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January 1, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE SOCIETY |
-- KMAS New Years Day Fun Fly
KMAS New Years Day Fun Fly,
Open to all flyers, no landing fees, chili and buns available for lunch, warm club house, come and join in the first flights of the new year View event info....
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February 21, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- GRINDROD AIR FORCE |
-- GRINDROD AIRFORCE WINTER FUN FLY
GRINDROD ANNUAL WINTER FUN FLY
SUNDAY 21ST FEB, AT WELLS FIELD GRINDROD
ALL WELCOME --BRING SOMETHING TO FLY WITH SKI'S or FLOATS--WEATHER PERMITTING
COFFEE-CHILI AND A BUN and/or-HOT DOGS [ by donation ]
enjoy the Grindrod hospitality
LESTERS HOBBIES will be in attendance for all your winter building supplies View event info....
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March 20, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- HIGH COUNTRY FLYERS |
-- Thompson Okanagan Electric Indoor Festival
Thompson Okanagan Electric Indoor Festival - TOEIF. 62,000 square foot open area, 40 ft ceiling. 2 seperate flying areas, free flying all weekend long, Indoor precision aerobatic competition area. Vendors on site, concession on site.
910 McGill Rd. 2 Blocks west of Columbia ST. watch for signage.
Contact Norm Bryson for more info, 250-573-4989, email nhbryson@telus.net View event info....
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April 8, 2010 - 4 day(s) -- SHUSWAP LAKE AERO MODELERS |
-- SLAM Mall Show
The Shuswap Lake Aero Modelers are once again providing a wide range of Model Aircraft in a static display at the Picadilly Mall in Salmon Arm. The display starts Thursday April 8th at 4PM through to Sunday April 11th at 2PM. View event info....
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April 9, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- PRINCE GEORGE AEROMODELERS |
-- Annual Mall Show
The Prince George Aeromodelers are holding their annual mall show at Pine Center Mall in Prince George on April 9th and 10th 2010
Contact Olaf Starck 250-962-2433 View event info....
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May 1, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE SOCIETY |
-- Kamloops Model Airplane Society Spring Swap Meet
Kamloops Model Airplane Society (KMAS)
2nd Annual
SPRING SWAP MEET
ANYTHING R/C - NEW AND USED
May 1, 2010
Set-up @ 8:00am
Doors open 10:00am to 2:00pm
General Admission: $2
Vendor Table: $10
Concession Stand
LESTER'S HOBBIES in attendance
Contact Trent Johnson at 250-828-1245
or e-mail swapmeet2010@live.com View event info....
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May 9, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE SOCIETY |
-- KMAS Mothers Day Fun Fly
The Kamloops Model Airplane Society is holding their annual Mothers Day Fun Fly once again on Sunday May 9th. No competition, just lots of flying off our 600 foot paved runway.
There will be a concession available and Lester's Hobbies will be on-site for all your parts needs.
Flying starts at 9. View event info....
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May 15, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- WEST KOOTENAY |
-- WKMC Float Fly
WKMC Float-Fly May 15th and 16th in New Denver's Centennial Park. Contact Jim Davis 250-365-7695 or WKMC@shaw.ca Please note that the New Denver authorities have limited this to a 2 day event and that noise is becoming an issue with the local residents. Our future at this location is in jeopardy if they have further complaints. View event info....
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May 16, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- KELOWNA OGOPOGO RADIO CONTROLLERS |
-- Ice Breaker
Ice Breaker
You are invited to the Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers 2010 Ice Breaker Fun Fly to be held Saturday May 16th 2010.
•Map at www. korc.ca
•All flyers must have current MAAC or AMA.
•Everyone is welcome to fly.
•There will be a concession on site
•No landing fees will be charged.
•We will be raffling off all kinds of prizes
•50/50 tickets
•Come out and have fun
•Dry camping is available
Contact Kelly Grant eaglesoar2@shaw.ca 250-979-8395
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May 16, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE SOCIETY |
-- Fun Scale Primer
Fun Scale Primer May 16, 2010 – Kamloops Model Airplane Society, Tolko Field.
