Control Line Basics

Event Calendar

We do our best to provide accurate and timely information. We strongly urge you to check in with the contest CD before you commit to a trip. Please submit new or corrected information to:

Jim Hoffman, 480-329-3316  windswept4@cox.net

2026 Events

October

2026 North Georgia Sky Rebels Autumn Fly-In Control Line Stunt Championship

October 2-4

Canton, Georgia

Etowah River Park

600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

Contest Events

Saturday:

Profile Unlimited (Engine Max .92 C.I.) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)

Classic/Nostalgia 30 (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert), Both events flown together in the flight order, but awarded separately.

Old Time Stunt

Sunday:

Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)

Contest Director

CD:  Doug Patterson

(225)270-2181 or (706)300-4949

jd3patterson@gmail.com

Assistant CD: Tom Dixon

(770)714-3988 

bdfourseasons@gmail.com

Additional Notes

Mufflers Required (tongue-tube-pipe)

No BOM/appearance points at this contest for any event.

Field open for practice on Friday, October 2nd, 9:00 AM-8:00 PM

Snacks, water and cold drinks will be provided.

The Joey Mathison Memorial 19th Annual Worldwide Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon

October 3-4

Anywhere, submissions at ringmasterflyathon.com

How to Participate

  1. Fly: Pilot any qualified variant of the classic Matt Kania-designed Ringmaster (S-1, Baby, Biplane, Sportster, Imperial, or Electric). An official flight requires a takeoff, 5 completed laps, and a landing.
  2. Report: Log your total flight counts at the official Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon Website before midnight on October 11th.
  3. Share: Post your build pictures, videos, and field photos with the global community on the Annual Worldwide Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon Facebook Group.

Organizer

John Cralley

Jccrall@ilstu.edu

Additional Notes

“This year, our community gathers with a shared purpose: to shatter last year’s record of 9,305 flights and to honor the memory of the man who started it all, Joey Mathison. A legendary Las Vegas speed flier with a massive heart, Joey gave us the vision for this global event before his passing in 2025. Let’s make this the ultimate tribute to his love for the sport.”

Golden State Stunt Championships

October 10-11

Granite Bay, California

Folsom Lake Recreational Park

Contest Events

Saturday: Classic Stunt, Old Time Stunt, Profile Stunt

Sunday: AMA Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Contest Director

Dennis Nunes

209-406-3177

dennissn.2009@gmail.com

Assistant CD: James Dean

Additional Notes

Preregistration is advised. See contest flyer.

The Site will be available: Thursday October 8th for site setup. Possibly open later that afternoon for practice. October 9th Practice Day (Sunrise to Sunset). Site available for practice on Friday.

Omaha Orbiting Eagles CLPA Stunt Contest / Stunt Clinic

October 10-11

Omaha, Nebraska

Seymour Park

72nd St. and Washington St., Omaha, NE 68127

Contest Events

Saturday: Clinic and open flying

Sunday: Classic Stunt, Nostalgia 30, Profile Stunt, AMA Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Contest Director

Jared Hayes

ProETNova@gmail.com

Additional Notes

Lunch provided Sunday, donations accepted.

Philly Stunt Contest

October 11

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Benjamin Rush State Park

15001 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Contest Events

Old Time, AMA Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Contest Director

Skip Cheernoff

Additional Notes

To come.

Baton Rouge Bi-Liners Fall Classic Stunt Championship

October 16-18

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

7801 Port Hudson-Pride Rd, Zachary, LA 70791

Contest Events

Friday: Practice day

Saturday: Profile Stunt (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert) Old Time Stunt, Classic Stunt/Nostalgia 30 (separate awards)

Sunday: AMA Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Contest Director

Neil C Campbell

225-937-3692

nccampbell48@yahoo.com

Additional Notes

Registration 7:30-8:30 with pilots’ meeting at 8:45 each day.

