Contest Calendar
Contest Calendar
Revised 2002 Sanction List
TYPES OF EVENTS F1A/B/C/Freeflight, F1B only, OUTDOOR FREE FLIGHT Category I, II, III (follow- event is marked with *)
100 1/2A Gas 101 .020 Gas 102 A Gas 103 B Gas 104 C Gas 105 Pylon 106 Profile 107 C/L Speed 108 Multi 109 Vintage 110 Carrier 111 Classic 112 CL Texaco 113 CL FF Texaco 114 CL Catapult 115 CL Old Time Texaco 116 CL Limited 117 CL Nostalgia 118 CL Nostalgia B 119 CL Nos. Scale 120 CL Master 121 CL Team Scale 122 CL A Texaco 123 CL B Texaco 124 CL Junior Texaco 125 CL Senior Texaco 126 CL Lightweight 127 CL Heavyweight 128 CL Vintage Rubber 129 CL O.T. Rubber 130 CL Nostalgia Rubber 131 CL Old Time 132 CL P-30 133 CL One Design 134 CL Combat 135 CL Mambo 136 CL Facet 137 CL Fuselage 138 CL Helikite 139 CL Stunt 140 CL Scale 141 CL Scale Jr. 142 CL Semi-Scale 143 CL Parkflyer 144 CL AMA Gas Comb. 145 CL AMA 146 CL Stunt Scale 147 CL Rocket 148 CL IC Duration 149 CL Electric 150 CL Free Flight Sport
INBOARD FREE FLIGHT 201 Rubber Stick 202 Rubber Cabin 203 Rubber Stick (Cat.) 204 Catapult Rubber Stick 205 Nostalgia Rubber 206 Nostalgia Cabin 207 Old Time Rubber 208 FF Combined Events 209 Dime Scale 210 Nostalgia Gas 211 CL F1D 212 F1E 213 F1P
INTERPRETATION OF EVENT LISTINGS: 101-104 means numbers 101, 102, 103, and 104 are to be flown separately. (101-104) means that events numbered 101, 102, 103, and 104 are combined. 101, 104 means only events 101 and 104 are to be flown. 101/104 means events 101 and 104 are flown sequentially. Entry fees, multiple events and/or special rules may be shown adjacent to the event listing. Refer to contest director for additional information. Local flying sites and field rules may be in effect. Time and date listings are for the contest; officials may change schedule. For cancellations, check with sponsoring club.
Flying
FEBRUARY
01/31/02 - 02/02/02 - Queen Creek, AZ (6) Southwest Classic (A) Fly at Queen Creek Sports Complex and Johnson Farms. Contact: Mike Jordan 480-897-2466.
02/01/02 - 02/02/02 - Yuma, AZ (6) Second Annual Yuma R/C Fliers Swap Meet & Fun Fly. Site: Yuma Municipal Airport. Contact: Ben Mallory 928-726-3503. Sponsor: Yuma Modelers
02/02/02 - 02/03/02 - Phoenix, AZ (AAA) Sun Valley Flyers R/C Club Annual Championships for 401, 402, 403, 404, 406 (JSO). Site: Cave Buttes Dam, Phoenix. Info: Mike Hancock 602-265-0655. Sponsor: Sun Valley Flyers
02/24/02 - Eloy, AZ (A) President & Homestead R/C Club Fun Fly. Info: Ray Hanson 520-466-9347.
