
611 RC Class B Sailplane
612 RC Class B
Sailplane(LMR)
613 RC Class B Sailplane
Endur.
614 RC Class A Pylon
615 RC Class B Pylon
616 RC Old-Timer Texaco
617 RC Class A Old-Timer
618 RC Class A
Old-Timer (LMR)
619 RC Class B Old-Timer
620 RC Class B
Old-Timer (LMR)
621 RC “Oldie Texaco’’
622 RC Class A “Oldie’’
623 RC Class A “Oldie’’
(LMR)
624 RC Class B “Oldie’’
625 RC Cl. B “Oldie’’ (LMR)
626 RC Prec. Aero.
627 Ind. Elec. Dur.
628 Elec. ROW R/C
Seaplane
SPECIAL EVENTS
701 AMA Vintage
702 RC Duration
703 Climb and Glide
705 RC Competition Fun Fly
RC COMBAT
750 Scale RC Combat
755 Open RC Combat
INTERPRETATION OF EVENT LISTINGS: 101-104 means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and
104 are to be flown separately. (101-104) means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104 are
combined. 101, 104 means only events 101 and 104 are flown, and that they are flown separately. (101,
104) means only events 101 and 104 are flown, but that they are combined for competition.
NOTE: To assure quick response, be certain to send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the listed
Contest Director along with your request for information about an event.
The letters in parentheses (A, B, AA, etc.) immediately following the date and location of an event refer to
sanction classification, as explained in the AMA rule book. ``B’’ indicates a restriction of entry in some fashion,
and the event’s contact person should be queried to obtain more details and to possibly avoid misunderstanding
or disappointment by the intended participant, particularly if considerable travel may be involved.
(T) indicates a traditional event (one which has occurred for a number of years at the same date and
place and with the same sponsor).
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AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals FAI Free Flight Championships for 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John
Nystedt CD, 12749 E. Laurel Ln., Scottsdale AZ 85260
PH: 480-657-9824. F1P will be flown as a demo event.
Sponsor:SWREGIONALSMODELERSASSN
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/19/04–Eloy, AZ (C) Southwest
Regionals SAM RC Old Timers. Site: Toltec
Rd. Bob Angus CD, 6640 N Columbus Tucson
AZ 85718 PH:520-299-9034. SAM Events:
Pure Antique, AB Glow, Elec. Texaco, C
Ignition LER, Spirit of Sam, Antique, Elec.
LMR, 1/2A Texaco Scale, Old Timer Glider,
Brown Jr. LER, Ohlsson .23 Igniiton, rules for
new events can be obtained from the CD.
Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN
FL
01/10/04 – 01/11/04 –Viera, FL (C) 9th Annual Big
Bird Fly-In. Site: Viera RC Park. Gerald Armstrong
CD, 443 Consolata Ave NW Palm Bay FL 32907
PH:321-727-8199 email [email protected]. More
info contact Tom Dobyns PH: 321-722-1914
email [email protected]. Direction: Turn W on
Wickham Rd at exit 191 off I-95 & follow signs.
Minimum size 80” mono, 60” bipe or ? scale.
Landing fee $15, registration 8AM, fly 9AM till
dusk. RV parking, no hookups. 600’ x 100’ grass
runway, daily kit raffle, concessions, vendors
welcome, discounts at local hotels. Indoor electric
fly-in on Sat. See www.irks.org. Sponsor: INDIAN
RIVER KONTROL SOCIETY
FL
01/11/04 –Avon Park, FL (C) Silent Sunday in
Sebring & Swap Meet. Site: East Stryker Rd.
Jim Hoffer CD, 203 N Ridgewood Sebring FL
33870 PH:863-382-2455. Fly in for electrics
and gliders with an open air swap meet on
our large hard surface parking area. Sponsor:
SEBRING MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
FL
01/16/04 – 01/18/04 –Jacksonville, FL (AA) King
Orange International II for 322, 323, 324, 325,
326(JSO). Site: Whitehouse OLF. William Hodges
CD, 5060 US 1 North Bunnell FL 32110 PH:386-445-
2238 e-mail [email protected] . Will be flying all
PAMPA classes plus basic stunt, old time stunt,
classic stunt and sport stunt. Sponsor: X47 FLYERS
FL
01/27/04 – 01/28/04 –Sarasota, FL (C) SAM.
Site: Land Fill. Ed Gandorf CD, 373 Roseling
Circle Venice FL 34293 PH:941-493-1614. Tues
– C LER Ign, O & R 60 SP-45 sec, electric LER,
electric Tex, Fox-A-Coy. Wed – Brown Jr LER 90
sec, B/C Glo LER, A/B Ign, O & R 23, 1/2A Tex
sm tank. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Cape Coral, FL (AA) FSS
#2 for 442, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Club Field.
Robert Szczepanski CD, 614 Plaza Del Sol N Ft
Myers FL 33917 PH:239-995-5076. Sat. 442 &
460, Sportsman & Expert. Sun. 444, Sportsman
& Expert. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS
NV
01/30/04 – 02/01/04 –Boulder, NV (C)
Fabulous Las Vegas Fun Fly. Site: William
Bennet Field. William Roper CD, PO Box
96963 Las Vegas NV 89193 PH:702-391-
1446 e-mail [email protected] . This is
the 4th annual gathering of helicopter pilots in
Las Vegas, NV. We will have 4 flight stations
& noontime demos on Saturday. There will be
events on Saturday. RV parking, no hookups,
food at the event. Sponsor: LVRC
NY
01/31/04 –Syracuse, NY (D) Syracuse NY Model
Forum. Site: Ramada Inn, 7th North & Buckley
Rd. Michael Gosson CD, 100 Kings Ct Camillus
NY 13031 PH: 315-488-6123. Model aircraft
forum & show, show display/award plaques,
trainer, sport, scale, jet & heli. 10AM – 4PM,
vendor tables, demos & lectures, food on
premises. Sponsor: ARCS
OR
01/01/04 –Adair, OR (C) Polar Bear. Site: Adair
Aerodrome. William Harburg CD, 2456 NW
Wayland Corvallis OR 97330 PH:503-757-7145
e-mail [email protected] . No landing fee,
sign up starts at 8AM, flying starts at 9AM, free
lunch for pilots & their guests. Flying until 2PM.
Transmitter impound and frequency control.
Prize drawing for pilots. Sponsor: BENTON
COUNTY RC CLUB
TX
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Odem, TX (C) 2nd Annual
Vintage Scale RC Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ron
Cooper CD, 114 N Mesquite Corpus Christi TX
78401 PH:361-852-0868. Grass runway
75x400’, limited RV parking, scale models of
aircraft built and flown prior 1960, no profiles or
kit bashed. Rib dinner Saturday evening $5 a
head. Contact Jerry Gerber PH:361-368-2161 or
www.gerbersrc.com. Current AMA required.
Sponsor: GERBERS AERO SQUADRON
VA
01/24/04 –Arcola, VA (C) NVRC Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Harold Chadsey CD, 11931 Appling
Valley Fairfax VA 22030 PH:703-278-0119. Events
include loops, rolls, touch & go, landing accuracy.
Channels 20 & 21 banned. $5 fee for non-NVRC
members. Sponsor: NORTHERN VIRGINIA RC
FEBRUARY
FL
02/04/04 – 02/07/04 –Deland, FL (C) Festival of
Giants. Site: Deland Airport. Thomas Beckman
CD, 458 John St Lake Helen FL 32744 PH:386-
228-0700 e-mail [email protected] . AMA rules
apply. Limited to mono 80” and above, bipes 60”
& above. Landing fees include one meal a day and
Saturday nite dinner on field. Advance registration
$20 on site, registration $10 per day. Your host
will be Bill Gray. For adv reg blank see the
delandrcclun.com . Dry camping will be allowed
for registered pilots only from Wed to Saturday.
Sponsor: GOLDEN HAWKS DELAND RC CLUB
FL
02/13/04 – 02/15/04 –Venice, FL (C-Restricted)
Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. Allen Wilder
CD, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln Venice FL 34293
PH:941-497-1996 e-mail [email protected] . I-
75 & exit 195, go east on Laurel, turn north on
Knights Trails, proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota
Landfill. Follow signs to rear of complex. Food &
refreshments, landing fee $5, reg 9AM. Prizes:
pilot’s choice and spectators awards. IMAA rules
apply. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
02/14/04 – 02/15/04 –Naples, FL (C) Naples
Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Claes Mouret CD, 1940
Sandpiper St Naples FL 34102 PH:239-775-
6778. Good field, good food, great friends,
great flying in warm Naples. Great prizes.
Sponsor: COLLIER MODEL AERONAUTIC CLUB
FL
02/19/04 – 02/20/04 –Spring Hill, FL (C) 3rd
Annual Autogyros Over Spring Hill. Site: Sand Hill
Scout Reservation. Clifford Manspeaker CD, 6208
Hillview Rd Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-684-
2526 email [email protected]. Plaques awarded
for largest & smallest autogyros flown, technical
achievement, best crash & people’s choice.
Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/21/04 – 02/22/04 – Spring Hill, FL (C) Harold
deBolt VR/CS Reunion. Site: Sand Hill Scout
Reservation. Donald Ogren CD, 6172 Prestwick
Ct Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-666-2901 email
[email protected]. For additional info contact
Art Schroeder PH:352-666-2901. Plaques
awarded to 3rd place in several VR/CS categories.
Dry camping on site, motels near by, banquet Sat.
night. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/28/03 –Lady Lake, FL (C) Warren Heinfield
Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Roy Field CD, 1023
Forest Breeze Path Leesburg FL 34748 PH:352-326-
4024 email [email protected]. 100% proceeds
donated to Hospice. Join us for this great cause & a
great day of flying. Prizes, raffles, food. Fly what you
bring. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQAUDRON
PA
02/07/04 –Shamokin Dam, PA (D) Winter
WingDing. Site: Quality Inn. Bob Noll CD, 2317
Acorn Dr Vestal NY 13850 PH:607-754-5279 email
[email protected] . Vintage plane swap shop.
Displays and banquet. Visit web site for details.
Sponsor: VINTAGE RC SOCIETY
TX
02/01/04 –Huffman, TX (C) Feb Fickle Finger of
Fate Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. John Forestieri CD,
18010 Woodgum Spring TX 77388 PH:281-353-
8124 e-mail [email protected] . Come enjoy a fun
day with fun events and fun people. $10 pilot fee
with 80% given back as prizes. Pilots raffle for
other goodies. Event list of tasks available 12/03,
contact CD. Sponsor: JETERO RC
MARCH
C o n t e s t C a l e n d a r
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 event—
plus competition events, flying site, and
Contest Director name and address. Use of
Supplementary (paid) Ad space is suggested
for the description of unusual or special
events, deviations from AMA rules, or
significant aspects of a meet. Paid ads may
also be helpful in promoting fun-fly-type meets
or to give directions to the flying site. There is
a $10.00 fee for Non-Flying Event Listings.
Applications are available from AMA
Headquarters, Competitions Department. Mail
this application and the $10.00 fee directly to
AMA Headquarters. For more details, check
our Web site: www.modelaircraft.org.
SUPPLEMENTARY ADS
Display ads can be inserted in the Contest
Calendar section by paying a fee. These ads
are accepted for AMA-sanctioned events or
AMA club-sponsored non-fly events only.
These sizes listed under ``SIZE’’ are the only
sizes that will be accepted to be published in
the Contest Calendar.
FEE: Fees are based on ad size and whether
or not the sponsor is an AMA-chartered club.
AD POLICY
SIZE: 15/8-in wide and either 3/4-, 11/2-, or 21/4-
in high. Only these sizes will be accepted.
PRICING: 3/4—$8; 11/2—$16; 21/4—$24 for
each time the ad is run (payable in advance).
AMA-chartered clubs pay only half that rate.
AD PREPARATION:
* Ads must be dark black on a white
background. Please send originals—even
good-quality photocopies do not reproduce
well. Good-quality paper is recommended.
* No ad can be larger than 15/8-in. wide by 2
1/4-in. high.
* Photographs cannot be used in
Supplementary Ads.
* Every effort will be made to place the
Supplementary Ad next to the text listing,
however, it is not guaranteed.
(We reserve the right to charge extra for ads
not of reproducible quality and/or ads that do
not meet our size requirements.)
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Every effort will be
made to include Supplementary Ads received
by the 14th of the month in the issue reaching
readers approximately the fourth week of the
following month. However, this cannot be
guaranteed, as ads are published on a
space-available basis only! There is normally
a two-month lead time required for inserting a
Supplementary Ad. The same deadline will
apply to sanctioned events listings.
Questions about either Supplementary Ads
or regular Sanctioned Events listings should
be directed to AMA’s Competition
Department.
Send ads to:
AMA HQ, Attention:
Competition Dept.
5161 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
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Non-Fly
DECEMBER
FL
12/14/03 –Sunrise, FL (E) RC Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Markham Cty Park, 16001 W
St Rd 84. For info: Stanley Rudd, 20291 NE
30th Ave T.H. #122 Aventura FL 33180
PH:305-931-7188 e-mail [email protected]
.Bring own table & chairs. Remove
batteries/crystal from trans, active flying field.
Food available nearby. Sale hours 8AM to 2PM.
Camping available in park. Bring shade if you
wish. Sponsor: BROWARD CTY RADIO
CONTROL
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC
Club Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland
Lewis Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info:
Mark Harper PH:618-242-7530 or 618-244-
0210. Park is on South 27th St off of Route
15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up. All
other at 9:30AM. Admission is $5, no table
fee unless using more than three tables. Food
and drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC
CLUB
IL
12/07/03 –Cedarville, IL (E) Freeport RC
Modelers 10th Annual Swap Meet & Auction.
Site: Cedarville Community Center, 4 blocks
west of Hwy 26 on Washington St. For info:
Gary marks PH:815-563-4830. Set up 8:30AM,
swap 9AM to 1PM. Raffle at noon. Auction after
raffle. Tables including 1 admission - $10 in
advance, $12 at door. Admission $3. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: FREEPORT RADIO
CONTROL
IN
12/13/03 –Marion, IN (E) Christmas City Swap
Meet. Site: Grant Co 4H Fairgrounds, Hwy 18
east. For info: Matt Denham, 7262 St Rd 16 S
Peru IN 46970 PH:765-472-3118. Doors open
to the public at 9AM, $2 admission, kids under
12 & ladies free. Food is available on site.
Tables are only $8. For more info & table
reserve call or e-mail [email protected] .
Sponsor: MISSISSINEWA SKYHAWKS
NY
12/07/03 –Melville, NY (E) Whitman Flyers
RC Swap Meet. Site: 585 Broadhollow Road.
For info: Lewis Schwab, P O Box 1273
Melville NY 11747 PH:631-427-2848. There
will be over 60 8-foot tables. Approx 30
miles east of New York City. For more info &
updates go to www.whitmanflyers.com .
Call for table availability 5PM to 9PM. E-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor:
WHITMAN FLYERS
PA
12/12/03 –Doylestown, PA (E) Annual Flea
Market. Site: Lenape Middle School, W State
St. For info: Jack Van Dusen, 189 Centenary
Ln Warminster PA 18974 PH:215-672-0608.
Starting time 7PM, admission $2, table
rental $10. Reservations accepted, call after
6PM, light refreshments. Sponsor: BUCKS
COUNTY RADIO CONTROL
JANUARY
AL
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 e-mail [email protected] .
9AM to 1:30PM, admission $5, 12 and
under free. Food & refreshments, door
prizes and raffle. Sponsor: QUAD CITIES
RADIO CONTROL CLUB
FL
01/10/04 –Lehigh Acres, FL (E) Annual Swap
Meet. Site: Lehigh Community Center, 1299
Homestead Rd. For info: John Agnew, 5095
Northampton Ft Myers FL 33919 PH:239-936-
7148. 8AM to 11AM. Table $10 includes one
admission. Send check to reserve. No model
fuel in building. SASE for map. Proceeds to
charity. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA
HAWKS
IN
01/10/04 –Vincennes, IN (E) Tri County Aero
Swap Meet. Site: National Guard Armory, 1515
Emison. For info: Pat English, 823 Broadway
Vincennes IN 47591 PH:812-882-3649.
Admission $5, ladies & kids under 12 free.
Tables $10, 1 free admission with each table.
Doors open at 9:30AM for vendors, 10AM for
general adm. Raffle for “Heckler 3D ARF &
O.S.40”. Sponsor: TRI COUNTY AERO
IN
01/17/04 –Charlestown, IN (E) Skyliners 14th
Annual Swap Meet. Site: Charlestown Civic
Center. For info: Byron or Jane Baker 407 Mt.