This will be a fun day for pilots interested in Scale competition. The emphasis is to have fun, socialize and provide pilots with instruction in scale competition. There will be judged flights for feedback to those who want to do so. There is no entry fee and no awards. Start time is 8:00am registration (or register early by email); 9:00 – 10:00am review of guidelines, basic maneuvers, static judging criteria, and flying requirements. Judged flying will be 10:00am – 4:00pm. Each pilot will be able to do 3 flights during the day.
Contact Bill English 250-828-7112 billandbev@telus.net for information and/or registration by email. View event info....
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May 22, 2010 - 3 day(s) -- PRINCE GEORGE AEROMODELERS |
-- Prince George Aeromodelers Annual Fathers Day Fun Fly
Come Join us again this year May 21, 22, 23rd at our Black Water site for some great flying and good fun. There will be games of skill and dinner at the field saturday night. Free camping on site (no services) Prizes for pilots. Contact Don Reeves at 250-613-0151 or Email at zoo_fool@telus.net View event info....
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May 29, 2010 - 9 day(s) -- GRINDROD AIR FORCE |
-- SHUSWAP SPRING FLOAT FLY
SPRING FLOAT FLY
9 days of float flying on one of BC's best lakes.
This is the 34th year for this the longest float event in BC. Come and enjoy the beautiful Shuswap,visit with other flyers and spend the evenings around the campfires. The retrieval boat will be available from May 29th to June 6th. Camping discounts will be available for the duration of the event,contact the campground directly for reservations at 250-832-3793. Lots of camping with full hook-ups and some cabins available Contact Trevor email- norsworthy@sunlite.ca or Jack Lake- elake@telus.net for further info.
REMEMBER THE CAMPGROUND DOES NOT ACCEPT DOGS. View event info....
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May 29, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- VERNON R/C AEROMODELLERS |
-- Scale Masters Funscale Primer/Judges Clinic
May 29, 2010 - Scale Masters Funscale Primer/Judges Clinic.
Interested in Scale competition? In preparation for our upcoming contest in July (2010 BC Scale Classic), come join us for a day of fun, low-key, entry level instruction and practice for the judges. No entry fee, no awards, noon start. Contact Mike Allman 250-558-0758/ mike.rc.allman@gmail.com or Roly Worsfold 250-374-4405/rolydd@telus.net Website: www.vrcas.org Rain-date: Sunday, May 30,2010. View event info....
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June 2, 2010 - 6 day(s) -- PRINCETON MODEL FLYING CLUB |
-- Princeton Jet Spring Warmup
Princeton Jet Spring Warmup
Come and fly your jets on the great paved airport runway of Princeton, BC, off our own concrete starting pad. On Wednesday to Friday the field is for flyers only so you can get test flights in. The public is only invited for the weekend. For those who can stay on there is flying on Monday too, and as no public you can check out planes then too.
This for turbine and EDF planes but no foamies. The $20 landing fee includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Town is on a couple of minutes away, for food and accomodations.
Join us to fly or just visit.
Saturday we display the planes on the runway to let spectators get up close and personal with the planes and pilots.
Contact Bart Ramsey (778) 999-2694
rcbart@shaw.ca View event info....
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June 5, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- FORT ST JOHN RADIO CONTROL CLUB |
-- FORT ST. JOHN RC CLUB ANNUAL FUNFLY
The Fort St. John RC Club will be sponsoring its' annual spring funfly and BBQ.
Camping is available. No hookups. Campfire.
BBQ (steak) - $12.00 per person.
Contact Lloyd for directions to the field. Signs will direct the way.
Contact Lloyd Gibson llgibson@xplornet.com 250-787-7573 View event info....
