Contest Calendar - 2004/11 | Model Aviation Library

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Contest Calendar - 2004/11

OCTOBER

AL

10/01/04 – 10/03/04 – Montgomery, AL (C) War Birds Over Montgomery. Site: Club Field. Gene Hannah, CD, 9324 Bristol Way, Montgomery, AL 36117. PH: 334-215-7450. Email: [email protected]. Restricted to warbirds only (1911–1950 military or civilian paint), 80" mono, 60" bipe minimums. $10 landing fee includes lunch on Sat. 750' grass runway. Flying begins 9 AM Fri. RV parking, porta-potties. Visit rammpage.com. Sponsor: RAMM.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Tuscaloosa, AL (C) Fall Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Stephen Staub, CD, 3004 Joshua Dr, Northport, AL 35473. PH: 205-339-3903. Email: [email protected]. A through 1/3 scale, combat, tailgate, swap shop, snacks & drinks on site, primitive camping. Visit www.geocities.com/efulmer55. Sponsor: West Alabama Aero Modelers.

AR

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Hot Springs, AR (AA) Arkansas Pattern Championships for 401–406 (JSO). Michael Harrison, CD, 122 Corporate Terr, Hot Springs, AR 71913. PH: 501-525-0545. Email: [email protected]. Awards for 1st–3rd in each numbered event. Sponsor: Hot Springs RC.

10/16/04 – Monticello, AR (C) Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Larry Weddle, CD, 1730 Hwy 97, Kingsland, AR 71652. PH: 870-348-5704. Email: [email protected]. Raffle prizes each hour. Sponsor: SEARK.

10/16/04 – El Paso, AR (C) 1st Annual Arkansas Children’s Hospital Fun Fly. Site: Smith Field. Richard Tibbitts, CD, 9623 Redfield Dr, Cabot, AR 72023. PH: 501-988-5399. Email: [email protected]. Charity fundraiser; field is 4 miles east of Hwy 5 & Hwy 64 junction. One “fun” event, grass runway, RC stuff awarded to participating pilots, separate raffle for giant-size airplane kit. $10 landing fee includes lunch. Visit www.rcelpasocountyflyers.com. Sponsor: El Paso County Flyers.

AZ

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Phoenix, AZ (C) One Eighth Air Force Scale Fly-In. Site: AMPS Adobe Mountain Flying Site. Michael Peck, CD, 8731 W Meadowbrook Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037. PH: 623-872-0176. Email: [email protected]. Any scale, semi-scale or scale ARF aircraft welcome. $10 entry fee per pilot. Awards for best civilian, best military, best biplane, best jet, pilots' & peoples' choice. 100 dB max. Sponsor: One Eighth Air Force.

10/17/04 – Eloy, AZ (AA) Ghost Riders for many events (see local listing). Site: Toltec Rd. Randy Burros, CD, 11422 E 4th Ave, Apache Jct, AZ 85220. PH: 480-357-8164. National Cup contest. Sponsor: Phoenix Model Airplane Club.

10/21/04 – 10/24/04 – Tucson, AZ (AA) Tucson Aerobatic Shootout for 412–414 (O). Site: Club Field. Michael Marcellin, CD, 6535 N Camino De Michael, Tucson, AZ 85718. PH: 520-797-4306. Email: [email protected]. Pre-registration required. Info: www.desertaircraft.org. Sponsor: TIMPA.

10/30/04 – 10/31/04 – Phoenix, AZ (C) Fall Festival of Flight Scale Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Jerry Orme, CD, 4506 N 84th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037. PH: 623-245-1813. Email: [email protected]. Two fun-filled days; bring any scale airplane. $10 for two days. Sponsor: Arizona Model Pilots Society.

CA

10/01/04 – 10/03/04 – Elk Grove, CA (C) SAM 27 Crash & Bash. Site: Schmidt Ranch. Ed Hamler, CD, 3379 Crystal Ct, Napa, CA 94558. PH: 707-255-3547. Email: [email protected]. All SAM RC events. Sponsor: SAM 27.

10/01/04 – 10/03/04 – Sacramento, CA (C) 2004 SVRW October Fly. Site: Club Field. Andy Boulger, CD, 3620 Sacramento Ct, Sacramento, CA 95827. PH: 916-362-7063. Email: [email protected]. RC helicopter fun fly; Jason Krause scheduled to attend. Visit www.svrw.com. Sponsor: Sacramento Valley Rotary Wings.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Lake Casitas, CA (C) Fun Float Fly. Site: Lake Casitas. John Dugan, CD, 1225 Rice Rd #32, Ojai, CA 93023. PH: 805-646-6898. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Ventura Comets.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Lancaster, CA (AA) High Desert Fall Pattern for 401–406 (O). Site: Antelope Valley Model Airpark. Jerry Budd, CD, 42076 Shadow Hills Dr, Quartz Hill, CA 93536. PH: 661-943-4970. Email: [email protected]. 5 kg weight limit waived for 401–404. All scores normalized to the average score each round. Sponsor: Antelope Valley Tailwinds Inc.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Woodland, CA (C) Woodland/Davis Jet Fun Fly. Site: Henson Field. Chris Dellinger, CD, 348 Bishop Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687. PH: 707-446-9647. Email: [email protected]. Jet fly for glow ducted fan & turbine jets only. Info: Monty Welch PH: 707-451-1842. Visit www.wdar.org. Sponsor: Woodland Aeromoddlers.

10/10/04 – Chino, CA (C) Chino Valley Float Fly. Site: Prado Park. Richard Rittmiller, CD, 5525 La Deney St, Montclair, CA 91763. PH: 909-984-0583. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.ama.chinofliers.com. Sponsor: AMA Chino Flyers.

10/10/04 – San Diego, CA (C) (AMA Record Trial) San Diego County RC Record Trial. Site: Otay Mesa. Lawrence Bagalini, CD, 15423 Barona Mesa Way, Ramona, CA 92065. PH: 760-788-1858. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: San Diego Orbiteers.

10/15/04 – 10/17/04 – Sacramento, CA (CA) Sierra Cup for 150–155 (JSO). Site: Waegell Field. Mike McKeever, CD, 4252 Mockingbird St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. PH: 916-967-8475. Email: [email protected]. Awards, bench racing, pilot and spectator food service. Sponsor: Sierra Eagles.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Riverside, CA (C) 7th Annual Float Fly. Site: Lake Perris. Bill Briggs, CD, 27250 Murrieta Blvd #160, Sun City, CA 92586. PH: 909-255-6746. Email: [email protected]. RV parking and food service at the site; pilots and spectators welcome. Registration fee $15. AMA required. Contact CD or Oscar Weingart PH: 909-356-4523. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Riverside RC Club.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – South El Monte, CA (CA) Race Q40, Quickie 12, 4224, 428 (JSO). Site: Whittier Narrows. Dennis Moran, CD. PH: 714-535-1070. Sponsor: San Gabriel Valley RC League.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Taft, CA (C) San Vallee 14th All Nostalgia Annual. Site: Club Field. Terry Thorkildsen, CD, 1536 Adele Pl, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. PH: 805-495-6135. Nostalgia events including Cat II, early bird, cabin, rubber/wakefield, dawn patrol & scale. Sponsor: San Valeers Model Airplane Club.

10/23/04 – Ione, CA (AA) Gold Country Open for 401–406 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Chris Larson, CD, 627 W Marlette St, Ione, CA 95640. PH: 209-274-0131. Email: [email protected]. Small runway (30' x 300'); landings will not be scored. Sportsman open to any AMA-legal aircraft. Visit www.volcano.net/~trminger. Sponsor: Gold Country Flyers.