Tabor Rd. New Albany IN 47150 PH:812-944-
8511 email [email protected]. Sponsor:
SKYLINERS
MI
01/18/04 – Sturgis, MI (E) Wingdingers 26th
Annual Swap Shop. Site: LaGrange Indiana County
4H Fairgrounds. For info: Craig Parham PH:260-
463-2038 days, 260-463-2568 evenings. One of
Michiana’s largest. Admission $5, tables $12, one
free admission with three table purchase. Auction,
planes, cars, helicopters, boats, more! Sponsor:
WINGDINGERS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
NM
01/24/04 –Albuquerque, NM (E) New Mexico
RC Model Public Auction. Site: Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. For info: Bill
Jacklin, 12021 Paisano Court NE Albuquerque
NM 87112 PH:505-298-3046. Sponsor:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLYING MACHINE
OH
01/04/04 –Celina, OH (E) 17th Annual RC Swap
Meet. Site: Celina Senior High School
Auditorium, 715 E Wayne St. For info: Timothy
moorman, 3295 St Rt 219 Coldwater OH 45828
PH:419-678-3222 days, 419-678-3211 eve email
[email protected] . 8:30AM to 2PM,
7:30AM vendor set up. Table rent $8 prepaid,
$10 at the door. Unpaid reserved tables held
until 8:45 day of show. Raffle, 50/50 drawings,
planes, boats, and cars welcomed. Sponsor:
CELINA FLYING SPORTSMAN MODEL CLUB
OH
01/25/04 –Uniontown, OH (E) North Canton
Radio Control Club’s Annual Swap Shop. Site:
Uniontown Community Hall, 3696 Apollo St. For
info: Tom Erb, 12944 Osborne Ave Alliance OH
44601 PH:330-935-0584. Set up 10AM, doors
open 11AM. Tables $10, door $3, no dealers,
free parking. Refreshments and raffle. For
additional info e-mail Tom at [email protected] .
Sponsor: NORTH CANTON RC CLUB
PA
01/18/04 –Mars, PA (E) M.A.R.S. Annual
Swap Meet. Site: VFW Post 7505, Mars-
Valencia Rd. For info Chuck Dufford PH:734-
822-1312 days or 724-287-0101 till 9:30PM.
50 8’ tables at $14 per table in advance only.
Adm $3 for adults, children under 10 free.
Always a sellout, register early! Visit web site
mars-rc.tc3.org/swapmeet.htm. Checks to
M.A.R.S. 106 David Dr Butler PA 16001 for
tables. All tables first come first serve, don’t
count on getting one at the door! Sponsor:
M.A.R.S.
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TN
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. 9AM to 2PM held
regardless of weather. 2 buildings with
over 75 tables. $5 admission, under 12
free, one shared 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. For map and current info see
www.columbiarc.com.Sponsor: COLUMBIA
RC FLYING MODELERS
TX
01/16/04 – 01/17/04 –Georgetown, TX (E)
7th Annual Georgetown Swap Meet. Site:
San Gabriel Park Neighborhood Building.
For info: Edwin Smith, 14707 Evans Oak
Rd Leander TX 78641 PH:512-496-1778
e-mail [email protected] or visit
http://www.gamarc.org . No table or
selling fees, just $5 admission each day
(spouse & under 12 w/adult are free).
3PM to 9PM on Friday and 9AM to 3PM
on Saturday. Sponsor: GEORGETOWN
AERO MODELERS ASSN
WA
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Puyallup, WA (E)
Northwest Model Expo. Site: Western
Washington Fairgrounds. For info: Bob
Brownell, PO Box 73939 Puyallup WA
98373 PH:253-847-5721. Manufacturers,
vendors, large swap meet, live demos,
static displays, clubs. Sat 9AM to 5PM,
Sunday 9AM to 4PM. Adm $7 at the gate,
$6 advance, youth 12 & under w/adult free.
Free parking, Advance tickets & info at
www.nwmodelexpo.com . Swap meet
reservations Don Sweasy PH:253-445-
4763. Sponsor: MOUNT RAINIER RADIO
CONTROL SOCIETY
FEBRUARY
CT
02/08/04 –Vernon, CT (E) 23rd Annual Auction &
Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School,
777 Hartford Turnpike. For info: PH:860-745-
7325, e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.ncrcc.org . Over 10,000 square feet of
preview and auction area, comfortable seating.
Food, raffles, door prizes. Limited number of
vendor tables available, call for details. Preregister
Saturday Feb 7 from 1PM to 3PM, open
registration Sun Feb 8 at 8:00AM, swap shop
opens at 9:00AM, auction commences at
9:00AM. Admission $6, under 16 no charges.
10% seller’s premium. Take exit 66 from I84
east or west, follow signs. Sponsor:
NORTHERN CONNECTICUT RADIO CONTROL
CLUB
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IL
02/07/04 –Wheaton, IL (E) Tri-Village RCers
Swap Shop. Site: Dupage County Fair Grounds,
2015 Manchester Ln. For info: Ken Graham,
575 Lakeview Ct Roselle IL 60172 PH:630-529-
1857 after 6PM. Vendor doors open at 7:30AM,
door open 9AM for public. $20 per table, $18
for 3 or more tables. General admission $5.
Sponsor: TRI-VILLAGE RCERS
MA
02/08/04 –Saugus, MA (E) 107th RC Flyers Grand
Auction. Site: VFW Hall. For info: Al Cohen
PH:978-535-4545. Free admission, raffle,
refreshments. Sponsor: 107TH RC FLYERS CLUB
MI
02/21/04 –Kalamazoo, MI (E) 11th Annual R/C
Model & Hobby Swap Meet. Site: Kalamazoo
County Fairgrounds, Center Bdg, 2900 Lake St.
For info or reservations: Ray Landon PH:269-
665-4716, Cell PH:269-998-4577, email
[email protected]. Tables $12 in advance
(includes one free admission with each table),
$15 at the door. General admission $3 (children
under 12 free with adult). Vender setup begins
9AM, doors open to public 10AM-2PM. Door
prizes, concessions available on site. Sponsor:
KALAMAZOO THUNDERBIRDS R/C CLUB
MO
02/07/04 –Joplin, MO (E) Joplin RC Club Swap
Meet. Site: Southwest MO Bank Community Room.
For info: Meril Davidson, 2909 Indiana Joplin MO
64804 PH: 417-623-8465. Table charge $10,
admission $5 donation. For reservations and info
call above number or e-mail [email protected]
. Set up from 7AM to 9AM, sales from 9AM to 2PM.
Sponsor: JOPLIN RC CLUB
NY
02/08/04 –Campbell, NY (E) 11th Annual Corning
Tri-Rivers Model Auction & Swap Meet. Site: C-S
High School, Main St. For info: Jim Anderson,
8962 Rt 415 Campbell NY 14821 PH:607-527-
8243 e-mail [email protected] . Doors open
10AM, auction at noon. $3 admission, no auction
fees. Grand prize raffle, door prizes, 50/50’s, food
& refreshments. Sponsor: CORNING TRI RIVERS
RC MODELEERS
OH
02/07/04 –Columbus, OH (E) LCRC Annual
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall
Recreation Center, 402 N Hamilton Rd. For
info: Bob Grashel 18 Wesleyan Cir SW
Granville OH 43023 PH:740-587-1854. Open
9AM, auction 1PM. Tables in advance $10 ea.
www.lcrcc.net. Sponsor: LICKING COUNTY
RADIO CONTROL
OH
02/07/04 –Dayton, OH (E) Mdwest Model
–RAMA. Site: Hara Arena. For info and
reservations: Dave Thacker PH:937-256-
7727 email [email protected]. 150+
tables. Tri-States largest swap/auction.
Bring airplane, heli, boat, control line, car
swap & auction items. Free parking, $5
admission, $12 8’ tables, auction fee 10%.
Door prizes & raffles. I-70 or I-75 to Dayton,
W on Needmore (I-75 exit 58) into Turner to
right on Wolf. Central to 1000’s. 9AM-3PM,
table renter setup 7AM, unclaimed tables
sold 8:30AM. Volunteers to help unload,
come ready for bargains, raffles every 6
minutes. Sponsor: DAYTON WINGMASTERS
MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
OH
02/08/04 –Warren, OH (E) Flying Aero Club
Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds.
For info: Rocky Flaviano PH:330-847-9313.
Admission $3, table $10 w/ one admission.
ARF aerobatic plane raffle, 50/50 raffle,
concessions, vendors 8AM, open 9AM.
Sponsor: FLYING AERO CLUB
PA
02/15/04 –Butler, PA (E) R/C Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Tanglewood Senior Center,
Lyndora, PA. For info: 412-486-1345 9AM-5PM
Monday thru Friday. Hours 9AM-3PM,
admission $3, kids under 12 free. Table rental
$16 each (includes one admission), reservations
recommended. Send money order made out to
BARFS to Paul Grguras 1301 Butrchfield Rd
Allison Park PA 15101. Sponsor: BUTLER AREA
RADIO FLYING SOCIETY
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188 MODEL AVIATION
Our Full-Size
Plans List
has hundreds
of models
to choose from.
See page 191
for details.
MARCH
Model Aviation Seeks Safety Columnist
Model Aviation is seeking a qualified candidate
to write the bimonthly “Safety Comes First”
column. Interested candidates must possess the
ability to present a wide variety of safety issues in a
clear and straightforward manner.
Just a few of the topics expected to be covered in
this column are safety considerations relating to
Radio Control, Control Line, and Free Flight model
aircraft; hazards associated with propellers,
spinners, etc.; safety and large-scale models; Radio
Control frequency control; safety at the flying field;
electronic equipment safety concerns; toxicity of
paints, glues, and airborne particulates; model-shop
safety issues; and safe construction methods for
models and equipment installation.
On a regular basis the safety columnist will
solicit readers to submit their safety questions and
experiences so that they may be collected and
published in this column.
To that end, we ask that readers who have safetyrelated
questions about and/or experiences with
building and operating model airplanes submit them
to MA Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt. The
information will be given to the columnist who, it is
hoped, can use it to jump-start this very important
column.
Qualified candidates should have at least 20
years’ experience in building and flying model
aircraft. The right candidate will have complete
familiarity with Radio Control models but will also
have had some experience with Control Line and
Free Flight activity.
Although it’s not a condition of selection,
candidates with a background in the medical and/or
health and occupational-safety fields will be
strongly considered.
Qualified candidates must have some writing and
photography experience, preferably for modelaviation
publications, to include print and/or online.
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Model
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/01
Page Numbers: 184,185,186,187,188
Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state
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. Richard Strang
CD, 310 E Suntree St Tucson AZ 85727 PH:520-
742-3546 e-mail [email protected] . Sponsor:
TUCSON FREE FLIGHT
AZ
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Arizona F1C
Championships for Cat III 150, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John Nystedt CD,
12749 E Laurel Ln Scottsdale AZ 85259 PH:480-
657-9824 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Jean Andrews CD, 1007 W Prince
Rd #51 Tucson AZ 85705 PH:520-887-5952 e-mail
[email protected] . All proceeds go to USMC
“Toys for Tots” program. $10 or new unwrapped
toy to register. Raffle: good stuff, bring your
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. Jim
Cole CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln Vista CA 92084 PH:760-
727-7666 e-mail [email protected] . This will be a
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. Joe Brownlee CD, 12101
Stonegate Ln Garden Grove CA 92845 PH:714-
895-1857 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Steve Parola
CD, 13530 Preciado Ave Chino CA 91710
PH:909-532-3084 email [email protected].
Sat. .40 size, AT-6 race info & rules
www.hobbyclubsa.com. Sun. 5th Annual Toysfor-
Tots fun fly, info www.pvmaconline.org.
Sponsor: PVMAC
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys For Tots. Site:
Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin CD, 16838
Vintage St Northridge CA 91343 PH:818-368-
1488 e-mail [email protected] . Bring
unwrapped toy, $10 value. Sponsor: SFVGSQ
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) SCIF Fun Fly. Site:
Grassy Knoll. Brad Levine CD, 10717 Kelmore
St Culver City CA 90230 PH:310-838-2345.
Precision large and small classes. 25’ & over is
large. F/F only, no I.C. engines allowed. Any
models, scale, modern, old time, original
designs, etc. Sponsor: SOUTHERN CA IGNITION
FLYERS
CA
12/13/03 –Livermore, CA (C) Toys for Tots Fun
Fly. Site: Club Field. Bob Donleavy CD, 8580
Valencia St Dublin CA 94568 PH:925-829-5549 email
[email protected] . 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. Lawrence
Bagalini CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way
Ramona CA 92065 PH:760-788-1858 e-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor: SAN DIEGO
ORBITEERS
FL
12/06/03 –Dunnellon, FL (C) Santa Fly In. Site:
Rainbow Field. Don Adkins CD, 5440 N
Peppermint Dr Beverly Hills FL 34465 PH:352-
527-2047 e-mail [email protected] .
Landing fee is one new unwrapped toy with a
value of at least $10. This event is held in
conjunction with local fire dept Toys for Tots
drive. Catch the spirit and help a poor kid. On site
RV parking, no hook ups. Great food at our
onsite Rainbow Café. Sponsor: TRI-COUNTY RC
CLUB
FL
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Sarasota, FL (C-Restricted)
Warbirds Over Sarasota. Site: Club Field. Trip
Galasso CD, 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 in place 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. Russell Stricker CD, 10620 SW 27th Ave
#H4 Ocala FL 34476 PH:352-237-0329 e-mail
[email protected] . Years end point races.
Limited to IMAA sport 240-300 with max 2.2 C. I.
engines. First race at 10AM sharp. Sponsor:
OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB
FL
12/13/03 –Jacksonville, FL (C) Gateway Swap
Meet & Fly In. Site: Lannie Rd. Charles Brooks CD,
2495 Alden Trace Blvd W Jacksonville FL 32246
PH:904-645-3093 e-mail [email protected] .
Concession on site, clean restrooms, 40x100’
covered pavilion, 60x500’ hard surface runway.
RV parking, no hook ups, overnight parking
available, security on duty. AMA membership
required. Pilot’s mtg 8:00AM, $5 landing fee, no
charge to sell, bring you own table. Sponsor:
GATEWAY RC
FL
12/29/03 – 12/31/03 –Palm Bay, FL (AAA) King
Orange Internationals for 101(J)(SO), 102, 103,
104, 105, 120, 122, 128, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154,
155, 156, 160-161, 162, 163-164(JSO), 124, 140,
142(JS)(O). Site: Palm Bay. Raymond Matthews
CD, 1216 Meadowlark Ave Miami FL 33166
PH:305-887-2240. Sponsor: FLORIDA
MODELERS ASSOCIATION/PALM BAY PARKS &
RECREATION
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland Lewis
Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info: Mark
Harper, 1414 N 10th Mt Vernon IL 62864
PH:618-242-7530. Park is on South 27th Street
off of Rt 15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up.
All others at 9:30, admission is $5, no table fee
unless using more than three tables. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC CLUB
MI
12/31/03 –Lake Orion, MI (C) Krazy Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Greg Brausa CD, 18 Sparrow Hill Orion
MI 48359 PH:248-373-8949 e-mail [email protected].
Come and give your planes and winter clothes an
outing. There’s plenty of hot food and drinks, a fire
and some ‘cool’ flying. The more snow, the better!
Registration 9AM, flying 10AM. For more info,
contact Paul Zabawa PH:810-678-3332 e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.skymasters.org.
Sponsor: SKYMASTERS RC CLUB OF MI
TN
12/06/03 –Jackson, TN (C) Toys for Tots Fly In.
Site: Club Field. Tim Blankenship CD, 181 Turtle
Creek Dr Jackson TN 38305 PH:731-664-5235 email
[email protected] . Fly what you bring,
registration starts at 8:30AM. Landing fee – one
new unwrapped toy, all donations accepted gladly.
Events ends at 4PM. Sponsor: WTRCF
TX
12/17/03 –Huffman, TX (C) Jetero RC Club
Centennial of Flight. Site: Club Field. Odis Everts Jr
CD, 3714 Beau Lane Houston TX 77039 PH:281-
449-9179 e-mail [email protected] . Model 1903
Wright flyer will fly (weather & nerve permitting).
Bring your oldest vintage model and fly on this
historic date. $5 donation for club fly in. Time 12:00
noon until dark. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB
JANUARY
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals AMA Free Flight Championships for Cat.
II 101, 124, 142, 150(J)(SO), 101C, 102-103C,
104-105C, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 128,
162(JSO). Site: Toltec Road. Al Lidberg CD, 1030 E.
Baseline, Suite 105-1030 Tempe AZ 85283 PH:
480-839-8145 e-mail [email protected]. 1/2A Nos
Gas, A Nos Gas, B Nos Gas, C Nos Gas, SAM OT
Gas Fuselage, Nos Wakefield, Nos Rubber, Nos
Power 1/4A, Nos Power Early 1/2A. SW Regionals
is a National Cup contest, and for 2004 is classified
as an “exempt” contest. National Cup is a program
sponsored by NFFS–National Free Flight Society.
