Upcoming events:

Wed Jul 08 CT - Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #3
Durham, CT (A) Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #3 for 124, 140, 142, 441(J(SO). Site: Durham Fair Grounds White's Farm. Art Ellis CD, 39 Anthony Terrace Durham CT 06422 PH:203-675-2558 email: arthurellis@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.wo-society.org. Sponsor: WILBUR AND ORVILLE SOCIETY

Sat Jul 11 MA - Ron Connors Memorial Stunt Meet
Wrentham, MA (A) Ron Connors Memorial Stunt Meet for 322, 323, 324, 325, 326(JSO). Site: Wrentham State School. Guerry Byers CD, 28 Byrd Ave Roslindale MA 02131 PH:617-327-3521 email: guerrysr@comcast.net. Sat 10am, Old Time Stunt and nostalgia to 1984, Sun 10am, All PAMPA classes, judging seminars Sat by Dave Cook. Sponsor: NEW ENGLAND STUNT TEAM

Sat Jul 11 MA - CRRC Classic Hand Launch Glider Contest
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC Classic Hand Launch Glider Contest for 441(O). Site: Davis Field. Mark Drela CD, 218 Thorndike #205 Cambridge MA 02141 PH:617-253-0067 email: drela@mit.edu. Visit www.charlesriverrc.org or www.flyesl.com. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RADIO CONTROLLERS and EASTERN SOARING LEAGUE

Sat Jul 11 MA - NEWG Feen n Fly
Falmouth, MA (AA) NEWG Feed n Fly for Cat III 101C-105C, 120, 124, 140, 142(JSO). Site: Crane Wildlife Sanctuary. Paul Nelson CD, 4 Tall Tree Way Georgetown MA 01833 PH:978-352-2765 email: paul_nelson@comcast.net. Visit www.newg.info. All Old Time, Early Nostalgia, Nation Cup Points awarded, FAC: Scale, Golden Age/Modern Civilian, Dime Scale, Embryo/Two-Bit OT Rubber, Thompson/Grieve Racers ML, Low Wing Military Trainer ML, WWII Combat ML. Sponsor: NEWG

Sun Jul 12 CT - SAM 7 July OT FF Rally
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM 7 July OT FF Rally for Cat III 101C(J), 124, 140, 142(J)(SO). Site: Turf Farm. Allan Vollmer CD, 14 Checkpoint Ln W Haven CT 06516 PH:203-933-4400 email: alsam-7vollmer@sbcglobal.net. Pln gas, Cab gas, .02 Rep, Nos gas, 1/2A Earl Nos Rubr Stk, Cabin, Scale, Twn Push, Baby ROG, Jim Allen, Skokie M/L OT Cat, OT Towl, NFFS CL Towl, A Natl Cup Event. Sponsor: SAM 7

Sun Jul 12 CT - Dawn Patrol Over Green Road Sector
Ellington, CT (C) Dawn Patrol Over Green Road Sector. Site: Club Field. Robert Boulais CD, 41 Danny Trail Vernon CT 06066 PH:860-872-7900 email: dawnpatrol536@juno.com. Visit www.ncrcc.org. Giant Scale WWI event, Come early camp and fly for the weekend, fun, food, raffles, shirt available, prizes for participation, spectators always welcome, $5 landing fee, biplanes must be 60" or larger and Monoplanes 80" or larger, Golden Age Racers welcome, no cubs. Sponsor: NORTHERN CT RC CLUB

Sat Jul 18 RI - AMA D1 Fun Fly and Airshow at URI Balloon Festival
Kingston, RI (C) AMA D1 Fun Fly and Airshow at URI Balloon Festival. Site: University of Rhode Island. Edward Faria CD, 92 Barrows St Somerset MA 02725 PH:508-678-6404 email: provair@aol.com. Visit www.amadistrict-i.org. For additional info: Any Argenio PH:401-231-5380 email: imaasanction@aol.com. Sponsor: AMA Distric I OFFICERS

Sun Jul 19 ME - Warbird Scramble
Scarborough, ME (C) Warbird Scramble. Site: Club Field. Bill Reeve CD, 209 Ray Street Portland ME 04103 PH:207-797-8492. WWI and WWII flying from a grass field, no turbines please, refreshments on site, 600'x100' grass runway, charging station for electrics. Sponsor: PROPSNAPPERS