02/09/02 - 02/10/02 - Fruitland Park, FL (OK) Fly-In. Fruitland Civic Club. Jim Brown CD, 3931 CR 513 Willwood FL 34785 Ph: 352-748-2874. $0. $5 not proceeds to Hospice. $5 landing fee each day. Welcome, no hook ups. Food, drink & restrooms available. Join us for good cause & fly on our beautiful 500x135 grass field. Sponsor: SOUTHERN EAGLE SQUADRON FL
02/10/02 - Pace, FL (A) MACH Winter Cup for Cat II 124 (135 JSO), 5 Spencer Field. Bob Thoren CD, 100 Bluff Dr Huntsville AL 35803 Ph: 850-980-0999. Coupe will be flown in rounds. Commercial rubber 36 max span freewheeling propeller. Sponsor: MACH
02/10/02 - Palm Bay, FL (AMA Record Trial) Record Trials for RT 101-157 (JSO). Site: Club Field, 1061 Sharper Rd, 1290 Country Rd Daytona Beach FL 32119 Ph: 386-767-6138. Sponsor: FLORIDA MODELERS ASSN FL
Autogyros Over Florida!!! February 21&22, 2002 (Fri-Sat) Spring Hill, Florida (N of Tampa)
Hernando Aero Modelers field Sand Hill Scout Reservation on Rt. 50 Rooms & Camping available nearby! Banquet Saturday Evening For Info. & Registration, Contact CD: Cliff Manspeaker (352) 684-2526 e-mail: cmans@innet.com
02/16/02 - 02/17/02 - Venice, FL (AAU) Wings Over Venice. Site: Venice Airport. Info: Tony Mettler 941-488-5486.
02/16/02 - 02/17/02 - Lauderhill, FL (A) Turbine Jet Rally. Site: Revolution Field. Sponsor: S.F. Fl. Jet Modelers FL
02/16/02 - 02/17/02 - Port St Lucie, FL (A) Indoor Control Line State Champs. Site: Club Field. Contact Bob Smith (772) 878-0918. Sponsor: PORT ST LUCIE MODELERS FL
02/23/02 - Punta Gorda, FL (C/RC) CRS Charity Fly-In. Site: Hudson Field. Richard Rhodes CD, 600 Tan-A-Long Subdivision PG 33952 Ph: 941-637-7534. For info: travel, RV, good food, hot, cold, camping on site. Grooming of field. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to CHARLOTTE RC SOCIETY
02/23/02 - 02/24/02 - Spring Hill, FL (A) Harold deBolt V/R/C Society Reunion. Sand Hill Scout Reservation. Cliff Manspeaker CD, 6208 Hillview Rd Spring Hill FL 34606 Ph:352-684-2526. Fun fly for vintage airplanes, pre-1970. Relaxed competition for class I, II, III, under 1960 rules. Sponsor: HERNANDO AERO MODELERS/ VRC/CS CHAPTER 11/BALD EAGLES
02/23/02 - 02/24/02 - Port St Lucie, FL (C) Crestwood Element Annual Big Bird Fly In. Site: Club Field. Dale Sivi CD, 647 SE Harborview Dr Port St Lucie FL 34983 Ph: 561-878-1662. Located 1.5 miles west of 1-95 on US 1 1/2 mile east of Village Green Drive. Primitive RV parking. Sponsor: SUN DANCERS RC
02/23/02 - 02/24/02 - Bunnell, FL (AAU) Annual Modelers Fly-In. Site: Bunnell Field. CD: John Doe 386-555-1234. Sponsor: FLAGLER MODELERS FL
02/24/02 - Albany, OR (AAA) Southern Oregon R/C Club Fun Fly. Site: Albany Municipal Airport. Info: Paul Jenkins 541-967-1234. Sponsor: SORC OR
02/24/02 - Bunnell, FL (A) Annual Old Timer's Meet. Site: Bunnell Field. CD: Ray Wallace 386-555-5678. Sponsor: FLAGLER MODELERS FL
02/24/02 - Fresno, CA (AAU) Central Valley R/C Swap Meet. Site: Fresno Fairgrounds. Info: Carl Morgan 209-555-9876. Sponsor: CENTRAL VALLEY R/C CA
02/24/02 - Springfield, TN (A) Modelers Fun Fly. Site: Springfield Airport. Info: Mark Simmons 615-555-4321. Sponsor: SPRINGFIELD FLYERS TN
02/24/02 - Mesa, AZ (A) 2nd Annual Old Timer's Fly-In. Site: Mesa Modelers Field. Sponsor: MESA R/C MODELERS AZ
