Last update: May 11, 2022
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The NFFS Free Flight Calendar provides information on all types of free flight contests and other events from AMA, to Nostalgia, SAM, OT, FAC, America’s Cup, World Cup and National Cup events in the U.S. and Canada.
Underlined contests are linked to fliers with detailed information.
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Always confirm all dates and schedules before traveling.
NC = National Cup
NC(E) = National Cup Exempt
AC = America’s Cup
WC = World Cup
I = Indoor events
Send your event information and fliers to Don DeLoach.
831 E. Willamette Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
digest@freeflight.org
January 2022
Jan 11 - Jan 12
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL, — More Info: Rex Hinson rexh@tampabay.rr.com
Jan 15 - Jan 17
Southwest Regionals — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: AC, NC(E) — Sponsor: SWR — Eloy, AZ, — More Info: swregionals.org
February 2022
Feb 11 - Feb 13
I EAA Flight Fest — Events: Indoor — Oshkosh, WI,
Feb 12 - Feb 15
Kiwi Cup — Events: F1A, F1B, F1C — Cup: AC, WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Brian Van Nest bisheatf1a@gmail.com 760-937-0177
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Isaacson — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 13
Kiwi Cup — Events: F1G, F1H, F1J — Cup: AC, WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Brian Van Nest bisheatf1a@gmail.com 760-937-0177
Feb 13
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR,
Feb 13
I MMM Indoor Scramble — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMM — Manitou Spgs., CO,
Feb 14
Kiwi Cup F1E — Events: F1E — Cup: AC, WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Brian Van Nest bisheatf1a@gmail.com 760-937-0177
Feb 15
Ladies Tea Party — Events: Tea — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 16
North American Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: AC, WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 16
SCAMPS Monthly — Events: AMA, SAM, NFFS — Sponsor: SCAMPS — Perris, CA,
Feb 16
North American Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 17
California Cup F1E — Events: F1E — Cup: AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 18
Max Men — Events: F1G, F1H, F1J — Cup: AC, WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 19
America’s Cup Banquet — Sponsor: SCAT — TBD,
Feb 19 - Feb 21
Max Men — Events: FAI — Cup: AC, WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Feb 19
I TTOMA Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: TTOMA — Macon, GA,
Feb 20
President’s Cup — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Feb 20
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
Feb 26 - Feb 27
SGMA Spring Bash — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Sponsor: SGMA — Rancho Cordova, CA,
March 2022
Mar 12 - Mar 13
SCAT Annual *** RESCHEDULED *** — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS — Cup: AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Mar 12
I TTOMA Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: TTOMA — Macon, GA,
Mar 13
I MMM Indoor Scramble — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMM — Manitou Spgs., CO,
Mar 16
SCAMPS Monthly — Events: AMA, SAM, NFFS — Sponsor: SCAMPS — Perris, CA,
Mar 19
St. Patty’s Bash — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Mar 20
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
Mar 20
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR,
Mar 22 - Mar 24
67th King Orange International — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAI — Cup: AC, NC(E) — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL,
Mar 26 - Mar 27
I 3rd Jim Richmond Open — Events: Indoor — West Baden, IN, — More Info: Rey Mazzocco aprivpilot@gmail.com
Mar 26
Sierra Champs — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA,
Mar 27
I 15th Pikes Peak Ceiling Climb — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMM — Colorado Spgs., CO,
April 2022
Apr 1 - Apr 3
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR,
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Gainesville FF Champs — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: TCC — Gainesville, TX,
Apr 2
I HAFFA Indoor — Events: AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: HAFFA — Osawatomie, KS, — More Info: Jeff Renz jjprenz@msn.com
Apr 8 - Apr 10
San Valeers Annual — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: SV — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: AMA/NOST CD: Rob Cobb (818)235-4641(text only) FAI CD: Mike Thompson (805)404-6173
Apr 8 - Apr 10
SCAMPS & SCIFS Texaco — Events: AMA, NFFS — Sponsor: SCAMPS, SCIFS — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Dan Heinrich (909) 223-7643 AeronutD@CS.com
Apr 9 - Apr 11
I Round Valley Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAI, FAC — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eagar, AZ,
Apr 9
I TTOMA Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: TTOMA — Macon, GA,
Apr 10
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
Apr 12 - Apr 13
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL,
Apr 13
SCAMPS Monthly — Events: AMA, SAM, NFFS — Sponsor: SCAMPS — Perris, CA,
Apr 24
TTOMA Monthly — Events: AMA, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
Apr 24
April Fool’s — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Apr 24
MMM Monthly Scramble — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Apr 29 - May 1
NorCal Championships — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA,
