Edition: Model Aviation - 2004/03
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Contest Calendar - 2004/03

Flying

#### FEBRUARY

  • AZ 02/14/04 – 02/15/04 — Avondale, AZ (AA) — 5th Annual Ed Southwick Memorial Stunt Contest for 323, 324, 325, 326 (JSO). Site: Friendship Park. CD: Mark Smith, 11128 W Amelia Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323. PH: 623-877-8968. Note: Due to construction at Friendship Park, an alternate site may be required; contact CD for information. Special “Ed Southwick Memorial Friendship” award. Sponsor: Central Arizona Control Line Model Airplane Club.
  • AZ 02/15/04 — Eloy, AZ (A) — President’s Cup for 101, 101C, 124, 140, 142 (J)(SO), 104–105, 104–105C, 120, 153–155 (O). Site: Toltec Rd. CD: Victor Lichtenberg, PO Box 26331, Tacoma, WA 98406. PH: 253-857-7952. Email: [email protected]. For additional info contact Dick Strange PH: 520-742-3546. Sponsor: Tucson Free Flight.
  • AZ 02/27/04 – 02/29/04 — Mesa, AZ (AA) — Gun Smoke 2004 (Scale Masters Qualifier) for 511, 512, 520, 522 (JSO). Site: Superstition Air Park. CD: Steven Naizer, 3935 E Hampton Cir, Mesa, AZ 85206. PH: 480-830-3119. Email: [email protected]. Info: www.azmodelaviators.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators.
  • CA 02/13/04 – 02/16/04 — Lost Hills, CA (AA) — Maxmen International for 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155 (JSO). Site: Lost Hills Flying Field. CD: George Batiuk, 1759 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. PH: 805-546-8231. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Maxmen.
  • FL 02/04/04 – 02/07/04 — Deland, FL (C) — Festival of Giants. Site: Deland Airport. CD: Thomas Beckman, 458 John St, Lake Helen, FL 32744. PH: 386-228-0700. Email: [email protected]. AMA rules apply. Limited to mono 80" and above, bipes 60" & above. Landing fees include one meal a day and Saturday night dinner on field. Advance registration $20 on site, registration $10 per day. Host: Bill Gray. Dry camping allowed for registered pilots Wed–Sat. Info: delandrcclub.com. Sponsor: Golden Hawks Deland RC Club.
  • FL 02/06/04 – 02/08/04 — Lakeland, FL (C-Restricted) — R/C Flight Training. Site: Sun 'N Fun Campus. CD: James Mahoney, 1498 S Florida Ave #318, Lakeland, FL 33813. PH: 863-510-0712. Email: [email protected]. Kids 6–18, starting with flight simulators then RC trainer planes. Classes start at 8 AM; kids fly on Saturday. $5 per student. Reservations: Susie Thielbar PH: 863-644-2431. Sponsor: Prop Busters RC Club.
  • FL 02/07/04 – 02/08/04 — Venice, FL (AA) — Venice IMAC 2004 for 411–414 (JSO). Site: Club Field. CD: Bob Shapiro, 4427 Pompano Rd, Venice, FL 34293. PH: 941-232-8188. Email: [email protected]. Intermediate class also flown. Info: http://pages.zdnet.com/venicerc/index.html. Sponsor: R/C Fliers of Venice Inc.
  • FL 02/13/04 – 02/15/04 — Venice, FL (C-Restricted) — Wings Over Venice. Site: Club Field. CD: Allen Wilder, 567 Laurel Cherry Ln, Venice, FL 34293. PH: 941-497-1996. Email: [email protected]. Directions: I‑75 exit 195, east on Laurel, north on Knights Trail, proceed 4.5 miles to Sarasota Landfill; follow signs to rear. Food & refreshments, landing fee $5, registration 9 AM. Prizes: pilot’s choice and spectators awards. IMAA rules apply. Sponsor: R/C Fliers of Venice.
