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Winter Indoor Flying!
Ultimate Soccer Arenas, Pontiac

Indoor flying on Tuesdays throughout the winter in a premier facility featuring a 365 foot by 260 foot flying area, with ceiling heights from 45 to 75 feet!
867 South Blvd, Pontiac, MI - AMA Membership Required.
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Tuesdays at 11am to 1pm - November 1st Thru March 27th (no session on December 27th)
Monday sessions for Martin Luther King and President's Days - 11am - 1pm
Thanksgiving Weekend Flying, Sunday November 27th - 12pm - 4pm
Christmas Week Flying, December 26th - 11am - 3pm
Any Five (2 hour) sessions $30
Season "Gold" Pass (25 sessions - 54 hours!) $100
Single 2 hour Session $10 - Single 4 hour Session $15

View Flyer or Download PDF for details.
Download Registration Form and Field Rules to save time at registration!
Purchase your Season Pass online now!

In conjuction with Romeo Skyhawks, Radio Control Club of Detroit, and the Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society.
Sponsored by FlightLine Hobby, Nankin Hobby, Prop Shop Hobbies, R/C Hobbies, Great Planes, Horizon Hobby, and Hobby Lobby International.


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 12-Inspiration and Exploration: STS-13434-R/C Super Swap of Auburn Hills
567-Retiree Breakfast891011
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1920-President's Day Indoor Flying!2122232425
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Upcoming Events
Events for the next 60 days.
****** - Winter Weather Reminder - ****** -
Our meetings are dependent on the status of the Troy School District. If Troy Schools are closed - or cancel after school activities, our events are cancelled as well. Please check local radio and TV stations for status. We will update the site as soon as possible in the event of a cancellation.
  Winter Indoor Flying! - Tuesdays Thru the Winter - Ultimate Soccer Arena, 867 South Blvd, Pontiac, MI - 11:00 AM
Located just west of Opdyke, on the north side of South Blvd - a 365 ft by 260 ft facility with ceilings from 45 to 75 ft available for indoor flying from 11am to 1 pm!! Ample room for concurrent flying of 3D, Heli, and Sport. Purchase 5 sessions for just $30 or season pass for all 23 two hour sessions plus 2 four hour Holiday flying sessions for just $100 - 54 hours of flying time!(available at event or in advance) Single (2 hour) sessions available for $10. Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site.
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, February 20, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
  President's Day Indoor Flying! - Monday, February 20, 2012 - Ultimate Soccer Arena, 867 South Blvd, Pontiac, MI - 11:00 AM
Located just west of Opdyke, on the north side of South Blvd - a 365 ft by 260 ft facility with ceilings from 45 to 75 ft available for indoor flying from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Monday, February 20th!! Ample room for concurrent flying of 3D, Heli, and Sport. Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site. This will be another 'normal' session - Use your 'punch card' or Gold card for Admission. Five sessions $30 - Season "Gold" Pass $100 - Single Session $10
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, March 5, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, March 19, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, April 2, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.


Flying Events

Event Flying starts at 10 AM unless noted.
Noise Limit of 94 dB at 10 feet for all Bald Mountain Events
All State Park Events require daily or annual State Park Motor Vehicle Permit (available at events)
For all flying events, pilots must show proof of current AMA membership.
Visitors are always welcome.

