The St. Louis Whirlybirds R/C Helicopter Club would like to invite you to our 23rd Annual R/C Helicopter Fun Fly held on June 7th and June 8th, 2008 at the Buder Park R/C Flying Field. There will be two days of open flying, fun events to test your skills (three classes), autorotation challenge, and drag races. Trophies will be awarded to the top two finishers in all events and each registered pilot is eligible for door prizes. It is a great opportunity to meet other pilots and exchange setup and flying tips. Whether you are a novice or expert, there is a great time planned for all.  Charging station provided for batteries via generator.

The Fun Fly starts at 9:00am each day. Food and refreshments are available at the field. Since this is an AMA sanctioned event, you must have a current AMA card to register and fly. The landing fee is $20. Frequency No. 20 is not available at the flying field.

Buder Park R/C Flying Field is a public, AMA governed field. It is open during the daylight hours (8:00am to dusk) and is shared by planes, gliders, and helicopters (Buder park is closed to the public during the event). If you arrive earlier in the week, you can fly at Buder Park as long as you honor the AMA and local flying rules. AMA is required to fly at Buder Park and at the Fun Fly.

Feel free to contact us (via phone, e-mail, or our Web page) to let us know you are coming. If you are coming in early and want to fly before the weekend, give us a call and one of the St. Louis Whirlybirds will be happy to be your host at Buder Park. Check out our Web page to see the pilots that are attending and for the latest Fun Fly information. Don’t wait… make your plans now. Hotel rooms sell out very quickly during the St. Louis summer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We hope to see you there! Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Directions to Buder Park R/C Flying Field:

Buder Park R/C Flying Field is located approximately 22 miles southwest of downtown St. Louis on Interstate 44 (I-44). From downtown St. Louis - take I-44 west to HWY 141 (Exit 272) (approx. 4 miles southwest of I-44 and I-270). After you exit I-44 onto HWY 141, turn right (North HWY 141) then another immediate right. At the stop sign, turn right; go over the railroad tracks and turn right at the control line speed cage. Follow the road to the pavilion - call ahead if you need special parking arrangements (i.e. motor homes)

Signs will be posted!

Ariel View of Buder Park (North at top) Field Measures .40 miles East and West, .25 miles North and South.

(38deg32'37.43"N, 90deg29'13.41"W elev. 407ft)

Local St. Louis Hotels in the Area:

The hotels tend to fill up during the summer months… so get your reservation early!

Local St. Louis Campgrounds in the Area:

St. Louis Attractions:

Prizes, Sponsors, and Food:

Pilot Prizes:

Door Prizes from Previous Sponsors Donated by:

• High Voltage RC
• HeliProz
• Horizon Hobby
• Vblades
• Century Imports Helicopter World
• Boca Bearing Co.
• Futaba Corporation of America
• Byron Originals
• Robart Manufacturing
• FHS Supply, Inc
• Airtronics, Inc.
• Bergen Machine & Tool
• Du-Bro Products
• Great Planes Model Distributors
• Hobbies & Helis International
• Miniature Aircraft, USA
• Morgan Fuels
• Rick's RC
• FMP Model Products

Who's coming to the Fun Fly?

• Dennis Gutherz

• Jeff Young

• Troy Von Kloha

• Don Platz

• Tom Seel

• Dan Seel

• Matt Jost

• Vic Campbell

• Scott Cathey

• Scott Glasgow

• Scott Fitzgerald

• Keith Wilson

• Gary Stewart

• Paul Soha

• Eric Chandler

Send E-MAIL or give us a call to let us know you are coming!

Concession Stand (Flame Cooked and Hickory Smoked):

Hamburgers
Brats
Hot Dogs
Pizza
Chips
Candy
Plenty of cold drinks of all types

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