Apr 30
I Cloudbusters Indoor Fling — Events: AMA, FAC — Sponsor: DCB — Pontiac, MI,
Apr 30 - May 1
WHAM Spring Contest — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAC, FAI — Sponsor: WHAM — Marionm KS, — More Info: Chuck Powell 316-655-3154 chuckpswoop@aol.com
May 2022
May 10 - May 11
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL,
May 13 - May 15
Spring Opener — Events: AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY,
May 14 - May 15
Scale Staffel FAC — Events: FAC — Sponsor: SS — Perris, CA,
May 14 - May 15
Spring Cup — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC, TC — Sponsor: TCC — Hamilton, TX,
May 14
I TTOMA Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: TTOMA — Macon, GA,
May 14 - May 15
Kudzu Spring Classic — Events: FAC, AMA, NFFS — Sponsor: CAFFA, DCM — Raeford, NC, — More Info: Dan Driscoll djdriscoll03@gmail.com, John Diebolt jdiebolt@mindspring.com
May 14 - May 15
Texas Cloud Climbers and FAC May Melee — Events: AMA, FAI, SAM, FAC, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC, TC — Hamilton, TX, — More Info: Faust Parker 817-757-7866 (on field mobile 713-854-1154 or 832-477-3377) FAC CD: Mike Kelly mobile 478-955-4646 mkellyvich@hotmail.com
May 14 - May 15
Scale Staffel FAC — Events: FAC — Sponsor: SS — Perris, CA, — More Info: George Mansfield george_jr@sbcglobal.net
May 15
TTOMA Monthly — Events: AMA, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
May 15
MMM Monthly Scramble — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
May 21
Armed Forces Memorial — Events: AMA, FAI — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
May 22
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
May 22 - May 23
Hatschek International — Events: NFFS, AMA, FAI — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: BSS — Wawayanda, NY, — More Info: D. Acton 914-393-7491 davidptacton@hotmail.com
May 24 - May 28
I AMA Indoor Nationals/USIC — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, FAC — Sponsor: NFFS — Eagar, AZ,
June 2022
Jun 4
Western States Champs — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA,
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Intercities FAI — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: DBB — Muncie, IN,
Jun 4 - Jun 5
NOFFA — Events: AMA, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: DBB — Muncie, IN,
Jun 5
MMAC Picnic Contest — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI,
Jun 7 - Jun 8
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL,
Jun 10 - Jun 12
Empire State Championships — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY,
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Henry Spence Memorial — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC, TC — Sponsor: TCC — Hamilton, TX,
Jun 12
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
Jun 18 - Jun 20
Casino Cup — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: MMM — West Wendover, NV, — More Info: Jack Murphy jack.murphy@utahhomes.com
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Muncie Co-op — Events: AMA, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: DBB — Muncie, IN, — More Info: Rudy Kluiber 216-226-6838 rjkhoncho@yahoo.com
Jun 18 - Jun 19
McCook Field FAC — Events: FAC — Cup: NC — Sponsor: McCFAC — Muncie, IN, — More Info: Mike Smith 937-607-2351 jobagadonitz@gmail.com
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Three Amigos Small Models Meet — Events: AMA, NFFS — Sponsor: WMC — Tumalo, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Jun 24 - Jun 26
Chattahoochee Challenge — Events: FAC — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Texas Scale Champs — Events: FAC — Sponsor: LSS — Gainesville, TX,
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Skyscrapers Annual — Events: FAI, NFFS, AMA — Cup: WC, AC, NC — Sponsor: BSS — Wawayanda, NY, — More Info: D. Acton 914-393-7491 davidptacton@hotmail.com
Jun 26
MMM Monthly Scramble — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
July 2022
Jul 1 - Jul 3
I Abram Van Dover Memorial Indoor FF Contest — Events: AMA, FAC — Sponsor: BB — East Tennessee State University Mini Dome Johnson City, TN, — More Info: AMA CD Dave Beazley dbeazley@mindspring.com FAC CD Glen Simpers grfreeflight@hotmail.com
Jul 8
F1E Team Finals + World Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Jul 9 - Jul 10
41st MMM 14-Rounder — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Jul 10
Summer Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI,
Jul 10
TTOMA Monthly — Events: AMA, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
Jul 10
Oldtimer Outdoor — Events: SAM — Sponsor: BE — Bong, WI,
Jul 10
Oldtimer Outdoor — Events: SAM — Sponsor: BE — Bong Field, WI, — More Info: Jeff Annis 262-542-0105
Jul 12 - Jul 13
District V Warm-Up — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAC — Cup: NC — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL,
Jul 13 - Jul 16
FAC Nationals — Events: FAC — Sponsor: FAC — Geneseo, NY,
Jul 25 - Jul 29
AMA Outdoor Nationals/USOC — Events: AMA, FAI, SAM, FAC, NFFS — Cup: NC(E), AC — Sponsor: AMA — Muncie, IN,
Jul 25 - Jul 30
F1A-B-C-P Jr. World Champs — Events: FAI — Sponsor: FAI — Moncontour, France,
August 2022
Aug 7
MMM Monthly Scramble — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Aug 10
Annual Outdoor — Events: SAM — Sponsor: BE — Bong, WI,
Aug 10
Annual Outdoor — Events: SAM — Sponsor: BE — Bong Field, WI, — More Info: Jeff Annis 262-542-0105
Aug 13
Canada Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC — Sponsor: TFAI — Tecumseh, ONT, CAN,
