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2016 Warbird Events

Post them here, attach a flyer!

This will now be a sticky in the Warbirds forum.

Well i guess since i asked for this i will be the first to list our event.

It's our first annual warbird event in Monticello Illinois.

Host club is the Monticello Model Masters at ELI Field

Warbird & Classics over Monticello
Dates are Sept15 - Sept 17th.

Camping is available but there are no Hook-ups..
Early arrivals welcome..

More info will follow at a later date..
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2153895

PMAC Warbird Festival June 11th, 2016 and PMAC Flying Circus August 27th, 2016

Event Area - Pontiac, Michigan

Hey Guys,

Two events to promote.

You can see Event Previews on YouTube and the Event Info is listed below. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhA74qSB1jE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7LgaY22tTc

Map: Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club, White Lake, MI 48386

Club Web Site - www.pmac.us

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2148058

PMAC Warbird Festival - June 11th, 2016 from 4-9pm
The Warbird Festival will be featuring a Pacific Theater Theme. However, Warbirds from all eras are encouraged to attend.
WWI, WWII, and Jet Era Aircraft are all invited. If it's a warbird it flys.

RCFlightDeck Page - Click Here for Direct Link

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2148068

PMAC Flying Circus - August 27th, 2016 from 4-9pm
The Flying Circus is open to all WWI Vintage style aircraft. Military, Barnstormers, and Civilian.

RCFlightDeck Page - Click Here for a Direct Link

Both events will feature fun extras...

- Period music
- Special prizes
- Lots of flight time including group flights
- Some surprise happenings.

The airspace will only be closed for about 1/2 hour to present the models for Pilots Choice Judging and Up Close viewing by the spectators.
Other than that 1/2 hour period the flightline is open.

Search "PMAC Warbird" or "PMAC Scale" on YouTube to see some of our past events.

Joe

Third Annual Windy City Warbirds & Classics - 6/23-6/25

https://www.rcflightdeck.com/event_d...?event_id=5091

Warbirds over Missouri, III. July 30th; rain date August 6th. No fees, free lunch, many of the premier pilots from the midwest will be there again. We will have a professional videographer this year and will post the video a few weeks after the event.
It will be held at the Sunchasers field in the northern Kansas City area, from 9am to 5 pm but the field stays open til dark. Primitive overnight camping available the night before and the night after.

I'll post the flyer after it is finished.

10th Annual Boyd Helstrom Warbird Fly-in July 16th 2016

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2153366

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joespeeder (Post 12176194)

Event Area - Pontiac, Michigan

Hey Guys,

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2148058
Search "PMAC Warbird" or "PMAC Scale" on YouTube to see some of our past events.

Joe

is that really 4-9pm?? never heard of an event starting that late

I stand corrected....

Hey Guys....

The event is from 4 till 9pm in the evening as listed in the flier. We tested that time frame last year for the first time at our field. It gives the event a very different vibe. Everyone really enjoyed the time frame.

Our field is laid out so that the sun is behind you at that time of day and the light on the field is terrific for photography. In the morning the sun is right in your eyes and closes part of the airspace due to trying not to look into the sun.

Having a late start time also allows the odd maiden or test in the morning before the event, if needed. We close the field to flying about 1pm or so to set up for the event by putting out proper flags, laminated WWi and WWII recruiting posters on the fencing, concessions set up and crowd control tapes/etc. We reopen the airspace at 4pm right after the Pilots Meeting and National Anthem.

The event is a festival of all things warbird and the evening setting has been a big hit.

This year we also have our first ever Flying Circus on August 27th, and that will be the same time structure. Our core group of flyers gather each Tuesday all summer long after work to fly warbirds together. We wanted to share that experience of evening fellowship under ideal conditions with our guests. It turns the food/concessions into a dinner type event which just has a different feel than grabbing a hotdog and packing up about 3 or 4pm in the traditional style of event which we had done for many years. Last year we had 8oz Ribeyes donated as a thank you to every pilot who attended. We appreciate the effort it takes to come to an event from somewhere else and the possible risk to your cool aircraft.

This year, since it's a "Pacific Theater" themed event we have some special things happening. The first 50 pilots get a free Kona Ice treat that includes a Lei Necklace. Also planned are Dash Board Hula Dancers as prizes, Some Hawaiian Shirts as Prizes, a Japanese Aircraft Carrier for target practice when ever you'd like it, and some special guests as a surprise while we count the pilots choice ballots. The pilots choice and special guest portion of the event only shutdown the airspace for about 1/2 hour total. No Demo flights, No other intrusions.... Just a great fun evening with lots of air time available....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9uc7O3ZNdE We always have period music, news reels, movie themes, and national anthems or war marches/music from all various countries as a background soundtrack at the event. This year the soundtrack is tailored to the Pacific Theater.... Including lots of Hawaiian Slide Guitar from the period, Music of the Islands, chants, and themes you'll not hear at other events. It really sets the stage for a great evening. If we get lots of WWI or Jet era aircraft we'll play appropriate WWI or Jet era sounds for about an hour after dinner.... You can fly what ever you'd like no matter what's playing..... We just ask you respect each other and work together and keep thing similar.

Just like the weather here in Michigan.... Just wait about 6 minutes and the skies will change..... lol. It makes for a great and varied event.