10/23/04 – 10/24/04 – South El Monte, CA (AA) Virgil Wilbur Memorial Cat I Speed Meet for various speed events (JSO). Site: Whittier Narrows Park. Joe Browne, CD, 12101 Stonegate Ln, Garden Grove, CA 92845. PH: 714-895-1857. Email: [email protected]. Events include NASS sport jet. For info Howard Doering PH: 562-627-5365. Sponsor: Control Line Speed Flyers of Southern CA.

10/24/04 – Fallbrook, CA (A) Raid On Bougainville for 750, 755 (O). Site: Johnson Field. James Cole, CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln, Vista, CA 92084. PH: 760-727-7666. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.

10/24/04 – Van Nuys, CA (C) Fun Fly – BBQ. Site: Apollo XI Model Airport. Bob Smith, CD, 26639 Purple Martin Ct, Canyon Country, CA 91351. PH: 661-298-2614. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Valley Flyers.

10/30/04 – 10/31/04 – Taft, CA (C) John Pond Commemorative XXIX. Site: Condor Field. Robert Angel, CD, 1001 Patterson Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455. PH: 805-937-5745. Ten basic SAM RC events plus seven SAM rulebook special events. Sponsor: SAM 26.

CO

10/02/04 – Aurora, CO (C) Combat Mile Hi Madness III for 750, 755 (JSO). Site: Club Field. George Kerr, CD, PO Box 479295, Aurora, CO 80047-9295. PH: 303-751-2139. Email: [email protected]. AMA rules for Open and 2610 scale; 3.5 lb weight limit. $20 for one event, $35 for both. Channels 20 or 21. Registration 9 AM; first rounds start 10 AM. Bring your own helmet; streamers provided. Visit milehirc.com. Sponsor: Mile Hi.

10/17/04 – Sterling, CO (A) High Plains Shootout for 755 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Marvin Fording, CD, 519 Pawnee Dr, Sterling, CO 80751. PH: 970-521-9074. Open B combat; pilots meeting at 9:30 AM; combat starts at 10 AM. AMA rules apply; bring protective head gear. Entry fee $15. Camping available; no facilities. Concessions available. Visit www.smaaonline.com. Sponsor: SMAA.

10/17/04 – Denver, CO (A) Magnificent Max Meet for Cat II 101–105, 120, 124, 140–142, 150–152, 153–155 (JSO). Site: Quincy Rd. Dave Winerald, CD, 2390 Vassar Dr, Boulder, CO 80303. PH: 303-497-5286. AMA & classic gas, slow open power & nostalgia gas combined. Various combined events. Visit www.themmmclub.com. Sponsor: Magnificent Mountain Men.

FL

10/02/04 – Jacksonville, FL (C) Open & SSC Gateway Rumble Combat Meet. Site: Lannie Rd Flying Field. Bob Davis, CD, 957 Arjun Rd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216. PH: 904-722-1091. Email: [email protected]. Open B & SSC combat; plaques to top three in each class. Improved RW parking, modern restrooms, concessions. Pilots supply their own hard hats. Registration 8 AM; combat 9 AM. Entry $20 or $25 for both. Visit www.gatewayrc.org. Contact Patrick Lanfran PH: 904-781-1146. Sponsor: Gateway RC.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Daytona Beach, FL (C) Fun Fly for St. Jude’s. Site: Club Field. Barry Strickland, CD, 208 American Way, Daytona Beach, FL 32119. PH: 386-763-1433. Email: [email protected]. Bomb drop, loops & spot landings; any size model; open flying after events. $10 landing fee. Contact Lou Pavone PH: 386-252-1722. Sponsor: Daytona Beach RC Assn.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Cape Coral, FL (C) Electric Fly In. Site: Sea Hawks Air Park. Don McGilvary, CD, 13371 Sylvia Ave, Ft. Myers, FL 33919. PH: 239-481-0063. Three award events, pilot drawing, overnight camping & tailgate swapping OK. Noon both days. Visit www.rssahawks.org. Sponsor: Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks.

10/08/04 – 10/11/04 – Navarre, FL (C) R/C Scale Fly-In. Site: OLF Holley. Pierre Callens, CD, PO Box 32566. PH: 850-939-4504. Email: [email protected]. Invitational fly-in for R/C scale models. Sponsor: Holley Flyers.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Ocala, FL (AA) Bud Williams Memorial Scale Aerobatics for 411–414 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Fred Johnson, CD, 8504 SE 72nd Ave, Ocala, FL 34472. PH: 352-895-7436. Email: [email protected]. Food & refreshments on site; limited camping (no hookups). For more info Julie Johnson PH: 352-307-8686 or visit www.ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

10/09/04 – 10/11/04 – Pensacola, FL (AAA) The Gathering of the Turkeys (Cat III events). Site: 8-A. Jim Bethena, CD. PH: 985-892-4219. Email: [email protected]. A National Cup Event. Sponsor: Pensacola Free Flight Team.

10/10/04 – Sunrise, FL (C) Third Annual Celebration of Flight. Site: Markham Park. Victor Weitzman, CD, 1001 NW 87th St, Plantation, FL 33322. PH: 954-474-2170. All types of aircraft welcome, 9 AM–3 PM. Many pilot & general raffles, exhibitions. $1 park entrance; $10 landing fee to fly at Markham Park during this event. Food available. AMA and park rules in effect. Sponsor: Broward County Radio Control Association.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Palmetto, FL (A) Fall Fun Fly Challenge for 705 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Laura Long, CD, 3312 50th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203. PH: 518-297-7753 (until July 30); PH: 941-727-5670 (after July 30). Email: [email protected]. Food available. Landing fee $10. One plane & backup per contestant; landing gear required. RV parking, no hookups. 75 x 1000 grass runway (new location). Sponsor: Manatee County Radio Controllers.

10/10/04 – 10/17/04 – Sunrise, FL (C) First Annual 332nd Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Markham Park. Peter Jackson, CD, 1791 NW 96th Terr Apt #4J, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. PH: 954-725-5077. Event features warbirds, jets, aerobatic planes. Paved runway. Landing fee $20 for the weekend. Sat 9 AM–4 PM; Sun 9 AM–3 PM. Visit www.332ndredtail.com. Sponsor: 332nd Redtail R/C Flyers.

10/23/04 – 10/24/04 – Palm Bay, FL (AA) Florida Memorial Contest (multiple Cat III events). Site: Club Field. Joe Carrasco, CD, 1767 New Point Comfort Rd, Englewood, FL 34223. PH: 941-474-4959. Lunch on the ground Sun. Sponsor: Florida Modelers Association.

10/23/04 – Crestview, FL (C) Annual Fall Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Melvin Perkins, CD, 6187 Jonquil St, Crestview, FL 32539. PH: 850-682-5708. Food and restrooms on site. High noon combat. $10 landing fee. Swap meet on site. Directions: Pat Shuman PH: 850-537-3399. Visit www.crestviewmodelaviators.org. Sponsor: Crestview Model Aviators.

10/23/04 – Palm Bay, FL (AA) District V Champs (Cat III events). Site: Club Field. Joe Lawson, CD, 401 Alimansa NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907. PH: 321-984-8778. Email: [email protected]. All National Cup Events. Sponsor: Florida Modelers Association.

10/27/04 – 10/30/04 – Glen St. Mary, FL (C) (Restricted) IMAA District V Mini Fest. Site: Shadetree RC Field. E.B. Howard, CD, PO Box 892, Callahan, FL 32011. PH: 904-879-2834. Landing fee $15 per pilot. Limited hookups. Food available. Contact Ray Flax PH: 386-752-0100. Sponsor: Shade Tree RC.

