Edition: Model Aviation - 2008/12
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Contest Calendar

Contest Calendar is sorted by date within each state

Flying

DECEMBER

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Mesa, AZ (C-Restricted to IMAA)

  • Event: Wings Over Arizona II
  • Site: Superstition Air Park
  • CD: Paul Goldsmith, 4433 E Carmel Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
  • PH: 602-323-7753
  • Email: winger@aol.com
  • Visit: www.azmodelaviators.com
  • Notes: Aircraft must be 80" mono, 60" bi, or true 1/4 scale.
  • Sponsor: Arizona Model Aviators (AZ)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Eloy, AZ (AA)

  • Event: Arizona FF Championship (Cat III 101, 102–103, 104–105, 101C, 102–103C, 104–105C, 120, 124, 128, 140, 142, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 157(JSO))
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Elmer Nelson, 16215 S 7th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85045
  • PH: 480-460-1366
  • Email: elmernelson@cox.net
  • Notes: This is a National Cup and America Cup Contest.
  • Sponsor: Phoenix MAC (AZ)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — El Monte, CA (AA)

  • Event: 19th Annual Toys for Tots (301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 313, 318 (JSO))
  • Site: Whittier Narrows
  • CD: Darrell Albert, 572 Begonia St, Escondido, CA 92027
  • PH: 760-741-2505
  • Email: scar4644@aol.com
  • Sponsor: SCAR (CA)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Fallbrook, CA (A)

  • Event: Pearl Harbor Classic (755 (JSO))
  • Site: Johnson Field
  • CD: George Dawe, 2399 Paige Cir, Fallbrook, CA 92028
  • PH: 760-419-1301
  • Email: pres@palomarcflyers.org
  • Sponsor: Palomar RC Flyers (CA)

12/14/08 — San Diego, CA (AMA Record Trial)

  • Event: AMA National Record Trial (Cat III 101, 102–103, 104–105, 101C, 102–103C, 104–105C, 124, 140, 142, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 160, 161 (JSO))
  • Site: Otay Mesa
  • CD: Sidney Hobbs, 31561 Crystal Sands Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • PH: 949-443-4143
  • Email: sdihobbs@cox.net
  • Sponsor: San Diego Orbiteers (CA)

12/14/08 — Van Nuys, CA (C)

  • Event: Toys for Tots Fun Fly
  • Site: Apollo XI Model Airport
  • CD: George Finch, 18127 Wakecrest Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
  • PH: 310-459-1577
  • Email: gwfinch@aol.com
  • Sponsor: San Fernando Valley RC Flyers Inc (CA)

12/06/08 — Dunnellon, FL (C)

  • Event: Santa Fly In
  • Site: Rainbow Air Park
  • CD: Richard Lafontaine, 4283 N Pink Poppy Dr, Beverly Hills, FL 34465
  • PH: 352-746-7425
  • Email: rlafontaine5@aol.com
  • Notes: Overnight parking, no hookups. Food at Rainbow Café. Landing fee $5.
  • Sponsor: Tri County Club (FL)

12/06/08 — Jacksonville, FL (C)

  • Event: 5th Annual Toys for Tots
  • Site: Lannie Rd Flying Field
  • CD: Bob Davis, 7052 Arley Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211
  • PH: 904-343-7116
  • Email: bobdavis1968@gmail.com
  • Visit: www.gatewayrc.org
  • Notes: Bring a new unwrapped toy for boy or girl valued at $10 or more, or cash/check as landing fee. Hot and cold drinks, homemade chili available. RV parking, no hookups. Modern restroom facilities on site.
  • Sponsor: Gateway RC (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Polk City, FL (C)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Venice, FL (C)

  • Event: Fall Electric Classic
  • Site: Venice Memorial Field
  • CD: George Faketty, 219 Coral Rd, Venice, FL 34293
  • PH: 941-493-1092
  • Email: g.faketty@juno.com
  • Sponsor: RC Fliers of Venice (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Palm Bay, FL (AA)

  • Event: Memorial Picnic (Cat III 101, 101C, 124, 140, 142 (JSO), 102–103, 104–105, 102–103C, 104–105C, 106, 107, 120, 122, 128, 130, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 160–161, 162, 163 (JSO))
  • Site: Palm Bay
  • CD: Jerry Wagner, 1767 New Point Comfort Road, Englewood, FL 34223
  • PH: 941-474-4959
  • Email: ephemeris761@comcast.net
  • Sponsor: FL Modelers Association (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Apopka, FL (AA)

  • Event: 3rd Annual Tangerine Pattern Classic (401, 402, 403, 404, 406 (JSO))
  • Site: Tangerine Field
  • CD: Steven Homenda, 1829 Sparkling Water Circle, Ocoee, FL 34761
  • PH: 407-294-1436
  • Email: homenda2@yahoo.com
  • Visit: www.rcacf.com
  • Notes: FAI "P" on Saturday and "F" on Sunday. $30 entry fee includes lunch on Saturday. No hookups, lodging nearby.
  • Sponsor: Remote Control Assoc of Central FL (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Mulberry, FL (C-Restricted to IMAA)

  • Event: IRCC Winter IMAA Fly In
  • Site: Newall Terry Field
  • CD: David DeWitt, 1810 Staunton Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
  • PH: 863-838-4459
  • Email: berz425@aol.com
  • Visit: www.imperialrccclub.com
  • Notes: 3D flying permitted at designated times. No turbine powered models. $10 weekend landing fee.
  • Sponsor: Imperial RC Club (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Apopka, FL (C-Restricted to SPA)

  • Event: Tangerine SPA/BPA Pattern Contest
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Orlando Frets, 1279 Shelter Rock Road, Orlando, FL 32835
  • PH: 407-296-4945
  • Email: ojfrets@earthlink.net
  • Notes: First combined SPA/BPA and AMA turn-around pattern contest. Fly SPA; Fly BPA; Fly AMA turn-around or combination.
  • Visit: www.rcacf.com
  • Sponsor: Radio Control Assocn of Central Florida (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Sarasota, FL (C)

  • Event: Sarasota Warbird Fly In
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Tom Smith, 6305 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
  • PH: 941-809-7282
  • Email: cellescom@comcast.net
  • Visit: www.sarasotarc.com
  • Notes: Aircraft sound limit 104 dB at 9 feet. Food on site. Self-contained campers welcome, no hookups. Any military aircraft, any scale. 100' x 500' paved runway.
  • Sponsor: Sarasota RC Squadron (FL)

12/06/08–12/07/08 — Ocala, FL (C)

  • Event: Electric Jets Over Ocala
  • Site: Club Field
  • CD: Gary Doren, P.O. Box 7284, SW 111th Ln, Ocala, FL 34476
  • PH: 352-237-4852
  • Email: gfdrcd@aol.com
  • Visit: www.ocalaflyingmodelclub.com
  • Notes: 40' x 600' paved runway and 150' x 1,200' grass. Primitive camping, no hookups. Food and drinks on site. Event restricted to electric ducted fan models only. Awards for Best of Show, Pilots and Spectators Choice.
  • Sponsor: Ocala Flying Model Club (FL)

12/13/08 — Jacksonville, FL (C)

  • Event: Winter Swap Meet
  • Site: Lannie Rd Flying Field
  • CD: James Willis, 8511 Rampart Road, Jacksonville, FL 32244
  • PH: 904-446-5266
  • Email: jwracherose@excite.com
  • Visit: www.gatewayrc.org
  • Notes: No vendor fees. Modern restrooms and concession stand. Gates open 7:30.
  • Sponsor: Gateway RC Club (FL)

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