Sponsor: SW REGIONALS MODELERS ASSN
TYPES OF EVENTS
FAI Events marked with .*
OUTDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Category I, II, or III only if
event is marked with . . . .+
101 1/2A Gas . . . . . . . . .+
101 C 1/2A Classic Gas
102 A Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
103 B Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
102-103 C AB Classic Gas
104 C Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
105 D Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
104-105 C CD Classic Gas
106 Payload . . . . . . . . . .+
107 Cargo
120 Mulvihill . . . . . . . . . .+
121 Big E . . . . . . . . . . . .+
122 Dawn Unlimited . . . .+
124 P-30
125 Ornithopter
126 Autogiro
127 Helicopter
128 Moffett
129 Bostonian . . . . . . . .+
130 Rubber Speed
140 HL Glider
142 Catapult Glider
150 F1A-A2 Glider . . . . .*
151 F1B Wakefield . . . . . *
152 F1C Power . . . . . . . .*
153 F1G Coupe d’Hiver .*
154 F1H A1 Glider . . . . .*
155 F1J 1/2A Power . . . .*
156 F1K CO -2 . . . . . . . .*
157 F1E Slp. Srg. Glider +
160 Electric A . . . . . . . . .+
161 Electric B . . . . . . . . .+
162 Rocket . . . . . . . . . . .+
163 CO -2
164 Large Co-2
INDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Categories I, II, III, and IV
201 HL Stick
202 Immediate Stick
203 F1D Rubber . . . . . . .*
204 Cabin
205 Manhattan
206 Easy B
207 Pennyplane
208 Limited Pennyplane
209 Helicopter
210 Ornithopter
211 Autogiro
212 HL Glider
213 Kit Plan Scale
214 ROG Stick
215 Bostonian
216 Experimental Autogiro
217 F1L EZB . . . . . . . . . .*
218 Std Class Cat. Gldr.
219 Unlimited Class .
Catapult Glider
220 Mini Stick
221 Electric Power
CONTROL LINE
301 1/2A Speed
302 A Speed
303 B Speed
304 D Speed
305 1/2A Profile Proto
306 .21 Proto
307 21 Sport Speed
308 Formula 40
309 Jet
310 F2A Speed . . . . . . . .*
311 Rat Racing
312 Slow Rat
313 1/2A Mouse-I
314 1/2A Mouse-II
315 1/2A Scale-I
316 1/2A Scale-II
317 Scale Racing
318 F2C Team Race . . . .*
319 Navy Carrier-I
320 Navy Carrier-II
321 Navy Carrier (Profile)
322 Precision Aerobatics
323 Beginner Skill Class
324 Intermediate Skill Class
325 Advanced Skill Class
326 Expert Skill Class
327 F2B Aerobatics . . . .*
328 Combat
329 Slow Combat
330 1/2A Combat
331 F2D Combat . . . . . . .*
332 Endurance
333 Dive Bombing &
Strafing
RC AEROBATICS
401 Sportsman Pattern
402 Intermediate Pattern
403 Advanced Pattern
404 Masters Pattern
406 F3A Pattern . . . . . . .*
411 Scale Aerobatics/Basic
412 Scale Aerobatics/
Sportsman
413 Scale Aerobatics/
Advanced
414 Scale Aerobatics/
Unlimited
RC PYLON RACING
422 Q-40 Pylon
423 1/2A Pylon
424 Q-500 Sport
427 F3D Pylon . . . . . . . .*
428 Q-500
RC HELICOPTER
431 Class I
432 Class II
433 Class III
434 F3C Helicopter . . . . .*
RC SAILPLANE
441 Thrml. Soaring-HL (A)
442 Thrml. Soaring-2-Mtr. (B)
443 Thrml. Soaring-Std. (C)
444 Thrml. Soaring-Unlim.
(D)
445 F3B Thrml. Soaring .*
446 F3H Cross Country .*
451 Slope Soaring-HL (A)
452 Slope Soaring-
2-Mtr. (B)
453 Slope Soaring-Std. (C)
454 Slope Soaring-Unlim (D)
455 F3F Slope Soaring . .*
456 F3J Thermal Duration
Glider
460 RES Sailplane
SCALE
501 Peanut (Outdoor)
503 Flying Rubber
(Outdoor)
504 Gas (Outdoor)
505 Peanut (Indoor)
507 Flying Rubber (Indoor)
508 CL AMA Precision
509 CL Sport Scale
510 F4B CL Scale
511 RC Sportsman Spt.
Scale
512 RC Expert Sport Scale
513 RC Sportsman/
Exp. Comb.
515 RC Designer Scale
516 F4 RC Scale . . . . . . .*
517 RC Sport
Scale Soaring
518 RC Helicopter
519 FF Indoor Power
520 RC Fun Scale
521 CL Profile
522 RC Team Scale
524 CL Designer Scale
ELECTRIC
601 F5B RC Soaring . . . .*
602 F5A RC Aerobatics .*
603 F5D RC Pylon . . . . .*
606 Class A-CL Speed
607 Class B-CL Speed
608 CL Prec. Aero.
609 RC Class A Sailplane
610 RC Class A
Sailplane (LMR)
611 RC Class B Sailplane
612 RC Class B
Sailplane(LMR)
613 RC Class B Sailplane
Endur.
614 RC Class A Pylon
615 RC Class B Pylon
616 RC Old-Timer Texaco
617 RC Class A Old-Timer
618 RC Class A
Old-Timer (LMR)
619 RC Class B Old-Timer
620 RC Class B
Old-Timer (LMR)
621 RC “Oldie Texaco’’
622 RC Class A “Oldie’’
623 RC Class A “Oldie’’
(LMR)
624 RC Class B “Oldie’’
625 RC Cl. B “Oldie’’ (LMR)
626 RC Prec. Aero.
627 Ind. Elec. Dur.
628 Elec. ROW R/C
Seaplane
SPECIAL EVENTS
701 AMA Vintage
702 RC Duration
703 Climb and Glide
705 RC Competition Fun Fly
RC COMBAT
750 Scale RC Combat
755 Open RC Combat
INTERPRETATION OF EVENT LISTINGS: 101-104 means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and
104 are to be flown separately. (101-104) means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104 are
combined. 101, 104 means only events 101 and 104 are flown, and that they are flown separately. (101,
104) means only events 101 and 104 are flown, but that they are combined for competition.
NOTE: To assure quick response, be certain to send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the listed
Contest Director along with your request for information about an event.
The letters in parentheses (A, B, AA, etc.) immediately following the date and location of an event refer to
sanction classification, as explained in the AMA rule book. ``B’’ indicates a restriction of entry in some fashion,
and the event’s contact person should be queried to obtain more details and to possibly avoid misunderstanding
or disappointment by the intended participant, particularly if considerable travel may be involved.
(T) indicates a traditional event (one which has occurred for a number of years at the same date and
place and with the same sponsor).
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184 MODEL AVIATION
C o n t e s t C a l e n d a r
Revised 2003 Sanction List
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AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals FAI Free Flight Championships for 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John
Nystedt CD, 12749 E. Laurel Ln., Scottsdale AZ 85260
PH: 480-657-9824. F1P will be flown as a demo event.
Sponsor:SWREGIONALSMODELERSASSN
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/19/04–Eloy, AZ (C) Southwest
Regionals SAM RC Old Timers. Site: Toltec
Rd. Bob Angus CD, 6640 N Columbus Tucson
AZ 85718 PH:520-299-9034. SAM Events:
Pure Antique, AB Glow, Elec. Texaco, C
Ignition LER, Spirit of Sam, Antique, Elec.
LMR, 1/2A Texaco Scale, Old Timer Glider,
Brown Jr. LER, Ohlsson .23 Igniiton, rules for
new events can be obtained from the CD.
Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN
FL
01/10/04 – 01/11/04 –Viera, FL (C) 9th Annual Big
Bird Fly-In. Site: Viera RC Park. Gerald Armstrong
CD, 443 Consolata Ave NW Palm Bay FL 32907
PH:321-727-8199 email [email protected]. More
info contact Tom Dobyns PH: 321-722-1914
email [email protected]. Direction: Turn W on
Wickham Rd at exit 191 off I-95 & follow signs.
Minimum size 80” mono, 60” bipe or ? scale.
Landing fee $15, registration 8AM, fly 9AM till
dusk. RV parking, no hookups. 600’ x 100’ grass
runway, daily kit raffle, concessions, vendors
welcome, discounts at local hotels. Indoor electric
fly-in on Sat. See www.irks.org. Sponsor: INDIAN
RIVER KONTROL SOCIETY
FL
01/11/04 –Avon Park, FL (C) Silent Sunday in
Sebring & Swap Meet. Site: East Stryker Rd.
Jim Hoffer CD, 203 N Ridgewood Sebring FL
33870 PH:863-382-2455. Fly in for electrics
and gliders with an open air swap meet on
our large hard surface parking area. Sponsor:
SEBRING MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
FL
01/16/04 – 01/18/04 –Jacksonville, FL (AA) King
Orange International II for 322, 323, 324, 325,
326(JSO). Site: Whitehouse OLF. William Hodges
CD, 5060 US 1 North Bunnell FL 32110 PH:386-445-
2238 e-mail [email protected] . Will be flying all
PAMPA classes plus basic stunt, old time stunt,
classic stunt and sport stunt. Sponsor: X47 FLYERS
FL
01/27/04 – 01/28/04 –Sarasota, FL (C) SAM.
Site: Land Fill. Ed Gandorf CD, 373 Roseling
Circle Venice FL 34293 PH:941-493-1614. Tues
– C LER Ign, O & R 60 SP-45 sec, electric LER,
electric Tex, Fox-A-Coy. Wed – Brown Jr LER 90
sec, B/C Glo LER, A/B Ign, O & R 23, 1/2A Tex
sm tank. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Cape Coral, FL (AA) FSS
#2 for 442, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Club Field.
Robert Szczepanski CD, 614 Plaza Del Sol N Ft
Myers FL 33917 PH:239-995-5076. Sat. 442 &
460, Sportsman & Expert. Sun. 444, Sportsman
& Expert. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS
NV
01/30/04 – 02/01/04 –Boulder, NV (C)
Fabulous Las Vegas Fun Fly. Site: William
Bennet Field. William Roper CD, PO Box
96963 Las Vegas NV 89193 PH:702-391-
1446 e-mail [email protected] . This is
the 4th annual gathering of helicopter pilots in
Las Vegas, NV. We will have 4 flight stations
& noontime demos on Saturday. There will be
events on Saturday. RV parking, no hookups,
food at the event. Sponsor: LVRC
NY
01/31/04 –Syracuse, NY (D) Syracuse NY Model
Forum. Site: Ramada Inn, 7th North & Buckley
Rd. Michael Gosson CD, 100 Kings Ct Camillus
NY 13031 PH: 315-488-6123. Model aircraft
forum & show, show display/award plaques,
trainer, sport, scale, jet & heli. 10AM – 4PM,
vendor tables, demos & lectures, food on
premises. Sponsor: ARCS
OR
01/01/04 –Adair, OR (C) Polar Bear. Site: Adair
Aerodrome. William Harburg CD, 2456 NW
Wayland Corvallis OR 97330 PH:503-757-7145
e-mail [email protected] . No landing fee,
sign up starts at 8AM, flying starts at 9AM, free
lunch for pilots & their guests. Flying until 2PM.
Transmitter impound and frequency control.
Prize drawing for pilots. Sponsor: BENTON
COUNTY RC CLUB
TX
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Odem, TX (C) 2nd Annual
Vintage Scale RC Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ron
Cooper CD, 114 N Mesquite Corpus Christi TX
78401 PH:361-852-0868. Grass runway
75x400’, limited RV parking, scale models of
aircraft built and flown prior 1960, no profiles or
kit bashed. Rib dinner Saturday evening $5 a
head. Contact Jerry Gerber PH:361-368-2161 or
www.gerbersrc.com. Current AMA required.
Sponsor: GERBERS AERO SQUADRON
VA
01/24/04 –Arcola, VA (C) NVRC Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Harold Chadsey CD, 11931 Appling
Valley Fairfax VA 22030 PH:703-278-0119. Events
include loops, rolls, touch & go, landing accuracy.
Channels 20 & 21 banned. $5 fee for non-NVRC
members. Sponsor: NORTHERN VIRGINIA RC
FEBRUARY
FL
02/04/04 – 02/07/04 –Deland, FL (C) Festival of
Giants. Site: Deland Airport. Thomas Beckman
CD, 458 John St Lake Helen FL 32744 PH:386-
228-0700 e-mail [email protected] . AMA rules
apply. Limited to mono 80” and above, bipes 60”
& above. Landing fees include one meal a day and
Saturday nite dinner on field. Advance registration
$20 on site, registration $10 per day. Your host
will be Bill Gray. For adv reg blank see the
delandrcclun.com . Dry camping will be allowed
for registered pilots only from Wed to Saturday.
Sponsor: GOLDEN HAWKS DELAND RC CLUB
FL
02/13/04 – 02/15/04 –Venice, FL (C-Restricted)
Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. Allen Wilder
CD, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln Venice FL 34293
PH:941-497-1996 e-mail [email protected] . I-
75 & exit 195, go east on Laurel, turn north on
Knights Trails, proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota
Landfill. Follow signs to rear of complex. Food &
refreshments, landing fee $5, reg 9AM. Prizes:
pilot’s choice and spectators awards. IMAA rules
apply. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
02/14/04 – 02/15/04 –Naples, FL (C) Naples
Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Claes Mouret CD, 1940
Sandpiper St Naples FL 34102 PH:239-775-
6778. Good field, good food, great friends,
great flying in warm Naples. Great prizes.
Sponsor: COLLIER MODEL AERONAUTIC CLUB
FL
02/19/04 – 02/20/04 –Spring Hill, FL (C) 3rd
Annual Autogyros Over Spring Hill. Site: Sand Hill
Scout Reservation. Clifford Manspeaker CD, 6208
Hillview Rd Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-684-
2526 email [email protected]. Plaques awarded
for largest & smallest autogyros flown, technical
achievement, best crash & people’s choice.
Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/21/04 – 02/22/04 – Spring Hill, FL (C) Harold
deBolt VR/CS Reunion. Site: Sand Hill Scout
Reservation. Donald Ogren CD, 6172 Prestwick
Ct Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-666-2901 email
[email protected]. For additional info contact
Art Schroeder PH:352-666-2901. Plaques
awarded to 3rd place in several VR/CS categories.
Dry camping on site, motels near by, banquet Sat.
night. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/28/03 –Lady Lake, FL (C) Warren Heinfield
Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Roy Field CD, 1023
Forest Breeze Path Leesburg FL 34748 PH:352-326-
4024 email [email protected]. 100% proceeds
donated to Hospice. Join us for this great cause & a
great day of flying. Prizes, raffles, food. Fly what you
bring. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQAUDRON
PA
02/07/04 –Shamokin Dam, PA (D) Winter
WingDing. Site: Quality Inn. Bob Noll CD, 2317
Acorn Dr Vestal NY 13850 PH:607-754-5279 email
[email protected] . Vintage plane swap shop.
Displays and banquet. Visit web site for details.
Sponsor: VINTAGE RC SOCIETY
TX
02/01/04 –Huffman, TX (C) Feb Fickle Finger of
Fate Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. John Forestieri CD,
18010 Woodgum Spring TX 77388 PH:281-353-
8124 e-mail [email protected] . Come enjoy a fun
day with fun events and fun people. $10 pilot fee
with 80% given back as prizes. Pilots raffle for
other goodies. Event list of tasks available 12/03,
contact CD. Sponsor: JETERO RC
MARCH
C o n t e s t C a l e n d a r
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Non-Fly
DECEMBER
FL
12/14/03 –Sunrise, FL (E) RC Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Markham Cty Park, 16001 W
St Rd 84. For info: Stanley Rudd, 20291 NE
30th Ave T.H. #122 Aventura FL 33180
PH:305-931-7188 e-mail [email protected]
.Bring own table & chairs. Remove
batteries/crystal from trans, active flying field.
Food available nearby. Sale hours 8AM to 2PM.
Camping available in park. Bring shade if you
wish. Sponsor: BROWARD CTY RADIO
CONTROL
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC
Club Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland
Lewis Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info:
Mark Harper PH:618-242-7530 or 618-244-
0210. Park is on South 27th St off of Route
15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up. All
other at 9:30AM. Admission is $5, no table
fee unless using more than three tables. Food
and drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC
CLUB
IL
12/07/03 –Cedarville, IL (E) Freeport RC
Modelers 10th Annual Swap Meet & Auction.
Site: Cedarville Community Center, 4 blocks
west of Hwy 26 on Washington St. For info:
Gary marks PH:815-563-4830. Set up 8:30AM,
swap 9AM to 1PM. Raffle at noon. Auction after
raffle. Tables including 1 admission - $10 in
advance, $12 at door. Admission $3. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: FREEPORT RADIO
CONTROL
IN
12/13/03 –Marion, IN (E) Christmas City Swap
Meet. Site: Grant Co 4H Fairgrounds, Hwy 18
east. For info: Matt Denham, 7262 St Rd 16 S
Peru IN 46970 PH:765-472-3118. Doors open
to the public at 9AM, $2 admission, kids under
12 & ladies free. Food is available on site.
Tables are only $8. For more info & table
reserve call or e-mail [email protected] .
Sponsor: MISSISSINEWA SKYHAWKS
NY
12/07/03 –Melville, NY (E) Whitman Flyers
RC Swap Meet. Site: 585 Broadhollow Road.
For info: Lewis Schwab, P O Box 1273
Melville NY 11747 PH:631-427-2848. There
will be over 60 8-foot tables. Approx 30
miles east of New York City. For more info &
updates go to www.whitmanflyers.com .
Call for table availability 5PM to 9PM. E-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor:
WHITMAN FLYERS
PA
12/12/03 –Doylestown, PA (E) Annual Flea
Market. Site: Lenape Middle School, W State
St. For info: Jack Van Dusen, 189 Centenary
Ln Warminster PA 18974 PH:215-672-0608.
Starting time 7PM, admission $2, table
rental $10. Reservations accepted, call after
6PM, light refreshments. Sponsor: BUCKS
COUNTY RADIO CONTROL
JANUARY
AL
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 e-mail [email protected] .
9AM to 1:30PM, admission $5, 12 and
under free. Food & refreshments, door
prizes and raffle. Sponsor: QUAD CITIES
RADIO CONTROL CLUB
FL
01/10/04 –Lehigh Acres, FL (E) Annual Swap
Meet. Site: Lehigh Community Center, 1299
Homestead Rd. For info: John Agnew, 5095
Northampton Ft Myers FL 33919 PH:239-936-
7148. 8AM to 11AM. Table $10 includes one
admission. Send check to reserve. No model
fuel in building. SASE for map. Proceeds to
charity. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA
HAWKS
IN
01/10/04 –Vincennes, IN (E) Tri County Aero
Swap Meet. Site: National Guard Armory, 1515
Emison. For info: Pat English, 823 Broadway
Vincennes IN 47591 PH:812-882-3649.
