Edition: Model Aviation - 2000/02
Page Numbers: 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164
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Contest Calendar

Contest Calendar

Revised 1999 Sanction List

TYPES OF EVENTS

  • F = Free Flight
  • I = Indoor
  • C = Control Line
  • R = Radio Control
  • (SO) = Special Open (Sanctioned but not part of NAT/Region)
  • RL = Radio Limit
  • RC = Radio Control
  • RCIC = Radio Control IC
  • RCEL = Radio Control Electric

CONTROL LINE

  • 101 A Combat
  • 101 B Combat
  • 102 A Team Race
  • 102 B Team Race
  • 103 A Carrier
  • 103 B Carrier
  • 104 A Navy Carrier
  • 104 B Navy Carrier
  • 105 A Navy Carrier
  • 105 B Navy Carrier
  • 106 A Noselift
  • 106 B Noselift
  • 107 A Stunt
  • 107 B Stunt
  • 108 A Team Race
  • 108 B Team Race
  • 109 A Combat
  • 109 B Combat
  • 110 A Carrier
  • 110 B Carrier
  • 111 A Stunt
  • 111 B Stunt
  • 112 A Profile
  • 112 B Profile
  • 113 A Combat
  • 113 B Combat
  • 114 A Team Race
  • 114 B Team Race
  • 115 A Navy Carrier
  • 115 B Navy Carrier
  • 116 A Stunt
  • 116 B Stunt
  • 117 A Combat
  • 117 B Combat
  • 118 A Profile
  • 118 B Profile
  • 119 A Team Race
  • 119 B Team Race
  • 120 A Combat
  • 120 B Combat

INDOOR FREE FLIGHT

  • 201 A Free Flight
  • 201 B Free Flight
  • 202 A Indoor/Hand Launched
  • 202 B Indoor/Hand Launched
  • 203 A CL Rubber
  • 203 B CL Rubber
  • 204 A CL Rubber
  • 204 B CL Rubber
  • 205 A CL Rubber
  • 205 B CL Rubber
  • 206 A CL Rubber
  • 206 B CL Rubber

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 and flown as a single event.
  • Where applicable, the word "open" means that the event is open to all entrants.
  • The sanctioning body reserves the right to combine or divide events and to make other changes as conditions require.
  • Check latest AMA and/or sanctioning club notices for final event assignments and times.
  • Unless otherwise indicated, Club/Field indicates site locality.
  • All dates are month/day/year.

Flying

JANUARY

  • 1/7/00 - 1/9/00 — Phoenix, AZ (C) War Bird Race. Site: Club Field. James Crippen, CD, 4708 N. 24th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85016. PH: 602-955-8635. Sponsor: ARCS, INC.
  • 50th Annual Southwest Regionals

January 15–17, 2000 — Eloy, AZ 5 BIG Events:

  1. AMA Free Flight
  2. FAI Free Flight
  3. RC Old Timers
  4. MECA Collecto & Dinner

Contact: Al Lidberg, 1030 E. Baseline, Suite 105-1074, Tempe, AZ 85283; PH: 480-839-8154; email: [email protected] SWR website: http://members.aol.com/alff

