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Upcoming events:
05/18/2012 - 05/20/2012
Salem, CT (A) NEW ENGLAND AEROTOW 2012.
Site: Club Field. Steve Pasierb CD PH: 203-246-5881 Email:. Event 517(O). Sponsor: RC PROPBUSTERS INC
05/19/2012 - 05/20/2012
Wayland, MA (C) CHARLES RIVER FLOAT FLY.
Site: Wayland Town Beach. Ruane Crummett CD PH: 508-655-2234 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. $10 landing fee for weekend. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
05/27/2012
Middleboro, MA (A) WINGBUSTER SPRING KICK OFF.
Site: Club Field. Neil Simpson CD PH: 508-867-8702 Email:. Event 331(JSO). F2D combat, single airplane rules. Sponsor: WINGBUSTERS MAC
06/02/2012 - 06/03/2012
Plymouth, CT (AA) CMAC IMAC EVENT.
Site: Club Field. Erik Haakonsen CD PH: 203-375-2660 Email:. Visit:
www.mini-iac.com
. Events 411-414(JSO). Pilot meeting 8AM, wheels up at 8:30AM. All are welcome to compete at the first CMAC IMAC ebent. Lunchtime freestyle competition and all are welcome to participate. For first time pilots we will review the sequences, flight line and any other questions. Lunch and drinks are available. Overnight camping. Landing fee $30. Sponsor: CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB
06/02/2012
Bridgewater, MA (C) MULTI CLUB FLY IN.
Site: Mci Grounds. William Odonnell CD PH: 508-473-4441 Email:. Visit:
www.ssrcc.org
. A non competitive event with open flying for RC aircraft of all types. Noontime airshow. Sponsored by District I. All clubs, members, spectators welcome. Sponsor: SOUTH SHORE RC CLUB INC
06/03/2012
Franklin, NH (C) GRANITE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Site: Franklin Elks Lodge Field. Neil Simpson CD PH: 508-867-8702 Email:. Formula FX combat control line. Call for rules.
06/03/2012
Farmington, CT (A) CCRCC "PETE REED CLASSIC".
Site: Club Field. John Hinze CD PH: 860-997-4516 Email:. Visit:
www.ccrcclub.org
. NEPRO classes in 424 - sportsman, stnadard and expert. Motor must be sotck Thunder Tiger Pro .40 with stock APC 9x6 prop. 15 percent fuel provided by host club, pre-registration requited by CD by e-mail or www.nepro.org. Sponsor: CENTRAL CONNECTICUT RC CLUB
06/03/2012
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM 7 MAY OT FF RALLY.
Site: Bean Farm. Donald Osalza CD PH: 860-873-9556 Events 122, 140, 142(J)(SO). OT and antigue gas, .02 rep, NFFS Nos Gas, rubr stick, rubr cabin, scale, twn push, baby rog, Jim Allen, Skokie M/L, OT cat, OT towl. A National Cup event. Sponsor: SAM 7
06/08/2012 - 06/10/2012
Pownal, VT (C) GREEN MOUNTAIN 3D FEST.
Site: Club Field. Richard Miller CD PH: 860-824-8207 Email:. All pilots welcome, all type, any size aircraft. Primitive camping, vendors welcome, raffles daily. Sponsor: GREEN MOUNTAIN RENEGADE FLYERS
06/09/2012
Ellington, CT (E) NCRCC OUTDOOR SWAP MEET.
Site: 190 Green Rd. Robert Laflamme CD PH: 860-749-4456 Email:. Visit:
www.ncrcc.org
. 1st annual outdoor swap meet. $10 per space, no tables, no charge for buyers. Food available on site. Set up 8AM, rain date June 16. Sponsor: NORTHERN CT RADIO CONTROL CLUB
06/15/2012 - 06/17/2012
Newbury, MA (C-Restricted) PLUM ISLAND JET RACING.
Site: Plum Island Airport. Michael Fiorito CD PH: 978-462-5006 Email:. Sponsor: NEW ENGLAND JETS
06/17/2012
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM 7 JUNE OT FF RALLY.
Site: Bean Farm. John Stott CD PH: 203
06/17/2012
Turners Falls, MA (C) FATHER'S DAY FUN FLY.
