Skymasters Radio Control Club of Michigan

Skymasters
Radio Control
Club of Michigan

      

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to the home page for the Skymaster’s Radio Control Club of Michigan!
We are a radio controlled flying club located in the northern suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.
 

Christmas Party
with special visit by Santa!

A Family Christmas Celebration for our members and friends to end the year. Bring the family, a dish to pass, and don't forget to bring a plane to enter the pilots drawing!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
6:30PM Appetizers - 7:00PM Dinner
Larson Middle School, Troy, MI
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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 - Starts November 11th
Five sessions for $25 - Season "Gold" Pass $100
View Flyer or Download PDF for details.

Saturday, November 29th - 11am to 3pm
$20 for 4 hours - $10 for Season "Gold" Pass Holders
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In conjuction with Romeo Skyhawks.
Sponsored by FlightLine Hobby, Prop Shop Hobbies, Carlton Hobbies, R/C Hobbies, Larry's Performance R/C's, and Hobby Lobby International.

 

2008 Midwest Regional Float Fly Video
SKS Video has released the video of our 2008 event

Captured in widescreen quality for your big screen enjoyment is the midwest’s best float fly! Held at the Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan, the coverage of this year’s 18th annual event includes over 22 features. See Laddie Mikulasko’s streamlined Shearwater prototype, watch John Pearce fly his Nick Ziroli designed Swooze, follow along with Mike Cisler as he struts his vintage Tauibe, enjoy Al Mrock showing off his highly detailed Loening. You also won’t want to miss Richard Marshak’s Speedster, David Shea’s Black Magic or Chris Hass’ Seawind . . . and many more! Bonus slide show included and special in-flight footage of Jeff Landis’ Phaeton! Total approximate running time - 95 minutes.


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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 $25 (available at event). Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site.
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Status: Come join us this Tuesday!

*NO Meeting* - Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - School Closed - Thanksgiving -

  Thanksgiving Weekend Indoor Flying! - Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 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 3pm on Saturday, November 29th!! Ample room for concurrent flying of 3D, Heli, and Sport. Temperature controlled, well lit. Restaurant on site. Just $20 for 4 hours. Ultimate Gold Card holders pay only $10!
View Additional Event Information   View Event Flyer.   Download PDF Flyer.

Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, December 1, 2008 - Spargo's Coney & Grill - Auburn Crossing Plaza, 2767 University Dr., Auburn Hills - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (Exit 79 from I-75; go east on University to first strip mall on the north side)
Status: Note new location!
  Skymasters Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Larson Middle School. 2222 E. Long Lake Road, Troy - 6:30 PM
Our annual Christmas Party. Bring the family for food, fun, and a visit from Santa with gifts for the kids! Social time with Appetizers starts at 6:30. Pot Luck Dinner at 7:00.. Santa visits after dinner!!
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Status: ** Note date change!! Santa has been informed. **

Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, December 15, 2008 - Spargo's Coney & Grill - Auburn Crossing Plaza, 2767 University Dr., Auburn Hills - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (Exit 79 from I-75; go east on University to first strip mall on the north side)
Status: Bring your significant other with you for today's breakfast! Last breakfast till January.
*NO Meeting* - Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - School Closed - Christmas Break -

  Krazy Snow Fly - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - Scripps Road Field, Lake Orion - 10:00 AM
Our last event of the year! Whether snow and ice; or maybe a sunny day - one of our most popular events. Come join us for some hot chili and weather permitting - flying to end the year.
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Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, January 5, 2009 - Spargo's Coney & Grill - Auburn Crossing Plaza, 2767 University Dr., Auburn Hills - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (Exit 79 from I-75; go east on University to first strip mall on the north side)
Skymasters Meeting - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Larson Middle School. 2222 E. Long Lake Road, Troy - 7:00 PM
Scale Free Flight with Ted Allebone. See the detailed work that goes into scale powered free flight models. Take a look at Ted's Supermarine Walrus on the National Association of Scale Aeromodelers (NASA) website! Come join us to learn more!
Retiree and Want'A Be's Breakfast - Monday, January 19, 2009 - Spargo's Coney & Grill - Auburn Crossing Plaza, 2767 University Dr., Auburn Hills - 9:00 AM
First and third Monday of each month throughout the winter - Join us for breakfast and R/C talk. (Exit 79 from I-75; go east on University to first strip mall on the north side)


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