Admission $5, ladies & kids under 12 free.
Tables $10, 1 free admission with each table.
Doors open at 9:30AM for vendors, 10AM for
general adm. Raffle for “Heckler 3D ARF &
O.S.40”. Sponsor: TRI COUNTY AERO
IN
01/17/04 –Charlestown, IN (E) Skyliners 14th
Annual Swap Meet. Site: Charlestown Civic
Center. For info: Byron or Jane Baker 407 Mt.
Tabor Rd. New Albany IN 47150 PH:812-944-
8511 email [email protected]. Sponsor:
SKYLINERS
MI
01/18/04 – Sturgis, MI (E) Wingdingers 26th
Annual Swap Shop. Site: LaGrange Indiana County
4H Fairgrounds. For info: Craig Parham PH:260-
463-2038 days, 260-463-2568 evenings. One of
Michiana’s largest. Admission $5, tables $12, one
free admission with three table purchase. Auction,
planes, cars, helicopters, boats, more! Sponsor:
WINGDINGERS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
NM
01/24/04 –Albuquerque, NM (E) New Mexico
RC Model Public Auction. Site: Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. For info: Bill
Jacklin, 12021 Paisano Court NE Albuquerque
NM 87112 PH:505-298-3046. Sponsor:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLYING MACHINE
OH
01/04/04 –Celina, OH (E) 17th Annual RC Swap
Meet. Site: Celina Senior High School
Auditorium, 715 E Wayne St. For info: Timothy
moorman, 3295 St Rt 219 Coldwater OH 45828
PH:419-678-3222 days, 419-678-3211 eve email
[email protected] . 8:30AM to 2PM,
7:30AM vendor set up. Table rent $8 prepaid,
$10 at the door. Unpaid reserved tables held
until 8:45 day of show. Raffle, 50/50 drawings,
planes, boats, and cars welcomed. Sponsor:
CELINA FLYING SPORTSMAN MODEL CLUB
OH
01/25/04 –Uniontown, OH (E) North Canton
Radio Control Club’s Annual Swap Shop. Site:
Uniontown Community Hall, 3696 Apollo St. For
info: Tom Erb, 12944 Osborne Ave Alliance OH
44601 PH:330-935-0584. Set up 10AM, doors
open 11AM. Tables $10, door $3, no dealers,
free parking. Refreshments and raffle. For
additional info e-mail Tom at [email protected] .
Sponsor: NORTH CANTON RC CLUB
PA
01/18/04 –Mars, PA (E) M.A.R.S. Annual
Swap Meet. Site: VFW Post 7505, Mars-
Valencia Rd. For info Chuck Dufford PH:734-
822-1312 days or 724-287-0101 till 9:30PM.
50 8’ tables at $14 per table in advance only.
Adm $3 for adults, children under 10 free.
Always a sellout, register early! Visit web site
mars-rc.tc3.org/swapmeet.htm. Checks to
M.A.R.S. 106 David Dr Butler PA 16001 for
tables. All tables first come first serve, don’t
count on getting one at the door! Sponsor:
M.A.R.S.
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TN
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. 9AM to 2PM held
regardless of weather. 2 buildings with
over 75 tables. $5 admission, under 12
free, one shared 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. For map and current info see
www.columbiarc.com.Sponsor: COLUMBIA
RC FLYING MODELERS
TX
01/16/04 – 01/17/04 –Georgetown, TX (E)
7th Annual Georgetown Swap Meet. Site:
San Gabriel Park Neighborhood Building.
For info: Edwin Smith, 14707 Evans Oak
Rd Leander TX 78641 PH:512-496-1778
e-mail [email protected] or visit
http://www.gamarc.org . No table or
selling fees, just $5 admission each day
(spouse & under 12 w/adult are free).
3PM to 9PM on Friday and 9AM to 3PM
on Saturday. Sponsor: GEORGETOWN
AERO MODELERS ASSN
WA
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Puyallup, WA (E)
Northwest Model Expo. Site: Western
Washington Fairgrounds. For info: Bob
Brownell, PO Box 73939 Puyallup WA
98373 PH:253-847-5721. Manufacturers,
vendors, large swap meet, live demos,
static displays, clubs. Sat 9AM to 5PM,
Sunday 9AM to 4PM. Adm $7 at the gate,
$6 advance, youth 12 & under w/adult free.
Free parking, Advance tickets & info at
www.nwmodelexpo.com . Swap meet
reservations Don Sweasy PH:253-445-
4763. Sponsor: MOUNT RAINIER RADIO
CONTROL SOCIETY
FEBRUARY
CT
02/08/04 –Vernon, CT (E) 23rd Annual Auction &
Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School,
777 Hartford Turnpike. For info: PH:860-745-
7325, e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.ncrcc.org . Over 10,000 square feet of
preview and auction area, comfortable seating.
Food, raffles, door prizes. Limited number of
vendor tables available, call for details. Preregister
Saturday Feb 7 from 1PM to 3PM, open
registration Sun Feb 8 at 8:00AM, swap shop
opens at 9:00AM, auction commences at
9:00AM. Admission $6, under 16 no charges.
10% seller’s premium. Take exit 66 from I84
east or west, follow signs. Sponsor:
NORTHERN CONNECTICUT RADIO CONTROL
CLUB
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IL
02/07/04 –Wheaton, IL (E) Tri-Village RCers
Swap Shop. Site: Dupage County Fair Grounds,
2015 Manchester Ln. For info: Ken Graham,
575 Lakeview Ct Roselle IL 60172 PH:630-529-
1857 after 6PM. Vendor doors open at 7:30AM,
door open 9AM for public. $20 per table, $18
for 3 or more tables. General admission $5.
Sponsor: TRI-VILLAGE RCERS
MA
02/08/04 –Saugus, MA (E) 107th RC Flyers Grand
Auction. Site: VFW Hall. For info: Al Cohen
PH:978-535-4545. Free admission, raffle,
refreshments. Sponsor: 107TH RC FLYERS CLUB
MI
02/21/04 –Kalamazoo, MI (E) 11th Annual R/C
Model & Hobby Swap Meet. Site: Kalamazoo
County Fairgrounds, Center Bdg, 2900 Lake St.
For info or reservations: Ray Landon PH:269-
665-4716, Cell PH:269-998-4577, email
[email protected]. Tables $12 in advance
(includes one free admission with each table),
$15 at the door. General admission $3 (children
under 12 free with adult). Vender setup begins
9AM, doors open to public 10AM-2PM. Door
prizes, concessions available on site. Sponsor:
KALAMAZOO THUNDERBIRDS R/C CLUB
MO
02/07/04 –Joplin, MO (E) Joplin RC Club Swap
Meet. Site: Southwest MO Bank Community Room.
For info: Meril Davidson, 2909 Indiana Joplin MO
64804 PH: 417-623-8465. Table charge $10,
admission $5 donation. For reservations and info
call above number or e-mail [email protected]
. Set up from 7AM to 9AM, sales from 9AM to 2PM.
Sponsor: JOPLIN RC CLUB
NY
02/08/04 –Campbell, NY (E) 11th Annual Corning
Tri-Rivers Model Auction & Swap Meet. Site: C-S
High School, Main St. For info: Jim Anderson,
8962 Rt 415 Campbell NY 14821 PH:607-527-
8243 e-mail [email protected] . Doors open
10AM, auction at noon. $3 admission, no auction
fees. Grand prize raffle, door prizes, 50/50’s, food
& refreshments. Sponsor: CORNING TRI RIVERS
RC MODELEERS
OH
02/07/04 –Columbus, OH (E) LCRC Annual
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall
Recreation Center, 402 N Hamilton Rd. For
info: Bob Grashel 18 Wesleyan Cir SW
Granville OH 43023 PH:740-587-1854. Open
9AM, auction 1PM. Tables in advance $10 ea.
www.lcrcc.net. Sponsor: LICKING COUNTY
RADIO CONTROL
OH
02/07/04 –Dayton, OH (E) Mdwest Model
–RAMA. Site: Hara Arena. For info and
reservations: Dave Thacker PH:937-256-
7727 email [email protected]. 150+
tables. Tri-States largest swap/auction.
Bring airplane, heli, boat, control line, car
swap & auction items. Free parking, $5
admission, $12 8’ tables, auction fee 10%.
Door prizes & raffles. I-70 or I-75 to Dayton,
W on Needmore (I-75 exit 58) into Turner to
right on Wolf. Central to 1000’s. 9AM-3PM,
table renter setup 7AM, unclaimed tables
sold 8:30AM. Volunteers to help unload,
come ready for bargains, raffles every 6
minutes. Sponsor: DAYTON WINGMASTERS
MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
OH
02/08/04 –Warren, OH (E) Flying Aero Club
Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds.
For info: Rocky Flaviano PH:330-847-9313.
Admission $3, table $10 w/ one admission.
ARF aerobatic plane raffle, 50/50 raffle,
concessions, vendors 8AM, open 9AM.
Sponsor: FLYING AERO CLUB
PA
02/15/04 –Butler, PA (E) R/C Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Tanglewood Senior Center,
Lyndora, PA. For info: 412-486-1345 9AM-5PM
Monday thru Friday. Hours 9AM-3PM,
admission $3, kids under 12 free. Table rental
$16 each (includes one admission), reservations
recommended. Send money order made out to
BARFS to Paul Grguras 1301 Butrchfield Rd
Allison Park PA 15101. Sponsor: BUTLER AREA
RADIO FLYING SOCIETY
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Our Full-Size
Plans List
has hundreds
of models
to choose from.
See page 191
for details.
MARCH
Model Aviation Seeks Safety Columnist
Model Aviation is seeking a qualified candidate
to write the bimonthly “Safety Comes First”
column. Interested candidates must possess the
ability to present a wide variety of safety issues in a
clear and straightforward manner.
Just a few of the topics expected to be covered in
this column are safety considerations relating to
Radio Control, Control Line, and Free Flight model
aircraft; hazards associated with propellers,
spinners, etc.; safety and large-scale models; Radio
Control frequency control; safety at the flying field;
electronic equipment safety concerns; toxicity of
paints, glues, and airborne particulates; model-shop
safety issues; and safe construction methods for
models and equipment installation.
On a regular basis the safety columnist will
solicit readers to submit their safety questions and
experiences so that they may be collected and
published in this column.
To that end, we ask that readers who have safetyrelated
questions about and/or experiences with
building and operating model airplanes submit them
to MA Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt. The
information will be given to the columnist who, it is
hoped, can use it to jump-start this very important
column.
Qualified candidates should have at least 20
years’ experience in building and flying model
aircraft. The right candidate will have complete
familiarity with Radio Control models but will also
have had some experience with Control Line and
Free Flight activity.
Although it’s not a condition of selection,
candidates with a background in the medical and/or
health and occupational-safety fields will be
strongly considered.
Qualified candidates must have some writing and
photography experience, preferably for modelaviation
publications, to include print and/or online.
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Model
Aviation Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt, Box 68,
Stockertown PA 18083.
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Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/01
Page Numbers: 184,185,186,187,188
Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state
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. Richard Strang
CD, 310 E Suntree St Tucson AZ 85727 PH:520-
742-3546 e-mail [email protected] . Sponsor:
TUCSON FREE FLIGHT
AZ
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Arizona F1C
Championships for Cat III 150, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John Nystedt CD,
12749 E Laurel Ln Scottsdale AZ 85259 PH:480-
657-9824 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Jean Andrews CD, 1007 W Prince
Rd #51 Tucson AZ 85705 PH:520-887-5952 e-mail
[email protected] . All proceeds go to USMC
“Toys for Tots” program. $10 or new unwrapped
toy to register. Raffle: good stuff, bring your
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. Jim
Cole CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln Vista CA 92084 PH:760-
727-7666 e-mail [email protected] . This will be a
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. Joe Brownlee CD, 12101
Stonegate Ln Garden Grove CA 92845 PH:714-
895-1857 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Steve Parola
CD, 13530 Preciado Ave Chino CA 91710
PH:909-532-3084 email [email protected].
Sat. .40 size, AT-6 race info & rules
www.hobbyclubsa.com. Sun. 5th Annual Toysfor-
Tots fun fly, info www.pvmaconline.org.
Sponsor: PVMAC
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys For Tots. Site:
Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin CD, 16838
Vintage St Northridge CA 91343 PH:818-368-
1488 e-mail [email protected] . Bring
unwrapped toy, $10 value. Sponsor: SFVGSQ
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) SCIF Fun Fly. Site:
Grassy Knoll. Brad Levine CD, 10717 Kelmore
St Culver City CA 90230 PH:310-838-2345.
Precision large and small classes. 25’ & over is
large. F/F only, no I.C. engines allowed. Any
models, scale, modern, old time, original
designs, etc. Sponsor: SOUTHERN CA IGNITION
FLYERS
CA
12/13/03 –Livermore, CA (C) Toys for Tots Fun
Fly. Site: Club Field. Bob Donleavy CD, 8580
Valencia St Dublin CA 94568 PH:925-829-5549 email
[email protected] . 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. Lawrence
Bagalini CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way
Ramona CA 92065 PH:760-788-1858 e-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor: SAN DIEGO
ORBITEERS
FL
12/06/03 –Dunnellon, FL (C) Santa Fly In. Site:
Rainbow Field. Don Adkins CD, 5440 N
Peppermint Dr Beverly Hills FL 34465 PH:352-
527-2047 e-mail [email protected] .
Landing fee is one new unwrapped toy with a
value of at least $10. This event is held in
conjunction with local fire dept Toys for Tots
drive. Catch the spirit and help a poor kid. On site
RV parking, no hook ups. Great food at our
onsite Rainbow Café. Sponsor: TRI-COUNTY RC
CLUB
FL
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Sarasota, FL (C-Restricted)
Warbirds Over Sarasota. Site: Club Field. Trip
Galasso CD, 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 in place 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. Russell Stricker CD, 10620 SW 27th Ave
#H4 Ocala FL 34476 PH:352-237-0329 e-mail
[email protected] . Years end point races.
Limited to IMAA sport 240-300 with max 2.2 C. I.
engines. First race at 10AM sharp. Sponsor:
OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB
FL
12/13/03 –Jacksonville, FL (C) Gateway Swap
Meet & Fly In. Site: Lannie Rd. Charles Brooks CD,
2495 Alden Trace Blvd W Jacksonville FL 32246
PH:904-645-3093 e-mail [email protected] .
Concession on site, clean restrooms, 40x100’
covered pavilion, 60x500’ hard surface runway.
RV parking, no hook ups, overnight parking
available, security on duty. AMA membership
required. Pilot’s mtg 8:00AM, $5 landing fee, no
charge to sell, bring you own table. Sponsor:
GATEWAY RC
FL
12/29/03 – 12/31/03 –Palm Bay, FL (AAA) King
Orange Internationals for 101(J)(SO), 102, 103,
104, 105, 120, 122, 128, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154,
155, 156, 160-161, 162, 163-164(JSO), 124, 140,
142(JS)(O). Site: Palm Bay. Raymond Matthews
CD, 1216 Meadowlark Ave Miami FL 33166
PH:305-887-2240. Sponsor: FLORIDA
MODELERS ASSOCIATION/PALM BAY PARKS &
RECREATION
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland Lewis
Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info: Mark
Harper, 1414 N 10th Mt Vernon IL 62864
PH:618-242-7530. Park is on South 27th Street
off of Rt 15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up.
All others at 9:30, admission is $5, no table fee
unless using more than three tables. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC CLUB
MI
12/31/03 –Lake Orion, MI (C) Krazy Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Greg Brausa CD, 18 Sparrow Hill Orion
MI 48359 PH:248-373-8949 e-mail [email protected].
Come and give your planes and winter clothes an
outing. There’s plenty of hot food and drinks, a fire
and some ‘cool’ flying. The more snow, the better!
Registration 9AM, flying 10AM. For more info,
contact Paul Zabawa PH:810-678-3332 e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.skymasters.org.
Sponsor: SKYMASTERS RC CLUB OF MI
TN
12/06/03 –Jackson, TN (C) Toys for Tots Fly In.
Site: Club Field. Tim Blankenship CD, 181 Turtle
Creek Dr Jackson TN 38305 PH:731-664-5235 email
[email protected] . Fly what you bring,
registration starts at 8:30AM. Landing fee – one
new unwrapped toy, all donations accepted gladly.
Events ends at 4PM. Sponsor: WTRCF
TX
12/17/03 –Huffman, TX (C) Jetero RC Club
Centennial of Flight. Site: Club Field. Odis Everts Jr
CD, 3714 Beau Lane Houston TX 77039 PH:281-
449-9179 e-mail [email protected] . Model 1903
Wright flyer will fly (weather & nerve permitting).
Bring your oldest vintage model and fly on this
historic date. $5 donation for club fly in. Time 12:00
noon until dark. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB
JANUARY
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals AMA Free Flight Championships for Cat.
II 101, 124, 142, 150(J)(SO), 101C, 102-103C,
104-105C, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 128,
162(JSO). Site: Toltec Road. Al Lidberg CD, 1030 E.
Baseline, Suite 105-1030 Tempe AZ 85283 PH:
480-839-8145 e-mail [email protected]. 1/2A Nos
Gas, A Nos Gas, B Nos Gas, C Nos Gas, SAM OT
Gas Fuselage, Nos Wakefield, Nos Rubber, Nos
Power 1/4A, Nos Power Early 1/2A. SW Regionals
is a National Cup contest, and for 2004 is classified
as an “exempt” contest. National Cup is a program
sponsored by NFFS–National Free Flight Society.