Site: Turners Falls Airport. David Korpiewski CD PH: 413-695-2191 Email:. Visit:
www.franklinrc.com
. Come to our 2nd annual Father's Day Fun Fly. Open to everyone so bring your family! RC simulators, two buddy boxed trainers, and extreme 3D demonstrations. 10AM to 4PM. Bathroom and food on site. 325' hard pucked runway with no noise restrictions. Bring your models and family and join us for some fun. Sponsor: FRANKLIN COUNTY RC
06/23/2012 - 06/24/2012
Bloomfield, CT (C) AMA DISTRICT I ELECTRIC FUN FLY.
Site: Club Field. Richard Niezabitowski CD PH: 860-651-9015 Email:. Visit:
www.flywfc.org
. Electric fun fly, free admission, good food available onsite. Sponsor: WINTONBURY FLYING CLUB
06/23/2012 - 06/24/2012
Stow, MA (C) ERNIE HUBER MEMORIAL HELI FUN FLY.
Site: Crow Island Airfield. James Peters CD PH: 617-974-2115 Email:. Come enjoy two days of heli flying at secluded grass strip airfield. Five flight stations on a 1000'+ flight line. Night flying on Saturday evening. All skill levels welcome. Door prizes and raffle. On site swimming (no lifeguards) and camping ( no hook ups). For camping Friday evening please contact the CD in advance. Landing fee $15 per day or $20 for both.
06/24/2012
East Hampton, CT (C) LEN MINICK MEMORIAL COMBAT CHALLENGE.
Site: Salmon River State Forest. Neil Simpson CD PH: 508-867-8702 Email:. Formula GX control line combat. Call for rules.
06/30/2012 - 07/01/2012
Salem, CT (C) RC PROPBUSTERS MEMORIAL FUN FLY.
Site: Club Field. Frederick Meyer CD PH: 860-445-7694 Email:. Visit:
www.rcpropbusters.com
. This event is open to all AMA members and we have a separate helicopter field. You are welcome to fly anything you want but hte aircraft must conform to AMA rules for noise levels, weight and safety. This is one of the finest flying fields in CT so come on out and enjoy a day or weekend. $10 for 1 or both days. Food, raffles, demos and more are on the menu. Some overnight parking on site is available and hotels within 6 miles. Sponsor: RC PROPBUSTERS INC
07/01/2012
Middleboro, MA (A) WINGBUSTER SUMMER SIZZLER.
Site: Club Field. Neil Simpson CD PH: 508-867-8702 Email:. Event 331(JSO). F2D combat, single airplane rules. Sponsor: WINGBUSTERS MAC
07/04/2012
Sudbury, MA (D) JULY 4TH RC DEMONSTRATIONS.
Site: Davis Field. John Eppling CD PH: 978-929-9298 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. RC demonstrations open to the public. Various electric aircraft will be flown and more on display. Buddy box flights with instructors. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
07/07/2012 - 07/08/2012
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC HAND LAUNCH GLIDER CONTEST.
Site: Dan'S Field. Richard Williamson CD PH: 978-618-9475 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. Event 441(O). Co-sponsored by the Eastern Soaring League. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
07/08/2012
Ellington, CT (C) DAWN PATROL OVER GREEN ROAD SECTOR.
Site: Club Field. Robert Boulais CD PH: 860-872-7900 Email:. Visit:
www.ncrcc.org
. Giant scale WWI event, IMAA membership not required. Come early, camp and fly for the weekend - Sunday event. Fun, food, raffles and shirts available. Prizes for participation. See club website for photos and specifics. Spectators always welcome. Biplanes 60" or larger, monoplanes 80" or larger, golden age of racing welcome. No cubs. Sponsor: NORTHERN CT RADIO CONTROL CLUB
07/14/2012
Farmington, CT (C) CENTRAL CT 1ST ANNUAL HELICOPTER FUN FLY.
Site: Club Field. Eric Ehrenfels CD PH: 203-272-7839 Email:. Visit:
www.ccrcclub.org
. Come enjoy one of New England's best and largest sites. Yes, we will have food and beverages. We will have fun with 3 flight zones and hoverpad! Sponsor: CENTRAL CONNECTICUT RC CLUB
07/21/2012 - 07/22/2012
New Gloucester, ME (A) 2012 MAINE IMAC CHALLENGE.
Site: Club Field. Thomas Chabot CD PH: 207-522-6841 Email:. Visit:
www.skystreakers.org
. Events 411-414(JSO). Best flying site in New England. All classes flown per current IMAC contest guidelines and the AMA rulebook. Spectators welcome. Sponsor: SKY STREAKERS RC CLUB
07/28/2012
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC RES THERMAL SOARING CONTEST.