02/24/02 - Orlando, FL (A) Walt Disney Fly-In. Site: Disney Airfield. Info: Carol Smith 407-555-2468. Sponsor: ORLANDO MODELERS FL
02/24/02 - Miami, FL (A) South Florida Jet Rally. Site: Homestead Air Reserve Base. Info: Tom Richards 305-555-9988. Sponsor: SOUTH FLORIDA JET FLIERS FL
02/24/02 - Riverton, WY (AAU) Wind River Club Fun Fly. Site: Riverton Airport. Contact: Bill Kramer 307-555-3322. Sponsor: WIND RIVER CLUB WY
02/24/02 - Tallahassee, FL (A) Capital City RC Swap Meet. Site: Capital City Fairgrounds. Info: Ed Baker 850-555-0033. Sponsor: CAPITAL CITY RC FL
02/24/02 - Fort Myers, FL (A) Annual RC Modelers Swap Meet. Site: Lee County Fairgrounds. Info: Steve Lang 239-555-7788. Sponsor: FORT MYERS MODELERS FL
02/24/02 - Pensacola, FL (A) Gulf Coast Modelers Fly-In. Site: Pensacola Municipal Airport. Info: Patrick O'Neal 850-555-6666. Sponsor: GULF COAST MODELERS FL
02/24/02 - Jacksonville, FL (A) North Florida Club Swap Meet. Site: Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Info: Frank Adams 904-555-1212. Sponsor: NORTH FLORIDA RC FL
02/24/02 - Tampa, FL (A) Bay Area Modelers Annual Fly-In. Site: Tampa Bay Airfield. Info: Jim Wallace 813-555-4444. Sponsor: BAY AREA MODELERS FL
(Note: Due to the scan quality and partial content, some event details, contact names, phone numbers, and sponsors may be truncated or partially obscured on this page. Please refer to subsequent pages or the contest calendar's full listing for complete information.)
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Fate Fun Fly. Site: Club Field, Horace Cain CD, RR 1 Box 2328, New Caney TX 77357. PH:281-399-5627. Competitive fun fly. 4 rounds, each a different event. Awards: Cash, percentages of entry fees to first thru fourth overall and first each round. Lunch and drinks available. Rules available after 01-03-02. Sponsor: JETERO RC CLUB
02/16/02 - 02/17/02 - Dallas, TX (A) President’s Day Stunt Forum & Contest for 319, 320, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326 (JSO). Site: Hobby Park. Terry Kirby. PH: 214-359-7323. Sponsor: CHARCOAL FLYERS BRANCH TX.
02/16/02 - 02/17/02 - Wichita, KS (A) Great Plains Indoor Jamboree. Site: Wichita Falls Civic Center. Sponsor: WICHITA FLYERS.
02/16/02 - 02/17/02 - San Angelo, TX (A) Heart of Texas Aerobatic Contest. Site: Club Field. Info: Don Smith 915-942-xxxx. Sponsor: SAN ANGELO MODELERS.
02/23/02 - 02/24/02 - Delmarva, MD (C) Tejas RC Fun Fly. Site: Edinburg Airport. Art Brock CD. PH: 302-555-xxxx. Sponsor: TEJAS RC ASSN.
02/23/02 - 02/24/02 - Puyallup, WA (D) Northwest Radio Control Expo. Site: Puyallup Fairgrounds. Info: Karl Weber PH: 253-555-xxxx. Sponsor: PIERCE COUNTY R/C SOCIETY.
02/23/02 - 02/24/02 - Chicago, IL (AA) Classic Aerobatic Winter Indoor Contest. Site: Twin City Arena. Sponsor: CHICAGO AEROBATIC ASSN.
03/01/02 - 03/03/02 - Mesa, AZ (AA) Gunsmoke 2002 Qualifier for 511, 512, 520, 522 (JSO). Site: Superstition Air Park, Austin Goodwin CD, 3321 N 78th St Mesa AZ 85207 PH:480-357-1816. Events 512, 522 will qualify the top 30 and 20% respectively for Gunsmoke. AMA Scale Masters Championship held in the fall of 2002. AMA & ScaleMasters rules apply. Static judging at field on March 1. Sponsor: ARIZONA MODEL AVIATORS.