10/30/04 – Dunnellon, FL (C) Chuck Yeager Fly In. Site: Rainbow Field. Don Adkins, CD, 5440 N Peppermint Dr, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. PH: 352-527-2047. Email: [email protected]. With permission of Gen. Chuck Yeager; dedicated to the U.S. Air Force and its past & present military pilots. Not limited to warbirds. RV parking available; no hookups. On-site Rainbow Cafe. Visit tricountyclub.homestead.com. Sponsor: Tri County R/C Club.

10/30/04 – 10/31/04 – Land O’ Lakes, FL (C) Flight of the Wounded. Site: Club Field. Joseph Denicolo, CD, 3620 Sarazen Dr, New Pt Richey, FL 34655. PH: 727-992-5931. Email: [email protected]. 1st annual warbird fly-in. All are welcome. $5 landing fee. No ugly stick or conversions allowed. Great flying site (not jet friendly). Two 800’ grass runways N/S & E/W. Sponsor: Bay City Flyers.

GA

10/03/04 – Whitesburg, GA (A) Last Flying Till Spring (various Cat events). Site: N GA Turf. D. Hormon? Crawford, CD, 1400 Mile Post Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30338. PH: 770-698-8737. Email: [email protected]. FAC events: OT gas & glow events, reenactment, scale; golden age, rubber power, electric, jets. 9 AM–3 PM. Sponsor: TIMPA.

10/09/04 – Albany, GA (C) AMAC Fall Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Dan Stevens, CD, 2816 Somerset Dr, Albany, GA 31721. PH: 229-439-8949. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Albany MAC.

10/15/04 – Stockbridge, GA (C) Restricted Southern Fried Fly-In. Site: Berry Hill Airport. Byron Sarrol, CD. IMAA event. Saturday raffle prizes. Sponsor: Peach State Quarter Scalers.

10/23/04 – Loganville, GA (C) Terror at Hilltop. Site: Club Field. Rick Scheule, CD, PO Box 715, Snellville, GA 30078. PH: 770-979-4166. Email: [email protected]. Welcome all AMA pilots. SC Scale rules apply. Sponsor: Hilltop Flyers.

IL

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Lawrenceville, IL (A) Mid American Free Flight Champs / San Fly-In (Cat III events). Site: Mid American Airport. Robert Mathes, CD, 2906 Hunters Pointe Dr, St. Charles, MO 63304. PH: 636-947-9580. Email: [email protected]. SAM events flown in contest format under SAM rules. Sponsor: Thermalers.

10/03/04 – Batavia, IL (C) Jerry Who Memorial. Site: Club Field. Fred Krueger, CD, 2070 Sapphire Ln, Aurora, IL 60506. PH: 630-897-2941. Email: [email protected]. Registration starts at 9 AM. Security note: enter from Kirk Rd and all attendees must present ID. Sponsor: Fermilab Barnstormers.

IN

10/02/04 – Muncie, IN (A) OVS Fall Round Up for 444 (O). Site: International Aeromodeling Center. Dennis Zech, CD, 4028 Kinghtway Dr, Ft Wayne, IN 46815. PH: 260-485-7378. (Email incomplete on scan). Sponsor: League of Flight by Thermal.

10/03/04 – Muncie, IN (A) OVS Fall Round Up for 444 (O). Site: International Aeromodelling Center. Dennis Zech, CD (duplicate listing). Sponsor: League of Flight by Thermal.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Muncie, IN (AA) 1st Annual Pre-Glide Contest for various events. Site: International Aeromodelling Center. Randy Ryan, CD, 6985 Edwards Blvd, Belleville, MI 48111. PH: 734-697-8982. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Fellowship of Christian Modelers.

KS

10/01/04 – 10/03/04 – Wichita, KS (A-Restricted) 23rd Wichita RC Safari Airshow. Site: Lake Afton Park RC Aerodrome. Donald Pemberton, CD, 9113 Hickory Ln, Wichita, KS 67212. PH: 316-722-9455. (Some details incomplete). Sponsor: R/C Control Club.

10/02/04 – Ft. Scott, KS (AA) Bourbon County R/C Flyers Pattern Contest for 401–406 (O). Site: Club Field. Todd Schmidt, CD, 301 S Eddy St, Scott, KS 66761. PH: 620-223-6306. Email: [email protected]. Directions and flyover info at www.bourboncountyrc.com. Sponsor: Bourbon County RC Flyers.

KY

10/08/04 – 10/10/04 – Danville, KY (C) Fly-In/Swap. Site: Airpark. Lew McFarland, CD, 3404 Keithshire Way, Lexington, KY 40503. PH: 859-293-1237. FR, open flying. Sponsor: X-ceil Team / Lexington Aero Models.

LA

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Shreveport, LA (C) Fun Fly & Swap Meet. Site: Club Field. Joe Roeder, CD, 3419 Edson St, Shreveport, LA 71107. PH: 318-459-1450. Sponsor: Sharks.

(End of October listings on preceding pages)

CONtinuation — OCTOBER (continued)

MA

10/03/04 – Middleboro, MA (C) Formula GX Combat Wingbuster Invitational. Site: Club Field. Frederick Clark, CD, 55 Free St, Hingham, MA 02043. PH: 781-749-4303. Email: [email protected].

10/03/04 – Amesbury, MA (A) Stealth Squadron Fall Contest for 124, 140 (JSO). Site: Woodson Farm. Bill Mueffelman, CD, 10 Riverside Rd, Wheelers Pt, Gloucester, MA 01930. PH: 978-281-8007. Email: [email protected]. FAC scale, peanut & diesel events, modern civil & golden age combined, FAC midget racers and mass launches. Sponsor: Merrimac Valley Aeroclub.

10/03/04 – Worcester, MA (C) Fall Finale Combat Tournament. Site: Boynton Park. Neil Simpson, CD, 129 Pound Rd, East Brookfield, MA 01515. PH: 508-867-8702. Email: [email protected]. Formula GX combat event. Rules available upon request.

MD

10/02/04 – Bowie, MD (C) PGRC 13th Annual Open House Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Charlie Gettier, CD, 196 Old River Rd, Arnold, MD 21012. PH: 410-757-4748. Email: [email protected]. All AMA members welcome. Directions: US 301 S from Bowie, left on Swanson Rd, approx 3 mi S of Rt 214 and follow signs. Kit raffle, food & concessions, 800' grass strip, 60/40 paved runway. Sponsor: PGRC.

10/03/04 – Laurel, MD (A) Frenzy at Freestate for 101–104. Site: Kentena Model Airpark. Ralph Watson, CD, 2437 Eastgate Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906. PH: 301-460-0333. Email: [email protected]. Operation Open combat event. Sponsor: Freestate Aeromodelers.

MN

10/10/04 – North Branch, MN (AA) Oktoberflug MMAC for 101–104, 105C, 120, 124, 128, 142 (JSO). Site: Harley's Shed Farm. Joseph Helt, CD, 360 Sandy Ln, Schofield, WI 54476. PH: 715-241-9309. Email: [email protected]. No events for 232/234. Sponsor: Minneapolis MAC.

MO

10/03/04 – Cape Girardeau, MO (C) Model Aircraft Fly-In and Airshow. Site: Cape Girardeau Airport. Richard Renfrow, CD, 1817 Oak Hills Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. PH: 573-335-2624. Email: [email protected]. All types welcome; awards for best scale, best sport, best classic. Food on site. Sponsor: Southeast Missouri Modelers Association.

10/17/04 – Valley Park, MO (C) Lafayette Esquadrille Old Time Contest. Site: Buder Park. John Moll, CD, 7315 Elm Grove Ct, Hazelwood, MO 63042. PH: 314-831-4001. Email: [email protected]. Events include perky speed postal rules, old time stunt, SAM slow flight, golden age speed. Sponsor: Lafayette Esquadrille.