  • 1/15/00 - 1/16/00 — Ely, AZ (AA) AMA Free Flight SW Regionals Model Airplane Championships for 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 124, 140, 149(SO). Site: Toltec Rd. AA. Lindberg, CD, 1030 E. Baseline, Tempe, AZ 85283. PH: 480-839-8154. Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN.
  • 1/15/00 — Eloy, AZ (AA) Free Flight, Southwest Regionals Model Airplane Championships for 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 124, 140, 149(SO). Site: Toltec Rd. AA. Lindberg, CD, 1030 E. Baseline, Tempe, AZ 85283. PH: 480-839-8154. Sponsor: SW REGIONAL MODELERS ASSN.
  • 1/22/00 - 1/23/00 — Tucson, AZ (AAA) Southern Regionals. Continental Championships for 314, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 328, 330, 359, 521(SO) and 313(SO). Site: Christopher Columbus Park. Robin Simeror, CD, 12405 E. Aster Drive, Tucson, AZ 85749. PH: 520-745-3434. Other events: Classic stunt, Formula Unlimited, Texas Gulch. This event is part of the Southwest Regionals. Sponsor: TUCSON TEAM.
  • 1/22/00 — Naples, FL (C-Restricted) 1st Annual Giant Bird Fly-In. Site: County Fairgrounds. Jack Treadman, CD, 3100 North Road, Naples, FL 34104. PH: 941-643-3423. AMA fly-in. All AMA rules apply. No experienced pilot restrictions. Food and beverages available. Sponsor: COLLIER COUNTY FLYERS, INC.
  • 1/27/00 - 1/30/00 — DeLand, FL (C) Jets Over Deland. Site: Deland Airport. Tom Beckman, CD, 458 John S. Lake Highway, Deland, FL 32724. PH: 904-736-0700. The 11th Annual Jets Over Deland will feature Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, Lycoming, and other turbine manufacturers. Sponsor: DELAND R/C CLUB.
  • 1/29/00 — Keaau, HI (C) 16th Annual January Swap Meet. Site: Shipman Field. Scott Saxon, CD, PO Box 574, Hilo, HI 96720. PH: 808-935-4208. All planes are welcome. Sponsor: HAWAIIAN R/C CLUB.
  • 1/30/00 — Des Moines, IA (C) Penguin Fun Fly. Site: West Field. Bob Bellows, CD, 6793 Colby Rd, Menlo, IA 50181. PH: 515-825-6002. Sponsor: DES MOINES MODELERS.
  • 1/30/00 — New Hartford, IA (C) Polar Bear Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Robert Carman, CD, 25377 Sparrow Road, Thornton, IA 50702. PH: 319-987-0367. Start at 10:00 AM. Admission: $5.00. Food and beverages available.
  • 1/30/00 — Elk Grove Village, IL (C) 27th Annual Frosty Fun Fly. Site: Red Box Field. Dave Nelson, CD, 79 S. Kings Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. PH: 630-833-8745. All aircraft welcome. Sponsor: CHICAGO AERO ANGELS.
  • 1/30/00 — Minnetonka, MN (AA) January Indoor Contest for 200, 207, 215, 505(SO) and 212(SO). Site: Minnetonka Christian Academy. Dale Mendenhall, CD, 9500 81st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. PH: 952-938-2790. Prizes and refreshments. Sponsor: MINNETONKA MODEL AERO CLUB.
  • 1/30/00 — Minneapolis, MN (C) January Indoor Contest. Site: Minnetonka Christian Academy. Sponsor: MINNETONKA MODEL AERO CLUB.
  • 1/30/00 — Lincoln Park, NJ (C) GSCB New Year's Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Richard Paid, CD, 175 Brimwood Place, Teaneck, NJ 07666. PH: 201-836-4607. Come and ring in the new millennium with RC flying. Food and beverage available. Sponsor: GSCB, INC.

FEBRUARY

  • 2/04/00 - 2/06/00 — Queen Creek, AZ (AZ) Southwest Classic. Site: Chandler Field. Sponsor: CENTRAL ARIZONA SOARING LEAGUE.
  • 2/19/00 - 2/20/00 — Phoenix, AZ (AA) 19th Annual Sun Valley RC Championships for 401, 402, 403, 404, 406(SO). Site: Joe Max Field. Contact: Sun Valley Flyers. PH: 602-839-8154. Sponsor: SUN VALLEY FLYERS.
  • 2/25/00 - 2/27/00 — Mesa, AZ (AA) Gunsmoke 2000. Site: Club Field, Superstition Airpark. John D. Cole, CD, 7924 W. Dahlia Dr., Peoria, AZ 85381. PH: 623-977-4333. Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Sponsor: ARIZONA MODEL AVIATORS.
  • 2/25/00 - 2/27/00 — Phoenix, AZ (C) Warbird Race. Site: Club Field. James Crippen, CD, 4708 N. 24th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85016. PH: 602-955-8635. Sponsor: ARCS, INC.

(Note: Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state.)

  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Eloy, AZ (C) Arizona Nostalgia Races. Site: Toltec Rd. Jim Kuhlman, CD, 1420 N. Wildflower Dr., Casa Grande, AZ 85222. PH: 520-836-0999. Model parts prize to be given. All types permitted; mass launch, pylon, and speed events. Nostalgia gas events: .15 Nostalgia gas, Nos gas (.40), Q25 gas, Ignition Nos gas (sim), combo, special event for RAMROD (all classes combined). Sponsor: PIONEER/ICON/NOSTALGIA RACES.
  • 2/12/00 — San Diego, CA (C) Mid Winter Electrics. Site: Mission Bay. Wayne Walker, CD, 2481 Bancroft St., San Diego, CA 92116. PH: 619-262-6119. Wide-open electric fly-ins. Scale, glider, & combat. See www.sandiegoelectricflyers.org for details. Sponsor: SEFSD.

