Last update: January 12, 2023
The NFFS Free Flight Calendar provides information on all types of free flight contests and other events from AMA, to Nostalgia, SAM, FAC, National Cup, America’s Cup, and World Cup events in the U.S. and Canada.
Underlined contests are linked to fliers with detailed information.
To view the fliers you’ll need the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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 2023
Jan 5
I Trinity Lutheran Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Burr Ridge, IL, — More Info: Phil Binter phil_binter@hotmail.com
Jan 7
I Okie Flyers Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: OF — Oklahoma City, OK, — More Info: Tom Solinski 405-414-6947 tomskio4@gmail.com
Jan 8
Taibi Memorial — Events: SAM — Sponsor: SCAMPS — Perris, CA, — More Info: Dan Heinrich AeronutD@CS.com 909-593-5789
Jan 8
I Indoor Contest — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Glastonbury, CT, — More Info: John Koptonak gliderguider@comcast.net
Jan 10 - Jan 12
King Orange Internationals — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAI — Cup: AC, NC(E) — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL, — More Info: Skeeter Surguine carverpop@aol.com
Jan 12
I Trinity Lutheran Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Burr Ridge, IL, — More Info: Phil Binter phil_binter@hotmail.com
Jan 12
I Cloudbusters Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: DC — Pontiac, MI, — More Info: George Bredehoft george.bredehoft@gmail.com
Jan 14 - Jan 16
Southwest Regionals — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, FAI — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: SWC — Eloy, AZ, — More Info: Tom Gaylor (AMA) 602-510-9898 Peter Brocks (FAI) brocksarizona@cox.net
Jan 15
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — New Brighton, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Jan 15
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541-928-8101
Jan 19
I Trinity Lutheran Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Burr Ridge, IL, — More Info: Phil Binter phil_binter@hotmail.com
Jan 21
I Okie Flyers Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: OF — Oklahoma City, OK, — More Info: Tom Solinski 405-414-6947 tomskio4@gmail.com
Jan 21
I WHAM Indoor Flying — Events: Indoor — Sponsor: WHAM — Wellington, KS, — More Info: Jeff Englert info@wichitafreeflight.org
Jan 22
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: MMM — Manitou Spgs., CO, — More Info: Darold Jones jdarold@msn.com
Jan 26
I Trinity Lutheran Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Burr Ridge, IL, — More Info: Phil Binter phil_binter@hotmail.com
February 2023
Feb 4
I Okie Flyers Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: OF — Oklahoma City, OK, — More Info: Tom Solinski 405-414-6947 tomskio4@gmail.com
Feb 9
I Cloudbusters Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: DC — Pontiac, MI, — More Info: George Bredehoft george.bredehoft@gmail.com
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Isaacson Classic & Kiwi Cup — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Glenn Schneider gtodds@sbcglobal.net
Feb 12
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Glastonbury, CT, — More Info: John Koptonak gliderguider@comcast.net
Feb 12
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: MMM — Manitou Spgs., CO, — More Info: Darold Jones jdarold@msn.com
Feb 12
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541-928-8101
Feb 13
Kiwi Cup F1E — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Glenn Schneider gtodds@sbcglobal.net
Feb 14 - Feb 15
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL, — More Info: Rex Hinson rexh@tampabay.rr.com
Feb 15
North American Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Tony Mathews tmathews180@gmail.com
Feb 16
California Cup F1E — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Glenn Schneider gtodds@sbcglobal.net
Feb 17 - Feb 19
Bob White Max Men International — Events: FAI — Cup: WC, AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Bill Booth wakefieldarch@outlook.com 760-842-1079
Feb 18
I Okie Flyers Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: OF — Oklahoma City, OK, — More Info: Tom Solinski 405-414-6947 tomskio4@gmail.com
Feb 19
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — New Brighton, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Feb 20
President’s Cup — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ, — More Info: Tom Gaylor 480-892-0338 wtgaylor@q.com
Feb 25
SGMA Spring Bash — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Sponsor: SGMA — Rancho Cordova, CA, — More Info: Walt Ghio f1bwalt@comcast.net
March 2023
Mar 4
I Okie Flyers Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: OF — Oklahoma City, OK, — More Info: Tom Solinski 405-414-6947 tomskio4@gmail.com
Mar 5
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Glastonbury, CT, — More Info: John Koptonak gliderguider@comcast.net
Mar 9
I Cloudbusters Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: DC — Pontiac, MI, — More Info: George Bredehoft george.bredehoft@gmail.com
Mar 12
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — New Brighton, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Mar 12
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541-928-8101
Mar 14 - Mar 15
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL, — More Info: Rex Hinson rexh@tampabay.rr.com
Mar 18 - Mar 19
SCAT Annual — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS — Cup: AC — Sponsor: SCAT — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: Jim Parker 818-892-4110 N89015@aol.com
Mar 18
I Okie Flyers Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: OF — Oklahoma City, OK, — More Info: Tom Solinski 405-414-6947 tomskio4@gmail.com
Mar 19
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: MMM — Manitou Spgs., CO, — More Info: Darold Jones jdarold@msn.com