  • FL 02/14/04 – 02/15/04 — Naples, FL (C) — Naples Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Claes Mouret, 1940 Sandpiper St, Naples, FL 34102. PH: 239-775-6778. Good field, good food, prizes. Sponsor: Collier Model Aeronautic Club.
  • FL 02/19/04 – 02/20/04 — Spring Hill, FL (C) — 3rd Annual Autogyros Over Spring Hill. Site: Potter’s Field. CD: Clifford Manspeaker, 6208 Hillview Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34606. PH: 352-684-2526. Email: [email protected]. Plaques for largest & smallest autogyros flown, technical achievement, best crash & people’s choice. Sponsor: Hernando Aero Modelers.
  • FL 02/21/04 — Crestview, FL (C) — Frost Bite Fly In. Site: Club Field. (CD and contact info not provided in source.)
  • FL 02/28/04 – 02/29/04 — Port St. Lucie, FL (C-Restricted) — Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Midway Field. CD: Larry Olsen, 237 SE Whitmore Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983. PH: 772-219-1827. Additional info: Ken Bridges PH: 772-220-5099, email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Sundancers RC.
  • MI 02/21/04 — LaSalle, MI (A) — Snow Fly for 442, 444, 460 (JSO). Site: Toledo Weak Signals Field. CD: Jack Halbert, 5190 Bostwick, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. PH: 810-694-2490. Email: [email protected]. GDS & R/C sponsor the 34th Annual Snow Fly; MSSI’s 1st event of the year. Sponsor: Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society.
  • OR 02/29/04 — Albany, OR (AMA Record Trial) — Indoor Record Trials for Cat II 201, 202, 206, 210, 216, 218, 220 (JSO). Site: South Albany High School. CD: George Gribble, 1511 38th Ave SE, Albany, OR 97322. PH: 541-905-5534. Specialty events such as Science Olympiad. Sponsor: Willamette Modelers Club.
  • PA 02/07/04 — Shamokin Dam, PA (D) — Winter WingDing. Site: Quality Inn. CD: Bob Noll, 2317 Acorn Dr, Vestal, NY 13850. PH: 607-754-5279. Email: [email protected]. Vintage plane swap shop, displays and banquet. Sponsor: Vintage RC Society.
  • TX 02/08/04 — Huffman, TX (C) — Feb Stick Figure Fat Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: John Forester, 28103 Woodglen, Spring, TX 77386. PH: 281-351-8124. Email: [email protected]. Pilot fee with 80% returned as prizes; pilots raffle; tasks available. Sponsor: Jeterco RC.
  • TX 02/08/04 — Dallas, TX (A) — Sailplane T4, Modification 15-Minute Add-Up (Open & RES) for 444 (JSO). Site: Southfork Park. CD: Williams, 9029 Redbird, Dallas, TX 75218. PH: 214-321-3005. Sponsor: Soaring League of North Texas.
  • TX 02/15/04 — Dallas, TX (AA) — President’s Day Contest for 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326 (JSO). Site: Hobby Park. CD: Terry Kirby, 13639 Charcoal Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. PH: 972-620-9133. Email: [email protected]. Info: D. Gleason PH: 940-637-2169. Sponsor: Dallas Model Aircraft Assoc.
  • TX 02/26/04 – 02/29/04 — Edinburg, TX (C-Restricted) — 2004 IMAA Winter Rally of Giants. Site: Edinburg International Airport. CD: Bert Hahn, RR 3 Box 2020, Edinburg, TX 78541. PH: 956-842-3656. Email: [email protected]. Concessions Fri & Sat; pilots & families welcome. Sponsor: Tejas R/C Association.

