THE NAPPANEE FLYING DUTCHMEN INVITE YOU TO BE OUR GUEST
The Nappanee Flying Dutchmen Radio Control Flying Club Promotes the building and flying of radio-controlled aircraft. The club was formed in the mid 1980s and currently has about 40 members. The club field is one-quarter mile North of SR19 on CR 900 West, south of Nappanee IN. Click on "Map and Directions" to left of this text for an interactive map. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. During warm weather, the meetings are at the club field. When it turns cold or inclement, meetings are at the Nappanee Airport. All meeting are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Everyone who joins our club has the ability to have a FREE MEMBERSHIP. Flying Dutchmen dues are $100 per year, which covers the immediate family.
Model aircraft, while appearing toy-like, fly just like full size aircraft, and care must be exercised in flying them. In fact, pilots who fly both RC and full sized aircraft will tell you that the RC planes are more difficult. A pilot in a full sized plane can usually tell which way the plane is going by feeling it in the "seat of his pants". Radio control pilots do not have this luxury, and must learn the skills needed to steer an aircraft they are not sitting in. The Flying Dutchmen RC Club has three instructors to help the novice pilot. We will assist you in any way we can, from advice on choosing and building your first plane to teaching you how to fly. Flying a radio-controlled plane is a lot of fun; just don't try to teach yourself how to fly! You wouldn't hop into a Cessna at the Goshen Airport and take it for a spin would you?
All members of our club are also members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, know as the AMA. This is the sanctioning body for the flying of model aircraft. The academy provides the insurance coverage that is required by all clubs. It also serves as an invaluable information source by publishing Model Aviation Magazine. The Academy's headquarters is in Muncie, Indiana, and a visit is definitely worth the trip for anyone interested in aviation. There is a fascinating museum as well as a 600 ft. paved runway and gift shop. AMA dues are $58 per year.
To become a member of the Flying Dutchmen and learn to fly, please E-Mail us or attending one of our meetings. We will assist you in joining and can help you on your way into the "Wild Blue Yonder!"
Benefits of THE FLYING DUTCHMEN Radio Control Model Aircraft Club
We are chartered by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. All members are required to acquire A.M.A. Membership that provides you with liability insurance.
The airfield has a 600ft. X 230ft. of maintained runway, and approximately 5 acres of parking, with open flying area of over 100 acres.
A private individual maintains the airfield. Therefore no mowing detail is required.
Top-Notch flight instructors are available for beginners.
Construction help and advice is always available to any member from our club members.
Our club is incorporated and has all the legal protections for our members of a corporation.
The Flying Dutchmen Radio Control Model Aircraft Club maintains its keep from members dues and by our annual Chili Fun Fly in September, usually during the Apple Festive in Nappanee.
No membership dues is required for children (under 18) and spouses of a paid member.
Flying Field Information
Field size: 600 ft. x 220 ft. Grass field with 5 acres of parking with a 20ft. X 35ft. Shelter.
Monthly Club Meetings
January - No Meeting
February - Swap Meet
March - Pay Dues
April - Regular Meeting
May - Regular Meeting
June - Regular Meeting
July - Club Picnic 3rd Sunday (no tuesday night meeting)
August - Regular Meeting
September - Regular Meeting
October - Nominations of Club Officers
November - Elections of Club Officers
December - Christmas Carry-In Party
