Swap And Fly August 11, 2012 – Wingmaster Field

Wingmaster Field
Wingmaster Field
Every year in August the Dayton Wingmasters host a Swap and Fly. This year is the 4th annual Swap and Fly, it’s scheduled for Saturday August 11th. Last year we had a full house with a lot of merchandise being bought and sold. Every year it seems to grow and grow. This is an outdoor tailgate swap, bring your own tent/tables if you wish, give a good deal and get one. In addition we welcome you to fly with us at one of the area’s nicest fields. Cost to enter is free. $10 for selling space, first come, first serve. Food is available on site. We hope to see you there!

Swap And Fly
Swap And Fly

Gate Opens At 8:30 For Sellers / Set-Up Swap Meet Starts At 10:00 – Flying Starts At 12:00 – Flyer Below

2012 Wingmasters Swap And Fly Flyer

Wingmasters info and maps on Radical RC Workbench Blog

Wingmasters Club Website

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Dayton Wingmasters Model Airplane Club

Wingmasters Logo
Wingmasters Logo

 Location: The Dayton Wingmasters are located behind Wegertzen Garden Center. Entrance to the area is through the Wegertzent Garden Center main gate. Another gate is at the entrance to the model airport area.

Website: http://www.wingmasters.org/

Contact Email: Check Website

Access to the field: An access key is required. Obtaining and access key requires membership in the AMA. A fee is collected to offset the cost of maintainance, mowing and porta pottie expenses incured by the club. Membership in the club is not a requirement to fly at this facility, however, the club appreciates your memebership as support of the ongoing efforts. A membership includes access to electric.

GPS Geeks:
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Model Airport Address: Still Water River Trail, Dayton, OH 45414 (for navigation purposes, not a mailing address)

AMA Club Charter: #499 Formed: ???? History: Tailspins Newsletter

Club Dues: $15 (Join at meeting or at RC Hobby Center)

Field Access Key: $25 (Available at meeting or RC Hobby Center)

Average Membership: 90-110
Memebership Limit?: No

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Flying Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10:am to Dark, Sunday 12pm to Dark.

Membership Information: The club is open to all AMA Members.

Guest Flying:This club is open to guest flyers at any time.

Wingmaster Field
Wingmaster Field

What you’ll find: Wingmaser Field is a beautiful site.   The 40 acre field includes a 40′ wide by 440′ long paved and striped runway, heli flying area, control line circles, shelterhouse, nessasary room, nearby lake, picnic tables, 110v electric and 12v electric.   Area around the runway is closely mowed and the area north of the runway is usually in good enough condition for grass strip flying.  This is the area’s largest group with flying every weekend and many activities.

Special Notes From Dave: It’s always “Gentlemanly” to observe the AMA Safety Code as a baseline at any new field until all local rules, etiquette and customs are learned. Be aware some fields have routine full scale air traffic nearby, others very little or none. It takes time to become aware of all the special concerns and routines at any new flying field.

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Dayton Hamvention 2012 May 18-20

Hamvention Aerial View
Hamvention Aerial View

Yes, everything you see in the lot is a vendor booth with the exception of the left most triangle. The entire building is full. Several RC vendors with cross-over products attend this event.

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Hamvention Home Page

I had a ball here one year ago. Not exactly modeling, however, it’s a tinker’s delight. You need to attend this event once in your lifetime. Lots of radio, computer, antenna and misc here. You can see it in one day if you keep those feet moving fast all day.

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W.O.R.K.S Buy-N-Fly Fun-Fly and Swap Meet

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Carlisle Ohio (map to field). The event date is Saturday June 9, 2012. This is a great group of guys. No reservations are required. There is no vendor fee or landing fee.  Raffle is  advertised.  Bring your own tables and canopies.

If you need further info, contact Randy Hatton – president@worksrc.net.

GPS Geeks: Latitude N 39 35.587, Longitude W -84 20.508

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F.A.S.T

FAST Logo
FAST Logo

Location: RAMS is located behind the US Airforce Museum on the Grounds of Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Area B.

Website: http://www.fastrc.org/

Contact Email: Check Website

Access to the field:

GPS Geeks: 39.897681,-84.452741 ( 9.772873, -84.097123Station is accessible‎)

Address: Bridenbaugh Field, 10368 Baltimore Phillipsburg Road, Brookville, Ohio 45309


AMA Club Charter: #500 Formed: ???? History: FAST History

Club Dues: $105, $80 subsequently  Average Membership: 55

Memebership Limit?: No

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Flying Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:am to Dark, Sunday 11am to Dark.