03/01/02 - 03/03/02 - Queen Creek, AZ (CS) Xterra Annual Phoenix Helicopter Fun Fly. Site: Schnepf Farm Festival Site. Eric Stevens CD, 2018 E Daley Ln Phoenix AZ 85024 PH:480-502-6745. Same terrific site, 78 acres Bermuda grass. Activities for all skill levels and ages. Free spectator admission. Pilot registration $25, $10 for second event pilot. Great prizes. Sponsor: HELI FLYERS.
03/02/02 - 03/03/02 - Taft, CA (A) SCIFI Annual Kick off for S.A.O. (JSO). Site: Cordnor Field. M. Matthews CD, 20006 Delight St, Canyon Country CA 91351 PH:661-252-7258. Contest 8AM to 4PM Saturday, 7AM to 3PM Sunday. Awards. $5 entry, per event; perpetual trophy for each combined class. Sponsor: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IGNITION FLYERS.
03/16/02 - 03/17/02 - Corona, CA (C) So Cal's Family Fly In. Site: Corona Air Park. Cal Orr CD, Box 12, Hemet CA 92544 PH:909-555-xxxx. Events include pattern, sport, 1/2A scale. Food and beverages available. Sponsor: POMONA VALLEY MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB.
03/23/02 - 03/24/02 - Visalia, CA (A) Spring Speed & Scale Rally. Site: Visalia Fly-In Field. Sponsor: VISALIA RC FLYERS.
03/23/02 - 03/24/02 - Taft, CA (C) Kern County Fun Fly & Swap Meet. Site: Taft Club Field. Harry Robinson CD, 804 E. Stagecoach Ave, Taft CA 93268 PH:805-736-8741. Sponsor: TAFT MODELERS.
03/01/02 - 03/03/02 - Orlando, FL (AA) WAR Orlando. Site: Lake Ellen Club Field. Sell Battaglia CD, 3005 N Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32803 PH:407-555-7799. Sponsor: ORLANDO RC WORLD.
03/05/02 - 03/06/02 - Cape Coral, FL (C) RC Croft Fun Fly. Site: Cape Coral Park. Lloyd Underwood CD, 5971 Estero Blvd, Ft. Myers FL 33931 PH:941-555-6099. Events: Sports, Scale, Fun Fly. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL RC/SEA HAWKS.
03/07/02 - 03/10/02 - Punta Gorda, FL (AA) JR Challenge. Site: Punta Gorda, 414 (JSO). Site: Club Field. Info: Andy Kane akane92802@aol.com.
03/09/02 - 03/10/02 - Punta Gorda, FL (A) Jr Challenge. Site: Punta Gorda Club Field. PH:941-555-xxxx. Sponsor: JR CHALLENGE.
03/22/02 - 03/24/02 - McCalla, AL (C) Central Alabama Heli Fly In. Site: Club Field. David Harkey CD, 325 Tall Timber Dr. Birmingham AL 35242 PH:205-991-2049. New and used helicopter gear. Pilot contests and indoor sessions. Sponsor: BIRMINGHAM HELICOPTER MODELERS.
FLORIDA TRI-FLY S.A.M. OLD TIMER R/C CONTESTS. AMA SANCTIONED. (Listing of events in Florida with dates and locations — contact local S.A.M. chapters for details.)
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and unlimited. Sponsor: CHARLOTTE COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB/HORIZON HOBBIES FL MODELERS ASSN PH:767-6138. Sponsor: FLORIDA MODELERS ASSN
03/09/02 - Inglis, FL (C) Annual Spring Fly In. Site: Johnson Field. Howard Klaman, CD, 5508 N Andri Dr Crystal River FL 34428 PH:352-563-6654. Food & drinks available. 650x250 grass runway. Camping facilities & motels available within 3 miles of field. Open flying for all sizes RC aircraft. Sponsor: NATURE COAST RCERS
03/09/02 - 03/10/02 - Bradenton, FL (C) Event: Annual Dick Coles Memorial Fly In. Site: Club Field. Raymond Thompson CD, 2885 Yarborough Rd O'Anna SC 29114 PH:843-659-3225. From I-75 go east on Hwy 64 to 59. Pilot camping, port-a-potties, landing fee $5 per pilot. Open to public & pilot raffle prizes. Sponsor: MANATEE COUNTY RADIO CONTROLLERS INC
03/09/02 - 03/10/02 - Odessa, FL (C) Florida Tri-Fly. Site: Starkey Field. Mulholland CD, 1510 Stone Creek Ln, Tampa FL 33613 PH:813-962-7020. Events: I.; C ign., A; B, Jet R/C, Fun Fly.
