Contest Calendar
- 10/06/01 - 10/08/01 — Pensacola, FL (AA)
Gathering of the Turkeys for Old Timers III. Events: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 124. For warbirds: 112, 125, 153 (JSO). Site: Spencer Airstrip. Sponsor/CD: John Bolton. Address: 6621 Callenview Ln, Laurel Navarre, FL 32566. PH: 850-939-3334. Additional contact PH: 352-295-4240. National Cup coverage. Sponsor: Pensacola FTW Team.
- 10/13/01 - 10/14/01 — Ocala, FL (C)
Fun Fly. Site: Club Field (north of airport between US 40 and US 27 (NW 21st & 72 Ct), Hunsader Field). CD: Jay Hartz. Address: 4541 SW 44 Ln, Ocala, FL 34474. PH: 352-854-8777. Sponsor: Marion County Cloud Dumpers.
- 10/13/01 - 10/14/01 — Mulberry, FL (LA)
Fall Florida Aerobatics 2001. Site: Newell Field. CD: Fred Schmidt. Address: 3836 Double Eagle Ct #2811, Orlando, FL 32839. PH: 407-310-6097. Sponsor: Imperial RC Club.
- 10/19/01 - 10/21/01 — Bradenton, FL (C)
Fun Fly. Site: Hunsader Farms. CD: James Holloman. Address: 7102 28th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209. PH: 941-792-6965. Landing fee $5/day. RV ok, hookups, food, beverages, entertainment on site. No turbines. Family fun day; pumpkin festival on site. Sponsor: Myakka Aero Club.
- 10/20/01 — Crestview, FL (C)
14th Annual Fall Fly-In. Site: Crestview Field. CD: Bill Perkins. Address: 6187 Jonquil St, Crestview, FL 32539. PH: 850-682-5708. 70-acre flying site, covered pits, bathrooms, food on site, swap meet, raffles and prizes. Organizer: Crestview Model Aviators Club.
- 10/20/01 - 10/21/01 — Glen St. Mary, FL (C-Restricted)
18th Annual Shadetree 4/5 Giant Scale Fly-In. Site: Giant Scale Fly-In Club Field. CD: Dick Porter. Address: 5433 Sherwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32210. PH: 904-739-0355. Email: [email protected]. Restricted to mono, bi, or true quarter scale. Directions from Jacksonville: take I-10 to exit 47 (approx 40 miles), go north through stoplight and approx 2½ miles to field on right. Sponsor: Shadetree RC Club.
- 10/26/01 - 10/28/01 — Apopka, FL (C-Restricted)
Tangerine Fly-In. Three-day helicopter-only fun fly. Night flying and demo team. Site: Club Field. CD: David Carter. Address: 8099 Country Run Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32818. PH: 407-290-6024. Sponsor: Central Florida Flyers.
- 10/26/01 - 10/28/01 — Marianna, FL (C-Restricted)
II AMA District 7 Annual Rally. Site: Marianna Airport. CD: Ballard. PH: 850-482-____. Sponsor: Dixie Aerogilders. (Phone partially unreadable.)
- 10/27/01 — Dunnellon, FL (C-Restricted)
Gen Chuck Yeager Warbird Fly-In. Site: Tri County Airpark. CD: John Browning. (Contact phone partially unreadable.)
- 10/27/01 - 10/28/01 — Orlando / Sanford, FL (C)
Sanford Eagles Squadron 2 Annual Warm Up. Site: Sanford Field. CD: Wally Zober. Address: 2239 Bent Oak Dr, Apopka, FL 32712. PH: 407-319-1297. Sponsor: Sanford Aero Modelers.
- 10/27/01 — Viera, FL (A)
IRKS Pattern. Site: Viera Field (north of airport between U.S. 1 and SR 520). Contact: Wally Zober. PH: 321-729-0848. Two rounds planned. All AMA-legal, no jets. Sponsor: Indian River Kontrol Soc Inc.
- 10/27/01 - 10/28/01 — Jacksonville, FL (C)
Jax Scale Classic. Site: Cecil Field. CD: Bob Smith. PH: 904-236-____. Sponsor: Jacksonville Scale Aviators.
- 10/27/01 - 10/28/01 — Palos Park, IL (C)
Palos Park Pattern. Site: Palos Park Field. CD: WD. Contact PH: 708-447-____.
- 10/28/01 — Richmond, IN (C)
Richmond Regional. Site: Jack A. Fields. CD: Jim _____. PH: 765-966-0287. Registration 9:00 AM. Pilot meeting 10:00 AM. Sponsor: (club name unreadable).
- 10/30/01 - 10/31/01 — Batavia, IL (C/D)
Day of Champions. Site: Batavia Airfield. PH: 847-____. Sponsor: Baton Rouge Bi-Liners.
- 10/30/01 - 11/04/01 — Worcester, MA (C)
Fall Foliage. Site: Boynton Field. PH: 508-____. Sponsor: Shawmut Chapter.