Mar 19
St. Patty’s Bash — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: PMAC — Eloy, AZ, — More Info: Tom Gaylor 480-892-0338 wtgaylor@gmail.com
Mar 25
Sierra Champs — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA, — More Info: Chris Borland candjborland@surewest.net
April 2023
Apr 1
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: MMM — Manitou Spgs., CO, — More Info: Darold Jones jdarold@msn.com
Apr 1 - Apr 2
I Willamette Modelers Club Indoor — Events: AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: WMC — Albany OR, — More Info: Bob Stalick freefliter@aol.com 541-928-8101
Apr 1 - Apr 2
I 4th Annual Jim Richmond Open — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, FAI — Sponsor: IFFS — West Baden Springs, IN, — More Info: Rey Mazzocco aprivpilot@gmail.com
Apr 9
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — New Brighton, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Apr 13 - Apr 16
San Valeers Annual — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: SV — Lost Hills, CA, — More Info: AMA Terry Thorkildsen 805-495-6135 FAI: Mike Thompson 805-404-6173
Apr 15 - Apr 16
South Jersey Flying Circus — Events: FAC — Sponsor: FAC36 — Hammonton, NJ, — More Info: http://www.oldwakefields.com/113221.html
Apr 22 - Apr 23
I Kent State Indoor — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, FAI — Kent State, OH, — More Info: David Lindley IndoorFFSupply@outlook.com
Apr 22 - Apr 23
I Round Valley Indoor — Events: Indoor — Sponsor: PMC — Eager, AZ, — More Info: Tom Gaylor 602-510-9898 wtgaylor1@gmail.com
May 2023
May 5 - May 7
WNYFFS Spring Opener — Events: AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY, — More Info: Mark Rzadca wnyffs@rochester.rr.com
May 9 - May 10
FMA Record Trials — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAI, SAM — Sponsor: FMA — Palm Bay, FL, — More Info: Rex Hinson rexh@tampabay.rr.com
May 20 - May 21
Kudzu Classic — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC — Sponsor: CAFFA, DCM — Raeford, NC, — More Info: Jimmy Jordan jjordan18@ec.rr.com
June 2023
Jun 3 - Jun 4
NOFFA — Events: AMA, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: DBB — Muncie, IN, — More Info: Rudy Kluiber rjkhoncho@yahoo.com 216-226-6838
Jun 3
Western States Champs — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA, — More Info: Chris Borland candjborland@surewest.net
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Intercities FAI — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: DBB — Muncie, IN,
Jun 10 - Jun 11
51st CIA Annual — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: CIA — Muncie, IN, — More Info: M. Abernathy 765-748-6040 ww2eflyer@yahoo.com
Jun 11
MMAC Picnic Contest — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Empire State Championships — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, SAM — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY, — More Info: Ruth Ann Bane windwhip47@aol.com
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Casino Cup — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: AC, NC — Wendover, UT, — More Info: Jack Murphy jack.murphy@cbrealty.com
Jun 19 - Jun 23
I USIC/Indoor NATS — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, FAI — Cup: WC — Sponsor: AMA — Moscow, ID, — More Info: Bruce Kimball iflyhlg@hotmail.com
July 2023
Jul 7
F1E World Cup — Events: FAI — Cup: WC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO, — More Info: Pete McQuade petemcqA2@aol.com
Jul 8 - Jul 9
41st MMM 14-Rounder — Events: FAI, AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: AC, NC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO, — More Info: Pete McQuade petemcqA2@aol.com
Jul 9
Summer Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Jul 17 - Jul 21
AMA Outdoor Nationals/USOC — Events: AMA, FAI, SAM, FAC, NFFS — Cup: NC(E), AC — Sponsor: AMA — Muncie, IN, — More Info: www.modelaircraft.org
August 2023
Aug 12 - Aug 19
F1A-B-C World Championships — Events: FAI — Sponsor: FAI — Moncontour, France, — More Info: fai.org
Aug 13
Almost Silent Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Aug 16 - Aug 20
Tangent Classic & FAI Challenge — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: WMC — Tangent, OR, — More Info: Blake Jensen 503-666-7832
Aug 18 - Aug 20
WNYFFS Pirate Challenge — Events: AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY, — More Info: Mark Rzadca wnyffs@rochester.rr.com
September 2023
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Dynasty Cup FAI — Events: FAI — Cup: AC — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO, — More Info: Don DeLoach ddeloach@comcast.net 719-964-7117
Sep 2 - Sep 4
57th Rocky Mountain Champs — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM, FAC — Cup: NC(E) — Sponsor: MMM — Denver, CO, — More Info: Don DeLoach ddeloach@comcast.net 719-964-7117
Sep 8 - Sep 10
Great Grape Gathering — Events: AMA, NFFS, FAC, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: WNYFFS — Geneseo, NY, — More Info: Roy Smith aeronut@kos.net
Sep 9
SGMA Combo Contest — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA, — More Info: Chris Borland candjborland@surewest.net
Sep 10
Fall Mini Model Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
October 2023
Oct 8
Fall Mini Model Meet — Events: SAM, AMA, FAC, NFFS — Sponsor: MMAC — North Branch, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com
Oct 14 - Oct 15
CIA Nostalgia Annual — Events: AMA, NFFS, SAM — Cup: NC — Sponsor: CIA — Muncie, IN, — More Info: M. Abernathy 765-748-6040 ww2eflyer@yahoo.com
November 2023
Nov 4
SGMA — Events: AMA, FAI, NFFS — Cup: NC — Sponsor: NCFFC — Rancho Cordova, CA, — More Info: Chris Borland candjborland@surewest.net
Nov 13
I Monthly Indoor — Events: Indoor, AMA, FAI, FAC — Sponsor: MMAC — New Brighton, MI, — More Info: Dennis Batty denn@dennisbatty.com