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.
In addition to events hosted by NCRCC, click here to check out aeromodeling events held throughout the United States.
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NCRCC BUILDING CONTEST (club-only event)
Date: 5/11/23, Rain Date: TBD, Start Time: 3:00 PM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: free for NCRCC members
CD: Ed Post, CD Contact Info: ctedmund@hotmail.com
Notes: Two categories: Scratch/Kit built and ARF/Foamie built. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
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SPRING SWAP MEET
Date: 5/13/23, Rain Date: TBD, Start Time: 9:00 AM (set up begins at 7:00 AM)
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $10.00/car seller’s fee
CD: Buddy Beaudoin, CD Contact Info: hbmotorsports@cox.net
Notes: Coffee and donuts will be sold, 50/50 raffle. 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.
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FLOAT FLY
Date: 6/26/23, Rain Date: None, Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT
Cost: TBD
CD: Dave Arzt, CD Contact Info: dparzt@gmail.com
Notes: Hot dog lunch will be provided
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DAWN PATROL WWI COMBAT AIRCRAFT FLY IN
Date: 7/9/23, Rain Date: None, Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: $15.00 registration fee
CD: Bob Boulais, CD Contact Info: dawnpatrol41@gmail.com
Notes: All sizes of WWI Combat Aircraft are welcome. No civilian aircraft, no ugly sticks, and NO CUBS! Food may or may not be available – please continue to monitor the NCRCC website for updates.
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FLOAT FLY
Date: 7/18/23, Rain Date: None, Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT
Cost: TBD
CD: Dave Arzt, CD Contact Info: dparzt@gmail.com
Notes: Hot dog lunch will be provided
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FLOAT FLY
Date: 7/31/23, Rain Date: None, Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT
Cost: TBD
CD: Dave Arzt, CD Contact Info: dparzt@gmail.com
Notes: Hot dog lunch will be provided
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NATIONAL MODEL AVIATION DAY – TRY-N-FLY EVENT
Dates: 8/12/23, Rain Dates: 8/13/23, Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: NCRCC Flying Field, Ellington, CT
Cost: free
CD: Bob Martin, CD Contact Info: rmartin54@msn.com
Notes: NCRCC will invite those age 10 and above to come to our flying field and learn to fly R/C model aircraft. The event includes: ground school training, simulator training, buddy-box in-flight training, a static display, flight demonstrations, and a hot dog lunch. The AMA has declared 8/12/23 as National Model Aviation Day and NCRCC will honor that with this event.
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FLOAT FLY
Date: 8/29/23, Rain Date: None, Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT
Cost: TBD
CD: Dave Arzt, CD Contact Info: dparzt@gmail.com
Notes: Hot dog lunch will be provided
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WARBIRDS OVER ELLINGTON
Date: 9/16/23, Rain Date: 9/17/23, 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. Continue to monitor the NCRCC website for event updates.
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NCRCC TAILGATE SWAP MEET
Date: 10/7/23, Rain Date: TBD, 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.
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