The Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club (NCRCC) hosts a number of events throughout the year. Events may be flying events or non-flying events. Some events are sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and some events are limited to NCRCC members only.
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FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY
Date: 1/1/26, Rain Date: unlikely but never say never, Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $10.00
CD: Ola Nordell, CD Contact Info: olanordell@olanordellmotorsports.com
Notes: 3rd Annual Frozen Finger Fun Fly, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or as long as you can stand it). The weather will have to be extremely bad for an event rescheduling. Registration fee of $10.00 includes coffee, donuts. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
WARBIRDS OVER ELLINGTON
Date: 9/12/26 Raindate: 9/13/26 Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $15.00 registration fee
CD: John Blossick, CD Contact Info: jblossick@aol.com
Notes: All types & sizes of warbirds welcome. Food will be available. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
2025 Events Archive
Crystal Lake Float Fly’s for 2025
Dates: June 23(Mon), July 22(Tue}, Aug 18th(Mon), Sept 30(Tue)
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Place: Crystal Lake, Contact David Artz for directions
AMA and FAA Remote ID required, Hot Dog Lunch
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Yankee Flyers Of Connecticut Annual Float Fly’s for 2025
(Since so many of us attend this, adding to event page for convenience of members)
Dates: June 8th, August 10th, and Sept. 7th(to be rescheduled due to rain out).
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Place: West Thompson Lake next to the boat launch
401 Reardon Rd.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Note: Please, no turbine aircraft. Each flyer must use a spotter.
This is a fun fly meet so if you fly or just watch come on down and enjoy the day.
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WARBIRDS OVER ELLINGTON
Date: 9/13/25 Raindate: 9/14/25 Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $15.00 registration fee
CD: John Blossick, CD Contact Info: jblossick@aol.com
Notes: All types & sizes of warbirds welcome. Food will be available. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
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NCRCC TAILGATE SWAP MEET
Date: 10/11/25, Start Time: 9:00 AM (set-up begins 7:00 AM)
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $10.00/car seller’s fee
CDs: Mike Maznicki & Len Marchese, CD Contact Info: mikmaz@att.net (Mike) & lpmarchese@yahoo.com (Len)
Notes: Sell any hobby-related item from your vehicle, seller keeps all sale proceeds, sellers park on field, buyers park in parking lot. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
FROZEN FINGER FUN FLY
Date: 1/1/25, Rain Date: unlikely but never say never, Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $10.00
CD: Ola Nordell, CD Contact Info: olanordell@olanordellmotorsports.com
Notes: 2nd Annual Frozen Finger Fun Fly, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or as long as you can stand it). The weather will have to be extremely bad for an event rescheduling. Registration fee of $10.00 includes coffee, donuts, and a pizza lunch. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
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SPRING SWAP MEET
Date: 5/3/25 – Rain date 5/4/25 Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $10.00 seller fee
CD: Ron Vernier, CD Contact Info: RVernier3@gmail.com
Notes: Field open for flying to NCRCC members
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_DAWN PATROL OVER GREEN ROAD SECTOR
Date: 7/12/25 – 7/13/25 Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $15.00 registration fee
CD: Ron Vernier, CD Contact Info: RVernier3@gmail.com
Notes: All sizes of WWI and Golden Era aircraft are welcome. No ugly sticks and no Cubs. Food will be available. Please continue to monitor the NCRCC website for updates.
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