#### MARCH

  • 03/04/04 – 03/07/04 — Punta Gorda, FL (A) — JR Challenge for 412, 413, 414 (JSO). Site: Club Field. CD: Andy Kline, 305 Nanticoke Court, Silver Spring, MD 20905. PH: 301-236-9222.
  • 03/04/04 – 03/07/04 — Lakeland, FL (C) — Florida Jets. Site: Lakeland Linder Airport. CD: Frank Tiano, 3607 Ventura Dr E, Lakeland, FL 33811. PH: 863-607-6611. 150–250 pilots, 300+ jets! Manufacturers area, full food court, on-site camping, overnight storage & security. Special awards, demos. Sponsor: Imperial R/C Club / ZAP / Fly RC Magazine.
  • 03/05/04 – 03/07/04 — Zephyrhills, FL (C) — Florida Tri-Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Fred Mulholland, 15410 Stonecreek Ln, Tampa, FL. PH: 813-962-7020. Email: [email protected]. Events include C lighter, L/2K L/RC Glow, E/OSR SP, Brown L/ER, 1/2A Texaco, Texaco, O/R & 2S SP. Sponsor: Can-Am Flyers.
  • 03/06/04 – 03/07/04 — Christmas, FL (C-Restricted) — Restricted Spring Fling. Site: Club Field. CD: Rod Gier, 2082 Ajax Ct, Cocoa, FL 32927. PH: 321-636-2148. Email: [email protected]. IMAA required. Sponsor: Rocket City R/C.
  • 03/10/04 – 03/11/04 — Palmetto, FL (C) — SAM R/C Tri Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Paul Schmaltz, 4518 41st St W, Bradenton, FL 34207. PH: 941-224-5669. Restricted to Society of Antique Modelers; various SAM events. Sponsor: Manatee County Radio Controllers.
  • 03/12/04 – 03/14/04 — Lakeland, FL (C) — Restricted R/C Flight Training. Site: Sun 'N Fun Campus. CD: James Mahoney, 1498 S Florida Ave #318, Lakeland, FL 33813. PH: 863-510-0712. Email: [email protected]. Kids 6–18; $5 each student. Reservations: Susie Thielbar PH: 863-644-2431. Sponsor: Prop Busters RC Club.
  • 03/13/04 – 03/14/04 — Avon Park / Sebring, FL (C) — Sebring Fly In & Fun Fly. Site: Sebring Airport. CD: Jerry Kuly, 502 Rose St, Sebring, FL 33870. PH: 863-382-9065. Sponsor: Sebring Model Airplane Club.
  • 03/13/04 – 03/14/04 — Ocala, FL (A) — Ocala Winter Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Chris Hamsel, 16826 SE 254th Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491. PH: 352-745-7496. Email: [email protected]. Food & beverages, overnight camping (no hookups). Friday registration 8 AM; flying 9 AM. $25 landing fee. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.
  • 03/19/04 – 03/21/04 — McCalla, AL (C) — 10th Annual Central Ala. Heli Fly-In. Site: Cahaba Field. CD: David Harkey, 603 North Lake Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242. PH: 205-991-2149. Email: [email protected]. Anniversary event. Sponsor: Birmingham Helicopter Modelers.
  • 03/20/04 – 03/21/04 — Cape Coral, FL (C) — Restricted 10th Annual Gathering of Giants. Site: Club Field. CD: Anthony Greco Jr., 5015 SW 13th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914. PH: 239-574-1762. Pilot entry fee $10; significant pilot prizes. Sponsor: R/Sea Hawks.
  • 03/20/04 – 03/21/04 — Ocala, FL (AA) — Kingdom of the Sun Pattern Meet for 401, 402, 403, 404, 406 (JSO). Site: Club Field. CD: Chris Hamsel, 16826 SE 254th Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491. PH: 352-745-7496. Email: [email protected]. $25 landing fee. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.
  • 03/20/04 – 03/21/04 — Lakeland, FL (C) — Sun 'N Fun Electric Fly-In. Site: Sun 'N Fun Museum Field. CD: James Mahoney, 1498 S Florida Ave #318, Lakeland, FL 33813. PH: 863-510-0712. Email: [email protected]. Indoor & outdoor events, swap meet. Sponsor: Prop Busters RC Club.