Membership Information: The club is open to all AMA Members.

Guest Flying: I have flown at this field as a guest.  These are a good bunch of guys.  FAST and the (Dayton Wingmasters) share a number of common members.

Over Head Shot Of FAST Field
Over Head Shot Of FAST Field

What you’ll find: The FAST club field is a beautiful site blocked off into the side of farm field.  There is ample ditchable ground around the field.  The field has a shelter with picnic tables and a storage building.  This is an active group with flying every weekend. 

Special Notes From Dave: It’s always “Gentlemanly” to observe the AMA Safety Code as a baseline at any new field until all local rules, etiquette and customs are learned. Be aware some fields have routine full scale air traffic nearby, others very little or none. It takes time to become aware of all the special concerns and routines at any new flying field.

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Wright State Renegades

Wright State Renegades Logo
Wright State Renegades Logo

Location: located at 3688 Byron Road near the town of Byron Ohio.  This field is North East of Dayton proper.

Website:http://www.wsrenegades.org/

Contact Email: wrightstate.renegades@gmail.com

Access to the field: Combination lock

GPS Geeks:39.792098,-83.979385

Address:From Dayton Yellow Springs Road, driving North on Byron Road about 1/2 mile, gate is on right in tree’d area.

AMA Club Charter: #4208 Formed: ????
Club Dues: $50, Juniors $15 Average Membership: 15 Memebership Limit?: No

Flying Hours: Open 24 hours.

Club History:  This club formed out of a loose group of flyers that gathered to fly at a Wright State University Parking Lot for decades.  After some construction projects rendered the lot less useful, they formed a club.

Renegades at Wright State Lot Freeze Fly

The Usual Suspects

Membership Information: The club is open to all AMA Members.

Guest Flying: I am aware this club allows guests of members to fly.  Stop by on a Saturday or Sunday and your sure to find some flying going on.


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What you’ll find: The Renegades have an interesting cloth runway over hardpack.  It’s the same material used under Astro-Turf sports fields.  There is some paved pit area, a storage shed.  Bring your own shade, power, seating and work surface.  The Renegades are very active night flyers.

Special Notes From Dave: It’s always “Gentlemanly” to observe the AMA Safety Code as a baseline at any new field until all local rules, etiquette and customs are learned. Be aware some fields have routine full scale air traffic nearby, others very little or none. It takes time to become aware of all the special concerns and routines at any new flying field.

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W.O.R.K.S. (Western Ohio Radio Kontrol Society)

WORKS Field
WORKS Field

Location: Works is located south of Dayton in the country outside Carlisle.  

Website: http://www.worksrc.net/

Contact Email: secretary@worksrc.net

GPS Geeks: Latitude N 39 35.587, Longitude W -84 20.508

Address: 10491 Carlisle Pike, Germantown, Ohio 45327

AMA Club Charter: #524 Formed: Oct/1958 History: Works History

Club Dues: $100 (Junior 25) Average Membership: ??? Memebership Limit?: No

Flying Hours: 10AM thru 9PM.  This site is on a full scale grass strip. Although full scale visitors are rare, right away must be given. 

Guest Flying:I have flown at the field as a guest during events in the past.  I am sure they would welcome any vistors if you want to check out the field.

Map from US Airforce Museum to WORKS: 
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What you’ll find: This is an outstanding grass strip with plenty of flying room and depth.  I was immeadiately comfortable flying there.  There is a shelter with picnic tables, safety fence and worktables near the flightline.  FThe club extends and open invitation to Old Timer flying every Thursday. 

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Special Notes From Dave: It’s always “Gentlemanly” to observe the AMA Safety Code as a baseline at any new field until all local rules, etiquette and customs are learned. Be aware some fields have routine full scale air traffic nearby, others very little or none. It takes time to become aware of all the special concerns and routines at any new flying field.

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DARTS – Dayton Area Thermal Soarers

Dayton Area Thermal Soarers
Dayton Area Thermal Soarers

 

Location: Darts is located in Twin Towers Area Park in Yellow Springs Ohio.

Website: http://www.daytonsoaring.org/

Contact Email: Email Links Here

Access to the field: Open Park

GPS Geeks: +39° 49′ 10.44″, -83° 56′ 47.87″( 39.819567, -83.946630 Station is accessible‎)

Address: Twin Towers Area Park, 501 Yellow Springs Fairfield Rd, Fairborn, OH 45387


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AMA Club Charter: #889 Formed: Nov 1972

Club Dues: $25 Average Membership: ??? Memebership Limit?: No

Flying Hours: I have no data on flying hours for this location.