Sun Jul 19 MA - 2nd Annual Airshow and Picnic
Holden, MA (C) 2nd Annual Airshow and Picnic. Site: Quinapoxet Air Field. Colin Towers CD, 404 Wattaquadock Hill Road Bolton MA 01740 PH:978-779-9860 email: crtmmac@verizon.net. Visit www.qmfc.org. Open flying and scheduled demonstrations no overnight, no power, no tubines, food and beverages available, facilities. Sponsor: QUINAPOXET MODEL FLYING CLUB

Sun Jul 19 NH - Charles McLean Memorial Fun Fly
Hopkinton, NH (C) Charles McLean Memorial Fun Fly. Site: Elm Brook Park. Richard Smith CD, 5 Red Pine Dr Bow NH 03304 PH:603-224-2078 email: soozzies@comcast.net. Take exit 5 off Interstate 89 and follow detour signs for Rt 127 and Elm Brook Park. Sponsor: CONCORD AERO GUIDANCE SOCIETY

Sun Jul 19 MA - All Electric Fly In
Hadley, MA (C) All Electric Fly In. Site: Club Field. Gifford Fogg CD, 1612 Westover Road Chieopee MA 01020 PH:413-593-5454 email: df.fogg@verizon.net. Some charging will be available. Sponsor: HCRC

Wed Jul 22 CT - Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #4
Durham, CT (A) Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #4 for 124, 140, 142, 441(J(SO). Site: Durham Fair Grounds White's Farm. Art Ellis CD, 39 Anthony Terrace Durham CT 06422 PH:203-675-2558 email: arthurellis@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.wo-society.org. Sponsor: WILBUR AND ORVILLE SOCIETY

Fri Jul 24 MA - Otis Giants Fun Fly
Falmouth, MA (C) Otis Giants Fun Fly. Site: Crane Wildlife. Mark Montella CD, 9 Wellwood Circle E Falmouth MA 02536 PH:508-457-4984 email: montellamj@comcast.net. Visit www.flyomacrc.com. Open flying 24th 10am, Giant Scaleonly 25th and 26th 9am, landing fee $15for all three days, camping available for the event no hookups, pilotraffle prize, concession stand, toilet facilities, Open format combat session (glow .35 or smaller or electric) 25th and 26th 12:30 to 1. Sponsor: OTIS MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB

Sat Jul 25 MA - RES Sailplane Contest
Sudbury, MA (A) RES Sailplane Contest for 460(O). Site: Davis Field. Richard Williamson CD, 21 Pendleton Rd Sudbury MA 01776 PH:978-618-5475 email: williamson@ll.mit.edu. Visit www.charlseriverrc.org. Rudder-elevator-spoiler RES sailplane thermal duration contest, separate 2m and unlimited competitions. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RADIO CONTROLLERS

Sat Jul 25 VT - Rutland County RC Flyers Annual Fun Fly
Fair Haven, VT (C) Rutland County RC Flyers Annual Fun Fly. Site: Fair Haven Airport. Thomas Puma CD, PO Box 722 Caselton VT 05735 PH:802-558-4439 email: usakingcat1@aol.com. Visit www.rcflyers.org. planes, helis, turbines, any size AMA legal, 50' x 900' grass runway, no trees, on site camping no hookups, flush facilities, $10 landing fee, food and drinks available, exit 2 Route 4 follow signs. For additional info: PH:802-747-4522 email: brian05701@yahoo.com. Sponsor: RUTLAND COUNTY RC FLYERS

Fri Jul 31 MA - AMA Distric I Fling Giants Huckfest
Gardner, MA (C) AMA District I Flying Giants Huckfest. Site: Gardner Municipal Airport. Elie Houayes CD, 33 Windsor CT Swansea, MA 02777 PH:508-677-4547 email: vanoalex@comcast.net. Visit www.flyinggiants.com or www.amadistrict-i.org. For additional Info: Andy Argenio AMA DI VP email: imaasamction@aol.com. Sponsor: AMA DISTRICT I OFFICERS

Sat Aug 01 CT - NCRCC Q500 2 Day Race
Ellington, CT (A) NCRCC Q500 2 Day Race for 424(JSO). Site: Club Field. Dennis Thibodeau CD, 170 Cottage Rd Enfield CT 06082 PH: 860-749-6985 e-mail: buffvet@cox.net. Two 1 day races for expert, standard and beginner. Overnight camping available on site. No generators after 8:30pm. Pre-registration required. Food available at the field. NEPRO rules. Visit www.ncrcc.org or www.nepro.org. Sponsor: NORTHERN CT RC CLUB