Sponsor: SW REGIONALS MODELERS ASSN
TYPES OF EVENTS
FAI Events marked with .*
OUTDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Category I, II, or III only if
event is marked with . . . .+
101 1/2A Gas . . . . . . . . .+
101 C 1/2A Classic Gas
102 A Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
103 B Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
102-103 C AB Classic Gas
104 C Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
105 D Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
104-105 C CD Classic Gas
106 Payload . . . . . . . . . .+
107 Cargo
120 Mulvihill . . . . . . . . . .+
121 Big E . . . . . . . . . . . .+
122 Dawn Unlimited . . . .+
124 P-30
125 Ornithopter
126 Autogiro
127 Helicopter
128 Moffett
129 Bostonian . . . . . . . .+
130 Rubber Speed
140 HL Glider
142 Catapult Glider
150 F1A-A2 Glider . . . . .*
151 F1B Wakefield . . . . . *
152 F1C Power . . . . . . . .*
153 F1G Coupe d’Hiver .*
154 F1H A1 Glider . . . . .*
155 F1J 1/2A Power . . . .*
156 F1K CO -2 . . . . . . . .*
157 F1E Slp. Srg. Glider +
160 Electric A . . . . . . . . .+
161 Electric B . . . . . . . . .+
162 Rocket . . . . . . . . . . .+
163 CO -2
164 Large Co-2
INDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Categories I, II, III, and IV
201 HL Stick
202 Immediate Stick
203 F1D Rubber . . . . . . .*
204 Cabin
205 Manhattan
206 Easy B
207 Pennyplane
208 Limited Pennyplane
209 Helicopter
210 Ornithopter
211 Autogiro
212 HL Glider
213 Kit Plan Scale
214 ROG Stick
215 Bostonian
216 Experimental Autogiro
217 F1L EZB . . . . . . . . . .*
218 Std Class Cat. Gldr.
219 Unlimited Class .
Catapult Glider
220 Mini Stick
221 Electric Power
CONTROL LINE
301 1/2A Speed
302 A Speed
303 B Speed
304 D Speed
305 1/2A Profile Proto
306 .21 Proto
307 21 Sport Speed
308 Formula 40
309 Jet
310 F2A Speed . . . . . . . .*
311 Rat Racing
312 Slow Rat
313 1/2A Mouse-I
314 1/2A Mouse-II
315 1/2A Scale-I
316 1/2A Scale-II
317 Scale Racing
318 F2C Team Race . . . .*
319 Navy Carrier-I
320 Navy Carrier-II
321 Navy Carrier (Profile)
322 Precision Aerobatics
323 Beginner Skill Class
324 Intermediate Skill Class
325 Advanced Skill Class
326 Expert Skill Class
327 F2B Aerobatics . . . .*
328 Combat
329 Slow Combat
330 1/2A Combat
331 F2D Combat . . . . . . .*
332 Endurance
333 Dive Bombing &
Strafing
RC AEROBATICS
401 Sportsman Pattern
402 Intermediate Pattern
403 Advanced Pattern
404 Masters Pattern
406 F3A Pattern . . . . . . .*
411 Scale Aerobatics/Basic
412 Scale Aerobatics/
Sportsman
413 Scale Aerobatics/
Advanced
414 Scale Aerobatics/
Unlimited
RC PYLON RACING
422 Q-40 Pylon
423 1/2A Pylon
424 Q-500 Sport
427 F3D Pylon . . . . . . . .*
428 Q-500
RC HELICOPTER
431 Class I
432 Class II
433 Class III
434 F3C Helicopter . . . . .*
RC SAILPLANE
441 Thrml. Soaring-HL (A)
442 Thrml. Soaring-2-Mtr. (B)
443 Thrml. Soaring-Std. (C)
444 Thrml. Soaring-Unlim.
(D)
445 F3B Thrml. Soaring .*
446 F3H Cross Country .*
451 Slope Soaring-HL (A)
452 Slope Soaring-
2-Mtr. (B)
453 Slope Soaring-Std. (C)
454 Slope Soaring-Unlim (D)
455 F3F Slope Soaring . .*
456 F3J Thermal Duration
Glider
460 RES Sailplane
SCALE
501 Peanut (Outdoor)
503 Flying Rubber
(Outdoor)
504 Gas (Outdoor)
505 Peanut (Indoor)
507 Flying Rubber (Indoor)
508 CL AMA Precision
509 CL Sport Scale
510 F4B CL Scale
511 RC Sportsman Spt.
Scale
512 RC Expert Sport Scale
513 RC Sportsman/
Exp. Comb.
515 RC Designer Scale
516 F4 RC Scale . . . . . . .*
517 RC Sport
Scale Soaring
518 RC Helicopter
519 FF Indoor Power
520 RC Fun Scale
521 CL Profile
522 RC Team Scale
524 CL Designer Scale
ELECTRIC
601 F5B RC Soaring . . . .*
602 F5A RC Aerobatics .*
603 F5D RC Pylon . . . . .*
606 Class A-CL Speed
607 Class B-CL Speed
608 CL Prec. Aero.
609 RC Class A Sailplane
610 RC Class A
Sailplane (LMR)
611 RC Class B Sailplane
612 RC Class B
Sailplane(LMR)
613 RC Class B Sailplane
Endur.
614 RC Class A Pylon
615 RC Class B Pylon
616 RC Old-Timer Texaco
617 RC Class A Old-Timer
618 RC Class A
Old-Timer (LMR)
619 RC Class B Old-Timer
620 RC Class B
Old-Timer (LMR)
621 RC “Oldie Texaco’’
622 RC Class A “Oldie’’
623 RC Class A “Oldie’’
(LMR)
624 RC Class B “Oldie’’
625 RC Cl. B “Oldie’’ (LMR)
626 RC Prec. Aero.
627 Ind. Elec. Dur.
628 Elec. ROW R/C
Seaplane
SPECIAL EVENTS
701 AMA Vintage
702 RC Duration
703 Climb and Glide
705 RC Competition Fun Fly
RC COMBAT
750 Scale RC Combat
755 Open RC Combat
INTERPRETATION OF EVENT LISTINGS: 101-104 means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and
104 are to be flown separately. (101-104) means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104 are
combined. 101, 104 means only events 101 and 104 are flown, and that they are flown separately. (101,
104) means only events 101 and 104 are flown, but that they are combined for competition.
NOTE: To assure quick response, be certain to send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the listed
Contest Director along with your request for information about an event.
The letters in parentheses (A, B, AA, etc.) immediately following the date and location of an event refer to
sanction classification, as explained in the AMA rule book. ``B’’ indicates a restriction of entry in some fashion,
and the event’s contact person should be queried to obtain more details and to possibly avoid misunderstanding
or disappointment by the intended participant, particularly if considerable travel may be involved.
(T) indicates a traditional event (one which has occurred for a number of years at the same date and
place and with the same sponsor).
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AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals FAI Free Flight Championships for 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John
Nystedt CD, 12749 E. Laurel Ln., Scottsdale AZ 85260
PH: 480-657-9824. F1P will be flown as a demo event.
Sponsor:SWREGIONALSMODELERSASSN
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/19/04–Eloy, AZ (C) Southwest
Regionals SAM RC Old Timers. Site: Toltec
Rd. Bob Angus CD, 6640 N Columbus Tucson
AZ 85718 PH:520-299-9034. SAM Events:
Pure Antique, AB Glow, Elec. Texaco, C
Ignition LER, Spirit of Sam, Antique, Elec.
LMR, 1/2A Texaco Scale, Old Timer Glider,
Brown Jr. LER, Ohlsson .23 Igniiton, rules for
new events can be obtained from the CD.
Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN
FL
01/10/04 – 01/11/04 –Viera, FL (C) 9th Annual Big
Bird Fly-In. Site: Viera RC Park. Gerald Armstrong
CD, 443 Consolata Ave NW Palm Bay FL 32907
PH:321-727-8199 email [email protected]. More
info contact Tom Dobyns PH: 321-722-1914
email [email protected]. Direction: Turn W on
Wickham Rd at exit 191 off I-95 & follow signs.
Minimum size 80” mono, 60” bipe or ? scale.
Landing fee $15, registration 8AM, fly 9AM till
dusk. RV parking, no hookups. 600’ x 100’ grass
runway, daily kit raffle, concessions, vendors
welcome, discounts at local hotels. Indoor electric
fly-in on Sat. See www.irks.org. Sponsor: INDIAN
RIVER KONTROL SOCIETY
FL
01/11/04 –Avon Park, FL (C) Silent Sunday in
Sebring & Swap Meet. Site: East Stryker Rd.
Jim Hoffer CD, 203 N Ridgewood Sebring FL
33870 PH:863-382-2455. Fly in for electrics
and gliders with an open air swap meet on
our large hard surface parking area. Sponsor:
SEBRING MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
FL
01/16/04 – 01/18/04 –Jacksonville, FL (AA) King
Orange International II for 322, 323, 324, 325,
326(JSO). Site: Whitehouse OLF. William Hodges
CD, 5060 US 1 North Bunnell FL 32110 PH:386-445-
2238 e-mail [email protected] . Will be flying all
PAMPA classes plus basic stunt, old time stunt,
classic stunt and sport stunt. Sponsor: X47 FLYERS
FL
01/27/04 – 01/28/04 –Sarasota, FL (C) SAM.
Site: Land Fill. Ed Gandorf CD, 373 Roseling
Circle Venice FL 34293 PH:941-493-1614. Tues
– C LER Ign, O & R 60 SP-45 sec, electric LER,
electric Tex, Fox-A-Coy. Wed – Brown Jr LER 90
sec, B/C Glo LER, A/B Ign, O & R 23, 1/2A Tex
sm tank. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Cape Coral, FL (AA) FSS
#2 for 442, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Club Field.
Robert Szczepanski CD, 614 Plaza Del Sol N Ft
Myers FL 33917 PH:239-995-5076. Sat. 442 &
460, Sportsman & Expert. Sun. 444, Sportsman
& Expert. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS
NV
01/30/04 – 02/01/04 –Boulder, NV (C)
Fabulous Las Vegas Fun Fly. Site: William
Bennet Field. William Roper CD, PO Box
96963 Las Vegas NV 89193 PH:702-391-
1446 e-mail [email protected] . This is
the 4th annual gathering of helicopter pilots in
Las Vegas, NV. We will have 4 flight stations
& noontime demos on Saturday. There will be
events on Saturday. RV parking, no hookups,
food at the event. Sponsor: LVRC
NY
01/31/04 –Syracuse, NY (D) Syracuse NY Model
Forum. Site: Ramada Inn, 7th North & Buckley
Rd. Michael Gosson CD, 100 Kings Ct Camillus
NY 13031 PH: 315-488-6123. Model aircraft
forum & show, show display/award plaques,
trainer, sport, scale, jet & heli. 10AM – 4PM,
vendor tables, demos & lectures, food on
premises. Sponsor: ARCS
OR
01/01/04 –Adair, OR (C) Polar Bear. Site: Adair
Aerodrome. William Harburg CD, 2456 NW
Wayland Corvallis OR 97330 PH:503-757-7145
e-mail [email protected] . No landing fee,
sign up starts at 8AM, flying starts at 9AM, free
lunch for pilots & their guests. Flying until 2PM.
Transmitter impound and frequency control.
Prize drawing for pilots. Sponsor: BENTON
COUNTY RC CLUB
TX
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Odem, TX (C) 2nd Annual
Vintage Scale RC Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ron
Cooper CD, 114 N Mesquite Corpus Christi TX
78401 PH:361-852-0868. Grass runway
75x400’, limited RV parking, scale models of
aircraft built and flown prior 1960, no profiles or
kit bashed. Rib dinner Saturday evening $5 a
head. Contact Jerry Gerber PH:361-368-2161 or
www.gerbersrc.com. Current AMA required.
Sponsor: GERBERS AERO SQUADRON
VA
01/24/04 –Arcola, VA (C) NVRC Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Harold Chadsey CD, 11931 Appling
Valley Fairfax VA 22030 PH:703-278-0119. Events
include loops, rolls, touch & go, landing accuracy.
Channels 20 & 21 banned. $5 fee for non-NVRC
members. Sponsor: NORTHERN VIRGINIA RC
FEBRUARY
FL
02/04/04 – 02/07/04 –Deland, FL (C) Festival of
Giants. Site: Deland Airport. Thomas Beckman
CD, 458 John St Lake Helen FL 32744 PH:386-
228-0700 e-mail [email protected] . AMA rules
apply. Limited to mono 80” and above, bipes 60”
& above. Landing fees include one meal a day and
Saturday nite dinner on field. Advance registration
$20 on site, registration $10 per day. Your host
will be Bill Gray. For adv reg blank see the
delandrcclun.com . Dry camping will be allowed
for registered pilots only from Wed to Saturday.
Sponsor: GOLDEN HAWKS DELAND RC CLUB
FL
02/13/04 – 02/15/04 –Venice, FL (C-Restricted)
Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. Allen Wilder
CD, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln Venice FL 34293
PH:941-497-1996 e-mail [email protected] . I-
75 & exit 195, go east on Laurel, turn north on
Knights Trails, proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota
Landfill. Follow signs to rear of complex. Food &
refreshments, landing fee $5, reg 9AM. Prizes:
pilot’s choice and spectators awards. IMAA rules
apply. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
02/14/04 – 02/15/04 –Naples, FL (C) Naples
Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Claes Mouret CD, 1940
Sandpiper St Naples FL 34102 PH:239-775-
6778. Good field, good food, great friends,
great flying in warm Naples. Great prizes.
Sponsor: COLLIER MODEL AERONAUTIC CLUB
FL
02/19/04 – 02/20/04 –Spring Hill, FL (C) 3rd
Annual Autogyros Over Spring Hill. Site: Sand Hill
Scout Reservation. Clifford Manspeaker CD, 6208
Hillview Rd Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-684-
2526 email [email protected]. Plaques awarded
for largest & smallest autogyros flown, technical
achievement, best crash & people’s choice.
Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/21/04 – 02/22/04 – Spring Hill, FL (C) Harold
deBolt VR/CS Reunion. Site: Sand Hill Scout
Reservation. Donald Ogren CD, 6172 Prestwick
Ct Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-666-2901 email
[email protected]. For additional info contact
Art Schroeder PH:352-666-2901. Plaques
awarded to 3rd place in several VR/CS categories.
Dry camping on site, motels near by, banquet Sat.
night. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/28/03 –Lady Lake, FL (C) Warren Heinfield
Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Roy Field CD, 1023
Forest Breeze Path Leesburg FL 34748 PH:352-326-
4024 email [email protected]. 100% proceeds
donated to Hospice. Join us for this great cause & a
great day of flying. Prizes, raffles, food. Fly what you
bring. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQAUDRON
PA
02/07/04 –Shamokin Dam, PA (D) Winter
WingDing. Site: Quality Inn. Bob Noll CD, 2317
Acorn Dr Vestal NY 13850 PH:607-754-5279 email
[email protected] . Vintage plane swap shop.
Displays and banquet. Visit web site for details.
Sponsor: VINTAGE RC SOCIETY
TX
02/01/04 –Huffman, TX (C) Feb Fickle Finger of
Fate Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. John Forestieri CD,
18010 Woodgum Spring TX 77388 PH:281-353-
8124 e-mail [email protected] . Come enjoy a fun
day with fun events and fun people. $10 pilot fee
with 80% given back as prizes. Pilots raffle for
other goodies. Event list of tasks available 12/03,
contact CD. Sponsor: JETERO RC
MARCH
C o n t e s t C a l e n d a r
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 event—
plus competition events, flying site, and
Contest Director name and address. Use of
Supplementary (paid) Ad space is suggested
for the description of unusual or special
events, deviations from AMA rules, or
significant aspects of a meet. Paid ads may
also be helpful in promoting fun-fly-type meets
or to give directions to the flying site. There is
a $10.00 fee for Non-Flying Event Listings.
Applications are available from AMA
Headquarters, Competitions Department. Mail
this application and the $10.00 fee directly to
AMA Headquarters. For more details, check
our Web site: www.modelaircraft.org.
SUPPLEMENTARY ADS
Display ads can be inserted in the Contest
Calendar section by paying a fee. These ads
are accepted for AMA-sanctioned events or
AMA club-sponsored non-fly events only.
These sizes listed under ``SIZE’’ are the only
sizes that will be accepted to be published in
the Contest Calendar.
FEE: Fees are based on ad size and whether
or not the sponsor is an AMA-chartered club.
AD POLICY
SIZE: 15/8-in wide and either 3/4-, 11/2-, or 21/4-
in high. Only these sizes will be accepted.
PRICING: 3/4—$8; 11/2—$16; 21/4—$24 for
each time the ad is run (payable in advance).
AMA-chartered clubs pay only half that rate.
AD PREPARATION:
* Ads must be dark black on a white
background. Please send originals—even
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well. Good-quality paper is recommended.
* No ad can be larger than 15/8-in. wide by 2
1/4-in. high.
* Photographs cannot be used in
Supplementary Ads.
* Every effort will be made to place the
Supplementary Ad next to the text listing,
however, it is not guaranteed.
(We reserve the right to charge extra for ads
not of reproducible quality and/or ads that do
not meet our size requirements.)
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Every effort will be
made to include Supplementary Ads received
by the 14th of the month in the issue reaching
readers approximately the fourth week of the
following month. However, this cannot be
guaranteed, as ads are published on a
space-available basis only! There is normally
a two-month lead time required for inserting a
Supplementary Ad. The same deadline will
apply to sanctioned events listings.