- 10/31/01 — Bowie, MD (AA)
Quickie Q 24 Race. Site: Solko Field. CD: Art Edsal. Address: 5950 Howes Rd, Dunkirk, MD 23051. PH: 301-855-8707. 24 engines, old-style K & B 40s. Sponsor: DSC.
- 10/31/01 — Minot, ME (A)
FFJ for Nov. Site: Minot Field. Contact: Hemond Airport. PH: 207-852-_____.
- 11/03/01 — Springfield, MO (A)
Chili Fly-In. Site: Springfield Club Field. PH: 417-889-6254. Sponsor: Springfield Hawks.
- 11/03/01 - 11/04/01 — Baton Rouge, LA (C-Restricted)
Baton Rouge Regional. Site: Elmwood Field. PH: 225-766-____. Sponsor: Baton Rouge Flying (club name partially unreadable).
- 11/04/01 — North Branch, MN (AA)
October Fly For Us. Site: North Branch Field. Contact PH: 651-674-____. Sponsor: Minneapolis Model Aero Club.
- 11/10/01 — Springfield, IL (C)
Warbird Fly-In. Site: Springfield Field. PH: 217-____. Sponsor: Springfield Aero Club.
- 11/10/01 - 11/11/01 — St. Louis, MO (C)
Four Star Fright Night. Site: St. Clair County Field. Contact: John Brown. PH: 314-____. Sponsor: River City Flyers.
- 11/17/01 — Jackson, MS (C)
2nd Annual Hummingbird Fly-In. Site: Jackson Field. Contact PH: 601-____. Sponsor: Jackson Aero Club.
- 10/06/01 — Macon, GA (C)
Fall Fly-In. Site: Club Field. PH: 478-____. Sponsor: Tri-County Aviators.
- 10/06/01 - 10/07/01 — Illinois (IL)
North Central Region Final. Site: R* Airfield. PH: 309-_____.
- 10/06/01 - 10/07/01 — Baton Rouge, LA (C)
Baton Rouge Champs. Site: Baton Rouge Field, 13415 Parish Rd. PH: 225-766-____. Sponsor: Baton Rouge Bi-Liners.
- 10/06/01 - 10/07/01 — Edgard, LA (C)
Edgard Fun Fly. Site: Edgard Field. PH: 504-____. Sponsor: River City Flyers.
- 10/06/01 - 10/07/01 — St. Louis, MO (C)
See earlier listing.
- 10/06/01 - 10/07/01 — Jackson, MS (C)
See Jackson listing.
- 10/06/01 - 10/07/01 — Various small local events. Check local clubs for details.
- October 6-7, 2001 — Seagoville, TX
CD: Bob Wilder. PH: (817) 498-6316. (Advertisement listing.)
- 11/17/01 — Colorado Springs, CO (C)
Reg: 8:00 AM, fly 9:00 AM. Motels nearby at exit 48 off I-10. Open to all. Turkey Shoot for 444 (Q). Site: Club Field. CD: Austin Cleis Jr. Address: 8465 Pine Cone Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908. PH: 719-495-3177. Sponsor: Pikes Peak Soaring Soc.
- 11/02/01 - 11/04/01 — Lake Wales, FL (C)
8th Annual Florida Interlakes Jet Rally. Site: Municipal Airport. CD: Steve Jaworski. Address: 2109 E Sandalwood Dr N, Plant City, FL 33566. PH: 813-752-2420. Sponsor: Florida Jet Flyers Inc.
- 11/02/01 - 11/04/01 — Lakeland, FL (C)
Wings N Things Fly-In. Site: Sun 'n Fun. CD: James Mahoney. PH: 813-478-3918. Sponsor: Sun 'n Fun Inc.
- 11/02/01 - 11/04/01 — Titusville, FL (C)
Int'l Warbird Assn R/C Mini Meet. Site: Space Coast Field. PH: 321-452-7283. Sponsor: Warbird Assn.
- 11/03/01 — Parkland, FL (C)
7th Annual Sawgrass Classic. Site: Club Field. CD: Larry Manka. Address: 5205 NW 54 St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. PH: 954-428-6070. Sponsor: Condor R/C Flying Club / Boys & Girls of Broward County.
- 11/03/01 — St. Marys, FL (C)
Piper Cub Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Howard Cupp. PO Box 892, Callahan, FL 32011. PH: 904-579-8234. Sponsor: Callahan Modelers.
- 11/04/01 — Palm Bay, FL (AMA Record Trial)
Florida Record Trials. Site: Club Field. PH: 407-952-150. Sponsor: Florida Modelers Assn.
- 11/09/01 - 11/11/01 — Glen St. Mary, FL (C)
Warbirds Over the St. Johns River. Site: Club Field. CD: Dick Porter. PH: 904-784-0355. Sponsor: Southeast Warbirds.
- 11/10/01 - 11/11/01 — Lake Wales, FL (C)
Big Bird Fly-In. Site: George Breen Field. CD: John Greskowitz. Address: 433 Canal Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853. PH: 863-638-2335. Sponsor: Ridge Bandstormers of Lake Wales.