Sat Aug 08 MA - CRRC Soar In
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC Soar In for 444(JSO). Site: Davis Field. Anker Berg-Sonne CD, 8 Middlemost Way Stow MA 01775 PH:978-897-1750 email: anker@ankersoft.com. Visit www.charlesriverrc.org. Unlimited, ESL Expert and Sportsman classes, Trophies to 3rd place with overall winner for the weekend. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RC'ERS

Sat Aug 08 MA - Eastern Mass Championships
Middleboro, MA (C) Eastern Mass Championships. Site: Club Field. Frederick Clark CD, 55 Free St Hingham MA 02043 PH:781-424-9843. Formula GX combat Sat, F2D combat - single airplane rules Sun. Sponsor: WINGBUSTERS MAC

Sun Aug 09 MA - CRRC Soar In
Sudbury, MA (A) CRRC Soar In for 444(JSO). Site: Davis Field. John Nilsson CD, 5118 Ridgefield Circle Clinton MA 01510 PH:978-368-7136 email: photoguy205@comcast.net. Visit www.charlesriverrc.org. Unlimited, ESL Expert and Sportsman classes, Trophies to 3rd place with overall winner for the weekend. Sponsor: CHARLES RIVER RC'ERS

Sun Aug 09 MA - Summer Fly Off
Falmouth, MA (AA) Summer Fly Off for 124, 140, 142(J)(SO). Site: Crane's Wildlife. Stanley Colson CD, 47 Sammet St Everett MA 02149 PH:617-389-3313. Sponsor: NEW ENGLAND WAKEFIELD GROUP

Wed Aug 12 CT - Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #5
Durham, CT (A) Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #5 for 124, 140, 142(J)(SO). Site: Durham Fair Grounds, White's Farm. Art Ellis CD, 39 Anthony Terrace Durham 06422 PH:203-675-2558 email: arthurellis@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.wo-society.org. Sponsor: WILBUR AND ORVILLE SOCIETY

Sat Aug 15 VT - Warbirds Over Guildhall
Guildhall, VT (C) Warbirds Over Guildhall. Site: Martin Field. Glenn Scott CD, 12 Middle Street Lancaster NH 03584 PH:603-684-1070 email: rustys@dscottre.com. Visit www.guildhallfunflyers.com. Bring your warbird to our 400x90 grass strip surrounded by field and views of Mt Washington, $10 pilot landing fee, praking, food and facilities on site. Sponsor: GUILDHALL FUN FLYERS

Sun Aug 16 MA - The Great New England Scale Fly In
Bridgewater, MA (C) The Great New England Scale Fly In. Site: Club Field. Leo Coffey CD, 51 Cooke Road Plymouth MA 02360 PH:508-746-4128. Visit www.ssrcc.org. registration 9am, classes: builder of model, non builder, electric, and tatic, warbird, civilian, and aerobatic categories in each class (combined for electric and static), landing fee $10 first 2 planes, $5 each additional, fun events for all family members. Sponsor: SOUTH SHORE RADIO CONTROL CLUB

Fri Aug 21 MA - New England Jet Rally
Templeton, MA (C) New England Jet Rally. Site: Gardner Municipal Airport. Keith Swenson Sr CD, 18 Christmas Tree Dr Ashburnhau MA 01430 PH:978-827-4402 email: keith@nerdcenter.net. Visit www.wachusettbarnstormers.com. Sponsor: WACHUSETT BARNSTORMERS

Sat Aug 22 MA - HCRC Annual 2-Day Scale Fly In
Hadley, MA (C) HCRC Annual 2-Day Scale Fly In. Site: Club Field. Mark Mundie CD, 2 Boyce Rd Southwick MA 01077 PH:413-569-0202 email: marktm442@yahoo.com. Visit www.hampshirecountyrc.org. Come to our scenic flying field, see old friends and make new ones during 2 days of flying fun, no pressure just flying, warbirds, civilian, old, new, come show your building and flying skills, primitive camping on site, no 3D. Sponsor: HAMPSHIRE CTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB

Sun Aug 23 CT - Salmon River Shootout
East Hampton, CT (C) Salmon River Shootout. Site: Salmon River State Forest. Neil Simpson CD, 129 podunk Road East Brookfield MA 01515 PH:508-867-8702. Formula GX Combat is AMA CL Combat flown in a rounds format with a 73mph speed limit and a modified scoring system, all other rules remain in effect.