Questions about either Supplementary Ads
or regular Sanctioned Events listings should
be directed to AMA’s Competition
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Send ads to:
AMA HQ, Attention:
Competition Dept.
5161 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
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Non-Fly
DECEMBER
FL
12/14/03 –Sunrise, FL (E) RC Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Markham Cty Park, 16001 W
St Rd 84. For info: Stanley Rudd, 20291 NE
30th Ave T.H. #122 Aventura FL 33180
PH:305-931-7188 e-mail [email protected]
.Bring own table & chairs. Remove
batteries/crystal from trans, active flying field.
Food available nearby. Sale hours 8AM to 2PM.
Camping available in park. Bring shade if you
wish. Sponsor: BROWARD CTY RADIO
CONTROL
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC
Club Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland
Lewis Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info:
Mark Harper PH:618-242-7530 or 618-244-
0210. Park is on South 27th St off of Route
15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up. All
other at 9:30AM. Admission is $5, no table
fee unless using more than three tables. Food
and drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC
CLUB
IL
12/07/03 –Cedarville, IL (E) Freeport RC
Modelers 10th Annual Swap Meet & Auction.
Site: Cedarville Community Center, 4 blocks
west of Hwy 26 on Washington St. For info:
Gary marks PH:815-563-4830. Set up 8:30AM,
swap 9AM to 1PM. Raffle at noon. Auction after
raffle. Tables including 1 admission - $10 in
advance, $12 at door. Admission $3. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: FREEPORT RADIO
CONTROL
IN
12/13/03 –Marion, IN (E) Christmas City Swap
Meet. Site: Grant Co 4H Fairgrounds, Hwy 18
east. For info: Matt Denham, 7262 St Rd 16 S
Peru IN 46970 PH:765-472-3118. Doors open
to the public at 9AM, $2 admission, kids under
12 & ladies free. Food is available on site.
Tables are only $8. For more info & table
reserve call or e-mail [email protected] .
Sponsor: MISSISSINEWA SKYHAWKS
NY
12/07/03 –Melville, NY (E) Whitman Flyers
RC Swap Meet. Site: 585 Broadhollow Road.
For info: Lewis Schwab, P O Box 1273
Melville NY 11747 PH:631-427-2848. There
will be over 60 8-foot tables. Approx 30
miles east of New York City. For more info &
updates go to www.whitmanflyers.com .
Call for table availability 5PM to 9PM. E-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor:
WHITMAN FLYERS
PA
12/12/03 –Doylestown, PA (E) Annual Flea
Market. Site: Lenape Middle School, W State
St. For info: Jack Van Dusen, 189 Centenary
Ln Warminster PA 18974 PH:215-672-0608.
Starting time 7PM, admission $2, table
rental $10. Reservations accepted, call after
6PM, light refreshments. Sponsor: BUCKS
COUNTY RADIO CONTROL
JANUARY
AL
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 e-mail [email protected] .
9AM to 1:30PM, admission $5, 12 and
under free. Food & refreshments, door
prizes and raffle. Sponsor: QUAD CITIES
RADIO CONTROL CLUB
FL
01/10/04 –Lehigh Acres, FL (E) Annual Swap
Meet. Site: Lehigh Community Center, 1299
Homestead Rd. For info: John Agnew, 5095
Northampton Ft Myers FL 33919 PH:239-936-
7148. 8AM to 11AM. Table $10 includes one
admission. Send check to reserve. No model
fuel in building. SASE for map. Proceeds to
charity. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA
HAWKS
IN
01/10/04 –Vincennes, IN (E) Tri County Aero
Swap Meet. Site: National Guard Armory, 1515
Emison. For info: Pat English, 823 Broadway
Vincennes IN 47591 PH:812-882-3649.
Admission $5, ladies & kids under 12 free.
Tables $10, 1 free admission with each table.
Doors open at 9:30AM for vendors, 10AM for
general adm. Raffle for “Heckler 3D ARF &
O.S.40”. Sponsor: TRI COUNTY AERO
IN
01/17/04 –Charlestown, IN (E) Skyliners 14th
Annual Swap Meet. Site: Charlestown Civic
Center. For info: Byron or Jane Baker 407 Mt.
Tabor Rd. New Albany IN 47150 PH:812-944-
8511 email [email protected]. Sponsor:
SKYLINERS
MI
01/18/04 – Sturgis, MI (E) Wingdingers 26th
Annual Swap Shop. Site: LaGrange Indiana County
4H Fairgrounds. For info: Craig Parham PH:260-
463-2038 days, 260-463-2568 evenings. One of
Michiana’s largest. Admission $5, tables $12, one
free admission with three table purchase. Auction,
planes, cars, helicopters, boats, more! Sponsor:
WINGDINGERS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
NM
01/24/04 –Albuquerque, NM (E) New Mexico
RC Model Public Auction. Site: Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. For info: Bill
Jacklin, 12021 Paisano Court NE Albuquerque
NM 87112 PH:505-298-3046. Sponsor:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLYING MACHINE
OH
01/04/04 –Celina, OH (E) 17th Annual RC Swap
Meet. Site: Celina Senior High School
Auditorium, 715 E Wayne St. For info: Timothy
moorman, 3295 St Rt 219 Coldwater OH 45828
PH:419-678-3222 days, 419-678-3211 eve email
[email protected] . 8:30AM to 2PM,
7:30AM vendor set up. Table rent $8 prepaid,
$10 at the door. Unpaid reserved tables held
until 8:45 day of show. Raffle, 50/50 drawings,
planes, boats, and cars welcomed. Sponsor:
CELINA FLYING SPORTSMAN MODEL CLUB
OH
01/25/04 –Uniontown, OH (E) North Canton
Radio Control Club’s Annual Swap Shop. Site:
Uniontown Community Hall, 3696 Apollo St. For
info: Tom Erb, 12944 Osborne Ave Alliance OH
44601 PH:330-935-0584. Set up 10AM, doors
open 11AM. Tables $10, door $3, no dealers,
free parking. Refreshments and raffle. For
additional info e-mail Tom at [email protected] .
Sponsor: NORTH CANTON RC CLUB
PA
01/18/04 –Mars, PA (E) M.A.R.S. Annual
Swap Meet. Site: VFW Post 7505, Mars-
Valencia Rd. For info Chuck Dufford PH:734-
822-1312 days or 724-287-0101 till 9:30PM.
50 8’ tables at $14 per table in advance only.
Adm $3 for adults, children under 10 free.
Always a sellout, register early! Visit web site
mars-rc.tc3.org/swapmeet.htm. Checks to
M.A.R.S. 106 David Dr Butler PA 16001 for
tables. All tables first come first serve, don’t
count on getting one at the door! Sponsor:
M.A.R.S.
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TN
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. 9AM to 2PM held
regardless of weather. 2 buildings with
over 75 tables. $5 admission, under 12
free, one shared 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. For map and current info see
www.columbiarc.com.Sponsor: COLUMBIA
RC FLYING MODELERS
TX
01/16/04 – 01/17/04 –Georgetown, TX (E)
7th Annual Georgetown Swap Meet. Site:
San Gabriel Park Neighborhood Building.
For info: Edwin Smith, 14707 Evans Oak
Rd Leander TX 78641 PH:512-496-1778
e-mail [email protected] or visit
http://www.gamarc.org . No table or
selling fees, just $5 admission each day
(spouse & under 12 w/adult are free).
3PM to 9PM on Friday and 9AM to 3PM
on Saturday. Sponsor: GEORGETOWN
AERO MODELERS ASSN
WA
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Puyallup, WA (E)
Northwest Model Expo. Site: Western
Washington Fairgrounds. For info: Bob
Brownell, PO Box 73939 Puyallup WA
98373 PH:253-847-5721. Manufacturers,
vendors, large swap meet, live demos,
static displays, clubs. Sat 9AM to 5PM,
Sunday 9AM to 4PM. Adm $7 at the gate,
$6 advance, youth 12 & under w/adult free.
Free parking, Advance tickets & info at
www.nwmodelexpo.com . Swap meet
reservations Don Sweasy PH:253-445-
4763. Sponsor: MOUNT RAINIER RADIO
CONTROL SOCIETY
FEBRUARY
CT
02/08/04 –Vernon, CT (E) 23rd Annual Auction &
Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School,
777 Hartford Turnpike. For info: PH:860-745-
7325, e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.ncrcc.org . Over 10,000 square feet of
preview and auction area, comfortable seating.
Food, raffles, door prizes. Limited number of
vendor tables available, call for details. Preregister
Saturday Feb 7 from 1PM to 3PM, open
registration Sun Feb 8 at 8:00AM, swap shop
opens at 9:00AM, auction commences at
9:00AM. Admission $6, under 16 no charges.
10% seller’s premium. Take exit 66 from I84
east or west, follow signs. Sponsor:
NORTHERN CONNECTICUT RADIO CONTROL
CLUB
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IL
02/07/04 –Wheaton, IL (E) Tri-Village RCers
Swap Shop. Site: Dupage County Fair Grounds,
2015 Manchester Ln. For info: Ken Graham,
575 Lakeview Ct Roselle IL 60172 PH:630-529-
1857 after 6PM. Vendor doors open at 7:30AM,
door open 9AM for public. $20 per table, $18
for 3 or more tables. General admission $5.
Sponsor: TRI-VILLAGE RCERS
MA
02/08/04 –Saugus, MA (E) 107th RC Flyers Grand
Auction. Site: VFW Hall. For info: Al Cohen
PH:978-535-4545. Free admission, raffle,
refreshments. Sponsor: 107TH RC FLYERS CLUB
MI
02/21/04 –Kalamazoo, MI (E) 11th Annual R/C
Model & Hobby Swap Meet. Site: Kalamazoo
County Fairgrounds, Center Bdg, 2900 Lake St.
For info or reservations: Ray Landon PH:269-
665-4716, Cell PH:269-998-4577, email
[email protected]. Tables $12 in advance
(includes one free admission with each table),
$15 at the door. General admission $3 (children
under 12 free with adult). Vender setup begins
9AM, doors open to public 10AM-2PM. Door
prizes, concessions available on site. Sponsor:
KALAMAZOO THUNDERBIRDS R/C CLUB
MO
02/07/04 –Joplin, MO (E) Joplin RC Club Swap
Meet. Site: Southwest MO Bank Community Room.
For info: Meril Davidson, 2909 Indiana Joplin MO
64804 PH: 417-623-8465. Table charge $10,
admission $5 donation. For reservations and info
call above number or e-mail [email protected]
. Set up from 7AM to 9AM, sales from 9AM to 2PM.
Sponsor: JOPLIN RC CLUB
NY
02/08/04 –Campbell, NY (E) 11th Annual Corning
Tri-Rivers Model Auction & Swap Meet. Site: C-S
High School, Main St. For info: Jim Anderson,
8962 Rt 415 Campbell NY 14821 PH:607-527-
8243 e-mail [email protected] . Doors open
10AM, auction at noon. $3 admission, no auction
fees. Grand prize raffle, door prizes, 50/50’s, food
& refreshments. Sponsor: CORNING TRI RIVERS
RC MODELEERS
OH
02/07/04 –Columbus, OH (E) LCRC Annual
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall
Recreation Center, 402 N Hamilton Rd. For
info: Bob Grashel 18 Wesleyan Cir SW
Granville OH 43023 PH:740-587-1854. Open
9AM, auction 1PM. Tables in advance $10 ea.
www.lcrcc.net. Sponsor: LICKING COUNTY
RADIO CONTROL
OH
02/07/04 –Dayton, OH (E) Mdwest Model
–RAMA. Site: Hara Arena. For info and
reservations: Dave Thacker PH:937-256-
7727 email [email protected]. 150+
tables. Tri-States largest swap/auction.
Bring airplane, heli, boat, control line, car
swap & auction items. Free parking, $5
admission, $12 8’ tables, auction fee 10%.
Door prizes & raffles. I-70 or I-75 to Dayton,
W on Needmore (I-75 exit 58) into Turner to
right on Wolf. Central to 1000’s. 9AM-3PM,
table renter setup 7AM, unclaimed tables
sold 8:30AM. Volunteers to help unload,
come ready for bargains, raffles every 6
minutes. Sponsor: DAYTON WINGMASTERS
MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
OH
02/08/04 –Warren, OH (E) Flying Aero Club
Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds.
For info: Rocky Flaviano PH:330-847-9313.
Admission $3, table $10 w/ one admission.
ARF aerobatic plane raffle, 50/50 raffle,
concessions, vendors 8AM, open 9AM.
Sponsor: FLYING AERO CLUB
PA
02/15/04 –Butler, PA (E) R/C Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Tanglewood Senior Center,
Lyndora, PA. For info: 412-486-1345 9AM-5PM
Monday thru Friday. Hours 9AM-3PM,
admission $3, kids under 12 free. Table rental
$16 each (includes one admission), reservations
recommended. Send money order made out to
BARFS to Paul Grguras 1301 Butrchfield Rd
Allison Park PA 15101. Sponsor: BUTLER AREA
RADIO FLYING SOCIETY
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to choose from.
See page 191
for details.
MARCH
Model Aviation Seeks Safety Columnist
Model Aviation is seeking a qualified candidate
to write the bimonthly “Safety Comes First”
column. Interested candidates must possess the
ability to present a wide variety of safety issues in a
clear and straightforward manner.
Just a few of the topics expected to be covered in
this column are safety considerations relating to
Radio Control, Control Line, and Free Flight model
aircraft; hazards associated with propellers,
spinners, etc.; safety and large-scale models; Radio
Control frequency control; safety at the flying field;
electronic equipment safety concerns; toxicity of
paints, glues, and airborne particulates; model-shop
safety issues; and safe construction methods for
models and equipment installation.
On a regular basis the safety columnist will
solicit readers to submit their safety questions and
experiences so that they may be collected and
published in this column.
To that end, we ask that readers who have safetyrelated
questions about and/or experiences with
building and operating model airplanes submit them
to MA Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt. The
information will be given to the columnist who, it is
hoped, can use it to jump-start this very important
column.
Qualified candidates should have at least 20
years’ experience in building and flying model
aircraft. The right candidate will have complete
familiarity with Radio Control models but will also
have had some experience with Control Line and
Free Flight activity.
Although it’s not a condition of selection,
candidates with a background in the medical and/or
health and occupational-safety fields will be
strongly considered.
Qualified candidates must have some writing and
photography experience, preferably for modelaviation
publications, to include print and/or online.
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Model
Aviation Aeromodeling Editor Bob Hunt, Box 68,
Stockertown PA 18083.
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Page Numbers: 184,185,186,187,188
Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state
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. Richard Strang
CD, 310 E Suntree St Tucson AZ 85727 PH:520-
742-3546 e-mail [email protected] . Sponsor:
TUCSON FREE FLIGHT
AZ
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Arizona F1C
Championships for Cat III 150, 151, 152, 153,
154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John Nystedt CD,
12749 E Laurel Ln Scottsdale AZ 85259 PH:480-
657-9824 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Jean Andrews CD, 1007 W Prince
Rd #51 Tucson AZ 85705 PH:520-887-5952 e-mail
[email protected] . All proceeds go to USMC
“Toys for Tots” program. $10 or new unwrapped
toy to register. Raffle: good stuff, bring your
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. Jim
Cole CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln Vista CA 92084 PH:760-
727-7666 e-mail [email protected] . This will be a
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. Joe Brownlee CD, 12101
Stonegate Ln Garden Grove CA 92845 PH:714-
895-1857 e-mail [email protected] . 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. Steve Parola
CD, 13530 Preciado Ave Chino CA 91710
PH:909-532-3084 email [email protected].
Sat. .40 size, AT-6 race info & rules
www.hobbyclubsa.com. Sun. 5th Annual Toysfor-
Tots fun fly, info www.pvmaconline.org.
Sponsor: PVMAC
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys For Tots. Site:
Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin CD, 16838
Vintage St Northridge CA 91343 PH:818-368-
1488 e-mail [email protected] . Bring
unwrapped toy, $10 value. Sponsor: SFVGSQ
CA
12/07/03 –Van Nuys, CA (C) SCIF Fun Fly. Site:
Grassy Knoll. Brad Levine CD, 10717 Kelmore
St Culver City CA 90230 PH:310-838-2345.
Precision large and small classes. 25’ & over is
large. F/F only, no I.C. engines allowed. Any
models, scale, modern, old time, original
designs, etc. Sponsor: SOUTHERN CA IGNITION
FLYERS
CA
12/13/03 –Livermore, CA (C) Toys for Tots Fun
Fly. Site: Club Field. Bob Donleavy CD, 8580
Valencia St Dublin CA 94568 PH:925-829-5549 email
[email protected] . 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. Lawrence
Bagalini CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way
Ramona CA 92065 PH:760-788-1858 e-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor: SAN DIEGO
ORBITEERS
FL
12/06/03 –Dunnellon, FL (C) Santa Fly In. Site:
Rainbow Field. Don Adkins CD, 5440 N
Peppermint Dr Beverly Hills FL 34465 PH:352-
527-2047 e-mail [email protected] .
Landing fee is one new unwrapped toy with a
value of at least $10. This event is held in
conjunction with local fire dept Toys for Tots
drive. Catch the spirit and help a poor kid. On site
RV parking, no hook ups. Great food at our
onsite Rainbow Café. Sponsor: TRI-COUNTY RC
CLUB
FL
12/06/03 – 12/07/03 –Sarasota, FL (C-Restricted)
Warbirds Over Sarasota. Site: Club Field. Trip
Galasso CD, 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 in place 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. Russell Stricker CD, 10620 SW 27th Ave
#H4 Ocala FL 34476 PH:352-237-0329 e-mail
[email protected] . Years end point races.