  • 03/27/04 – 03/28/04 — Orlando, FL (C) — Giants Over Winter Park. Site: Club Field. CD: RM, PO Box 72721, Orlando, FL 32862. PH: 407-281-2762. Sponsor: RC World Flyers Inc.
  • 03/27/04 – 03/28/04 — Cedar Falls, IA (AA) — UIM Drone Indoor Fly-In. Site: University of Iowa Field House. CD: Dean Roberts, 4303 Ardmore St, Waterloo, IA 50701. PH: 319-233-4771. Email: [email protected]. Indoor limited to electric foam and backyard flite. Sponsor: Iowa Modelers.
  • 03/27/04 – 03/28/04 — Alvin, TX (C) — Alvin Big Bird Gathering. Site: Club Field. CD: Ken Kimbrough, 5218 Chase Wood Dr, Bacliff, TX 77518. PH: 281-559-7297. Email: [email protected]. Swap meet, vendors & pilots dinner. Sponsor: Alvin RC Club.
  • 03/28/04 — Racine, WI (AA) — Bang Eagles Spring Indoor Rally for Cat II. Site: Holy Cross Church. CD: Mike Smith, 1025 Octagon Dr, Racine, WI 53402. PH: 262-637-5533. Sponsor: Bang Eagles.
  • AZ 03/12/04 – 03/14/04 — Phoenix, AZ (C) — 8th Annual Phoenix R/C Helicopter Fun Fly. Site: Cave Buttes RC Field. CD: Eric Stevens, 2018 E Daly Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85020. PH: 480-502-6745. Email: [email protected]. Events for all skill levels. Sponsor: Sun Valley Fliers / Arizona Rotary Models Society.
  • AZ 03/12/04 – 03/14/04 — Tucson, AZ (C-Restricted) — Tucson Jet Rally. Site: Pima County Fairgrounds. CD: Debbie Sherron, 4291 W Jupiter Pl, Tucson, AZ 85741. PH: 520-744-0633. Email: [email protected]. Jets only; vendor space available. Sponsor: Tucson Warbirds Assn.
  • AZ 03/18/04 – 03/21/04 — Tucson, AZ (C) — Vintage Stunt Championships (VSC) XVI. Site: Christopher Columbus Park. CD: Lou Vogl, 13110 E Concho Cir, Tucson, AZ 85749. PH: 520-749-1812. Info: Robin Sizemore PH: 520-749-4344. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Cholla Choppers MAC.
  • AZ 03/20/04 – 03/21/04 — Mesa, AZ (C) — One Eighth Air Force Scale Fly-In. Site: Superstition Air Park. CD: Michael Peck, 8731 W Meadowbrook Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037. PH: 623-872-0176. Email: [email protected]. Any scale, semi-scale, or scale ARF/RC aircraft welcome. $10 entry per pilot. Awards: best civilian, best military, pilots’ & people’s choice, 1st–3rd. 103 dB max. Sponsor: One Eighth Air Force.
  • CA 03/06/04 – 03/07/04 — Lost Hills, CA (AA) — SCAT Annual for 104, 142, 150–155 (JSO). Site: Lost Hills. CD: Roger Coleman, 4737 Boyer Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807. PH: 562-428-8542. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Southern California Aero Team.
  • CA 03/07/04 — Sacramento, CA (AA) — SGMA Spring Contest for 101–105, 120, 128, 140, 142, 153–155, 501 (JSO). Site: Weagel Field. CD: Walt Child, 1380 Emerald Dr, Stockton, CA 95209. PH: 209-476-2255. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Stockton Gas Model Association.
  • CA 03/20/04 – 03/21/04 — Taft, CA (C) — SAM-26 Spring Annual. Site: Taft City Field. CD: Gordie Hardy, 1455 W Timore Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458. PH: 805-739-0329. Sponsor: SAM-26.
  • AZ 03/21/04 – 03/22/04 — Tucson, AZ (C) — SAM-26 Scale Annual. Site: Christopher Columbus Park. CD: Ray Kahn, 1340 E 5th St, Tucson, AZ 85719. PH: 520-622-8588. Sponsor: SAM-26.
  • Challenge by Horizon Hobbies — 3rd Annual IMAC Contest. March 4–7, 2004. Forest Grove, Florida. (Ad omitted.)