Sun Aug 23 MA - Stunt in the Berkshires
Lee, MA (AA) Stunt in the Berkshires for 323, 324, 325, 326(JSO). Site: Boyd Company. Bill Hummel CD, 260 Lape Road Nassau NY 12123 PH:518-766-9432 email: camphummel@hotmail.com. Four PAMPA classes. Sponsor: NEW ENGLAND STUNT TEAM

Wed Aug 26 CT - Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #6
Durham, CT (A) Wilbur and Orville Wednesday Evening Series #6 for 124, 140, 142, 441(J)(SO). Site: Durham Fair Grounds, White's Farm. Art Ellis CD, 39 Anthony Terrace Durham 06422 PH:203-675-2558 email: arthurellis@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.wo-society.org. Sponsor: WILBUR AND ORVILLE SOCIETY

Sat Aug 29 CT - SAM 7 East Coast Champs
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM-7 East Coast Champs for 101(J), 124 (SO), 140 (J)(SO). Site: Turf Farm. Eric Martenson CD, 1 Stonehedge Way N Granbury CT 06060 PH: 860-683-0270. Cabin Gas, 1/2A Earl NOS. 1/4A & 1/2A NOS, Sm Rubr Stk, Lg Rubr Fuse, Flying Scale, Jim Allen, Twn Psh M/L NFFS T/L. A natl Cup Event. Sponsor: SAM 7

Sat Aug 29 ME - State of Maine Scale Shootout
New Gloucester, ME (A) State of Maine Scale Shootout for 511, 512, 520, 522(O). Site: Club Field. Carl Jackson CD, PO Box 70 Minot ME 04258 PH: 207-675-3088 e-mail: carlton@maineairpower.com. Visit www.mainescaleshootout.org. plenty of room for overnight camping, no hookups, BBQ Sat night $10 please RSVP to CD, registration $25 one event or $40 two events. Pre-registration encouraged. Sponsor: SKYSTREAKERS

Sun Aug 30 CT - SAM 7 East Coast Champs
Rocky Hill, CT (AA) SAM-7 East Coast Champs for 101(J), 124 (SO), 140 (J)(SO). Site: Turf Farm. John Hodgkin CD, 42 Benton St Winsted CT 06098 PH: 860-379-2197 e-mail: jhodgkin2197@charter.net. Pylon Gas, ABC NOS, .02 REP, Lg Rubr Stk, Sm Rubr Fuse, Baby ROG, NOS Rubber M/L, OT CAT, OT T/L A Natl Cup Event. Sponsor: SAM-7

Sat Sep 05 CT - Central CT Giant Squadron IMAA Dist I Mini-fest
Bloomfield, CT (C-Restricted to IMAA) Central CT Giant Squadron IMAA Dist I Mini-fest. Site: Wintonbury RC Club. Ron Liska CD, 467R Kelsey St Middletown CT 06457 PH:860-347-0257 email: jliska9000@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.flywfc.org. Fun, fellowship and flying at eautiful Wintonbury RC Field. Grass runway accommodates those heavy metal warbirds (good approaches from both ends) food, port-o-potty, RV camping no hookups, this event has been growing every year. Come and see what's happening. Sponsor: IMAA

Sat Sep 05 MA - Mitch Lilly Memorial, Mass Cop Championship
Wrentham, MA (A) Mitch Lilly Memorial, Mass Cop Championship for 322, 323, 324, 325, 326(JSO). Site: Wrentham State School. Richard Wolsey CD, 1 Hickory Lane North Reading MA 01864 PH:978-664-8670 email: wolsey1@verizon.com. Sat 10am old time stunt and nostalgia to 1984, Sun 10am, All PAMPA classes. Sponsor: NEW ENGLAND STUNT TEAM

Sun Sep 06 MA - New England Championships
Worcester, MA (C) New England Championships. Site: Boynton Park. Neil Simpson CD, 129 Podunk Road East Brookfield MA 01515 PH:508-867-8702 email: podunk129@charter.net. Formula GX combat is AMA CL combat flown in a rounds format with a 72 mph speed limit and a modified scoring system. All other rules remain in effect.