NC

10/02/04 – Winston-Salem, NC (AA) NSRCA District 2 Championships for 401–406 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Phil Vance, CD, PO Box 672, King, NC 27021. PH: 336-983-9442. Email: [email protected]. Rules and motel info: www.nsrdomain.com. Sponsor: Winston-Salem Radio Control Club.

10/16/04 – Wilson, NC (C) WRCMA Fun-Fly. Site: Club Field. John Watson, CD, 4333 NE 222 E St, Stantonsburg, NC 27883. PH: 252-223-3394. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Wilson R/C Modelers.

10/16/04 – Mocksville, NC (AA) North Carolina IMAC Championships for 411–414 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Phil Vance, CD (see above). Intermediate also flown. Sponsor: Winston-Salem Radio Control Club.

10/23/04 – Elm City, NC (C) Trick or Treat Fly In. Site: Town Creek Field. A.B. Gentry Jr., CD, 2942 Avalon Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. PH: 252-977-3740. Email: [email protected]. Directions provided. Sponsor: Tarheel RC Flyers.

10/23/04 – 10/24/04 – Huntersville, NC (AA) Carolina Criterium for 323–326, 329 (JSO). Site: Waverly Flying Field. William Francis, CD, 234 A Walnut St, Statesville, NC 28677. PH: 704-872-2578. Email: [email protected]. Basic profile, classic, OT, SAM & PAMP meet. Sponsor: Metrolina Control Line Society.

10/29/04 – 10/30/04 – Midland, NC (C) Warbirds Over North Carolina. Site: Little Airfield. Gilbert Cofer, CD, 8263 Hickory Ridge Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075. PH: 704-455-5385. Email: [email protected]. Limited to first paid entries. Field in first paved field on right after intersection of US Hwy 601 and NC Hwy 24 & 27. Aircraft restricted to max .35 cu in displacement, 75 mph speed, 60" wingspan minimum. Sponsor: Charlotte Aeromodelers.

NE

10/03/04 – Omaha, NE (C) Orbiting Eagles Tempest Combat. Site: Seymour Smith Park. Robert Furr, CD, 15872 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68118. PH: 402-330-1722. Email: [email protected]. Speed-limit CL combat; any airframe, engine up to .36 displacement; 75 mph speed limit; .018 x 60' line length. Great Plains rules. Sponsor: Orbiting Eagles.

NJ

10/02/04 – Allenwood, NJ (C) AMA District II Fly In. Site: Allaire SP. Joe Mosso, CD, 1103 Bordentown Ave, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742. PH: 732-899-3719. 700' grass strip, food concessions, pilot dinners Sat evening, portable facilities, camping nearby. Sponsor: AMA District II.

10/02/04 – Mountain Lake, NJ (C) Top of NJ R/C Club Float & Seaplane Fly. Site: Gibson Family Restaurant and Beach Area. Herbert Kircher, CD, 42 Park Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016. PH: 908-276-5056. Two-day event for float & seaplanes only. Registration fee $5. Sponsor: Top of NJ RC Club.

10/09/04 – Lakehurst, NJ (AMA Record Trial) Record Trial for 201–221, 627 (JSO). Site: Hangar 1. Robert Manson, CD, 1208 Squirrel Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053. PH: 856-985-6847. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: East Coast Indoor Modelers.

10/10/04 – Middlesex, NJ (AA) Carrier II for 319–321 (JSO). Site: Mountainview Park. Tom Schaefer, CD, 1252 Madison Hill Rd, Clark, NJ 07066. PH: 908-380-7405. Sponsor: Middlesex Modelers Inc.

10/17/04 – Lincoln Park, NJ (AA) Garden State Circle Burners Fall Air Show (carrier & circle events). Site: George Gaydos Memorial Field. Michael Costello, CD, 34 Mountain Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006. PH: 973-364-1103. Email: [email protected]. Lunch provided. Sponsor: Garden State Circle Burners.

10/24/04 – Lakehurst, NJ (AMA Record Trial) Record Trial for 201–221, 627 (JSO). Site: Hangar 1. Rob Romash, CD, 1208 Squirrel Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053. PH: 856-987-4637. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: East Coast Indoor Modelers.

10/24/04 – Middlesex, NJ (C) Fall Speed Meet for 311, 312 (JSO). Site: Mountainview Park. John Shulock, CD, 309 Randolph Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060. PH: 908-752-1546. Three-race rules; trophies to top 5 in all events. Sponsor: Middlesex Modelers Inc.

NM

10/09/04 – Hobbs, NM (C) Cloud Dusters Fly In. Site: Hobbs Industrial Air Park. Don Yarbro, CD, 1007 West Ave K, Lovington, NM 88260. PH: 505-396-3839. Email: [email protected]. Located north of Hobbs on Hwy 18. Sponsor: Hobbs Cloud Dusters.

10/15/04 – 10/17/04 – McIntosh, NM (C) E-Fly / Electric World Challenge. Site: Gardner Turf Farm. Philip Gilbert, CD, 8421 D Heights Rd NE Apt D, Albuquerque, NM 87111. PH: 505-379-3772. Email: [email protected]. Info: Buz Averill email [email protected]. Sponsor: Albuquerque Glider Assoc.

10/31/04 – Alamogordo, NM (C) 5th Halloween Fun Fly. Site: Veterans Memorial Park. Eric Uhl, CD, 600 Mars, Alamogordo, NM 88310. PH: 505-434-4702. Email: [email protected]. Halloween costume event; bring trick-or-treat goodies for children. Visit www.vmpflyers.com. Sponsor: VMP Flyer Assoc.

NY

10/03/04 – New York City, NY (A) New York Stunt Masters Stunt Meet for 323–326 (JSO). Site: Flushing Meadow. Victor Malusso, CD, 34 Campo Ave, Selden, NY 11784. PH: 516-578-3254. Sponsor: Suffolk Stuntmasters.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Wawayanda, NY (AA) Skyscrapers Annual (Cat III events). Site: Baron Field. David Acton, CD, 89 N Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603. PH: 914-949-4234. Sponsor: Brooklyn Skyscrapers.

10/24/04 – Orchard Park, NY (AA) Empire State Indoor Championships (Cat IV). Site: Ralph Wilson Field House. Vito Thomas, CD, 970 Clarkson-Parma Townline Rd, Hilton, NY 14468. PH: 585-392-5164. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Western New York Free Flight Society.

OH

10/01/04 – 10/03/04 – Mineral City, OH (C) Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Atwood Water Fly. Site: Atwood Lake. Rick Evans, CD, 10619 New Buffalo Rd, North Lima, OH 44452. PH: 330-549-2393. Sponsor: Mahoning County Model Club.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Dayton, OH (AA) Dayton Buzzin Buzzards Stunt Meet for 322–326 (JSO). Site: Club Field. John Jordan, CD, 3232 S Dixie Dr, Kettering, OH 45409. PH: 937-294-7971. Email: [email protected]. Pampa classes on Sunday. Saturday open for practice. Sponsor: Dayton Buzzin Buzzards.

10/03/04 – Elyria, OH (C) CFFS FAC Scale & Free Duration Contest. Site: Lorain County Community College. Gordon Roberts, CD, 5539 Hilltop Oval, Parma, OH 44134. PH: 216-749-4817. 32 Free Flight events for FAC Scale & Old Timer Rubber Duration. Sponsor: Cleveland Free Flight Society.

10/10/04 – Watertown, OH (C) Vienna Skyhawks Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Steve Sturm, CD. PH: 304-295-9112. Sponsor: Vienna Skyhawks.

10/17/04 – Trenton, OH (C) Wings of WOW. Site: Club Field. James Dimitt, CD, 1690 St Johns Pl, Kingsville, OH 44094. PH: 513-339-0313. Email: [email protected]. Warbirds only, flying from 1–5 PM. Contact Tom Burdun PH: 513-759-5885. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Greater Cincinnati R/C Club.