#### APRIL (selected listings that appear in the March/April calendar)

  • 04/03/04 – 04/04/04 — Tuscaloosa, AL (C) — Spring Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Eddie Fuller, 4409 Oak Meadow Dr, Northport, AL 35473. PH: 205-242-0950. Mostly open flying with some friendly club combat. Sponsor: West Alabama Aero Modelers.
  • 04/24/04 – 04/25/04 — Huntsville, AL (C) — Huntsville Heli Flyers Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Ronald Cummins, 202 Agusta St., Florence, AL 35633. PH: 256-767-7471. Sponsor: Huntsville Heli Flyers.
  • 04/30/04 – 05/02/04 — Opelika, AL (C) — Warbirds Over Alabama. Site: Club Field. CD: Theodore Crowe, 85 Phillips Rd, Opelika, AL 36804. PH: 334-740-0882. Email: [email protected]. Restricted to WWII and early post‑war aircraft (to 1950) in military or civilian paint; minimum sizes apply. RV & camping; limited hangar storage. Info: www.southernwarbirds.org. Sponsor: Flying Cycles.
  • 04/17/04 — Tucson, AZ (C-Restricted) — AZ Classic Warbird. Site: Pima Air & Space Museum. CD: Jim Gonzalez. PH: 520-883-5379. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: TWA.
  • 04/17/04 – 04/18/04 — Elk Grove, CA (A) — Haymakers Annual. Site: Schmidt Ranch. CD: Loren Schmidt, 11946 Franklin Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758. PH: 916-684-2256. All SAM events. Sponsor: SAM 30 Haymakers.
  • 04/23/04 – 04/25/04 — Dixon, CA (C) — Classic Float Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Robert Gregory, 675 Colusa St, Dixon, CA 95620. PH: 707-678-4040. Sponsor: Dixon Modelers.
  • 04/03/04 — Zephyrhills, FL (C) — Can-Am Tri-Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Fred Mulholland & Frank Donnelly Sr. PH: 813-782-6125. Email: [email protected]. Field open for contestants and sellers at 7:30 AM. Sponsor: Can‑Am Flyers.
  • 04/03/04 — Dallas, TX (A) — Sailplane 10-Minute Time Slot for 440 (A/OS). Site: Southfork Ranch. CD: Robert Taylor. PH: 972-772-7567. Sponsor: Soaring League of North Texas.
  • 04/10/04 – 04/11/04 — Orlando, FL (C) — Electric Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Larry Eiffon, 3106 Trillium Dr, Orlando, FL 32825. PH: 407-382-0614. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: RC World Flyers.
  • 04/24/04 – 04/25/04 — Lakeland, FL (B-Restricted) — Top Gun Invitational for 512, 515, 520 (JSO). Site: Lakeland Linder Airport. CD: Frank Tiano, 3607 Ventura Dr E, Lakeland, FL 33811. PH: 863-607-6611. 120" scale aircraft, manufacturers area, demos, cockpit party and dinner. Sponsor: Imperial R/C / ZAP / Fly RC Magazine.
  • 04/24/04 — Slidell, LA (C-Restricted) — North Shore RC 13th Annual Big Bird & Quarter Scale Fly-In. Site: Slidell Regional Field. CD: Richard Stuart, 3105 Napier Ln, Slidell, LA 70458. PH: 985-639-1990. Email: [email protected]. IMAA licensed and insured pilots only; pre-registration on web. Sponsor: North Shore RC Club.
  • 04/24/04 — Fleming Park, MO (C) — 49th Mid‑America Jumbo Squadron Spring Fly-In. Site: Fleming Park RC/King Field, 5100 S. Funeral Blvd, Independence, MO 64055. PH: 816-628-1249. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Mid‑America Jumbo Squadron.
  • 04/24/04 — Mountain Lake, NJ (C) — Top of NJ R/C Club Float & Seaplane Fun Fly. Site: Numerous lakes in region. Contact CD for details. Sponsor: Top of NJ R/C Club.
