Join the Midwest Sundowners at Wheeler Flying Field for a day filled with thrilling aerial flights and opportunities for free flying lessons on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 10am – 3pm. This is Father’s Day Weekend and families can try your hand at with their Flight Simulator and enter to win the RealFlight EVO Flight Simulator Raffle prize.
Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just starting out, this event is perfect for all enthusiasts. Watch as skilled pilots showcase their flying skills in intense flights with their RC airplanes, and browse through a variety of airplanes at the swap meet.
Also, in addition to the thrilling aerial flights and there will be opportunities to buy, sell and trade RC Airplanes and airplane parts at the swap meet.
Take your turn at flying one of the planes, and find out what it’s like to be a member of the Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club, ages 12 and up.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Come Out and Watch a this Flying as the Sundowners Club Pilots demonstrate their flying skills. Enjoy the Comradery of fellow airplane enthusiasts and experts. Spectators are FREE.
LOCATION
Wheeler, Indiana is located just 50 miles southwest of Chicago, exit Ripley Street exit off of 80/94 to 130.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO Rainford FIELD FROM THE NORTH
From 130 turn south onto 625W and follow which turns into Jones Road and then into 675W. Follow the curve around and take the split to the south until the road becomes 650W and the field is on the east side of the road.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO Rainford FIELD FROM THE SOUTH
From Rt. 30 just east of Deep River Water Park (about 1 mile) turn north on 725W (across from the strawberry farm) and proceed north to 450N (Hoosiers Nest House) and turn east. Continue East about 1/2 mile and turn north onto 650W. The Field should be visible within 1/4 mile on the east side of the road. The GPS coordinates for the field are 41.50556, -87.19083.
Email to enter this contest
Midwest Sundowners Facebook Page
Midwest Sundowners Website
Email for Landing Fee
ABOUT
- 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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