Jasper RC Flyers & Strassenfest Fly-in Delights Attendees

The event saw a fantastic turnout, with 28 registered pilots from Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro, Washington, and New Albany. “This is one of the largest pilot turnout I have seen in my eight years attending,” said Jeremy Church, Jasper RC Flyers Club Secretary/Safety Officer. “We just about ran out of space along the flight line, which we even extended this year,” he continued. 

Event Highlights: 

 RC Aircraft Demonstrations: Talented pilots from around the region showcased planes of all shapes and sizes. A standout was a Eric Schmidt of Henderson with his Flex Innovations Mamba 120 Biplane, boasting an 85-inch wingspan, performing spectacular 3D aerobatics that captivated all attendees. 

 Candy Drop: Approximately 25 kids enjoyed the fun and excitement of the Candy Drop. 

 RC Flight Simulator: The RC flight simulator was a hit, running non-stop throughout the day, giving attendees a taste of flying an RC plane. “The Strassenfest Fly-in was a tremendous success, bringing together people of all ages to celebrate the joy of RC flying,” said Jeremy Church, Jasper RC Flyers Club Secretary/Safety Officer. “We are grateful for the support of our community and the dedication of our members who made this event possible.” 

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About Jasper RC Flyers The Jasper RC Flyers Club is a local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) club which is an enthusiastic group who love flying RC models, fellowship with other RC modelers and sharing our experiences and knowledge with those interested in this great hobby. 

We have approximately 22 members and have been serving the Jasper, Indiana area for over 30 years. 

For more information about the Jasper RC Flyers visit www.jasperrcflyers.org 

About Academy of Model Aeronautics Founded in 1936, the non-profit Academy of Model Aeronautics is the world’s largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 150,000 for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement, and safeguarding of modeling activities. 

Academy of Model Aeronautics is the voice of its membership, providing liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies. Academy of Model Aeronautics also works with local governments, zoning boards, and parks departments to promote the interests of local chartered clubs. Academy of Model Aeronautics seeks to introduce young men and women to the art and craft of aeromodeling. 

Through an active educational outreach program, Academy of Model Aeronautics supports teachers and community-based organizations who wish to infuse topics in math, science, and technology with aviation activities. In addition, each year Academy of Model Aeronautics presents Charles H. Grant Scholarships to exceptional students who are active in their community and in modeling. 

Since 1970 the Academy of Model Aeronautics has awarded $1 million dollars in scholarships to hundreds of students to study aerospace design and engineering and other aviation related fields. For more information on Academy of Model Aeronautics visit www.modelaircraft.org