Site: Davis Field. Richard Williamson CD PH: 978-618-5475 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. Event 460(O). Rudder-elevator-spoiler sailplane contest. 2M and unlimited classes. For 2M class, any sailplane of built-up or foam consruction (including Easy Gliders) may be entered. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
07/28/2012 - 07/29/2012
Woodstock, CT (C) WARBIRDS OVER WOODSTOCK.
Site: Club Field. James Russell CD PH: 508-450-2334 Email:. Sponsor: WOODSTOCK RC FLYERS
08/04/2012 - 08/05/2012
Barre, VT (C-Restricted) CENTRAL VERMONT GIANT FLYERS 1ST ANNUAL FUN FLY.
Site: 201 Airport Rd. Charles Sjobeck CD PH: 802-728-3056 Email:. Visit:
www.vermontbarnstormers.org
. Sponsor: VERMONT MODELERS CLUB
08/04/2012 - 08/05/2012
Ellington, CT (AA) NCRCC 2 DAY RACE.
Site: Club Field. Kevin Cyr CD PH: 860-871-8316 Email:. Visit:
www.nepro.org
. Event 424(JSO). Two 1 day races, std, expert, sportsman. 424 and 426 both days. AMA 424, 426 rules. Pre-registration required by 8PM at website. Picnic Sat after races, please bring dessert to share. For hotel reservations call Comfort Inn, Vernon, CT. Sponsor: NORTHERN CT RADIO CONTROL CLUB
08/05/2012
Lee, MA (AA) STUNT IN THE BERKSHIRES.
Site: 501 Pleasant St. William Hummel CD PH: 518-766-9432 Email:. Events 322, 323, 324, 325, 326(JSO). Practice and sport flying on Saturday all day. 4 PAMPA classes on Sunday. Site is Boyd Co, 501 Pleasant St, Lee MA 01260. Site is 3 minutes off exit 2 of the MASS Pike (I-90). Sponsor: NEW ENGLAND STUNT TEAM
08/11/2012
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC SOAR IN.
Site: Davis Field. Fritz Bien CD PH: 978-369-1720 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. Event 444(JSO). Unlimited, ESL expert and sportsman classes. Trophies to 3rd place with overall winner for the weekend. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
08/12/2012
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC SOAR IN.
Site: Davis Field. Anker Berg Sonne CD PH: 978-897-1750 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. Event 444(JSO). Unlimited, ESL expert and sportsman classes. Trophies to 3rd place with overall winner for the weekend. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
08/17/2012 - 08/19/2012
Gardner, MA (C) 7TH ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND JET RALLY.
Site: Gardner Municipal Airport. Jeffrey Lynds CD PH: 860-228-1972 Email:. For more information contact CD or Mike Turocy PH:978-514-2591 e-mail: onrunway34@comcast.net or Bob D'Angelo PH:978-895-0079 e-mail: bdang11@comcast.net .
08/18/2012 - 08/19/2012
Hadley, MA (C) HCRC ANNUAL 2 DAY SCALE FLY IN.
Site: Club Field. Mark Mundie CD PH: 413-569-0202 Email:. Visit:
www.hampshirecountyrc.org
. Come show off your building and flying skills in a no pressure fun event. 1500' grass runway. Primitive camping. For more info Dave Sherman PH:413-774-7375 e-mail: dsher10578@aol.com . Sponsor: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RCERS
08/18/2012 - 08/19/2012
Guildhall, VT (C) WARBIRDS OVER GUILDHALL.
Site: Martin Field. Glenn Scott CD PH: 603-361-0944 Email:. Visit:
www.guildhallfunflyers.com
. Warbirds from WWI to present day. Any size, any type of power welcome. 385x100 grass strip with clear approaches in both directions. Refreshments and facilities on site, event starts at 9AM each day and goes into the evening! Sponsor: GUILDHALL FUN FLYERS
08/25/2012
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM 7 EAST COAST CHAMPS.
Site: Bean Farm. Eric Martenson CD PH: 860-653-0270 Email:. Events 124(J), 142(J)(SO). Sm Rubr stk, lg rubr cabin, fly scale, Jim Allen, twn push M/L, Skokie M/L, NFFS cl towl, 1/2A early nost, 1/4A and 1/2A nost gas. A National Cup event. Sponsor: SAM 7
08/25/2012 - 08/26/2012
Derry, NH (C) NEW ENGLAND FLY IN.