Limited to IMAA sport 240-300 with max 2.2 C. I.
engines. First race at 10AM sharp. Sponsor:
OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB
FL
12/13/03 –Jacksonville, FL (C) Gateway Swap
Meet & Fly In. Site: Lannie Rd. Charles Brooks CD,
2495 Alden Trace Blvd W Jacksonville FL 32246
PH:904-645-3093 e-mail [email protected] .
Concession on site, clean restrooms, 40x100’
covered pavilion, 60x500’ hard surface runway.
RV parking, no hook ups, overnight parking
available, security on duty. AMA membership
required. Pilot’s mtg 8:00AM, $5 landing fee, no
charge to sell, bring you own table. Sponsor:
GATEWAY RC
FL
12/29/03 – 12/31/03 –Palm Bay, FL (AAA) King
Orange Internationals for 101(J)(SO), 102, 103,
104, 105, 120, 122, 128, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154,
155, 156, 160-161, 162, 163-164(JSO), 124, 140,
142(JS)(O). Site: Palm Bay. Raymond Matthews
CD, 1216 Meadowlark Ave Miami FL 33166
PH:305-887-2240. Sponsor: FLORIDA
MODELERS ASSOCIATION/PALM BAY PARKS &
RECREATION
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC Club
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland Lewis
Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info: Mark
Harper, 1414 N 10th Mt Vernon IL 62864
PH:618-242-7530. Park is on South 27th Street
off of Rt 15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up.
All others at 9:30, admission is $5, no table fee
unless using more than three tables. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC CLUB
MI
12/31/03 –Lake Orion, MI (C) Krazy Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Greg Brausa CD, 18 Sparrow Hill Orion
MI 48359 PH:248-373-8949 e-mail [email protected].
Come and give your planes and winter clothes an
outing. There’s plenty of hot food and drinks, a fire
and some ‘cool’ flying. The more snow, the better!
Registration 9AM, flying 10AM. For more info,
contact Paul Zabawa PH:810-678-3332 e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.skymasters.org.
Sponsor: SKYMASTERS RC CLUB OF MI
TN
12/06/03 –Jackson, TN (C) Toys for Tots Fly In.
Site: Club Field. Tim Blankenship CD, 181 Turtle
Creek Dr Jackson TN 38305 PH:731-664-5235 email
[email protected] . Fly what you bring,
registration starts at 8:30AM. Landing fee – one
new unwrapped toy, all donations accepted gladly.
Events ends at 4PM. Sponsor: WTRCF
TX
12/17/03 –Huffman, TX (C) Jetero RC Club
Centennial of Flight. Site: Club Field. Odis Everts Jr
CD, 3714 Beau Lane Houston TX 77039 PH:281-
449-9179 e-mail [email protected] . Model 1903
Wright flyer will fly (weather & nerve permitting).
Bring your oldest vintage model and fly on this
historic date. $5 donation for club fly in. Time 12:00
noon until dark. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB
JANUARY
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals AMA Free Flight Championships for Cat.
II 101, 124, 142, 150(J)(SO), 101C, 102-103C,
104-105C, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 128,
162(JSO). Site: Toltec Road. Al Lidberg CD, 1030 E.
Baseline, Suite 105-1030 Tempe AZ 85283 PH:
480-839-8145 e-mail [email protected]. 1/2A Nos
Gas, A Nos Gas, B Nos Gas, C Nos Gas, SAM OT
Gas Fuselage, Nos Wakefield, Nos Rubber, Nos
Power 1/4A, Nos Power Early 1/2A. SW Regionals
is a National Cup contest, and for 2004 is classified
as an “exempt” contest. National Cup is a program
sponsored by NFFS–National Free Flight Society.
Sponsor: SW REGIONALS MODELERS ASSN
TYPES OF EVENTS
FAI Events marked with .*
OUTDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Category I, II, or III only if
event is marked with . . . .+
101 1/2A Gas . . . . . . . . .+
101 C 1/2A Classic Gas
102 A Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
103 B Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
102-103 C AB Classic Gas
104 C Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
105 D Gas . . . . . . . . . . .+
104-105 C CD Classic Gas
106 Payload . . . . . . . . . .+
107 Cargo
120 Mulvihill . . . . . . . . . .+
121 Big E . . . . . . . . . . . .+
122 Dawn Unlimited . . . .+
124 P-30
125 Ornithopter
126 Autogiro
127 Helicopter
128 Moffett
129 Bostonian . . . . . . . .+
130 Rubber Speed
140 HL Glider
142 Catapult Glider
150 F1A-A2 Glider . . . . .*
151 F1B Wakefield . . . . . *
152 F1C Power . . . . . . . .*
153 F1G Coupe d’Hiver .*
154 F1H A1 Glider . . . . .*
155 F1J 1/2A Power . . . .*
156 F1K CO -2 . . . . . . . .*
157 F1E Slp. Srg. Glider +
160 Electric A . . . . . . . . .+
161 Electric B . . . . . . . . .+
162 Rocket . . . . . . . . . . .+
163 CO -2
164 Large Co-2
INDOOR FREE FLIGHT
Categories I, II, III, and IV
201 HL Stick
202 Immediate Stick
203 F1D Rubber . . . . . . .*
204 Cabin
205 Manhattan
206 Easy B
207 Pennyplane
208 Limited Pennyplane
209 Helicopter
210 Ornithopter
211 Autogiro
212 HL Glider
213 Kit Plan Scale
214 ROG Stick
215 Bostonian
216 Experimental Autogiro
217 F1L EZB . . . . . . . . . .*
218 Std Class Cat. Gldr.
219 Unlimited Class .
Catapult Glider
220 Mini Stick
221 Electric Power
CONTROL LINE
301 1/2A Speed
302 A Speed
303 B Speed
304 D Speed
305 1/2A Profile Proto
306 .21 Proto
307 21 Sport Speed
308 Formula 40
309 Jet
310 F2A Speed . . . . . . . .*
311 Rat Racing
312 Slow Rat
313 1/2A Mouse-I
314 1/2A Mouse-II
315 1/2A Scale-I
316 1/2A Scale-II
317 Scale Racing
318 F2C Team Race . . . .*
319 Navy Carrier-I
320 Navy Carrier-II
321 Navy Carrier (Profile)
322 Precision Aerobatics
323 Beginner Skill Class
324 Intermediate Skill Class
325 Advanced Skill Class
326 Expert Skill Class
327 F2B Aerobatics . . . .*
328 Combat
329 Slow Combat
330 1/2A Combat
331 F2D Combat . . . . . . .*
332 Endurance
333 Dive Bombing &
Strafing
RC AEROBATICS
401 Sportsman Pattern
402 Intermediate Pattern
403 Advanced Pattern
404 Masters Pattern
406 F3A Pattern . . . . . . .*
411 Scale Aerobatics/Basic
412 Scale Aerobatics/
Sportsman
413 Scale Aerobatics/
Advanced
414 Scale Aerobatics/
Unlimited
RC PYLON RACING
422 Q-40 Pylon
423 1/2A Pylon
424 Q-500 Sport
427 F3D Pylon . . . . . . . .*
428 Q-500
RC HELICOPTER
431 Class I
432 Class II
433 Class III
434 F3C Helicopter . . . . .*
RC SAILPLANE
441 Thrml. Soaring-HL (A)
442 Thrml. Soaring-2-Mtr. (B)
443 Thrml. Soaring-Std. (C)
444 Thrml. Soaring-Unlim.
(D)
445 F3B Thrml. Soaring .*
446 F3H Cross Country .*
451 Slope Soaring-HL (A)
452 Slope Soaring-
2-Mtr. (B)
453 Slope Soaring-Std. (C)
454 Slope Soaring-Unlim (D)
455 F3F Slope Soaring . .*
456 F3J Thermal Duration
Glider
460 RES Sailplane
SCALE
501 Peanut (Outdoor)
503 Flying Rubber
(Outdoor)
504 Gas (Outdoor)
505 Peanut (Indoor)
507 Flying Rubber (Indoor)
508 CL AMA Precision
509 CL Sport Scale
510 F4B CL Scale
511 RC Sportsman Spt.
Scale
512 RC Expert Sport Scale
513 RC Sportsman/
Exp. Comb.
515 RC Designer Scale
516 F4 RC Scale . . . . . . .*
517 RC Sport
Scale Soaring
518 RC Helicopter
519 FF Indoor Power
520 RC Fun Scale
521 CL Profile
522 RC Team Scale
524 CL Designer Scale
ELECTRIC
601 F5B RC Soaring . . . .*
602 F5A RC Aerobatics .*
603 F5D RC Pylon . . . . .*
606 Class A-CL Speed
607 Class B-CL Speed
608 CL Prec. Aero.
609 RC Class A Sailplane
610 RC Class A
Sailplane (LMR)
611 RC Class B Sailplane
612 RC Class B
Sailplane(LMR)
613 RC Class B Sailplane
Endur.
614 RC Class A Pylon
615 RC Class B Pylon
616 RC Old-Timer Texaco
617 RC Class A Old-Timer
618 RC Class A
Old-Timer (LMR)
619 RC Class B Old-Timer
620 RC Class B
Old-Timer (LMR)
621 RC “Oldie Texaco’’
622 RC Class A “Oldie’’
623 RC Class A “Oldie’’
(LMR)
624 RC Class B “Oldie’’
625 RC Cl. B “Oldie’’ (LMR)
626 RC Prec. Aero.
627 Ind. Elec. Dur.
628 Elec. ROW R/C
Seaplane
SPECIAL EVENTS
701 AMA Vintage
702 RC Duration
703 Climb and Glide
705 RC Competition Fun Fly
RC COMBAT
750 Scale RC Combat
755 Open RC Combat
INTERPRETATION OF EVENT LISTINGS: 101-104 means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and
104 are to be flown separately. (101-104) means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104 are
combined. 101, 104 means only events 101 and 104 are flown, and that they are flown separately. (101,
104) means only events 101 and 104 are flown, but that they are combined for competition.
NOTE: To assure quick response, be certain to send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the listed
Contest Director along with your request for information about an event.
The letters in parentheses (A, B, AA, etc.) immediately following the date and location of an event refer to
sanction classification, as explained in the AMA rule book. ``B’’ indicates a restriction of entry in some fashion,
and the event’s contact person should be queried to obtain more details and to possibly avoid misunderstanding
or disappointment by the intended participant, particularly if considerable travel may be involved.
(T) indicates a traditional event (one which has occurred for a number of years at the same date and
place and with the same sponsor).
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AZ
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Eloy, AZ (AA) Southwest
Regionals FAI Free Flight Championships for 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 155(JSO). Site: Toltec Rd. John
Nystedt CD, 12749 E. Laurel Ln., Scottsdale AZ 85260
PH: 480-657-9824. F1P will be flown as a demo event.
Sponsor:SWREGIONALSMODELERSASSN
AZ
01/17/04 – 01/19/04–Eloy, AZ (C) Southwest
Regionals SAM RC Old Timers. Site: Toltec
Rd. Bob Angus CD, 6640 N Columbus Tucson
AZ 85718 PH:520-299-9034. SAM Events:
Pure Antique, AB Glow, Elec. Texaco, C
Ignition LER, Spirit of Sam, Antique, Elec.
LMR, 1/2A Texaco Scale, Old Timer Glider,
Brown Jr. LER, Ohlsson .23 Igniiton, rules for
new events can be obtained from the CD.
Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN
FL
01/10/04 – 01/11/04 –Viera, FL (C) 9th Annual Big
Bird Fly-In. Site: Viera RC Park. Gerald Armstrong
CD, 443 Consolata Ave NW Palm Bay FL 32907
PH:321-727-8199 email [email protected]. More
info contact Tom Dobyns PH: 321-722-1914
email [email protected]. Direction: Turn W on
Wickham Rd at exit 191 off I-95 & follow signs.
Minimum size 80” mono, 60” bipe or ? scale.
Landing fee $15, registration 8AM, fly 9AM till
dusk. RV parking, no hookups. 600’ x 100’ grass
runway, daily kit raffle, concessions, vendors
welcome, discounts at local hotels. Indoor electric
fly-in on Sat. See www.irks.org. Sponsor: INDIAN
RIVER KONTROL SOCIETY
FL
01/11/04 –Avon Park, FL (C) Silent Sunday in
Sebring & Swap Meet. Site: East Stryker Rd.
Jim Hoffer CD, 203 N Ridgewood Sebring FL
33870 PH:863-382-2455. Fly in for electrics
and gliders with an open air swap meet on
our large hard surface parking area. Sponsor:
SEBRING MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
FL
01/16/04 – 01/18/04 –Jacksonville, FL (AA) King
Orange International II for 322, 323, 324, 325,
326(JSO). Site: Whitehouse OLF. William Hodges
CD, 5060 US 1 North Bunnell FL 32110 PH:386-445-
2238 e-mail [email protected] . Will be flying all
PAMPA classes plus basic stunt, old time stunt,
classic stunt and sport stunt. Sponsor: X47 FLYERS
FL
01/27/04 – 01/28/04 –Sarasota, FL (C) SAM.
Site: Land Fill. Ed Gandorf CD, 373 Roseling
Circle Venice FL 34293 PH:941-493-1614. Tues
– C LER Ign, O & R 60 SP-45 sec, electric LER,
electric Tex, Fox-A-Coy. Wed – Brown Jr LER 90
sec, B/C Glo LER, A/B Ign, O & R 23, 1/2A Tex
sm tank. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Cape Coral, FL (AA) FSS
#2 for 442, 444, 460(JSO). Site: Club Field.
Robert Szczepanski CD, 614 Plaza Del Sol N Ft
Myers FL 33917 PH:239-995-5076. Sat. 442 &
460, Sportsman & Expert. Sun. 444, Sportsman
& Expert. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA HAWKS
NV
01/30/04 – 02/01/04 –Boulder, NV (C)
Fabulous Las Vegas Fun Fly. Site: William
Bennet Field. William Roper CD, PO Box
96963 Las Vegas NV 89193 PH:702-391-
1446 e-mail [email protected] . This is
the 4th annual gathering of helicopter pilots in
Las Vegas, NV. We will have 4 flight stations
& noontime demos on Saturday. There will be
events on Saturday. RV parking, no hookups,
food at the event. Sponsor: LVRC
NY
01/31/04 –Syracuse, NY (D) Syracuse NY Model
Forum. Site: Ramada Inn, 7th North & Buckley
Rd. Michael Gosson CD, 100 Kings Ct Camillus
NY 13031 PH: 315-488-6123. Model aircraft
forum & show, show display/award plaques,
trainer, sport, scale, jet & heli. 10AM – 4PM,
vendor tables, demos & lectures, food on
premises. Sponsor: ARCS
OR
01/01/04 –Adair, OR (C) Polar Bear. Site: Adair
Aerodrome. William Harburg CD, 2456 NW
Wayland Corvallis OR 97330 PH:503-757-7145
e-mail [email protected] . No landing fee,
sign up starts at 8AM, flying starts at 9AM, free
lunch for pilots & their guests. Flying until 2PM.
Transmitter impound and frequency control.
Prize drawing for pilots. Sponsor: BENTON
COUNTY RC CLUB
TX
01/17/04 – 01/18/04 –Odem, TX (C) 2nd Annual
Vintage Scale RC Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ron
Cooper CD, 114 N Mesquite Corpus Christi TX
78401 PH:361-852-0868. Grass runway
75x400’, limited RV parking, scale models of
aircraft built and flown prior 1960, no profiles or
kit bashed. Rib dinner Saturday evening $5 a
head. Contact Jerry Gerber PH:361-368-2161 or
www.gerbersrc.com. Current AMA required.
Sponsor: GERBERS AERO SQUADRON
VA
01/24/04 –Arcola, VA (C) NVRC Snow Fly. Site:
Club Field. Harold Chadsey CD, 11931 Appling
Valley Fairfax VA 22030 PH:703-278-0119. Events
include loops, rolls, touch & go, landing accuracy.
Channels 20 & 21 banned. $5 fee for non-NVRC
members. Sponsor: NORTHERN VIRGINIA RC
FEBRUARY
FL
02/04/04 – 02/07/04 –Deland, FL (C) Festival of
Giants. Site: Deland Airport. Thomas Beckman
CD, 458 John St Lake Helen FL 32744 PH:386-
228-0700 e-mail [email protected] . AMA rules
apply. Limited to mono 80” and above, bipes 60”
& above. Landing fees include one meal a day and
Saturday nite dinner on field. Advance registration
$20 on site, registration $10 per day. Your host
will be Bill Gray. For adv reg blank see the
delandrcclun.com . Dry camping will be allowed
for registered pilots only from Wed to Saturday.
Sponsor: GOLDEN HAWKS DELAND RC CLUB
FL
02/13/04 – 02/15/04 –Venice, FL (C-Restricted)
Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. Allen Wilder
CD, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln Venice FL 34293
PH:941-497-1996 e-mail [email protected] . I-
75 & exit 195, go east on Laurel, turn north on
Knights Trails, proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota
Landfill. Follow signs to rear of complex. Food &
refreshments, landing fee $5, reg 9AM. Prizes:
pilot’s choice and spectators awards. IMAA rules
apply. Sponsor: RC FLIERS OF VENICE
FL
02/14/04 – 02/15/04 –Naples, FL (C) Naples
Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Claes Mouret CD, 1940
Sandpiper St Naples FL 34102 PH:239-775-
6778. Good field, good food, great friends,
great flying in warm Naples. Great prizes.