  • 04/17/04 — Youngsville, NC (C) — Spring Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: James Fowler, 315 Flat Rock Way, Louisburg, NC 27549. PH: 919-496-2363. Email: [email protected]. Tailgate swap shop, food on site, cash door prizes. $5 landing fee. Sponsor: Raleigh‑Durham Radio Control.
  • 04/24/04 — Elm City, NC (C-Restricted) — Tad Dietrich Memorial. Site: Town Creek Field. CD: Gene Porembka, 2812 Hope Dr, Wilson, NC 27896. PH: 252-243-1158. Detailed directions provided to field. Sponsor: Tarheel RC Flyers.
  • 04/04/04 — Valley View, OH (AA) — CFFS Annual Indoor Contest. Site: Sports Dome. CD: Michael Zane, 5830 E Ash Rd, Independence, OH 44131. PH: 216-524-3480. Email: [email protected]. FAC and scale events. Sponsor: Cleveland Fight Society.
  • 04/03/04 — Greenville, SC (C) — Spring Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Tom Holmes, 9 Jersey Rd, Greenville, SC 29609. PH: 864-233-1912. Email: [email protected]. Timed flight, poker run, limbo & glide, bomb drop, bingo. $10 participation fee includes pilot lunch. Sponsor: Western Carolina R/C.
  • 04/03/04 – 04/04/04 — Green Sea, SC (AA) — 8th Annual Grand Strand Pattern Classic. Site: Green Sea Airport. CD: Forrest Miller, 190 Chickasaw Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. PH: 843-236-2991. Email: [email protected]. Entry fee $25. Sponsor: Coastal Aero Modelers.
  • 04/03/04 — 04/04/04 — San Antonio, TX (C) — River City R/C Spring Float Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: Marcos Vidal, 10026 Windburn Trail, Converse, TX 78109. PH: 210-659-3536. Email: [email protected]. Splash in the San Marcos River. Sponsor: River City RC.
  • 04/03/04 — 04/04/04 — Knox City, TX (A) — Texas Chiefs Spring Sailplane Contest for 442, 460 (JSO). Site: Huck Field. CD: Vernon Erickson, Box 188, Haskell, TX 79521. PH: 940-864-3046. Sponsor: Texas Chiefs.
  • 04/11/04 — 04/18/04 — Crosby, TX (C) — Prop‑Nuts Annual Flea Market and Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Stan Wilson, PO Box 266, Seabrook, TX 77586. PH: 281-474-9531. Landing fee $5; sellers fee $5. RVs welcome (no hookups). Info: propnuts.com. Sponsor: Prop‑Nuts R/C Club.
  • 04/23/04 — 04/25/04 — Austin, TX (C) — 6th Annual Any Size Warbird. Site: Lester Field. CD: Kenneth White, 21046 Cameron Rd, Coupland, TX 78615. PH: 512-736-3007. Email: [email protected]. Any military aircraft including jets. Landing fee $15; camping with limited hookups. Sponsor: Austin Radio Control Club.
  • 04/24/04 — Huffman, TX (C) — Mini‑Reno Race Classic. Site: Club Field. CD: Horace Cain, 31619 Boblensen Rd, New Caney, TX 77357. PH: 281-399-6527. Email: [email protected]. Mini-Reno racing, warbirds and racing aircraft (not pylon). $10 pilot entry; $5 landing fee. Sponsor: Jeterco RC Club Inc.
  • 04/24/04 — Sherman, TX (C) — Texoma R/C Electric Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Wendel Hubbard, 7924 Cold Shore Ct, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. PH: 817-485-1498. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Texoma R/C.
  • 04/30/04 – 05/02/04 — Oyster Creek, TX (C) — Crookedly Spring Fly-In. Site: Club Field. CD: Mark Chambless, 216 Wedgwood, Lake Jackson, TX 77566. PH: 979-297-3293. Email: [email protected]. Covered pits, concrete and grass runways, world-famous BBQ on Sat. RV parking (no hookups). Sponsor: B.C.M.A.