Membership Information: The club is open to all AMA Members.  See Club Website for official information.

Guest Flying: I’ve flown with these guys as a guest and I know the many soaring contests they hold include people from all over the region.  This is certainly an open and friendly group.

Google Map with notes from a member.  Also lists other soaring sites in the area.


What you’ll find:
This is THE club in the region for Soaring, both fun and competition.  This has always been an active group.  Be sure to check the club schedule for a variety of activities.  The flying area is all grass.  A Park shelterhouse is nearby providing picnic tables and headquarters for contests.  There are some active soccer fields to the north and there is no flying from these fields or over players. 

Special Notes From Dave: It’s always “Gentlemanly” to observe the AMA Safety Code as a baseline at any new field until all local rules, etiquette and customs are learned. Be aware some fields have routine full scale air traffic nearby, others very little or none. It takes time to become aware of all the special concerns and routines at any new flying field.

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RAMS Club

RAMS Logo
RAMS Club Logo

Location: RAMS is located behind the US Airforce Museum on the Grounds of Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Area B.  

 Website: http://www.fly-rams.com/

Contact Email: Check Website

Access to the field: Combination lock

GPS Geeks:  +39° 46′ 22.34″, -84° 5′ 49.64″  ( 9.772873, -84.097123Station is accessible‎)

Address: See club provided map below and on website.

AMA Club Charter: #2434  Formed: 1969   History: RAMS History

Club Dues: $5    Average Membership:  60     Memebership Limit?:  No

Flying Hours: Because this flying field is inside controlled airspace (Wright Field) , flying is generally limited to after 5:PM to sunset weekdays and generally 12:nooon to sunset on weekends.  There are some other restrictions and special dates the field is closed, be sure to check the Park Rules on the RAMS website for the official information.

Membership Information:  The club is open to all AMA Members who are Military, Retired Military or base contractors.  Civil servents and retired civil servents also qualify.  Essentially anybody who has or can qualify for a base pass.

Guest Flying:  Club Secretary (2012) Keith Numbers informed me pilots in with a base pass who are here for a short stay (AFIT students for example) are welcome at the  facility as a guest.  He said to please contact the club for information and proper procedures & etc…  Notes from Dave (writer of Radical RC Workbench Blog): Of course, all clubs appreciate being appreciated with funding, so if your going to be around a while, join up and do your part.

RAMS Flying Area Map
RAMS Flying Area Map

What you’ll find:  The RAMS have a paved runway.   There are no shelters, power or picnic tables, so be sure to bring any needed chairs, power or shade with you.  The flying area is nice and open without obsticals.  It is the choice place to test out extra large or fast models such as turbins.  If you’ve ever been to the DOGS airshow, the RAMS field is at the far right end of the DOGS flying area on the crossing taxiway.  

Special Notes From Dave:  It’s always “Gentlemanly” to observe the AMA Safety Code as a baseline at any new field until all local rules, etiquette and customs are learned.  Be aware some fields have routine full scale air traffic nearby, others very little or none.  It takes time to become aware of all the special concerns and routines at any new flying field.

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National Museum of the US Airforce

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Dolittle Raiders

Museum Hours
Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
FREE admission!

Museum Location
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(937) 255-3286

Website: National Museum of the US Air Force
USAFM Event Calendar: Events
Photo: Photo Collection

If your on your way to Dayton, odds are your visiting the Airforce Museum. I can’t tell you more than the official website, however I can offer that that you will need more than a day to enjoy the museum properly. Plan on 1.5 to 2 days to really take it all in and not be rushed. The IMAX movies are lots of fun and very reasonable in cost. It’s a great way to rest your feet in the middle of the day.

Look to plan your trip during special activities or perhaps when a significant modeling activity is underway in the Miami Valley. The museum holds many special events each year. You can meet great hero’s like living Doolittle Raiders and others. There are often special tours behind the scenes or in resoration facilities. Wings & Things Guest Lectures are given on aviation history and technology.

Tung-Sheng Liu (third from right in white jacket) stands with the crew of Lt. Travis Hoover. He helped these men escape capture following the Doolittle Raid. He later immigrated to the United States and was one of four individuals names as honorary Doolittle Raiders. (U.S. Air Force photo

Spend some time on the site to see what’s going on and be sure to check out my list of significant modeling events in the area. Plan time to visit some local hobby shops. You never know what you might find hanging from the ceiling or perhaps you’ll see a project underway that will light fire under your enthusiasm.

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