- 11/11/01 — Richmond, IN (C)
Turkey Open & Combat. Site: Club Field. CD: Bill Seamans. Address: 1744 County Road 300 N, Franklin, IN 43734. PH: 765-966-0287. Sponsor: Richmond Probusters.
- 11/03/01 — Lumberton, NC (C)
North Carolina Fall Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Frank Knight. PH: 910-555-1212. Sponsor: Midway RC Club.
- 11/10/01 — Mulberry, FL (C)
Annual IMAC Contest. Site: Hillman Field. CD: Bill Fun. PH: 863-666-1086. Sponsor: Hillman Aero Control Club Inc.
- 11/03/01 — Beatrice, NE (AA)
Nebraska State Champ. Site: City Auditorium. CD: John Park. PH: 402-223-5056. Sponsor: Nebraska Free Flighters Club.
- 11/03/01 — Orangeburg, SC (C)
Fall Fly-In. Site: Club Field. PH: 803-281-2599. Sponsor: Orangeburg R/C Flyers.
- 11/03/01 — Inglis, FL (C)
5th Annual Fall Fly-In. Site: Johnson Field. CD: Glen Futch. Address: 5931 N Side Dr. PH: 352-447-3646. Sponsor: Gulf Coast RC.
- 11/03/01 — Johnson City, TN (C)
Vintage R/C Fly-In. Site: Club Field. PH: 423-926-1045. Sponsor: Tri City Flyers.
- 11/10/01 — San Angelo, TX (AA)
Tri-County Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. PH: 915-263-7493. Sponsor: San Angelo Prop Busters.
- 11/10/01 — San Antonio, TX (AA)
11th Annual Lone Star Aerobatics. Site: Lackland AFB. PH: 210-555-0190. Sponsor: San Antonio Prop Busters.
- 11/11/01 — Dalhart, TX (AA)
Sandhills Regional Meet. Site: Dalhart Field. CD: Taylor. Address: 5121 Burlingame Dr. PH: 806-244-1714. Sponsor: North Plains RC Club.
- 11/17/01 — Beatrice, NE (AA)
Nebraska Indoor Champs. Site: City Auditorium. CD: John Park. PH: 402-223-5056. Sponsor: Nebraska Free Flighters Club.
- 11/17/01 — Columbus, OH (C)
Annual Swap Meet. Site: Fairgrounds. PH: 614-555-1212. Sponsor: Columbus RC Club.
- 11/17/01 — Largo, FL (C)
Electrics Only Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Ray Hawkins. PH: 727-447-3560. Sponsor: Local Electric Flyers.
- 11/17/01 — Parkland, FL (C)
Fall Fly-In. Site: Club Field. PH: 954-428-6070. Sponsor: Condor R/C Flying Club.
- 11/17/01 — Beech Island, SC (C)
Warbird Fly-In. Site: Club Field. PH: 803-791-8102. Sponsor: Palmetto Flyers.
- 11/17/01 — Colorado Springs, CO (C)
Fall Festival XVIII. CD: Cliff Ramero. PH: 719-659-0198. Sponsor: Golden Wings Assn.
- 11/17/01 — Seagoville, TX (C)
See earlier listing (Bob Wilder, PH: (817) 498-6316).
- 11/23/01 — Sarasota, FL (AA)
Royal Palm Scale Contest. Site: Club Field. PH: 941-355-____. Sponsor: Sarasota Scale ARC.
- 11/24/01 — Orlando, FL (C)
Turkey Shoot. Site: Club Field. PH: 407-555-____. Sponsor: Orlando R/C Club.
- 11/24/01 — Fort Myers, FL (C)
Thanksgiving Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. PH: 941-555-____. Sponsor: Southwest Florida Flyers.
- 11/25/01 — Jacksonville, FL (C)
Veterans Day Fly. Site: Club Field. PH: 904-555-____. Sponsor: Jacksonville Aero Club.
- 11/30/01 — Various local clubs
Monthly meets and fun flies. Check with local clubs for details.
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Additional Swap / Auction Listings
- 11/10/01 — Newark, DE (E)
Auction/Swap Meet. Site: Shue Middle School, 1500 Capitol Trail. For info: Dick Stewart, 125 Polly Drive, Newark, DE 19711. PH: 302-368-2911. $10 tables, 50/50 drawing, refreshments. Table set-up 9:30 AM; auction 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. Sponsor: Delaware RC Club Inc.
- 11/24/01 — Lady Lake, FL (E)
RC Swap Meet. Site: Recreation Park. For info: Dale Harman. PH: 352-753-3146. Tables $8. Doors open 8:00 AM. Sponsor: Southern Eagle Squadron.
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Late Addition
- 09/29/01–09/30/01 — Shelby, OH (C)
Fall Fest. Site: Shelby Airport. No fees. Free lunch. Free swap meet. For info: Rich (phone number partially obscured). Sponsor: (name obscured).
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Key Dates
(Events attended by AMA HQ staff and/or officers)
- September 7–16
F3C Helicopter World Championships — Muncie, IN
- September 16–19
IRCHA World Helicopter Jamboree — Muncie, IN
- October 8–13
2001 Free Flight World Championships — Lost Hills, CA
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Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