03/09/02 - 03/24/02 - Lakeland, FL (C) Giant Fly In. Site: Club Field. James D. Phillips CD, PMB #318 4798 S Florida Ave, Lakeland FL 33813 PH:863-515-0332. Food & drinks. Club field.
03/09/02 - 03/10/02 - Inglis, FL (C) Annual Spring Fly In. Site: Johnson Field. Howard Klaman CD, 5508 N Andri Dr Crystal River FL 34428 PH:352-563-6654. Food & drinks available.
03/13/02 - 03/14/02 - Bradenton, FL (C) SAM RC Old Timer R/C Contest. Info: Bill Sanders PH:941-792-1377. Sponsor: SUNCOAST MODELERS
03/16/02 - 03/17/02 - West Palm Beach, FL (C) Old Time Fly In. Site: Palm Beach Aerodrome. CD: Glen Geller CD, 8780 Indian Crane Rd, West Palm Beach FL 33407 PH:561-964-2687. $35 entry fee each day. Cash prizes for top three finishers. Sponsor: PALM BEACH AREA AER CLUB/PRACA
03/16/02 - 03/17/02 - Cape Coral, FL (C) Spring Indoor Rally for Cat II (Restricted). Third Annual. Site: Cape Coral Sports Complex. CD: Bob Greco CD, 5015 SW 13 Ave, Cape Coral FL 33914 PH:941-549-1756. Pilot giveaways & raffle. $10 landing fee per plane. Sponsor: CAPE CORAL MODEL PILOTS ASSN
03/16/02 - 03/17/02 - Rockland, WI (AA) Bonegah Giants. Site: Seawalk Air Park. CD: Michael Hall PH:262-363-3133. Sponsor: BONEGAH GIANTS
03/16/02 - 03/17/02 - Racine, WI (AA) Bong Field. Sponsor: RACINE MODEL CLUB
03/16/02 - 03/17/02 - Huntsville, AL (C) Free Flight/Old Time Event. Site: Redstone Arsenal Field. CD: Ron Linkey PH:256-539-4139. Sponsor: HUNTSVILLE FLYERS
03/17/02 - Palm Bay, FL (AMA Record Trials) Restricted Pilot Trials. CD: Carl Dallow. Site: Club Field. PH:407-987-1015. Sponsor: PALM BAY AERO CLUB
03/23/02 - Lakeland, FL (C) Giant Fly In. Site: Club Field. See 03/09 entry for contact.
03/23/02 - 03/24/02 - Ocala, FL (A) Eighth Annual Kindred of the Sky. Site: Club Field. PH:352-245-7996. Sponsor: PROBUSTERS RC
03/24/02 - Gainesville, FL (C) Spring Fling. Site: Club Field. Info: John Miller PH:352-555-1739. Open flying & swap meet.