Sponsor: COLLIER MODEL AERONAUTIC CLUB
FL
02/19/04 – 02/20/04 –Spring Hill, FL (C) 3rd
Annual Autogyros Over Spring Hill. Site: Sand Hill
Scout Reservation. Clifford Manspeaker CD, 6208
Hillview Rd Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-684-
2526 email [email protected]. Plaques awarded
for largest & smallest autogyros flown, technical
achievement, best crash & people’s choice.
Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/21/04 – 02/22/04 – Spring Hill, FL (C) Harold
deBolt VR/CS Reunion. Site: Sand Hill Scout
Reservation. Donald Ogren CD, 6172 Prestwick
Ct Spring Hill FL 34606 PH:352-666-2901 email
[email protected]. For additional info contact
Art Schroeder PH:352-666-2901. Plaques
awarded to 3rd place in several VR/CS categories.
Dry camping on site, motels near by, banquet Sat.
night. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS
FL
02/28/03 –Lady Lake, FL (C) Warren Heinfield
Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Roy Field CD, 1023
Forest Breeze Path Leesburg FL 34748 PH:352-326-
4024 email [email protected]. 100% proceeds
donated to Hospice. Join us for this great cause & a
great day of flying. Prizes, raffles, food. Fly what you
bring. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQAUDRON
PA
02/07/04 –Shamokin Dam, PA (D) Winter
WingDing. Site: Quality Inn. Bob Noll CD, 2317
Acorn Dr Vestal NY 13850 PH:607-754-5279 email
[email protected] . Vintage plane swap shop.
Displays and banquet. Visit web site for details.
Sponsor: VINTAGE RC SOCIETY
TX
02/01/04 –Huffman, TX (C) Feb Fickle Finger of
Fate Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. John Forestieri CD,
18010 Woodgum Spring TX 77388 PH:281-353-
8124 e-mail [email protected] . Come enjoy a fun
day with fun events and fun people. $10 pilot fee
with 80% given back as prizes. Pilots raffle for
other goodies. Event list of tasks available 12/03,
contact CD. Sponsor: JETERO RC
MARCH
C o n t e s t C a l e n d a r
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 event—
plus competition events, flying site, and
Contest Director name and address. Use of
Supplementary (paid) Ad space is suggested
for the description of unusual or special
events, deviations from AMA rules, or
significant aspects of a meet. Paid ads may
also be helpful in promoting fun-fly-type meets
or to give directions to the flying site. There is
a $10.00 fee for Non-Flying Event Listings.
Applications are available from AMA
Headquarters, Competitions Department. Mail
this application and the $10.00 fee directly to
AMA Headquarters. For more details, check
our Web site: www.modelaircraft.org.
SUPPLEMENTARY ADS
Display ads can be inserted in the Contest
Calendar section by paying a fee. These ads
are accepted for AMA-sanctioned events or
AMA club-sponsored non-fly events only.
These sizes listed under ``SIZE’’ are the only
sizes that will be accepted to be published in
the Contest Calendar.
FEE: Fees are based on ad size and whether
or not the sponsor is an AMA-chartered club.
AD POLICY
SIZE: 15/8-in wide and either 3/4-, 11/2-, or 21/4-
in high. Only these sizes will be accepted.
PRICING: 3/4—$8; 11/2—$16; 21/4—$24 for
each time the ad is run (payable in advance).
AMA-chartered clubs pay only half that rate.
AD PREPARATION:
* Ads must be dark black on a white
background. Please send originals—even
good-quality photocopies do not reproduce
well. Good-quality paper is recommended.
* No ad can be larger than 15/8-in. wide by 2
1/4-in. high.
* Photographs cannot be used in
Supplementary Ads.
* Every effort will be made to place the
Supplementary Ad next to the text listing,
however, it is not guaranteed.
(We reserve the right to charge extra for ads
not of reproducible quality and/or ads that do
not meet our size requirements.)
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Every effort will be
made to include Supplementary Ads received
by the 14th of the month in the issue reaching
readers approximately the fourth week of the
following month. However, this cannot be
guaranteed, as ads are published on a
space-available basis only! There is normally
a two-month lead time required for inserting a
Supplementary Ad. The same deadline will
apply to sanctioned events listings.
Questions about either Supplementary Ads
or regular Sanctioned Events listings should
be directed to AMA’s Competition
Department.
Send ads to:
AMA HQ, Attention:
Competition Dept.
5161 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
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Non-Fly
DECEMBER
FL
12/14/03 –Sunrise, FL (E) RC Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Markham Cty Park, 16001 W
St Rd 84. For info: Stanley Rudd, 20291 NE
30th Ave T.H. #122 Aventura FL 33180
PH:305-931-7188 e-mail [email protected]
.Bring own table & chairs. Remove
batteries/crystal from trans, active flying field.
Food available nearby. Sale hours 8AM to 2PM.
Camping available in park. Bring shade if you
wish. Sponsor: BROWARD CTY RADIO
CONTROL
IL
12/07/03 –Mt Vernon, IL (E) Rend Lake RC
Club Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Rolland
Lewis Building, Mt Vernon City Park. For info:
Mark Harper PH:618-242-7530 or 618-244-
0210. Park is on South 27th St off of Route
15. Vendors admitted at 9AM for set up. All
other at 9:30AM. Admission is $5, no table
fee unless using more than three tables. Food
and drink available. Sponsor: REND LAKE RC
CLUB
IL
12/07/03 –Cedarville, IL (E) Freeport RC
Modelers 10th Annual Swap Meet & Auction.
Site: Cedarville Community Center, 4 blocks
west of Hwy 26 on Washington St. For info:
Gary marks PH:815-563-4830. Set up 8:30AM,
swap 9AM to 1PM. Raffle at noon. Auction after
raffle. Tables including 1 admission - $10 in
advance, $12 at door. Admission $3. Food and
drink available. Sponsor: FREEPORT RADIO
CONTROL
IN
12/13/03 –Marion, IN (E) Christmas City Swap
Meet. Site: Grant Co 4H Fairgrounds, Hwy 18
east. For info: Matt Denham, 7262 St Rd 16 S
Peru IN 46970 PH:765-472-3118. Doors open
to the public at 9AM, $2 admission, kids under
12 & ladies free. Food is available on site.
Tables are only $8. For more info & table
reserve call or e-mail [email protected] .
Sponsor: MISSISSINEWA SKYHAWKS
NY
12/07/03 –Melville, NY (E) Whitman Flyers
RC Swap Meet. Site: 585 Broadhollow Road.
For info: Lewis Schwab, P O Box 1273
Melville NY 11747 PH:631-427-2848. There
will be over 60 8-foot tables. Approx 30
miles east of New York City. For more info &
updates go to www.whitmanflyers.com .
Call for table availability 5PM to 9PM. E-mail
[email protected] . Sponsor:
WHITMAN FLYERS
PA
12/12/03 –Doylestown, PA (E) Annual Flea
Market. Site: Lenape Middle School, W State
St. For info: Jack Van Dusen, 189 Centenary
Ln Warminster PA 18974 PH:215-672-0608.
Starting time 7PM, admission $2, table
rental $10. Reservations accepted, call after
6PM, light refreshments. Sponsor: BUCKS
COUNTY RADIO CONTROL
JANUARY
AL
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 e-mail [email protected] .
9AM to 1:30PM, admission $5, 12 and
under free. Food & refreshments, door
prizes and raffle. Sponsor: QUAD CITIES
RADIO CONTROL CLUB
FL
01/10/04 –Lehigh Acres, FL (E) Annual Swap
Meet. Site: Lehigh Community Center, 1299
Homestead Rd. For info: John Agnew, 5095
Northampton Ft Myers FL 33919 PH:239-936-
7148. 8AM to 11AM. Table $10 includes one
admission. Send check to reserve. No model
fuel in building. SASE for map. Proceeds to
charity. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL R/SEA
HAWKS
IN
01/10/04 –Vincennes, IN (E) Tri County Aero
Swap Meet. Site: National Guard Armory, 1515
Emison. For info: Pat English, 823 Broadway
Vincennes IN 47591 PH:812-882-3649.
Admission $5, ladies & kids under 12 free.
Tables $10, 1 free admission with each table.
Doors open at 9:30AM for vendors, 10AM for
general adm. Raffle for “Heckler 3D ARF &
O.S.40”. Sponsor: TRI COUNTY AERO
IN
01/17/04 –Charlestown, IN (E) Skyliners 14th
Annual Swap Meet. Site: Charlestown Civic
Center. For info: Byron or Jane Baker 407 Mt.
Tabor Rd. New Albany IN 47150 PH:812-944-
8511 email [email protected]. Sponsor:
SKYLINERS
MI
01/18/04 – Sturgis, MI (E) Wingdingers 26th
Annual Swap Shop. Site: LaGrange Indiana County
4H Fairgrounds. For info: Craig Parham PH:260-
463-2038 days, 260-463-2568 evenings. One of
Michiana’s largest. Admission $5, tables $12, one
free admission with three table purchase. Auction,
planes, cars, helicopters, boats, more! Sponsor:
WINGDINGERS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB
NM
01/24/04 –Albuquerque, NM (E) New Mexico
RC Model Public Auction. Site: Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. For info: Bill
Jacklin, 12021 Paisano Court NE Albuquerque
NM 87112 PH:505-298-3046. Sponsor:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLYING MACHINE
OH
01/04/04 –Celina, OH (E) 17th Annual RC Swap
Meet. Site: Celina Senior High School
Auditorium, 715 E Wayne St. For info: Timothy
moorman, 3295 St Rt 219 Coldwater OH 45828
PH:419-678-3222 days, 419-678-3211 eve email
[email protected] . 8:30AM to 2PM,
7:30AM vendor set up. Table rent $8 prepaid,
$10 at the door. Unpaid reserved tables held
until 8:45 day of show. Raffle, 50/50 drawings,
planes, boats, and cars welcomed. Sponsor:
CELINA FLYING SPORTSMAN MODEL CLUB
OH
01/25/04 –Uniontown, OH (E) North Canton
Radio Control Club’s Annual Swap Shop. Site:
Uniontown Community Hall, 3696 Apollo St. For
info: Tom Erb, 12944 Osborne Ave Alliance OH
44601 PH:330-935-0584. Set up 10AM, doors
open 11AM. Tables $10, door $3, no dealers,
free parking. Refreshments and raffle. For
additional info e-mail Tom at [email protected] .
Sponsor: NORTH CANTON RC CLUB
PA
01/18/04 –Mars, PA (E) M.A.R.S. Annual
Swap Meet. Site: VFW Post 7505, Mars-
Valencia Rd. For info Chuck Dufford PH:734-
822-1312 days or 724-287-0101 till 9:30PM.
50 8’ tables at $14 per table in advance only.
Adm $3 for adults, children under 10 free.
Always a sellout, register early! Visit web site
mars-rc.tc3.org/swapmeet.htm. Checks to
M.A.R.S. 106 David Dr Butler PA 16001 for
tables. All tables first come first serve, don’t
count on getting one at the door! Sponsor:
M.A.R.S.
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TN
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. 9AM to 2PM held
regardless of weather. 2 buildings with
over 75 tables. $5 admission, under 12
free, one shared 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. For map and current info see
www.columbiarc.com.Sponsor: COLUMBIA
RC FLYING MODELERS
TX
01/16/04 – 01/17/04 –Georgetown, TX (E)
7th Annual Georgetown Swap Meet. Site:
San Gabriel Park Neighborhood Building.
For info: Edwin Smith, 14707 Evans Oak
Rd Leander TX 78641 PH:512-496-1778
e-mail [email protected] or visit
http://www.gamarc.org . No table or
selling fees, just $5 admission each day
(spouse & under 12 w/adult are free).
3PM to 9PM on Friday and 9AM to 3PM
on Saturday. Sponsor: GEORGETOWN
AERO MODELERS ASSN
WA
01/31/04 – 02/01/04 –Puyallup, WA (E)
Northwest Model Expo. Site: Western
Washington Fairgrounds. For info: Bob
Brownell, PO Box 73939 Puyallup WA
98373 PH:253-847-5721. Manufacturers,
vendors, large swap meet, live demos,
static displays, clubs. Sat 9AM to 5PM,
Sunday 9AM to 4PM. Adm $7 at the gate,
$6 advance, youth 12 & under w/adult free.
Free parking, Advance tickets & info at
www.nwmodelexpo.com . Swap meet
reservations Don Sweasy PH:253-445-
4763. Sponsor: MOUNT RAINIER RADIO
CONTROL SOCIETY
FEBRUARY
CT
02/08/04 –Vernon, CT (E) 23rd Annual Auction &
Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School,
777 Hartford Turnpike. For info: PH:860-745-
7325, e-mail [email protected] or visit
www.ncrcc.org . Over 10,000 square feet of
preview and auction area, comfortable seating.
Food, raffles, door prizes. Limited number of
vendor tables available, call for details. Preregister
Saturday Feb 7 from 1PM to 3PM, open
registration Sun Feb 8 at 8:00AM, swap shop
opens at 9:00AM, auction commences at
9:00AM. Admission $6, under 16 no charges.
10% seller’s premium. Take exit 66 from I84
east or west, follow signs. Sponsor:
NORTHERN CONNECTICUT RADIO CONTROL
CLUB
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IL
02/07/04 –Wheaton, IL (E) Tri-Village RCers
Swap Shop. Site: Dupage County Fair Grounds,
2015 Manchester Ln. For info: Ken Graham,
575 Lakeview Ct Roselle IL 60172 PH:630-529-
1857 after 6PM. Vendor doors open at 7:30AM,
door open 9AM for public. $20 per table, $18
for 3 or more tables. General admission $5.
Sponsor: TRI-VILLAGE RCERS
MA
02/08/04 –Saugus, MA (E) 107th RC Flyers Grand
Auction. Site: VFW Hall. For info: Al Cohen
PH:978-535-4545. Free admission, raffle,
refreshments. Sponsor: 107TH RC FLYERS CLUB
MI
02/21/04 –Kalamazoo, MI (E) 11th Annual R/C
Model & Hobby Swap Meet. Site: Kalamazoo
County Fairgrounds, Center Bdg, 2900 Lake St.
For info or reservations: Ray Landon PH:269-
665-4716, Cell PH:269-998-4577, email
[email protected]. Tables $12 in advance
(includes one free admission with each table),
$15 at the door. General admission $3 (children
under 12 free with adult). Vender setup begins
9AM, doors open to public 10AM-2PM. Door
prizes, concessions available on site. Sponsor:
KALAMAZOO THUNDERBIRDS R/C CLUB
MO
02/07/04 –Joplin, MO (E) Joplin RC Club Swap
Meet. Site: Southwest MO Bank Community Room.
For info: Meril Davidson, 2909 Indiana Joplin MO
64804 PH: 417-623-8465. Table charge $10,
admission $5 donation. For reservations and info
call above number or e-mail [email protected]
. Set up from 7AM to 9AM, sales from 9AM to 2PM.
Sponsor: JOPLIN RC CLUB
NY
02/08/04 –Campbell, NY (E) 11th Annual Corning
Tri-Rivers Model Auction & Swap Meet. Site: C-S
High School, Main St. For info: Jim Anderson,
8962 Rt 415 Campbell NY 14821 PH:607-527-
8243 e-mail [email protected] . Doors open
10AM, auction at noon. $3 admission, no auction
fees. Grand prize raffle, door prizes, 50/50’s, food
& refreshments. Sponsor: CORNING TRI RIVERS
RC MODELEERS
OH
02/07/04 –Columbus, OH (E) LCRC Annual
Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall
Recreation Center, 402 N Hamilton Rd. For
info: Bob Grashel 18 Wesleyan Cir SW
Granville OH 43023 PH:740-587-1854. Open
9AM, auction 1PM. Tables in advance $10 ea.
www.lcrcc.net. Sponsor: LICKING COUNTY
RADIO CONTROL
OH
02/07/04 –Dayton, OH (E) Mdwest Model
–RAMA. Site: Hara Arena. For info and
reservations: Dave Thacker PH:937-256-
7727 email [email protected]. 150+
tables. Tri-States largest swap/auction.
Bring airplane, heli, boat, control line, car
swap & auction items. Free parking, $5
admission, $12 8’ tables, auction fee 10%.
Door prizes & raffles. I-70 or I-75 to Dayton,
W on Needmore (I-75 exit 58) into Turner to
right on Wolf. Central to 1000’s. 9AM-3PM,
table renter setup 7AM, unclaimed tables
sold 8:30AM. Volunteers to help unload,
come ready for bargains, raffles every 6
minutes. Sponsor: DAYTON WINGMASTERS
MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
OH
02/08/04 –Warren, OH (E) Flying Aero Club
Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds.
For info: Rocky Flaviano PH:330-847-9313.
Admission $3, table $10 w/ one admission.
ARF aerobatic plane raffle, 50/50 raffle,
concessions, vendors 8AM, open 9AM.
Sponsor: FLYING AERO CLUB
PA
02/15/04 –Butler, PA (E) R/C Flea Market &
Swap Shop. Site: Tanglewood Senior Center,
Lyndora, PA. For info: 412-486-1345 9AM-5PM
Monday thru Friday. Hours 9AM-3PM,
admission $3, kids under 12 free. Table rental
$16 each (includes one admission), reservations
recommended. Send money order made out to
BARFS to Paul Grguras 1301 Butrchfield Rd
Allison Park PA 15101. Sponsor: BUTLER AREA
RADIO FLYING SOCIETY
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