Hobby Center Local Area Events: 2020
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Monthly Club Meetings.
Start Date: 1/1/2020
End Date: 12/31/2020
Description:
• Portland Propsnappers R/C Club meet the first Wednesday of each month at Ray & Robin's Hobby Center starting at 6:30 PM. Note: No meetings during summer flying season June-Sept.
• Skystreakers R/C Club meet the second Wednesday of each month at the New Gloucester community building starting at 7PM. Reduced meetings during summer flying season.
• R/C Bushpilots meet most months at a host club members house. Call Ed Estabrook, Tel: 929-3491, to get meeting time and location.
• KVMA First Wednesday each month starting at 7PM, LaFleur Airport Waterville, Me.
• Greater Portland R/C Boaters meet the third Wednesday of each month at Ray & Robin's Hobby Center starting at 7:00 PM.
R/C CAR & Drone RACING ... See track page on website Link
Summer Flight Instruction: (Portland Area)
- Propsnappers Model Club... LINK
- Skystreakers Model Club... LINK
- Kennebec Valley Model Aviators (KVMA)... LINK
Winter Fun Fly ( Propsnappers Field )
Start Date: Feb 1, 2020
End Date: Feb 1, 2020
Weather Date: none listed
Description:
This is the Propsnappers "numb thumbs" fly-in held at the club field. Event starts at 9AM Til Numb...Coffee and donuts provided.
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Swap Meet ( KVMA - Waterville Lefleur Airport )
Start Date: Mar 29, 2020
End Date: Mar 29, 2020
Description: Kennebec Valley Modelers Association ( KVMA) annual Swap meet starting at 9AM, the Waterville Lefleur airport.
Sponsored by: Kennebec Valley Model Aviators
Swap Meet ( Propsnappers - Maine Medical Center Falmouth )
Start Date: April 19, 2020
End Date:
April 19, 2020
Description:
This swap meet will be held in the parking lot of the Maine Medical Center in Falmouth, ME. 9AM - Till. You may bring and set up tables and use tents as required by conditions. See Flyer for more info.
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Fun-Fly & Membership Meeting ( Propsnappers Field )
Start Date: May 9, 2020
End Date: May 9, 2020
Description:
This will be the Spring field opening event and Membership meeting/get to know your fellow club members event. Held both Saturday and Sunday 9:00am till 3pm.
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Spring Float Fly ( Kiwanis Beach, Watchic Pond )
Start Date: May 2, 2020
End Date: May 3, 2020
Description: See Flyer
This will be the Spring event. Held both Saturday and Sunday 9:00am till dark. There will be a small landing fee. You can fly for one day or two days. See club website for more info. see map
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Annual Fun Fly & Swap Event ( Skystreakers Field )
Start Date: June 6, 2020
End Date: June 6, 2020
Description: One day Fun Fly & Swap Meet 9AM - 3 PM ... bring goodies to sell at Skystreakers R/C Field.
Sponsored by: Skystreakers Model Club
Fun Fly ( KVMA - Sidney Maine )
Start Date: June 14, 2020
End Date: June 14, 2020
Description: One day Fun Fly starts at10AM. Arrive early to register.
Sponsored by: Kennebec Valley Model Aviators
Spring Open House ( Propsnappers Field )
Start Date: June 20, 2020
End Date: June 20, 2020
Rain Date: June 27, 2019
Description: One day open house public welcome... Buddy box intro flights available. Famous Propsnappers Hot Dogs will be served at 11:30.
Event Status: Event is a GO pending further updates, but will be held as a Fun Fly and not an Open House as originally scheduled. No food and mask/social distancing will be required.
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Annual Maine IMAC Challenge ( Skystreakers Field )
Start Date: July 18, 2020
End Date:
July 19, 2020
Description:
A must attend event for the competition minded pilot. The Maine IMAC Challenge is flown using the International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) rules. All classes of competition from Basic to Unlimited are offered as well as the Freestyle event. Plan to come watch, or participate in the event. For more information give Ray & Robin's Hobby Center a call at (207)-797-5196. See Event Flyer
Sponsored by: Skystreakers Model Club
War Bird Fun Fly ( Propsnappers Field )
Start Date: July 25, 2020
End Date: July 25, 2020
Rain Date: Aug 1, 2020
Description: One day War Bird event, any type of war bird welcome... Famous Propsnappers Solar Powered Hot Dogs available for your dining pleasure.