  Winter Indoor Flying! - Tuesdays Thru the Winter - Ultimate Soccer Arena, 867 South Blvd, Pontiac, MI - 11:00 AM
Located just west of Opdyke, on the north side of South Blvd - a 365 ft by 260 ft facility with ceilings from 45 to 75 ft available for indoor flying from 11am to 1 pm!! Ample room for concurrent flying of 3D, Heli, and Sport. Purchase 5 sessions for just $30 or season pass for all 23 two hour sessions plus 2 four hour Holiday flying sessions for just $100 - 54 hours of flying time!(available at event or in advance) Single (2 hour) sessions available for $10. Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site.
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.
  Martin Luther King Day Indoor Flying! - Monday, January 16, 2012 - Ultimate Soccer Arena, 867 South Blvd, Pontiac, MI - 11:00 AM
Located just west of Opdyke, on the north side of South Blvd - a 365 ft by 260 ft facility with ceilings from 45 to 75 ft available for indoor flying from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Monday, January 16th!! Ample room for concurrent flying of 3D, Heli, and Sport. Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site. This will be another 'normal' session - Use your 'punch card' or Gold card for Admission. Five sessions $30 - Season "Gold" Pass $100 - Single Session $10
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.
  President's Day Indoor Flying! - Monday, February 20, 2012 - Ultimate Soccer Arena, 867 South Blvd, Pontiac, MI - 11:00 AM
Located just west of Opdyke, on the north side of South Blvd - a 365 ft by 260 ft facility with ceilings from 45 to 75 ft available for indoor flying from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Monday, February 20th!! Ample room for concurrent flying of 3D, Heli, and Sport. Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site. This will be another 'normal' session - Use your 'punch card' or Gold card for Admission. Five sessions $30 - Season "Gold" Pass $100 - Single Session $10
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.

Swap Meet
Our Swap Meet is unique - held on a Wednesday night!

  R/C Super Swap of Auburn Hills - Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Baker College of Auburn Hills, 1500 University Dr, Auburn Hills - 9:00 AM
A new day, time , and venue for 2012 - now the R/C Super Swap of Auburn Hills! Our swapmeet moves to a Saturday, at Baker College of Auburn Hills.
With more room, and tables - we are accepting advance reservations! Dealers and vendors welcome!
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.

Club Meetings
 

Meetings start at 7:30 pm during school year (Sept thru May) and 8:00 pm during summer (June thru August).
Visitors are always welcome.

  Skymasters Meeting - Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Larson Middle School. 2222 E. Long Lake Road, Troy - 7:00 PM
Scott DeTray of Model Aero will be joining us. Model Aero makes the popular Polaris, Aero Cat and Aqua Cat depron kits.
View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.
  Inspiration and Exploration: STS-134 - Thursday, February 2, 2012 - Athens High School, 4333 John R, Troy - 7:00 PM
Come hear about the final flight of STS-134, the shuttle Endeavour featuring Endeavour Pilot Colonel Gregory Johnson, USAF Ret. In conjunction with TOPS, MIAA, and Troy School District. An event not to be missed! Free admission, all welcome!
View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.
  R/C Super Swap of Auburn Hills - Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Baker College of Auburn Hills, 1500 University Dr, Auburn Hills - 9:00 AM
A new day, time , and venue for 2012 - now the R/C Super Swap of Auburn Hills! Our swapmeet moves to a Saturday, at Baker College of Auburn Hills.
With more room, and tables - we are accepting advance reservations! Dealers and vendors welcome!
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.

Community Events
Additional Community Event Information including prior year event reports - or click on links below.

Skymasters supports several events in the community throughout the year. Check back for additions as these get scheduled.

DNR Work Party - Saturday, January 14, 2012 - East Graham Boat Launch, Predmore Road - 9:00 AM
Aid restoration efforts at the Graham Lake fen complex by cutting and piling the worst wetland invader - glossy buckthorn. Meet at the East Graham Boat Launch parking lot on the north side of Predmore Road in the park's North Unit. For more information, a map or directions, and to register please visit http://www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers ; click on the "Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays" link under Current Volunteer Opportunities. If a workday must be canceled due to inclement weather, a voice mail message saying so will be posted at 248-359-9057 at least 2 hours before the start of a workday. If there is no cancellation message, the workday will go on as planned.

Other Events
Other Skymaster events throughout the year:

Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, January 2, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, January 16, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, February 20, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, March 5, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, March 19, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, April 2, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, April 16, 2012 - The Red-Olive (formerly The Honey Tree) Restaurant, 1194 Walton Blvd, Rochester - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (located in the new strip mall directly across the street from Crittenton Hospital on Walton Blvd. just east of Livernois.) Restaurant features a $3.59 breakfast special and all of their omelets are $3.95 on weekday mornings. Contact Sherman Dickson or Fred Engleman for more information.

Hope to see you at one or more of our events!

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