OK

10/16/04 – Muskogee, OK (C) Restricted Hatbox Memorial IMAA Fly In. Site: Hatbox Field. Gaines Smith, CD, 1495 Deer Run Dr, Fort Gibson, OK 74434. PH: 918-478-8410. Email: [email protected]. Site open for flying Friday & Sunday only. On-site camper parking, Friday night free BBQ. $10 landing fee. IMAA required. Sponsor: Three Rivers Area Model Plane Society.

OR

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Tangent, OR (A) Fall Annual Recycled Trophy Contest (Cat I events). Site: Parker's Field. Bruce Grell, CD, 28166 Scott Mill Rd, Sweet Home, OR 97386. PH: 541-367-7273. Email: [email protected]. Site 4 mi E of Tangent on Parker Rd. National cup contest with many AMA and NFFS events. Sponsor: Willamette M.C.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Redmond, OR (C) Redmond Big Bird Fly In. Site: Club Field. David Kephart, CD, 840 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701. PH: 541-388-0168. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Field of Dreams.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Tangent, OR (C) Hullabaloo. Site: Parker Field. John Crossetto, CD, 14089 SE 54th St, Bellevue, WA 98006. PH: 425-746-2781. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: SAM 8.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Salem, OR (A) Fall Follies for 323–326 (JSO). Site: Bill Riegel Model Airpark. Mike Hazel, CD. PH: 503-384-8593. Email: [email protected]. Additional events: old stunt, classic stunt, noserace. Sponsor: Western Oregon Control Line Flyers.

10/09/04 – 10/10/04 – Salem, OR (A) F5B for 601 (O). Site: Salem Sod Farm. Don Pesznecker, CD, 5041 Casa Del Rey Dr, Milwaukee, OR 97222. PH: 503-659-9624. Sponsor: Portland Area Sailplane Society.

10/17/04 – Canby, OR (A) PASS Hand Launch for 441 (O). Site: Molalla River State Park. Amy Pool, CD, 7624 SE Taylor, Portland, OR 97215. PH: 503-262-8357. Sponsor: Portland Area Sailplane Society.

PA

10/10/04 – Gettysburg, PA (C) Blue & Gray Clinic Fly. Site: Club Field. Jeffry Black, CD, 82 Heritage Ct, New Oxford, PA 17350. PH: 717-624-7489. Flying 1 PM until dark. Concession stand available. All types welcome. Sponsor: Blue and Gray Miniature Aircraft Society.

SC

10/02/04 – Greenville, SC (C) 2004 Edgard Goodgame Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Jim Giannoccaro, CD, 111 Leward Terr, Greer, SC 29650. PH: 864-877-8899. Email: [email protected]. Events include 90-second timed flight, limbo, bomb drop, poker hand. Sponsor: Western Carolina R/C Group.

10/08/04 – 10/10/04 – Woodruff, SC (C) Triple Tree Aero Tow. Site: Club Field. Howard Keller, CD, P.O. Box 600, Drexel, NC 28619. PH: 864-244-6160. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.joerall.com. Sponsor: Confederate Air Force.

10/09/04 – Camden, SC (C) Camden Big Bird Classic. Site: Club Field. Roger Marshall, CD. PH: 803-432-2357. Email: [email protected]. All sizes welcome. 300 x 40 ft paved, 800 x 100 ft grass runways. $10 landing fee includes pilot prizes. Registration at 9 AM. Visit www.cmsc.net. Sponsor: Kershaw Co Flyers.

10/09/04 – Sumter, SC (C) Charity Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Vern Sheffield, CD. PH: 803-499-2746. Email: [email protected]. Proceeds to local charity. Food & drinks available. Landing fee $10. Sponsor: Sumter Model Airplane Club.

10/16/04 – Gaston, SC (C) 2nd Annual Jim Cromell Memorial Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Walter Williams, CD. PH: 803-939-1476. Email: [email protected]. Landing fee $5. Food available. IMAA welcome. Sponsor: Congaree Flyers.

TN

10/02/04 – Tullahoma, TN (C) Tennessee 'SMALL' Site. Club Field. Eric Clifton, CD, 913 Cedar Ln, Tullahoma, TN 37388. PH: 931-455-2256. Sponsor: Coffee Airfoilers.

10/16/04 – 10/17/04 – Murfreesboro, TN (C) Mid America Fun Scale Classic for 520 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Tom Nelson, CD, 4203 Victory Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. PH: 615-459-0543. Saturday: scale fly-in with workshop; contest on Sunday. Visit www.rpmcf.com. Sponsor: Middle Point RC Flyers.

10/23/04 – Henderson, TN (C) Magic Valley Fall Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Max Hurst, CD, 465 North Ave, Henderson, TN 38340. PH: 731-989-3508. Email: [email protected]. Paved runway 40 x 400. Concessions available. Visit magicvalleyairforce.org. Sponsor: Magic Valley Air Force.

TX (selected October listings)

10/01/04 – 10/03/04 – Houston, TX (A) Houston Combat Championships for 328, 330 (JSO). Site: Scobie Field. Richard Stubblefield, CD. Sponsor: Proptwisters of Houston.

10/02/04 – 10/04/04 – Wichita Falls, TX (C) WFRCU Unrestricted Annual Fun Fly. Site: Lake Wichita Park Flying Field. Ken Rehmsma, CD. PH: 940-851-7000. Email: [email protected]. Huge prize table; landing fee $20 includes lunch for pilot. Sponsor: Wichita Falls Radio Control Club.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Kingsbury, TX (C) 4th Annual JH Rice Memorial Fly In. Site: Old Kingsbury Airdrome. Dean Lukover, CD. PH: 210-495-4619. Email: [email protected]. Saturday registration 8 AM. $10 for the weekend. Food & soft drinks available. Sponsor: Tri City Flyers/2nd Chance Hobbies.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Seagoville, TX (C) DEAF RC. Site: Dallas RC Field. Greg Judy, CD. PH: 817-468-0962. Sponsor: Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Dallas, TX (A) 1st Annual Smart Scale Contest for 323–326 (JSO). Site: Hobby Park. Tom Farmer, CD. PH: 972-262-4772. Email: [email protected]. Oct. 2 — Clinic/training/practice. Flights begin 8:30 AM. Sponsor: Dallas Model Aircraft Association.

10/02/04 – 10/03/04 – Grand Prairie, TX (A) 3rd Annual GTCRC Helicopter Contest for 431–434 (JSO). Site: Bolton Field. Bill Kutz, CD. PH: 817-777-8605. Email: [email protected]. Field open for practice Fri, Oct 2. Awards for 1st–3rd in each event. Visit www.gtrc.org. Sponsor: Golden Triangle RC Club.

10/08/04 – 10/10/04 – Austin, TX (C) ARCA Fall Helium Fun Fly. Site: Lester Field. Robert Price, CD. PH: 512-259-9282. RV parking & camping. Registration $20. Visit www.austincro.org. Sponsor: Austin Radio Control Association.

10/08/04 – 10/10/04 – New Waverly, TX (C) Barnstormers Electri-Fly. Site: Club Field. Kirk Jensen, CD. PH: 281-355-9502. Sponsor: Tri County Barnstormers.

10/08/04 – 10/10/04 – Waco, TX (C) Waco Cub Fly In. Site: Club Field. Steven Rinkee, CD. PH: 254-755-1624. RV sites $20/night. Landing fee $20 includes pilots lunches both days. Sponsor: HOTMAC.

10/09/04 – Amarillo, TX (C) Arks Fall Fun Fly. Site: Arks Field. Randall Hager, CD. PH: 806-352-3626. Sponsor: ARKS.