Awards are given after all events are completed
on Sunday; Raffle prizes; Jambalaya and drinks provided for lunch on Saturday

$20 first entry, $5 per additional entry. AMA membership required.

King Orange International

October 23-25

McAlpin, FL

18213 73rd Place, McAlpin, FL 32062

Contest Events

Friday: Practice day

Saturday: Warbird, Old Time, Nostalgia 30. Profile (Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Sunday: AMA Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Contest Director

Wayne Smith

813-464-9965

kamwns@verizon.net

Additional Notes

$30 fee for first event. $5 for each additional.

Trophies given to 1st-3rd place. Concours award.

No BOM, AMA and mufflers required.

9th Annual Top Gun Challenge

October 31-November 2

Las Vegas, Nevada

W.B. Bennett RC Field

Broadbent Rd, by Sam Boyd Stadium and Star Nursery, Las Vegas, NV

Contest Events

Friday: Old Time Stunt, Classic Stunt, Super 70s

Saturday and Sunday: AMA Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Expert)

Contest Director

Steven MacBride   

702-910-7492

timemachine60@aol.com

Additional Notes

Site available for practice Thurs Oct 29.

Pre-entry suggested

Sunday Evening Banquet

South Arkansas Control Line Stunt Championship

November 7-8

El Dorado, Arkansas

Kenneth Makepeace Field

742 Industrial Rd. El Dorado, AR 71730

Contest Events

Saturday:

Profile Stunt (unlimited) JSO (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)

Old Time Stunt and Classic, JSO, 2 Rounds, High Score, ARFs Welcome.

Sunday:

Precision Aerobatics Events (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) JSO, Appearance Points Awarded, Pattern Points for all events, 2 Rounds, High Score, ARFs Welcome

Contest Director

Norm Faith

870-310-3525

circlepilot@suddenlink.net

Additional Notes

None.

Middlesex Modelers and Garden State Circle Burners Annual Swap Meet

November 22

Garwood, New Jersey

Garwood Knights of Columbus Hall

Parking at 55 Willow Ave, Garwood, New Jersey

Swap Meet

Patrons: 8:00 AM to Noon

Vendors arrive 7:30 AM

Patrons $5.00 entry

Vendor $15.00  per six foot table (includes admission)

Swap Meet Organizer

Tom Schaefer 

earthingbrush2@yahoo.com

908-803-7405

Additional Notes

Email Tom to reserve a table.

One of the largest control line swap meets on the east coast.  Bring items to sell

CASH ONLY

50/50 Auction at the end of the swap meet

2027 Events

January/February/March

Combined Vintage Stunt Championships #38 & Southwest Regionals # 77

March 17-21

Tucson, Arizona

Danny Lopez Park

4300 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson AZ

Contest Events

Wednesday: Scale processing, Carrier

Thursday: Scale flights, Carrier

Friday: Old Time, Classic, Super 70s

Saturday: Classic, Super 70s

Sunday: Precision Aerobatics (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)

Contest Directors

John Callentine

johncallentine@gmail.com

(520) 631-5420

Lou Wolgast

(520) 850-9685

Stunt ED:

Jim Hoffman

windswept4@cox.net

(480) 329-3316

Additional Notes

Pre-entry required for all stunt events.

John Gunn Memorial Control Line Stunt Contest

May 1-2

El Dorado, Arkansas

Kenneth Makepeace Field

742 Industrial Rd. El Dorado, AR 71730

Contest Events

Saturday:

Unlimited Profile Stunt (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert), no appearance points

Warbird and Classic (Open), with appearance points

Sunday:

Precision Aerobatics Events (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) JSO, Appearance Points Awarded,  ARFs Welcome (Marvin Denny rule for appearance)

Contest Directors

Doug Patterson  

225-270-2181

jd3patterson@gmail.com

Jason Cunningham  

870-814-6005

jcunningham50@hotmail.com

Additional Notes

None.

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