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June 12, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- REVELSTOKE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB |
-- Revelstoke Summer Fun Fly
2 day event. On site dry camping. 500 foot runway. Raffles. 50/50 draws. On site food concession. Located 4.3km South of Revelstoke Airport. 50, 56, 10.25 North 118, 09, 33.17 West. The gates will be open Friday September 24 for early birds. Lester's Hobbies will be on site. Contacts, Ken Kushner (skyhawk2@telus.net) 250-837-6130, Tom Newfield (tn2k@telus.net) 250-837-9529, Jason Burke (jb.burke@telus.net) 250-814-0122, website http://www3.telus.net/rrcm
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June 16, 2010 - 6 day(s) -- BULKLEY VALLEY R/C FLYERS |
-- Houston Fly In
Annual Father's Day Fly In
Houston Airport, Houston, B. C.
Paved runway, dry camping, Saturday supper and Sunday breakfast provided for pilots and families. Gates open on the afternoon of Tues., June 15.
Come and enjoy lots of flying.
Contact Ted Dean tdean@bulkley.net (250) 847-9102 View event info....
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June 19, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- KELOWNA OGOPOGO RADIO CONTROLLERS |
-- ELECTRIC FUN FLY
The Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Control Club invites you to enjoy an Electric Funfly.
We set aside special times for fixed winged planes, choppers and Gliders. Starts Saturday June 19th from 9–5 and Sunday June 20th from 9-2 pm at the Emeny Field Dry camping,(N/C) concession, draws and pilot prizes. Registration $5.00 contact-Ron Belanger rbelange@okanagan.net 250-768-2453
Directions from Hwy 97 turn onto Hwy 33. Proceed through Rutland towards Black Mountain. Turn left on Black Mountain Drive, then immediately right onto Begley. Follow Begley staying to the right - you are then on Joe Riche Road. Follow Joe Riche a short distance to the blue gate on the left. Proceed through the gate, stay left, and follow gravel road into the field.
For a map go to korc.ca
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June 20, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- SUMMERLAND FLYERS |
-- Fathers Day Funfly
Summerland RC Flyers, Les Gibson Memorial/Father`s Day Fun Fly. June 20, 2010(Father's Day) at the Summerland RC Flyer's field in Summerland. Follow signs to the Kettle Valley Railroad Station, field is about 1/2 a km west of the station, see gate in fence on the left. Gate opens at 8:00am. Event proceeds till afternoon. Lunch and beverages available, fun events. This is intended as a funfly, not a contest, come and enjoy the flying and the camaraderie. For further information contact Tom Beveridge (250-494-0815) or Ron Townson (250-494-9196) View event info....
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June 26, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- 100 MILE R/C CLUB |
-- 108 Fun Fly In
Secound annual 108 Fun Fly In.
Two day event, June26th and 27th. Location:South Cariboo Regional Airport at 108 Mile. 5000' paved runway, Notam notification of event in place. Pilots must have current MAAC Dry camping, starting friday nite. Concession, Pilot Prizes, 50/50 draws, saturday nite bondfire.
Contact John Code thecode@telus.net 250-395-1219 View event info....
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July 10, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- HIGH COUNTRY FLYERS |
-- High Country Fly In
July 10-11, 2010 High Country Fly IN
{formally "BIG BIRD"} Welcomes All
Registration 8:00 am, Flying 9:00 am
No landing fees. Dry camping. Concession.
Saturday night "POT_LUCK" barbecue.
Pilot prizes and more !
750 foot grass runway located at Morrison Field, 3 hours north of Vancouver. Exit 336 off hwy 5
{Coquihalla} - 6 km toward Logan Lake, field is on the left.
Web site - www.highcountryflyers.homestead.com
Dean Obayashi 250 315 5237
heliboy@telus.net
Box 1719 Merritt BC V1K 1V8
Dave Whitson 250 371 7249
dnjwhitson@shaw.ca
Box 1455 Kamloops BC V2C 6L7 View event info....
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July 16, 2010 - 3 day(s) -- VERNON R/C AEROMODELLERS |
-- British Columbia Scale Classic
British Columbia Scale Classic:
A US Scale Masters Qualifier at the VRCAS Flying Field: July 16th 17th and 18th 2010.