MidWinter Electrics presented by Silent Electric Flyers of San Diego Feb. 11–13, 2000

  • Old Timer Pylon Racing
  • Spa400 F5B Racing
  • Spa400 Pylon Racing
  • Dragonfly Pylon Racing
  • LMR Glider Toss
  • Scale Flight & Exhibition

http://sefsd.org Don Temple — [email protected] — (619) 469-5566.

  • 2/18/00 - 2/20/00 — Orlando, FL (C) Warbirds Over Orlando. Site: Club Field. Sal Battaglia, CD, 1055 Hawthorne Cove, Orlando, FL 34761. PH: 407-877-7799. This event will be a warbird fly-in open to any size warbird. Hard surface runway. Parking for campers, on-field hookups. Vendors welcome. Sponsor: RC WORLD/WARBIRD ASSN.
  • 2/19/00 - 2/20/00 — Fruitland Park, FL (C) Warren Heinsfield Memorial Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Jim Brown, CD, 3391 CR 513, Wildwood, FL 34785. PH: 352-748-2874. Food & fun for all. Rain or shine. Donated trophies. $5 landing fee each day. RV welcome, no services. Restrooms available, food & drinks available on the field. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQUADRON.
  • 2/19/00 - 2/20/00 — Coral Springs, FL (AA) Sawgrass Pattern Classic for .40, .60, 403, 404, 406(SO). Site: Club Field. Kevin Procida, CD, 5592 NW 48th Ct., Margate, FL 33063. Sponsor: CONDORS R/C CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 — Punta Gorda, FL (C) Fun Fly. Site: Charlotte County Field. Charles Harrell, CD, 3221 N. 29th St., Charlotte, FL 33948. PH: 941-625-xxxx. Prizes and food. Sponsor: CHARLOTTE RC MODELERS.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Fort Myers, FL (C-Restricted) Festival of Electric Flight. Site: Club Field. Don McGinley, CD, 13871 Villa Rosa Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33905. PH: 941-xxxxxx. Sponsor: LEE COUNTY RC CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Orlando, FL (C) Orlando Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Club Field. Sal Battaglia, CD, 1055 Hawthorne Cove, Orlando, FL 34761. PH: 407-877-7799. Warbird/giant scale day. Hard surface runway. Parking for campers, on-field hookups. Vendors welcome. Sponsor: RC WORLD/WARBIRD ASSN.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Minneota, MN (AA) Feb Indoor Contest for 200, 207, 215, 250, 505(SO) and 212(SO). Site: Minnetonka Christian Academy. Dale Mendenhall, CD. Sponsor: MINNETONKA MODEL AERO CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 — Fort Pierce, FL (C) Sanford Scale Fly-In. Site: Lake San-Lw? Field. Contact: info at field. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Port St. Lucie, FL (C) 9th Annual Big Bird Fly-In. Site: Midway Rd. George Zegalo, CD, 5701 Midway Rd., Port St. Lucie, FL. PH: 561-442-xxxx. Food and prizes. Flying from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sponsor: SUN & DELRAY RC CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Tampa, FL (AA) Bay City Big Bird. Site: Club Field. CD: Larry L. Adams. PH: 813-641-2511 or 813-446-1430. FAA requirements may apply. Food, prizes, and more. Sponsor: BAY CITY FLYERS.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Punta Gorda, FL (C) Open Fun Fly. Site: Warbird Field. Details: see local club. Sponsor: CHARLOTTE HARBOR CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Queens, NY (C) Queens RC Club Fun Fly. Sponsor: QUEENS RC CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Winston-Salem, NC (AA) Piedmont Precision Championships. Contact local club for details. Sponsor: PIEDMONT RC CLUB.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — Racine, WI (AA) Bong Eagles Spring Indoor Rally for Cat II and 128, 215, 250, 500, 500(SO) and 212. Site: Lions Club Field. CD: Bob Dahl. PH: 262-884-3235. Free admission, limited motel information. Sponsor: BONG EAGLES.
  • 2/26/00 - 2/27/00 — San Diego, CA (C) MidWinter Electrics. See listing above. Sponsor: SILENT ELECTRIC FLYERS OF SAN DIEGO.

