Please join us as we Celebrate our veterans with our Annual Warbirds Day and Swap Meet. Any size RC plane with military markings is eligible to participate.
Come join us at Rainford Flying Field for a day filled with incredible aerial displays and historic aircraft. Get up close and personal with vintage warbirds, witness thrilling flyovers, and meet fellow aviation enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a history buff, a plane fanatic, or just looking for a fun day out, this event is sure to be a blast. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to honor our veterans and experience the magic of flight firsthand! #Warbirds #Veterans #rcflying #rcplane #FlyingLesson
There will be a pilots briefing at 9:30am then open flying till 11:30.
Lunch will be 11:30 to 12:30pm (food will be available for purchase). Lunch is $15 and includes a meat cooked on the spot in the grill, chips and dessert. Our trainer will be available for any spectators to try their hand at flying during the lunch break. Ask about when there will be a special demo.
Landing fee of $15 for pilots, $15 for Swap Set up and Spectators are FREE.
There will be a Public Raffle Prize, a Pilot’s Raffle Prize and Pilot Participation Prizes.
Use this QR code to be contacted before this event.
CONTACT:
Rodney Peters flyboy@csi.net.net Phone Number: 219-363-1908
LOCATION:
Rainford Field Runway Facility Location:
476 N 650 W. Hobart, Indiana 46342
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
May 23, 2026 Saturday, Combat Fly Contest and Swap Meet
June 20, Saturday, Model Aviation Day and Swap Meet
July 18 2026 – Remembering Vets and Swap Meet
August – Club members picnic
Sept 19, 2026, Saturday, Big Bird Bird Day and Swap
October 17, 2026, Saturday, Combat Fly Contest
ABOUT Midwest Sundowners . . .
- Club Activities and Events: PanoramaNOW reports on the club’s combat flying contests, swap meets, and other events.
- RC Flying as a Hobby: The blog highlights the value of RC flying as a hobby for people of all ages and abilities, regardless of their age or physical condition.
- Educational Outreach: The Midwest Sundowners RC Airplane Club has been featured in a blog post about their tabletop display at a school.
- Collaboration with Local Media: PanoramaNOW has highlighted the club’s relationship with the local radio station, WVLP.
- Social Media Presence: PanoramaNOW’s social media accounts, including Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), have featured posts about the Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club.
- Community Involvement: The blog also mentions the Midwest Sundowners RC Airplane Club honoring veterans at an event.”
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