Note: For full details, pilot fees, registration times and any restrictions contact the Contest Director (CD) listed for each event.

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Non-Fly

#### JANUARY

  • Central New York — U/C and Model Aviation Forum (A non-event for the avid enthusiast). Talks, displays, supplies, static models welcome, education & fun. January 31, 2004, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Hall of Fame on Route 31, Syracuse, NY. PH: 315-xxx-xxxx. Email: [email protected].

#### FEBRUARY (swap meets, auctions, mall shows)

  • 02/08/04 — Vernon, CT (E) — 23rd Annual Auction & Swap Shop. Site: Vernon Center Middle School, 77 Hartford Turnpike. Info: PH: 860-875-7325. Email: [email protected]. Details: www.ncrc.org. Sponsor: Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club.
  • 02/29/04 — Mattoon, IL (E) — 23rd Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: Peterson Park, Demars Pavilion, 500 Broadway. Info: Robert Stout PH: 217-889-3455 after 6 PM. Adm $5; doors open at 9 AM; auction at noon. Sponsor: Charleston RC Stone Flyers Club.
  • 02/21/04 — Columbus, IN (E) — Annual Mall Show. Site: Fair Oaks Mall. CD: Dennis Runge, 1859 Acorn Dr, Franklin, IN 46131. PH: 317-736-0590. Sponsor: Johnson County RC Flyers.
  • 02/22/04 — Bloomington, IN (E) — MCRRC Swap Meet. Site: Monroe County Fairgrounds. Info: Bob Watson PH: 812-824-2521. Admission $3; table $10. Sponsor: Monroe County Radio Control Club.
  • 02/08/04 — Saugus, MA (E) — 107th RC Flyers Grand Auction. Info: Al Cohen PH: 978-355-4545. Sponsor: 107th RC Flyers Club.
  • 02/08/04 — Lowell, MA (E) — 13th Annual MCRRC Auction. Site: Knights of Columbus, 36 Chamberlain St. For info: Jeffrey Ward PH: 978-633-4493. Registration 11:30 AM; auction 12:30 PM. Admission $5. Sponsor: Middlesex County RC Flyers Inc.
  • 02/01/04 — Flint, MI (E) — Flint's R/C Swap Meet. Site: Carman‑Ainsworth Jr. High School. Info: Carl & Scott Hundley PH: 810-620-9428. Tables $12 advance; admission $3. Sponsor: Flying Aces R/C Club.
  • 02/14/04 — Grand Rapids, MI (E) — Swap Meet & Show. Site: DeltaPlex. Over 120 tables; admission $3. Sponsor: Wolverine Skyhawks Model Club.
  • 02/21/04 — Kalamazoo, MI (E) — 11th Annual R/C Model & Hobby Swap Meet. Site: Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Center Building. Info: PH: 269-365-4716. Tables $12 advance. Sponsor: Kalamazoo Thunderbirds RC Club.
  • 02/25/04 — Troy, MI (E) — Skymasters Swap Meet. Site: Larson Middle School. Info: Ross Jones PH: 248-738-4435. Sponsor: Skymasters RC Club.
  • 02/21/04 — Duluth, MN (E) — Duluth/Superior RC Club Annual Auction. Site: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap St., Downtown Superior, WI (on Hwy 2). Info: Tom Godfrey PH: 715-392-7273. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Duluth Superior RC Club.
  • 02/07/04 — Joplin, MO (E) — Joplin RC Club Swap Meet. Site: Southwest MO Bank Community Room. Info: Merl Davidson PH: 417-623-8465. Table charge $10; admission $5 donation. Sponsor: Joplin RC Club.
  • 02/29/04 — Wayne, NJ (E) — GSCB Swap Meet & MECA Collector. Site: Parish of the Mountain View. Info: Tom Hampshire PH: 908-475-5787. Dealers 8 AM; doors open 9 AM. Entry $5; $10 table max. Sponsor: Garden State Circle Burners.
  • 02/08/04 — Campbell, NY (E) — 11th Annual Corning Tri‑Rivers Model Auction & Swap Meet. Site: C‑S High School. Info: Jim Anderson PH: 607-527-8243. Doors open 10 AM; auction at noon. Admission $3. Sponsor: Corning Tri Rivers RC Modelers.
  • 02/22/04 — Lockport, NY (E) — 2004 Auction. Site: South Lockport Fire Co., 5666 South Transit Rd. Info: Richard Battaglia PH: 716-741-4875. Auction begins 1 PM. Sponsor: Niagara County R/C Model Flying Club Inc.
  • 02/07/04 — Columbus, OH (E) — LCRC Annual Swap Shop & Auction. Site: Whitehall Recreation Center. Info: Bob Gratten PH: 740-987-1584. Tables in advance $10. Sponsor: Licking County Radio Control.
  • 02/07/04 — Dayton, OH (E) — Midwest Model‑RAMA. Site: Hara Arena. Info: Dave Thacker PH: 937-256-7277. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Wingmasters Model Airplane Club.
  • 02/08/04 — Warren, OH (E) — Flying Aero Club Swap Meet. Site: Trumbull Co. Fairgrounds. Info: Rocky Flanigan PH: 330-847-9313. Admission $3; tables $10. Sponsor: Flying Aero Club.
  • 02/28/04 — McMinnville, OR (E) — 3rd Annual Flying Model Static Exhibition. Site: Evergreen Aviation Museum. Info: Cecil Mead PH: 503-864-3731. Sponsor: Evergreen Aero Modelers.

