National Events 2008

Page Updated: 04/14/2008


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May

Joe Nall Giant Scale Fly-In Dates Not Set Yet)May 15 - 17, 2008 Registration at 8am flying starts at 9am. RV SF GR 100’x3000’. NO channel 20 food/beverage. This IMAA Sanctioned Event follows all IMAA regulations. All AMA spectators are welcome. Located: Triple Tree Aerodrome Woodruff, South Carolina, Contact: Michael Gregory 28 Rocky Point Way Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 297-1201, For more information check out their website at www.joenall.com

June

The Unlimited Scale Racing Association is the official sanctioning body for the sport of Giant Scale Air Racing. There are changes in the 2007 racing season. The races are promoted by Horizon Hobbies and many other fine sponsors. This Year is sure to be filled with fantastic events. More info visit www.USRAinfo.org - or - the Preview Video

 

Warbirds over Denver. June 13, 14 & 15, 2008 Chatfield State Park, Denver, Colorado Presented by the Jefco Aeromodelers Info:, Open to Any Warbird with Military Paint Scheme No Sport Jets or Non-Military Planes 600' Runway (North-South is primary) 750' Crosswind Runway Registration: $25 per pilot (includes an official event T-Shirt) Overnight Airplane Storage Available - Lunch Available Onsite Check our website often for the most current information.  www.warbirdsoverdenver.com

 

Warbirds Over Louisiana, June 27,28 & 29, 2008.  We would like to invite you and your friends down for Three Days of Fun, Food & Flying. This year's Fly-in promises to be the best one of the season, we've got everything from alligator wrestling to riverboat gambling.  We have 500 feet of concrete runway with plenty of groomed run out and 1000 feet parallel grass runway.  7200 sq. ft. of canopy on concrete slab with 42 4'x8'  tables with electric outlets at each one.   Six RV electrical hook-ups plus unlimited RV parking.  We will be Barbequing all three days +++ Real Cajun Food. Our  800sq.ft. Clubhouse is air conditioned and heated with full kitchen and telephone for your convenience. The field is conveniently located 8 miles off of interstate 10 in Sulphur Louisiana . More info visit: L.A.R.K.S. RC    Contact Mike Moss 337-527-7179 or Garhide@aol.com

August

Annual Festival of Giants & District VI Mini-Fest, August 1-3, 2008. Pre registered availabe. On site registration 8am flying starts at 9am. Paved 50’x600’ runway, GR, SF & RV, Food & Beverage available. IMAA and AMA membership required. Located: Fox Valley Aero Club Field, St. Charles, Illinois Take North Ave Rt-64 west ½ mile west of Randall Rd take Campton Hills Rd west to entrance to flying site.  For more information check out their website at www.foxvalleyaero.com
 

Northern Alliance Military Fly-In: August 8th, 9th & 10th.  Owatonna, Minnesota. SMMAC. Registration forms will be mailed out to past participants. Contact us if you would like to register this year. It is a lot of fun with a lot of great food!! Twin Cities Contact: Jeff Quesenberry, 952 432-2541  www.smmac.com

Sept

Minnesota Big Bird Fall Classic, IMAA Chapter 46, Sat September 6th, 2008. The Minnesota's Big Birds invite you to join many large-scale & IMAA modelers for a fun day of flying. For more information checkout www.mnbigbirds.com
 

Warbirds Over the Rockies, September 21 – 23, 2008, Loveland, Colorado. Official Host: Love Air RC, Pilot Reg. Fee: $25, Overnight Aircraft Storage: $15 per plane, Banquet-Sat. 7:00 pm $35 per person. Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites (I-25 & Exit 269) Ft. Collins, Co. 80524 Ph: 970-407-010012 minutes from the flying field on Highway 14 or Mulberry Road, Motor Homes/Campers On Site No Hookups, Contact: Brian O'Meara, 400 W. 104th Ave., Northglenn, CO 80234 www.warbirdsovertherockies.com