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Tulsa Glue Dobbers 73rd Annual — Events: AMA, SAM, FAI, FAC, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: TGD — Wellington, KS,
Aug 14
TTOMA Monthly — Events: AMA, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
Aug 14
Almost Silent Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI,
Aug 14
Huron Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC — Sponsor: TFAI — Tecumseh, ONT, CAN,
Aug 16 - Aug 17
District V Champs — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAC — Cup: AC — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL,
Aug 17 - Aug 21
Northwest Free Flight Champs — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Aug 18
Pro P-30 — Events: AMA — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Aug 18 - Aug 21
Tangent Classic & FAI Challenge — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Aug 19
Vintage FAI Power — Events: NFFS, AMA — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Aug 19
Vintage Wakefield — Events: NFFS — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Aug 19
Pirate Challenge — Events: AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY,
September 2022
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Dynasty Cup FAI — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Sep 3 - Sep 5
56th Rocky Mountain Champs — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAC — Cup: NC(E) — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Sep 9 - Sep 11
Great Grape Gathering — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY,
Sep 9 - Sep 11
Vintage FAI /Pro P-30/SPOT Meet — Events: AMA, SAM, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
Sep 10
SGMA Combo Contest — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA,
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Scale Staffel FAC — Events: FAC — Sponsor: SS — Perris, CA,
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Scale Staffel FAC — Events: FAC — Sponsor: SS — Perris, CA, — More Info: George Mansfield george_jr@sbcglobal.net
Sep 11
Fall Mini Model Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI,
Sep 15 - Sep 16
FAC Outdoor Champs — Events: FAC — Sponsor: McCFAC — Muncie, IN,
Sep 16 - Sep 18
U.S. Free Flight Championships — Events: AMA, FAI, SAM, NFFS — Cup: NC, AC — Sponsor: LHMAA — Lost Hills, CA,
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Ted Dock Memorial — Events: FAC — Sponsor: McCFAC — Muncie, IN,
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Texas Cloud Climbers Champs — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: AC, NC, TC — Sponsor: TCC — Hamilton, TX,
Sep 18
PMAC Fall Kick-off — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Sep 24 - Sep 25
CIA 50th Annual Free Flight Championships — Events: AMA, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: CIA — Muncie, IN, — More Info: Mike Abernathy (765)748-6040 ww2eflyer@yahoo.com
Sep 25
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
Sep 25
Monthly Scramble (’til dusk)
Sep 30 - Oct 2
Fall Annual/Vintage FAI /Pro P-30 — Events: NFFS, AMA — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541 928 8101
October 2022
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Barron Field Air Races — Events: FAC — Sponsor: FAC — Wawayanda, NY, — More Info: Tom Hallman maxfliart@hallmanstudio.com
Oct 1 - Oct 2
RJK Last Chance Meet — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NOFFA — Muncie, IN,
Oct 1 - Oct 2
HAFFA Championships — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAC — Cup: NC — Sponsor: HAFFA — Marion, KS,
Oct 8
Sierra Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Oct 9
Kotuku Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Oct 9
Octoberflug — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI,
Oct 10 - Oct 16
U.S. F1A-B-C Team Finals — Events: FAI — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Oct 15
PMAC Monthly — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Oct 15 - Oct 16
CIA Old Time – Nostalgia Contest — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM — Sponsor: CIA — Muncie, IN, — More Info: Meredith Chamberlain 765-643-0485
Oct 16
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
Oct 16
Monthly Scramble — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Oct 16
TTOMA Monthly — Events: AMA, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
Oct 17 - Oct 21
SAM Championships — Events: SAM, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: SAM — Muncie, IN,
Oct 21 - Oct 23
WESTFAC Warmup — Events: FAC — Sponsor: WESTFAC — Buckeye, AZ,
Oct 22 - May 19
San Valeers Fall Annual — Events: AMA, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: SV — Lost Hills, CA,
November 2022
Nov 5
SGMA — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA,
Nov 6
Year-end Frito Pie Contest — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO,
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Dual Clubs Orbiteers/Fresno GMC — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: SDO/FGMC — Lost Hills, CA,
Nov 12 - Nov 14
Patterson Memorial — Events: FAI — Cup: WC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA,
Nov 13
Armed Forces Memorial — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Nov 16
TTOMA Turkey Shoot — Events: AMA, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: TTOMA — Whitesburg, GA,
Nov 20
Orbiteers Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: SDO — Perris, CA,
December 2022
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Arizona Championships — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ,
Dec 18
Orbiteers Monthly — Events: FAC, AMA, FAI — Sponsor: SS/SDO — San Diego, CA,