Friday night BBQ hanger party, Saturday night dinner. Dry camping at the VRCAS field, 10Kms north of Vernon off L&A Cross Roads. Access off Hwy97 (Stepping Stones) or 97A north of Swan Lake.
Pilots choice award, raffle draws,50/50's and draw prizes. Concession and vendors on site. Static Judging and Safety inspections start Friday at 2:00PM, gear up Saturday and Sunday at 9:00AM. 5 rounds total, 6 if time permits all classes will be flown. Entry fee is $30.00 dollars per model this includes the Friday night BBQ. Pre registration is encouraged.
Contact Roly Worsfold 250-374-4405 rolydd@telus.net or Mike Allman at 250-558-0758
VRCAS website www.vrcas.org View event info....
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July 31, 2010 - 3 day(s) -- BULKLEY VALLEY R/C FLYERS |
-- To-Sink-It
TO SINK IT
This event is a float fly on Burns Lake, from a beautiful park like setting on private property. There is dry camping, with a pot luck supper Saturday night. Dogs are welcome, on a leash, if you clean up after them. Guests start arriving on the Friday, and often get in a few more flights Monday morning before they leave. The friendship and support of like minded pilots is a highlight of the event.
Contact Dave Hopper 250-692-3035davern@telus.net
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July 31, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- KELOWNA OGOPOGO RADIO CONTROLLERS |
-- RC Heli Fun Fly
The Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers are proud to present:
The 10th Annual SummerSmash RCHeli FunFly!
July 31 and Aug 1, 2010.
Join us for two days of Fun RCHeli Mayhem! Fun Contests, and Pilot Prizes to be Won!
Night Flying on Saturday Night!
There will be Dry Camping available( no hookups). Concession on Site.
And Good Times For All!
Pre Registrations and Inquiries can be made to :
Canuckhelifreak@gmail.com
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August 7, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- HIGH COUNTRY FLYERS |
-- 14th High Country Big Bird
14th High Country Big Bird Fly-In - High Country Flyers Morrison Field
Hosted by I.M.A.A. Chapters 540 and 563
Fraser Valley and Thompson-Okanagan Big Birds
British Columbia
August 7th and 8th 2010 - Early Flyers Welcome
No Landing Fees, Dry Camping, Fri. Night Pizza - Sat. night Pot Luck Barbecue (Bring your own meat), 700’+ runway. Open Flying Area - No 3-D Flying - Morrison Field is located 3 hours from Vancouver. Take HWY #5 (Coquihalla) North to Exit 336, Logan Lk, Lac Le Jeune. Go toward Logan Lake. 6km (3miles) the field is on the left. Contact Roly - .Ph. 250-374-4405, e-mail- rolydd@telus.net or Chris sparkyjones@shaw.ca - Ph: 604-597-4111
Website: www.highcountryflyers.homestead.com
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August 8, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- SHUSWAP LAKE AERO MODELERS |
-- All-Club Invitational
August 8th 2010 All-Club Invitational-- Come on out and fly and enjoy meeting people in the hobby from all over the Interior. Some very interesting aircraft. Bring some extra chairs. Camping should be available in the area. Sorry not at the field! Email us with questions maac@dennis-miller.ca Kamloops, Vernon, Grindrod, Kelowna, Penticton, et al invited.
FIXED WING only please and no 3D flying during normal event time. Thank you! View event info....
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August 15, 2010 - 1 day(s) -- PENTICTON MODEL AVIATION CLUB |
-- Cam Reiss Memorial Float Fly
The PENMAC flyers are pleased to invite all MAAC and AMA members to our Annual Cam Reiss Memorial Float Fly Sunday Aug 15.
Bring your family and friends to our fun fly on the shore of beautiful Okanagan Lake. Located in a provincial park, flyers can stay and fly as late as they want. Stu's famous beef on a bun, corn on the cob and Faye's delicious pies make this an event you don't want to miss. Contact: Ken Ireson 250-404-0522 krireson@telus.net or Reg Broadbear! View event info....