MARCH

  • 3/18/00 - 3/19/00 — Cape Coral, FL (C) Restricted 6th Annual Gathering of Giants. Site: Club Field. Anthony Greco Jr., CD, 6015 SW 15th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914. PH: 941-574-9625. 350' concrete runway with grass extensions. Pilot registration and raffle prizes for all flyers. Family area welcome. $10 landing fee. Contact Jim McCormack at least one week in advance for motel reservations. PH: 941-542-8530 or email: [email protected]. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL SEAHAWK GIANTS.
  • 3/18/00 - 3/19/00 — Orlando, FL (C) R/C World Gizmos Flyers Big Bird Fly-In. Site: R/C World. Arnold Marcus, CD, 7974 S. John Young Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32819. PH: 407-857-2676. Flying starts at 9:00 AM. Participants must pre-register. Concessions and parking. Reg.: $6 per day. No camping. No spectator fee for non-flyers. Contact: R/C WORLD FLYERS, INC.
  • 3/18/00 - 3/19/00 — Tampa, FL (AA) Bay City Big Bird. Site: Club Field. CD: Larry L. Adams. PH: 813-641-2511 or 813-446-1430. FAA requirements may apply. Food, prizes, and more. Sponsor: BAY CITY FLYERS.
  • 3/25/00 - 3/26/00 — Lakeland, FL (C) Giant Scale Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. CD: James V. Fonseca. PH: 813-848-9793. Preregistration recommended. $10 landing fee per airplane. Camping available. Sponsor: PROBUSTERS R/C CLUB.
  • 3/25/00 - 3/26/00 — Ocala, FL (AA) Kingdom of the Sun Pattern Meet. Site: Club Field. CD: Charles Gordon. PH: 352-304-0583. Food and beverages at the field. Camping onsite with shower and restroom facilities. Registration begins 8:00 AM. Fly-ins start at 9:00 AM. Landing fee $5.00. Sponsor: OCALA FLYING MODEL CLUB, INC.
  • 3/19/00 — Minnetonka, MN (AA) March Indoor Contest for 200, 207, 215, 505(SO) and 212(SO). Site: Minnetonka Christian Academy. Dale Mendenhall, CD, 9500 81st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. PH: 952-938-2790. Prizes and refreshments. Sponsor: MINNETONKA MODEL AERO CLUB.
  • 3/26/00 — Racine, WI (AA) Bong Eagles Spring Indoor Rally for Cat II and 128, 215, 250, 500, 500(SO) and 212. Site: Lions Club Field. CD: Bob Dahl. PH: 262-884-3235. Free admission, limited motel information. Sponsor: BONG EAGLES.

Non‑Fly

RAVENNA THUNDERBIRDS 11TH ANNUAL SWAP SHOP

  • Sunday, March 12, 2000
  • Time: 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM (Sellers set up at 8:00 AM)
  • Admission: $2.00 (Veterans & kids free)
  • Site: Moose Lodge #1234, 3090 St. Rte. 59, Ravenna, OH 44266
  • Raffle • Refreshments
  • For table reservations & info call: Russell Hurd — 330-296-9339

CENTRAL PENN AEROMODELERS ASSOC. — 20th Annual Flea Market

  • March 11, 2000 — Lebanon, PA
  • Place: Lebanon Fairgrounds, Lebanon, PA
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (General Admission)
  • Info: Call Dick — 717-274-0608

SWAP MEET & AUCTION — Largest in the Southwest!

  • Fri., March 24, 2000: Swap Meet 5:00 PM ’til 11:00 PM
  • Sat., March 25, 2000: Swap Meet 8:00 AM ’til Noon; Auction Noon ’til 4:00 PM
  • Hall Jr. High School, 902 Charles St., Weatherford, TX
  • Exit north from I‑20, then right on Charles St.
  • $5 Each Day • Free Swap Space • 10% Auction Commission Fee

Roanoke Valley Radio Control — 23rd R/C Model Aircraft Swap Shop and Auction

  • March 11, 2000 — Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall, Roanoke, VA
  • Doors open 8:00 AM • Auction Noon
  • Tables $8.00 each (first come, first served). Hobby shops will be on site.
  • For more info call: (540) 563-2635 or Steve Stubbs (540) 387-2872
  • More info on our website: www.rvc.org
  • Sponsor: ROANOKE VALLEY RADIO CONTROL

Notes

  • The above entries continue the Contest Calendar listings and swap‑meet (Non‑Fly) events on this page.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.