#### MARCH (swap meets & flea markets)

  • 03/13/04 — Columbus, IN (E) — Johnson County R/C Swap Meet. Site: Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Info: Dennis Runge PH: 317-736-0590. Doors open 10 AM–3 PM; vendors set up 9 AM. Sponsor: Johnson County R/C Flyers.
  • 03/20/04 — Lexington, NC (E) — Triad Aeromodelers Swap Meet. Site: Davidson Co. Fairgrounds. Info: Roger Wood PH: 336-764-1634. Admission $4; tables $10. Sponsor: Triad Aeromodelers Inc.
  • 03/07/04 — Kent, OH (E) — Ravenna Thunderbirds 15th Annual Swap Shop. Site: American Legion Post #496. Info: Russell Hurd PH: 330-296-9339. Admission $2; sellers set up 8 AM. Sponsor: Ravenna Thunderbirds Inc.
  • 03/13/04 — St. Louis, MO (E) — Boeing & Spirits R/C Clubs Swap Meet. Site: Boeing Bldg 33 Cafeteria. Info: Phil Moore PH: 636-898-9342. Admission $5. Sponsor: Boeing RC Club.
  • 03/21/04 — West Seneca, NY (E) — 2004 40th Annual Auction. Site: Ismailia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd. Info: Bill Haught PH: 716-649-9852. Admission $5; children under 12 free. Sponsor: Radio Control Aircrafters of Western New York.
  • 03/20/04 — Lancaster, OH (E) — Forks 28th Annual Static Show & Swap Shop. Site: Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Info: Rudy PH: 740-654-6010. Admission $3; vendor tables $10. Sponsor: Flying Forks.
  • 03/20/04 — Oklahoma City, OK (E) — Edmond R/C Annual Swap Meet. Site: Lakeside Church Rec Center. Info: Larry Norris PH: 405-359-7156. Admission $3; tables $10. Sponsor: Edmond RC Flyers.
  • 03/13/04 — Lebanon, PA (E) — 24th Annual Radio Control Flea Market & Swap Meet. Site: Lebanon Expo. Info: Darrell Betts. Over 600 table spaces available. Sponsor: Central Penn Aeromodelers.
  • 03/21/04 — Sharon, PA (E) — Skylarks of Sharon 2004 Swap Shop. Site: Sharon Elks Club. Info: Phil Spillman PH: 724-983-1677. Tables $8 pre-reg, $10 day of show. Sponsor: Skylarks of Sharon.
  • 03/27/04 — Hamburg, PA (E) — TCWS Swap Meet. Site: Hamburg Field House. Info: Walter Glaudney PH: 610-683-6188. Wall tables $10, aisle $5, admission $5. Sponsor: Tri County Wingspanners Inc.
  • 03/26/04 – 03/27/04 — Weatherford, TX (E) — WAMS Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: Hall Middle School. Info: Verne Bell PH: 817-599-9580. Admission $5 per day; table rental $10 per day. Sponsor: WAMS.
  • 03/06/04 — Spokane, WA (E) — Barons Model Show & Swap Meet. Site: Spokane Community College. Info: Tony Worman PH: 509-238-9157. Email: [email protected]. Admission $3; swap tables $15 & $10. Sponsor: Barons Model Club.

#### APRIL (swap meets & flea markets)

  • 04/03/04 — Mohawk, NY (E) — Firebirds Swap Meet. Site: Mohawk American Legion. Info: Joe Petro PH: 315-895-7664. Register online: www.mvrfirebirds.com. Sponsor: Mohawk Valley RC Modelers.
  • 04/17/04 — Scotland, PA (E) — Scotland Flea Market. Site: Scotland Community Center. Info: Pat Fredericks PH: 717-597-2200. Wall tables $12; aisle tables $10. Admission $4. Sponsor: Chambersburg Modelers.
  • 04/10/04 — Wheaton, IL (E) — Swap Til You Drop. Site: DuPage County Fairgrounds. Info: Debbie or John Horne PH: 630-541-3054. Admission $4; children under 12 free. Sponsor: Suburban R/C Barnstormers.
  • 04/24/04 — Pinellas County Fairgrounds, St. Petersburg, FL (E) — Hernando Aeromodelers Swap & Meet. Gates open 7:00 AM. Admission $3 donation; tables $10. Door prizes. Info: Doug Jonas PH: 727-863-1087.
  • 04/17/04 — Sanderson Field R.C. Flyers Swap Meet. Saturday April 17, 2004. For information contact the club as listed locally.

Note: For full details, pre-registration, fees, and any restrictions contact the event organizer or Contest Director listed for each event.

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