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August 28, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- KELOWNA OGOPOGO RADIO CONTROLLERS |
-- BIG BIRD FUN FLY KELOWNA OGOPOGO RADIO CONTROLLERS
You are invited to the Kelowna Ogapogo Radio Controllers 2010 Big Bird Get together to be held August 28th and 29th. Flying will start 8:30 AM
Map at www. korc.ca
All flyers must have current MAAC or AMA.
Minimum wingspans – Monoplanes 80”, Biplanes 60”, and any ¼ scale airplane ( with documentation showing originals w.s. )
We will also have a BIG BIRD only swap meet on
Saturday afternoon – anything relating to Big Birds.
There will be a concession on site and a Saturday evening supper will be available ( there will be $ 10.00/person fee for this )
No landing fees will be charged.
We will be raffling off a 50cc motor and there will be pilots prizes too.
Dry camping is available
Pre-registration would be appreciated. Contact Chuck Cook cwcook@telus.net 250-979-4331
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September 3, 2010 - 3 day(s) -- VERNON R/C AEROMODELLERS |
-- Larry Christensen Memorial Fly In
September 3rd,4th and 5th: The Larry Christensen Memorial Labor Day Fly In at the VRCAS field located 10Kms North of Vernon BC on L&A Cross Road off Hwy97 or 97A (North of Swan Lake) 8:00AM till Dusk Daily, self contained camping. Raffle, 50/50, Draw Prizes, peoples choice award and more Contact:
Greg Milne 250-542-8132 g-dm-milne@shaw.ca
Lorne Hansen 250-549-7312 View event info....
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September 7, 2010 - 6 day(s) -- SHUSWAP LAKE AERO MODELERS |
-- Fall Classic Float Fly
This is the largest Float-Fly in western Canada. It takes place at Sandy Point Resort, 5km west of Salmon Arm, BC. Registration will begin Tuesday Sept. 7. Flying will go on all week with the event wrap up taking place on Sunday September 12th. We will provide a retrieval boat and a frequency board from at least that time on for early arrivals. In addition to great flying, there will be a bonfire or evening fires or both, raffles and other entertainment. Splash-down fee is $15.00.
The Fall Classic Float Fly 2009 Was A Huge Success - 80+ registrations and fun was had by all!
Contact Robert Reading robfay@telus.net 250-675-2620 View event info....
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September 15, 2010 - 6 day(s) -- PRINCETON MODEL FLYING CLUB |
-- The Gerard McHale Memorial Jet Rally
September 15th-20th 2010 Our big event of the year is the Gerard McHale Memorial Jet Rally, held in beautiful Princeton, BC on their airport. Dry camping at the event but town, and good accommodations are only 5 minutes away. Come see the turbines fly on a LONG paved runway.
Contact Bart Ramsey (778) 999-2694
rcbart@shaw.ca View event info....
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September 18, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- WEST KOOTENAY |
-- WKMC Float-Fly
WKMC Float-Fly SEPTEMBER 18TH AND 19TH in New Denver's Centennial Park. Contact Jim Davis 250-365-7695 or WKMC@shaw.ca Please note that the New Denver authorities have limited this to a 2 day event and that noise is becoming an issue with the local residents. Our future at this location is in jeopardy if they have further complaints. View event info....
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September 25, 2010 - 2 day(s) -- REVELSTOKE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB |
-- Dave Cox Memorial Fun Fly
2 day event. On site dry camping. 500 foot runway. Raffles. 50/50 draws. On site food concession. Located 4.4km South of Revelstoke Airport. 50, 56, 10.25 North 118, 09, 33.17 West. The gates will be open Friday September 24 for early birds. Lester's Hobbies will be on site. Contacts, Ken Kushner (skyhawk2@telus.net) 250-837-6130, Tom Newfield (tn2k@telus.net) 250-837-9529, Jason Burke (jb.burke@telus.net) 250-814-0122, website http://www3.telus.net/rrcm View event info....
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