10/09/04 – Ft. Worth, TX (C) Southwest Aero Club All Scale Fly In. Site: Club Field. Max Fickel, CD. PH: 817-498-4744. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.swac.org. Sponsor: Greater SW Aero Club.

10/09/04 – Tyler, TX (C) Tyler Modelers Annual Big Bird. Site: Northside Park. Sam Snyder, CD. PH: 903-581-0562. Landing fee $10. Sponsor: Tyler Modeler Club.

10/09/04 – Wheatland, TX (C) 28th Annual SAM Regional Championships. Site: Pyramid Area. Tom Jowziak, CD. PH: 817-277-8768. Sponsor: Ft Worth Planesmen.

10/09/04 – Dallas, TX (A) Sailplane Nationals Tournament for 444 (JSO). Site: Southfork Ranch. Robert Taylor, CD. PH: 972-772-7657. Sponsor: Soaring League of North Texas.

10/09/04 – San Angelo, TX (C) 23rd Annual Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. B.D. Payne, CD. PH: 325-949-7960. Landing fee waived. Sponsor: Angelo R/C Club.

10/10/04 – Schulenburg, TX (A) Victor Stanzel Celebration of Model Aviation for 329 (JSO). Site: Sports Complex. John Hempel, CD. PH: 512-282-8422. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.stanzel.com. Sponsor: Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum.

10/16/04 — San Antonio, TX (A) HOTSS Sailplane Contest for 444 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Thomas Meeks Jr., CD. PH: 210-649-4026. Email: [email protected]. Unlimited contest plus speed tow and LMR. Visit www.hotss-rc.org. Sponsor: Heart of Texas Soaring Society.

10/16/04 — Deer Park, TX (C) 20th Anniversary Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Paul Curry, CD. PH: 281-487-3749. Minimums 80" mono, 60" biplane, $15 landing fee. Sponsor: Bayport Aero Club.

10/16/04 — Frisco, TX (A) North Texas Round Robin Series for 755 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Roy Appleton, CD. Open B and SSC for NPS points. AMA membership and hard hats required. Visit www.texascombat.com. Sponsor: North Dallas RC Club.

10/16/04 — 10/17/04 — Crosby, TX (C) Propnuts Helin Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Lloyd Sullivan, CD. PH: 281-998-3377. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Propnuts R/C Club.

10/23/04 — 10/24/04 — Rio Hondo, TX (C) SMASH Flight Fest. Site: Club Field. Bert Hahn, CD. PH: 956-842-3656. $20 landing fee. Public raffle benefits youth organizations. Info: Bill Petitjohn PH: 956-428-6583. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.smashrc.com. Sponsor: Small Model Aircraft Soc. of Harlingen.

10/23/04 — 10/24/04 — Henderson, TX (C) Great Pumpkin Fly-In. Site: Russ County Airport. Earl Colley, CD. PH: 903-657-0174. Email: [email protected]. Landing fee $10. Overnight camping OK, no hookups. Sponsor: Tri County RC Club.

10/23/04 — 10/24/04 — Kingsbury, TX (C) El Louise Charity Fly-In. Site: Old Antonio Airdrome. Bob Severance, CD. PH: 210-493-2709. Email: [email protected]. Registration $20. Sponsor: San Antonio Propbusters and Tri City RC Flyers.

10/30/04 — Killeen, TX (C) Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Hall Field. Hubert Burr, CD. PH: 254-698-3344. Landing fee $15. Sponsor: Killeen Tex Modelers.

10/30/04 — Livingston, TX (C) Fall Fly-In. Site: Elwood Field. Mike Mueny, CD. PH: 936-967-0487. Email: [email protected]. $10 landing fee; bring a toy for "Empty Stockings of Livingston." Lunch provided. Sponsor: A.R.F.C. R/C Club.

VA

10/02/04 — Charlottesville, VA (VA) Rivanna RC Club Fly In. Site: Milton Field. Sean Cleimelywski, CD, 1097 Haneytown Rd, Stanardsville, VA 22973. PH: 434-985-6686. Landing fee $5. Visit www.rivanna.com. Sponsor: Rivanna Radio Control Club.

10/02/04 — 10/03/04 — Chesapeake, VA (C) 2nd Annual Virginia Fun Fly. Site: Fentress Air Field. Christopher Truong, CD. PH: 757-436-6977. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: (not listed).

10/09/04 — 10/10/04 — Williamsburg, VA (C-Restricted) 14th Annual IMAA District IV Mini Fest Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Kenneth Howard Jr., CD. PH: 757-480-1484. Email: [email protected]. $10 landing fee; IMAA membership required. Sponsor: Colonial Aeromodelers.

10/15/04 — 10/17/04 — Gretna, VA (C) Warbirds Over Virginia. Site: Club Field. Gilbert Cofer, CD. PH: 704-455-5285. Email: [email protected]. Restricted to warbirds produced 1911–1950. 80" mono, 60" biplane minimums. $10 landing fee includes Sat lunch. 750' grass runway. Flying begins Fri 9 AM. RV parking, porta-potties. Visit www.rammpage.com. Sponsor: RAMM.

WA

10/02/04 — 10/03/04 — Deer Park, WA (AA) Barons Pyro Race for 422, 424, 428 (O). Site: Club Field. Michael Bergan, CD. PH: 509-928-1595. Email: [email protected]. Open to all AMA members. Sponsor: Barons Model Club.

(Several Oct entries repeated on later pages; consolidated above.)

NOVEMBER

AZ

11/12/04 — 11/14/04 — Lake Havasu City, AZ (C) 18th Annual London Bridge Seaplane Classic. Site: Lake Havasu State Park. John Gunther, CD, 1730 Clay Ln, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. PH: 928-505-3879. Email: [email protected]. Three-day float/seaplane event. Visit www.deserthawksrcclub.com or contact Major Hobby PH: 928-855-7901. Sponsor: Desert Hawks RC Club.

11/19/04 — 11/21/04 — Mesa, AZ (C) Arizona Jet Rally. Site: Club Field. John Mangino, CD, 6480 Main St, Slot 101, Mesa, AZ 85205. PH: 480-988-4873. Email: [email protected]. Restricted to electric & glow ducted fans, turbine jets only. Visit www.amodelflyers.com. Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators.

11/21/04 — Eloy, AZ (AA) Turkey Shoot (Cat I & others). Site: Eloy Field. Jean Andrews, CD, P.O. Box 87505-3168. PH: 520-887-5952. Email: [email protected]. $10 landing fee includes pilot raffle. Sponsor: Tucson Free Flight Club.

11/27/04 — 11/28/04 — Tucson, AZ (C) Tucson Winter Scale Classic. Site: Club Field. Timothy Lilley, CD, 5035 N Bowes Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749. PH: 520-749-5363. Email: [email protected]. RV camping available (no hookups). Sponsor: (not listed).

CA

11/07/04 — Sacramento, CA (AA) Gold and Silver Cup SGMA Finale (various Cat I events). Site: Weigand Field. Richard (Dick) Myers, CD, 758 Harold Smith Dr, Tracy, CA 95304-5815. PH: 209-834-4767. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Stockton Gas Model Assn Inc.

11/14/04 — San Diego, CA (AMA Record Trial) AMA National Record Trial for Cat III 101–164. Site: Otay Mesa. Lawrence Bagalini, CD. PH: 760-788-1858. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: San Diego Orbiteers.

11/14/04 — Redlands, CA (C) Chino Valley AT-6 Race. Site: Club Field. Richard Rintmiller, CD, 5525 LaDeney St, Montclair, CA 91763. PH: 909-628-4300. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.amaairchofliers.com. Sponsor: American Model Airport Assn.

11/19/04 — Van Nuys, CA (A) Pylon Race for 422, 428 (JSO). Site: Apollo XI Model Airport. Greg Horwitz, CD, 6117 Shirley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91411. PH: 818-786-0693. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Valley Flyers.