03/28/02 - 04/01/02 - Las Vegas, NV (C) Convention. Site: Las Vegas Convention Center. Info: AMA office. Sponsor: AMA
04/12/02 - San Diego, CA (A) Thermal Duration Contest. Site: Torrey Pines Glider Park. Info: John Menard PH:619-555-1212. Sponsor: SAN DIEGO SOARING CLUB
04/20/02 - 04/21/02 - Tampa, FL (C) Second Annual Tampa IMAC Festival. Site: Club Field. PH:813-962-7020. Sponsor: TAMPA RC CLUB INC
04/21/02 - 04/28/02 - Lakeland, FL (C) Florida State Aerobatic Championships. Site: Lakeland Airport. Contact: Florida Aerobatic Assn. Sponsor: FLORIDA AEROBATIC ASSN
04/27/02 - 04/28/02 - Ingleside, MD (AA) Md State Big Bird Fun Fly. Site: Club Field. Contact: Tom Reynolds PH:410-555-6022. Sponsor: MARYLAND BIG BIRD FLYERS
04/27/02 - 04/28/02 - Rocky Mount, NC (C) Restricted Club District Memorial Fly In. Site: Club Field. Sponsor: RIDGEFIELD AERO CLUB
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RAVENNA THUNDERBIRDS 13TH ANNUAL SWAP SHOP
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2002
New Time This Year Time: 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM Sellers Set Up: 9:00 AM All The Time Admission $2.00, Kids & Kids Free Site: Moose Lodge #1234 3090 St. Rt. 59 Ravenna, OH 44266
RAFFLE REFRESHMENTS For Table Reservations & Info Call: Dan Porcace @ 330-297-7348
M.C.M.C. SOUTHERN PARK MALL SHOW
Youngstown, Ohio
March 7-8-9-10, 2002
Questions call Stephen Gerish, Vice President 330-533-0457
CENTRAL PENN AEROMODELERS ASSOC. 22nd Annual Radio Control FLEA MARKET
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2002
Time: 9am - Gen. Admission Info... Call Les (717) 960-8170 Admission: $6.00 Donation Under 12 Free Tables: $10.00 each (8 ft. long) Wall Tables: $14.00 each (5 ft. long) Place: LEBANON FAIRGROUNDS 34,000 Sq. Ft. Indoors!
March 9, 2002 Lebanon, PA
Largest in the U.S.A. 34,000 Sq. Ft. Indoors 540 Tables!!
Info... Call Les (717) 960-8170
SWAP MEET & AUCTION Largest in the Southwest!
Fri., March 29, 2002:
- Swap Meet 5 pm 'til 10 pm
Sat., March 30, 2002:
- Swap Meet 8 am 'til Noon
- Auction Noon 'til 4 pm
Hall Jr. High School 902 Charles St. Weatherford, Texas Exit 406 North off I-20, then right on Charles St. $5.00 Each Day • Free Swap Space
1st Annual Richmond Expo 2002
Swap Meet & Auction Door Prizes & Raffle March 16, 2002 Lee Davis HS Mechanicsville, VA $10 per table (1 admission) $5 admission
For information contact Walter Alexander (804) 264-0599 wnalexander@hotmail.com
Chambersburg Modelairs Flea Market
Scotland Community Ctr. Scotland, PA at exit 20 I-81
April 20, 2002 9AM to 3PM Vendor setup 7 AM • 80+ tables Advance registration suggested 6ft. Wall tables $12.00 w/1 admission 6ft. Aisle tables $10.00 w/1 admission Admissions $4.00
Info and Adv. Registration: Pat Frederick 805 Artim Ln Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 597-2200 e-mail: pat@frederick4u2.com
SAN DIEGO MID WINTER ELECTRICS
Feb. 15-18, 2002 Open Fun-Fly on New Hard Surfaced Runway
Vendor Booths, Expanded Parking, No Amok flying!
Indoor, Scale, $400 ElectroGlide, $400 Pylon, Helicopters, EDF Jets, www.SEFSO.ORG or WAYNE@WALKER.ORG
SWAP MEET
TRI-COUNTY WINGSNAPPERS (THE HAMBURG CLUB) FINE STREET HAMBURG, PA
OVER 200 TABLES Saturday, April 6, 2002 Open 7 AM, Set up 6 AM Admission: Donation $5.00 Refreshments/Food Breakfast & Lunch For Information Call: 610-562-6586 or 610-966-0055 Email: dave@early.com
FREDERICK MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB FREDERICK, MARYLAND SATURDAY, MAY 4TH, 9AM - 3PM
FLEA MARKET 50+ TABLES • $10.00 ADMISSION
Checks Payable to F.M.A.C. FREDERICK MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB P.O. BOX 2506, FREDERICK, MD 21702
For Info: Fred Bennett 301-831-XXXX
(Additional small local listings and short notices appear in columns for area swap meets and club events throughout the region.)
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