Site: Club Field. Glen Bolser CD PH: 603-626-1048 Email:. Visit:
www.nhflylingtigers.org
. This is an annual event supported and staffed by 4 local clubs whose ultimate goal is to promote all different aspects of our hobby to the general public. The event has open flying most of the weekend for all proficient pilots, with demo flights as well. Sponsor: THE NH FLYING TIGERS RC CLUB
08/26/2012
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM 7 EAST COAST CHAMPS.
Site: Bean Farm. Erick Villano CD PH: 203-467-7090 Email:. Event 124(SO), 140(J)(SO). Lg rubr stik, sm rubr cabin, baby ROG M/L, nost rubr M/L, OT cat, OT towl, ABC nost gas, .02 replica. A National Cup event. Sponsor: SAM 7
08/26/2012
East Hampton, CT (C) SALMON RIVER SHOOTOUT.
Site: Salmon River State Forest. Neil Simpson CD PH: 508-867-8702 Email:. Formula Gx control line combat. Call for rules.
09/01/2012
Sudbury, MA (A) ALTITUDE LIMITED ELECTRIC SOARING CONTEST.
Site: Dan'S Field. Richard Williamson CD PH: 978-618-5475 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. Event 609(O). Event open to electric sailplanes equipped with CAM ALES circuit, set to a 30 sec max motor run and 200 max altitude. CAM circuits will be available for those who want a "loaner" for the day. Thermal duration man-on-man soaring Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
09/01/2012 - 09/02/2012
Bloomfield, CT (C-Restricted) CENTRAL CT GIANT SQUADRON LABOR DAY WEEKEND FLY IN.
Site: Club Field. Alan Willette CD PH: 860-803-5052 Email:. Visit:
www.flywfc.org
. IMAA Chapter 392. One of New England's premiere events. 700' grass runway with great approachese. Vendors, raffles, food and drink, fun, fellowship and flying all weekend. Come join the fun. Sponsor: WINTONBURY FLYING CLUB
09/15/2012 - 09/16/2012
Wayland, MA (C) CHARLES RIVER FLOAT FLY.
Site: Wayland Town Beach. Ruane Crummett CD PH: 508-655-2234 Email:. Visit:
www.charlesriverrc.org
. $10 landing fee for weekend. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RCERS
09/15/2012 - 09/16/2012
Standish, ME (C) KIWANIS FLOAT FLY IN.
Site: Kiwanis Beach On Watchie Lake. William Reeve CD PH: 207-797-8492 Email:. Overnite camping allowed, no hook ups. No dogs allowed on beach. Snack shack open. Sponsor: PROPSNAPPERS INC
09/29/2012
Guildhall, VT (C) ELECTRIC RC FLY IN.
Site: Martin Field. Glenn Scott CD PH: 603-361-0944 Email:. Visit:
www.guildhallfunflyers.com
. Join the Guildhall Fun Flyers for a day of fun electric flying and sharing of electric technology ideas. Events starts at 9AM, 385x100' grass runway. Refreshments available. Sponsor: GUILDHALL FUN FLYERS
10/13/2012 - 10/14/2012
Salem, CT (A) SALEM Q500 NEPRO RACE.
Site: Club Field. Dennis Duplice CD PH: 860-376-6230 Email:. Visit:
www.neproclub.org
. Sponsor: RC PROPBUSTERS INC
District News
AMA Club Locator page is back
- 60 weeks ago
Check out the Club Locator in the main menu. The map view starts in District I, but all AMA clubs are available for browsing
District event flyers have been posted
- 60 weeks ago
The event flyers for the June 25th and 26th - Wintonbury Electric Fun-Fly and the July 23th and 24th - Balloon Fest Fun-Fly have been posted.
David Surwell, new District I Contest Coordinator
- 64 weeks ago
Thanks go to David Surwell for stepping up and offering to volunteer as the new district Contest Coordinator. His contact information is on the officers page, and he can hardly wait to start processing event sanctions.
Contest Coordinator Needed
- 68 weeks ago
A new district contest coordinator is needed for the 2011 flying season. Interested parties should contact Andy Argenio via phone at (401) 231-5380.
National News
FAA NOTAMs
- 1 day ago
TFR reissued for Hagerstown/Thurmont, MD 5/18-19, TFRs for Chicago, IL for 5/19-21 and Joplin, MO 5/21
2011 Audited Financial Statements have been posted
- 2 weeks ago
AMA Members can now view the 2011 Audited Financial Statements in the Members Only section of the website.
2012 Officer Candidate Nominations Due
- 6 weeks ago
2012 Officer Candidate Nominations Due
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