CO

11/07/04 — Denver, CO (A) MMM Gloom & Doom Monthly for Cat II 101–105, 120, 124, 140–142, 150–152, 153–155 (JSO). Site: Quincy Rd. Art Hillis, CD, 16055 E Ithaca Pl #C, Aurora, CO 80013. PH: 303-627-2802. Visit www.themmclub.com. Sponsor: Magnificent Mountain Men.

FL (November highlights)

11/04/04 — 11/07/04 — Lake Wales, FL (C) 11th Annual Florida International Jet Rally. Site: Lake Wales Municipal Airport. Steve Jaworski, CD. PH: 813-752-2420. Sponsor: Florida Jet Flyers Inc.

11/05/04 — 11/07/04 — Lakeland, FL (C) Wings & Things RC Flight Training. Site: Club Field. James Mahoney, CD. PH: 863-712-6790. Email: [email protected]. Clinics, training, buddy box, kids events. Sponsor: Probusters R/C Club.

11/06/04 — St. Petersburg, FL (C) Electric Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Art Lavallee, CD, 3242 28th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713. PH: 727-525-4101. Email: [email protected]. Open to electric planes only. $5 landing fee. Sponsor: Sparks.

11/06/04 — 11/07/04 — Ocala, FL (C) 3rd Annual Salute to Veterans. Site: Club Field. Russell Strickler, CD. PH: 352-237-0329. Limited to warbirds; turbines welcome with paperwork. $5 per day landing fee. RV welcome. Reg 8 AM; fly 9 AM. Info: Jack Davis PH: 352-861-1256. Visit www.ocalaflyingmodelclub.com. Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club.

11/06/04 — 11/07/04 — Oviedo, FL (AA) F3A for 101–102. Site: Club Field. Tom Galloway, CD, 2173 Mohawk Trail, Maitland, FL 32751. PH: 407-628-5040. Email: [email protected]. See www.orlandobuzzards.org. Sponsor: Orlando Buzzards.

11/07/04 — Brooksville, FL (C) 3rd Annual Big Bird Fly In. Site: Potters Field. Warren Reiter, CD. PH: 352-686-5205. Sponsor: Hernando Radio Control Club.

11/13/04 — Ocala, FL (C) OTOW RC Fly In. Site: Club Field. Chuck Frederick, CD. PH: 352-237-2434. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: On Top of the World R/C Flyers.

11/13/04 — St. Petersburg, FL (C) Warbird Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Art Lavallee, CD (see above). $5 registration fee; prizes awarded. Sponsor: Sparks.

11/13/04 — Lake Wales, FL (C) Annual Big Bird Gathering. Site: George Benn Flying Field. Phil Coony, CD. PH: 863-638-0994. Email: [email protected]. Bring your big bird (50cc & up). RV camping. Sponsor: Ridge Barnstormers of Lake Wales.

11/13/04 — 11/14/04 — Mulberry, FL (C) Mulberry Helicopter Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Doug Burns, CD. PH: 863-299-7885. Sponsor: Imperial RC Club.

11/13/04 — 11/14/04 — Naples, FL (C) Naples Aerodrome 2004. Site: Club Field. Joseph Overbeck, CD. PH: 239-793-7339. Email: [email protected]. Scale & antique RC models. Sponsor: Collier Model Aeronautic Club.

11/20/04 — 11/21/04 — Sarasota, FL (A) Corwin Miller Memorial Scale Contest for 511, 512, 515, 520, 522 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Mike Winter, CD. PH: 941-966-7786. Email: [email protected]. US Scale Masters Qualifier. Visit www.sarasotarc.com. Sponsor: Sarasota RC Squadron.

11/26/04 — 11/28/04 — Orlando, FL (C) Fall Festival XXI. Site: Club Field. Allen Sorenson, CD. PH: 407-658-0919. Email: [email protected]. Paved runway with adjacent grass strip, spectator parking and free camping. Sponsor: R/C World Flyers.

11/27/04 — Inglis, FL (C-Restricted) Big Bird Holiday Fly In. Site: Inglis Locks. Howard Klam, CD. PH: 352-563-6564. Email: [email protected]. 750' x 150' grass runway. Primitive RV parking. IMAA required. Sponsor: Nature Coast Rcers.

11/27/04 — 11/28/04 — Oviedo, FL (AA) Tangerine Buzzards for 442, 448, 460 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Tom Galloway, CD (see above). Sponsor: Orlando Buzzards.

GA

11/12/04 — 11/14/04 — Andersonville, GA (AA) South East Regional for 412–414 (JSO). Site: Club Field. David Foster, CD. PH: 770-464-1964. Sponsor: Hodges Hobby.

LA

11/06/04 — New Iberia, LA (C-Restricted) Squidland Big Birds Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ryan Gonzalez, CD. PH: 337-364-7131. Email: [email protected]. IMAA rules apply & membership required. Sponsor: Cajun R/C.

MA

11/07/04 — Hingham, MA (C) Wompatuck Fall Fly Off & Combat. Site: Meadows Field. Frederick Clark, CD. PH: 781-749-4033. Email: [email protected].

NC

11/06/04 — Lumberton, NC (C-Restricted) Giant Scale Fly-In. Site: Mac Britt Field. Lt. John Crow, CD. PH: 910-739-0078. Email: [email protected]. IMAA rules apply. $10 landing fee; RV parking. Sponsor: Midway R/C Club.

11/06/04 — High Point, NC (C) AT-6 Fly In. Site: Club Field. Ray Marsh, CD. PH: 336-869-4844. Email: [email protected]. $5 landing fee; pilot's meeting 9 AM. Sponsor: Central Carolina R/C Models.

11/20/04 — Concord, NC (C) Swap Meet/Float Fly. Site: Cabarrus Arena & Event Center. Allan Conklever, CD. PH: 704-788-2711. Email: [email protected]. Vendor setup at 7 AM. Sponsor: Smith Lake Flyers.

KS

10/16/04 — Newton, KS (E) Newton Area Radio Control Club Annual Auction. Site: Newton Recreation Center, 415 N. Poplar. PH: 620-327-4086. Auction: move-in 7 AM; auction starts 9 AM. Sponsor: Newton Area Radio Control Club.

MI

10/03/04 — Belleville, MI (E) Sumpter Swap Meet. Site: Sumpter Twp. Community Center, 22501 Sumpter Rd. Info: Lew Formo PH: 734-654-6392. Vendors 8 AM; buyers 9 AM. Tables (8 ft) $10. Sponsor: Sumpter Hilltoppers Model Flying Club.

10/24/04 — Clarkston, MI (E) PMAC Swap Meet. Site: Waterford Oaks Community Center. Info: G. Dzahristos email [email protected] or Linda Vella PH: 248-627-8060. Tables $10 advance, $15 at door. Visit www.pmac.us. Sponsor: Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club.

OH (swap)

10/30/04 — Lisbon, OH (E) Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club Fall Swap Meet. Site: Columbiana County Career Center. For info: Richard Hazel PH: 330-382-9641. Tables $10; admission $2. Sponsor: Columbiana County Centaur R/C Club.

PA

10/03/04 — DuBois, PA (E) Balsa Busters RC Flea Market. Site: VFW, 114 Fuller St. Info: Richard Hook PH: 814-375-4665. Tables $10–$15; admission $3. Sponsor: Balsa Busters R/C Flying Club.

10/09/04 — Dover, PA (E) York Area Radio Control Club Flea Market. Site: Dover Fire Hall. Info: Tim Barefoot PH: 717-292-6404. Sponsor: York Area Radio Control Club.