Sun Sep 13 MA - Q-500 Sport 428
Hadley, MA (A) Q-500 Sport 428 for 428(JSO). Site: Club Field. David Fogg CD, 1612 Westover Rd Chicopee MA 01020 PH:413-593-5454 email: df.fogg@verizon.net. Annual fall race, NEPRO rules, beginners welcome. Sponsor: HCRC

Sun Sep 20 ME - Open House Fly In
Scarborough, ME (C) Open House Fly In. Site: Club Field. Bill Reeve CD, 209 Ray Street Portland ME 04103 PH:207-797-8492. Refreshments for registered flyers, charging station available for electrics, no turbines please. Sponsor: PROPSNAPPERS

Sun Sep 20 MA - NEWG Fall Fly
Falmouth, MA (AA) NEWG Fall Fly for Cat III 101C-105C, 120, 124, 140, 142(JSO). Site: Crane Wildlife Sanctuary. Paul Nelson CD, 4 Tall Tree Way Georgetown MA 01833 PH:978-352-2765 email: paul_nelson@comcast.net. Visit www.newg.info. All Old Time, Nostalgia, Nation Cup Points awarded, FAC: Scale, Golden Age/Modern Civilian, Dime Scale, Embryo/Two-Bit OT Rubber, Thompson/Grieve Racers ML, Modern Military ML, WWII Combat ML. Sponsor: NEWG

Sun Sep 20 MA - District 1 Championships
Middleboro, MA (C) District 1 Championships. Site: Club Field. Frederick Clark CD, 55 Free St Hingham MA 02043 PH:781-424-9843. Sponsor: WINGBUSTERS MAC

Sun Oct 04 CT - NEPRO 424 Sport Quickie
Salem, CT (A) NEPRO 424 Sport Quickie for 424(JSO). Site: Club Field. Fred Meyer CD, 834 Shennecossett Rd Groton CT 06340 PH:860-961-0309 email: fmeyerrc@gmail.com. Visit www.nepro.org. field on Rt82 3 mi East of Rt 85, 5 mi West of I-395 (exit80). The event is open to all AMA members, plaques 1st to 3rd place plust fastest time in all three classes, sportsman, standard, and expert, merchandise prizes and awards in addition to plaques in Sportsman class (novice) only. Sponsor: RC PROPBUSTERS INC

Sun Oct 18 MA - Fall Finale Combat Tournament
Worcester, MA (C) Fall Finale Combat Tournament. Site: Boynton Park. Neil Simpson CD, 129 Podunk Road East Brookfield MA 01515 PH:508-867-8702 email: podunk129@charter.net. Formula GX Combat is AMA Control Line Combat flown in a rounds format with a 73 mph speed limit and a modified scoring system. All other rules remain in effect.

Sun Oct 25 MA - The Wingbuster Shootout
Middleboro, MA (C) The Wingbuster Shootout. Site: Club Field. Frederick Clark CD, 55 Free St Hingham MA 02043 PH:781-424-9843. Sponsor: WINGBUSTERS MAC

Sun Nov 01 MA - WIngbuster Fall Fly Off
Middleboro, MA (C) Wingbuster Fall Fly Off. Site: Club Field. Frederick Clark CD, 55 Free St Hingham MA 02043 PH:781-424-9843. Sponsor: WINGBUSTERS MAC

District News

Jun 12 - District I sponsored Wintonbury Electric Fun-Fly next weekend!
Detailed information for the District I Electric Fun Fly (and all the 2009 District I events) is now available on the home page. Scroll down for more information.

Jun 12 - Rutland County R/C Flyers - Annual R/C air show and funfly
Saturday, July 25th 2009 the Rutland County R/C Flyers will put on their annual R/C Airshow and Fun Fly. It will be held at the Fairhaven airport in Fairhaven VT, located off of exit #2 from Rt 4. The event is open to glow, gas and electric planes and helis of any size. There is a $10.00 landing fee and the event is open to the public. For details please visit www.rcflyers.org or contact Dave Dress @ 802-773-1274

May 12 - 2009 District Event details now available
Detailed information for the district sponsored events Wintonbury "Electric" Fun-Fly, Rhode Island Balloon Festival, and HUCKFEST has been posted to this web site.

National News

Apr 11 - LSF announces proposal for Sportsman Soaring Accomplishment Program
The League of Silent Flight (AMA SIG for Soaring) has announced a proposal for the Sportsman Soaring Accomplishment Program. For more information see http://www.silentflight.org/lsf-ssap.shtml.


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