Here are a couple videos of past events.
The first one is the traditional morning event and the ceremony that ran from 9:40-10am when the flight line was opened. Yup, that's me in a kilt!
The second is from last years evening event that we got in despite Michigan weather had been rainy all week before the event and all week after the event..... During our event it just stayed overcast and even cleared for a bit, but no rain !! Yeaaay....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPfeV3r6Usw&nohtml5=False
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfxF6cqqz4s&nohtml5=False

I hope some RCUer's will join us for a relaxed evening of warbird flying and sorties over the skies of PMAC !!

June 11th, from 4-9pm

Joe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rfLz6l5GyA&nohtml5=False

Thats a cool concept, thinking outside the box, I love it.

I'm planning on attending this one

6/9/2016 - 6/11/2016 -- Andersonville, GA (C) WARBIRDS OVER GEORGIA. Site: 428 Neil Hodges Rd. James Weems CD PH: 205-733-2021 Email: [email protected]. Visit: giantwarbirds.org. Sanction #16/1083. Giant scale Warbirds only w/ 80" wing, Biplane must be 60". $20 entry fee. Early arrivals ok. RV hookups available but must contact Mac Hodges directly to reserve- 229-938-5054.

MILITARY WARBIRDS AND CLASSICS OVER FREDERICKSBURG. June 3rd-5th.2016
.Just 1 hour south of Washington D.C.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2163214
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2P_8ac8ujU

3rd Annual "Warbirds Over the Corn" Mattoon, Illinois June 12, 2016. Pilots meeting 9:00 A.M.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2164325
Check out the thread in the Warbirds Forum titled 3rd Annual "Warbirds Over the Corn"

Streator RC Flyers Warbirds and Classics Streator, Illinois September 24th - 25th

https://www.rcflightdeck.com/event.cfm?id=5321

Warbirds Over Texas - 2016 - 10-11 June

The sixth running of Warbirds Over Texas will be Friday and Saturday June 10 & 11 2016 at North Dallas RC Club's Eagle Field located ~11 miles east of Denton TX in the DFW area.

This is a pilot friendly event that focuses on flying, fun, food and friends. Any type of military aircraft is welcome, up to LMA-2. Turbines, EDFs, WW I and WW2, Vietnam, all types and vintages!

Preregistration through 4 June: Click Here $30
Registration at the field: $35.
One pilot meal ticket included in the registration.

The North Dallas field is one of the great RC sites with lots of open flying, asphalt and grass runways. We have power hookups for RVs (4, reserve at $20), plenty of shelter and AC power, lots of space for popups and trailers.

Event schedule:

Gates open 0800
Pilot meeting 0900
Parade of planes Saturday at noon,
Raffle Saturday 1600,
Awards Saturday 1545
Open flying Thursday before the event and after hours Friday and Saturday.
Otherwise, fly your warbirds!

Road closure: Fishtrap Road is closed due to flooding, so please follow the signs to the alternative entrance shown on the map below.

Directions: Continue north on FM2931 and it will take a 90 degree turn to the east. Right before it turns north again, take the right fork in the road. Make a right on Brewer Road and go south about a 1/2 mile. You will see the field on the left
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2165638

As a bonus, we are having a skills event Friday afternoon: carrier landing! 100 points for a 3-wire, 75 for a 2 or 4-wire and 25 for a 1 or 5-wire. Are your wings made of gold or lead?

See you there!
Ed Kettler - 469-867-7981

Northern Alliance Military Fly In

8/26/2016 - 8/28/2016 -- Westport, NY (C-Restricted) DINO DEGIORGIO MEMORIAL. Site: West Port Airport. Albert Kanser CD PH: 607/293-7974 Email:[email protected]. Sanction #16/151. Kick off event for the biggest Warbird fly-in in the Northeast. Registration $20, AMA or MAAC required. All sizes military aircraft replicas welcome including military replica helicopters which will have their own flying area. Unlimited primitive camping w/on-site water. Warbirds only PLEASE, no dressed up sport models. Sponsor: CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FLYERS

Well,Let me jump in here also!

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Warbirds Over Livermore 2016!

The Livermore Flying Electrons are pleased to again host their annual warbird event, Warbirds Over Livermore 2016. The event will be held on Saturday, August 20th. All types and sizes of military aircraft are welcome, including fixed wing, helicopters, gas, glow, turbines and electric. Current AMA membership is required.

All skill levels are welcome and we try to make this a fun event for everyone.

Awards for Best WWI, Best WWII & Pilots Choice

No landing fee and free BBQ lunch for pilots! Just come out and have fun flying warbirds!

The address of the club is 4455 Raymond Road in Livermore, California 94550

Contact: Ed Becker (925)518-0674 or [email protected]

More information available at www.lferc.com

Here are some photos from last year:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169552 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169553 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169554 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169555 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169556 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169557 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169558 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169559 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169560 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169561

Warbirds over Missouri III

This will be our third year of hosting warbird pilots at our field! Golden Age aircraft are also welcome. No entry fees, and a free lunch for all registered pilots. Pilots from all over Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Iowa have attended in the past and we are looking forward to a pleasant, no stress day for our guests. Contact me via email or this thread if you have any questions.

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A "Classic" Warbird event to attend:

Bell Air R/C Flyers are proud to present:"

Warbirds Over Whatcom"

The date is July 23rd, Saturday - This is our "10th" anniversary.

You may go to our clubs link @ www.bellairrcflyers.com And click onto the Warbird event link.

It explains all the activities to be held the whole weekend. We will have T-shirts and Caps available honoring the event.
We have a 25 acre field with unlimited overflight ! Come join us and enjoy the Pacific 'cool' Northwest !
As for outside activities, our field is located only 2 miles away from the largest casino in Whatcom county !

" B E T H E R E ! "