10/17/04 — Cincinnati, OH (E) Cincinnati Aeromodelers 43rd Annual RC Flea Market & Auction. Site: Great Oaks Inst. of Tech, 3254 E Kemper Rd. Auction starts 8 AM. $3 admission. Table rentals $15. Info: 513-941-7742. Sponsor: Cincinnati Aeromodelers.

Sunday, October 3, 2004 — Westlake, OH (E) 34th Annual Swap Shop. Sponsored by Westlake RC Club. 9 AM–2 PM. North Olmsted Cabin, 28114 Lorain Road. Admission $3; kids under 12 free. For tables & directions call Ted Dominek PH: 440-835-5141. Email: [email protected].

10/10/04 — Greater Pittsburgh A.R.C.S. Annual Swapshop. Sat, Oct 10. 9 AM–3 PM. North Fayette Community Center. Info: Chuck Miller PH: 412-276-1476 or Frank Magnotta PH: 412-264-2596. Email: [email protected].

10/23/04 — Danville, VA (E) Danville Aeromodelers’ Swap Shop. Site: The Community Market (Civic Center). Buddy Green, CD, 401 N Main St, Danville, VA 24540. PH: 434-799-8536. Email: [email protected]. Hours 8 AM–2 PM. Table rentals $10–$14. Sponsor: Danville Aeromodelers.

Wausau, WI — Swap & Auction. St. Matt’s School Gym. Sun. Oct 24, 2004. Admission $4. Doors open 8 AM–Noon. No table fees. Raffle & auction. Info: Warren Pope PH: 715-842-4371. Email: [email protected].

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NOVEMBER — Swap & Auction listings (selected)

DE

11/06/04 — Newark, DE (E) Auction and Swap Meet. Site: Shue Middle School, 1500 Capitol Trail (Kirkwood Hwy). For info & tables: Dick Stewart PH: 302-368-2911. $15 tables. Setup 9:30 AM; auction 11 AM–2 PM. Visit http://www.delawarearc.org. Sponsor: Delaware RC Club Inc.

FL

11/07/04 — Sunrise, FL (E) RC Flea Market and Swap Shop. Site: Markham City Park, 16001 W. SR 84. For info: Stanley Rudd PH: 305-993-7188. Bring own tables/chairs/shade. Park open 7 AM; sale hours 9 AM–2 PM. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Broward City Radio Control Association.

IL

11/07/04 — Columbia, IL (E) Swap Meet. Site: Turner Hall, Downtown Columbia. For info: Dave Pretto PH: 314-892-6677 or Larry Ingalls PH: 618-282-6782. Admission $5; tables $10. Sponsor: Columbia R/C Radio Control Club Inc.

NJ

11/13/04 — Leonardo, NJ (E) Annual Jersey Coast Sport Fliers RC Auction. Site: Croydon Hall Gym. For info: Rob Kallok PH: 732-263-1561. Email: [email protected]. Check www.jcsportfliers.org. Sponsor: Jersey Coast Sport Fliers.

NC

11/13/04 — Winston-Salem, NC (E) Winston-Salem Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Home & Garden Building. For info: Norm McPherson PH: 336-768-2971. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Winston-Salem RC Club.

OH

11/06/04 — Grove City, OH (E) 4th Annual RC Swap Meet & Static Show. Site: Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Rd. For info: Earl Davis PH: 614-277-1400 or Doug Kneisly PH: 614-736-2377. Tables $10; admission $3. Sponsor: Columbus Aero RC Club.

11/26/04 — Springfield, OH (E) Swap Meet. Site: VFW Post 1031, 1237 E. Main St. For info: David Snyder PH: 937-322-2267. Sponsor: Springfield Model Airplane Club.

PA

11/07/04 — Export, PA (E) RC Flea Market & Auction. Site: American Legion Hall. For info: Gene Binduga PH: 724-733-8106. Sponsor: Murrysville Area RC Society.

WI

11/14/04 — Brillion, WI (E) 32nd Annual Swap Meet & Auction. Site: New Brillion High School, Hwy 10 W of Brillion. For info: Mick Warning, N255 Rogers Ln, Appleton, WI 54915. PH: 920-788-0162. Email: [email protected]. Doors open 8 AM. Swap 8–11. Auction at 11. Raffle at 12. 100+ tables. $4 admission. Sponsor: Calumet Flyers.

DECEMBER

AZ

12/12/04 — Eloy, AZ (AMA Record Trial) Toys for Tots Record Trials for many categories (Cat I, 101–107, 121–130, 140, 142, 160–164). Site: Eloy Field. Jean Andrews, CD, 1007 W Prince Rd #51, Tucson, AZ 85705. PH: 520-887-2522. 3rd Annual Toys for Tots record trials; fun fly; big raffle. Bring items for raffle! Sponsor: Tucson Free Flight Club.

CA

12/04/04 — 12/05/04 — Fallbrook, CA (A) Pearl Harbor Classic for 750, 755 (O). Site: Johnson Field. James Cole, CD, 3310 Silver Oak Ln, Vista, CA 92084. PH: 760-727-7666. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers.

12/04/04 — 12/05/04 — El Monte, CA (C/A) Toys For Tots C/L Speed Meet for 301–310, 606–607 (JSO). Site: Whittier Narrows Park. Howard Blake, CD. PH: 714-638-8937. Sponsor: C/L Speed Flyers of Southern CA.

12/12/04 — Van Nuys, CA (C) Toys for Tots. Site: Sepulveda Basin. Darrell Martin, CD, 16838 Vintage St, Northridge, CA 91343. PH: 818-368-1488. Email: [email protected]. Sponsor: San Fernando Valley Giant Scale Squadron.

12/19/04 — San Diego, CA (AMA Record Trial) AMA National Record Trial for Cat III 101–164. Site: Otay Mesa. Lawrence Bagalini, CD. PH: 760-788-1858. Sponsor: San Diego Orbiters.

FL

12/04/04 — Jacksonville, FL (C) Toys For Tots Fly-In. Site: Linnie Rd Flying Field. Bob Davis, CD, 957 Aries Rd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216. PH: 904-722-1091. Email: [email protected]. Bring a new, unwrapped toy (approx $10 value) for entry. Modern restroom facilities; concessions; pilot raffle. Registration 8 AM; flying 9 AM. Visit www.gatewayrc.org. Sponsor: Gateway RC.

12/04/04 — Dunnellon, FL (C) Santa Fly In. Site: Rainbow Field. Don Adkins, CD. PH: 352-527-2047. Email: [email protected]. Landing fee is a new unwrapped toy (min $10). On-site Rainbow Cafe. Sponsor: Tri County R/C Club.

12/04/04 — Brooksville, FL (E) Tallahassee Swap Meet. Site: Potters Field. Info: Peter Christ PH: 352-592-1222. $2 for buyers and sellers; 8 AM–noon. Sponsor: Hernando County R/C Club.

MI

12/31/04 — Lake Orion, MI (C) Krazy Snow Fly. Site: Skymasters Scripps Rd Field. Greg Brasseur, CD, 18 Sparrow Hill, Orion, MI 48359. PH: 248-373-8949. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.skymasters.org. Sponsor: Skymasters R/C Club.

PA

12/10/04 — Doylestown, PA (E) 10th Annual Flea Market. Site: CB West High School, W State St. For info: Mike DeCerveront PH: 215-348-1496. Admission $3; table rental $10. Sponsor: Bucks County R/C.

TX

12/04/04 — Fort Worth, TX (C) GSW Toys For Tots. Site: Club Field. Mike Ficken, CD, 8216 Hallmark Dr N, Richland Hills, TX 76180. PH: 817-812-4984. Landing fee is a new unwrapped toy. Open to any AMA member; no turbines. 8 AM–4 PM. Visit gtswy.org. Sponsor: Greater SW Aero Club.

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