Event Director: Tony Blanchard
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Art Aubé Glider/Sailplane Fly-In ( KVMA - Sidney Maine )
Start Date: July 19, 2020
End Date: July 19, 2020
Description: 10:00 AM - Lots of Fun - We'll have sailplanes you can try!
Sponsored by: Kennebec Valley Model Aviators
Electric Fun Fly ( Skystreakers Field )
Start Date: Aug 16, 2020
End Date: Aug 16, 2020
Description: At the Skystreakers flying site,9AM - 3PM All electric aircraft welcome. Food will be available.
Sponsored by: Skystreakers Model Club
Wings & Wheels Spectacular ( Owls Head Maine )
Start Date: Aug 1, 2020
End Date: Aug 2, 2020
Description: Classic cars, steam engines and assorted aerobatic aircraft. Performances will highlight the Owls Head Transportation Museum's most impressive show of the summer, The annual Wings & Wheels Spectacular is the Museum's longest running event; the inaugural airshow, known affectionately as "The Rally," was held in 1975.
Sponsored by: Owls Head Transportation Museum
Club Picnic ( KVMA - Sidney Maine )
Start Date: Aug 16, 2020
End Date: Aug 16, 2020
Description: Annual family picnic, Starts at 10AM.
Sponsored by: Kennebec Valley Model Aviators
Scale Fun-Fly ( Skystreakers Field )
Start Date: Sept 13, 2020
End Date: Sept 13, 2020
Description: At the Skystreakers flying site! Starts at 9AM. All scale/sport scale aircraft welcome. Food will be available for the event.
Sponsored by: Skystreakers Model Club
Fall Float Fly In ( Kiwanis Beach, Watchic Pond )
Start Date: Sept 19, 2020
End Date: Sept 20, 2020
Description:
This will be the Fall event. Held both Saturday and Sunday 9:00am till dark. There will be a landing fee. You can fly for one day or two days. Hotdogs and other tasty goodies! This event will be held at Kiwanis Beach. For details go to the Propsnappers website, or call Ray & Robin's Hobby Center at 207-797-5196. See Flyer!
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Event Canceled due to scheduling issues with Kiwanis.
End of Season Fly-In ( KVMA - Sidney Maine )
Start Date: Oct 4, 2020
End Date: Oct 4, 2020
Description: Fun Fly starts at10AM.
Sponsored by: Kennebec Valley Model Aviators
Fall Fun Fly and Club Meeting ( Propsnappers Field )
Start Date: Oct 24, 2020
End Date: Oct 24, 2020
Rain Date: Oct 24, 2020 (Rain date October 24th due to high wind forecast for Saturday October 10th & 17th)
Bring out your nitro, electric, rubber band, and any other plane you have and let it rip. We will be serving our finest gourmet hotdogs, cooked to perfection, at 11:30 - 1st come first serve! Fun fly events timed flight, spot landing and maybe limbo, for those that want to participate.
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model Club
Covid 19 spacing and mask requirements will be observed...
Propsnappers Club Awards Banquet/Christmas Party (Riverside Grill at Riverside Golf Club)
Start Date: Dec 2, 2020 ( Location this year under review)
End Date: Dec 2, 2020
Description:
Our Annual Club Banquet will be held Dec. 4th at the Italian Heritage Center, in Portland. 5-9PM. Happy Hour 5-6:00 Dinner at 6:00 Awards at 7PM. Great menu at event. New solos and members will be introduced. We will also have drawings for many Christmas gifts and gift cards to the Hobby Center. Event Director: Dave Cyr
Sponsored by: Propsnappers Model club
Event Canceled due to Covid 19 concernes...
