Important Events and Dates
NVRC RC Auction, October 12th 2019 - 8:00am-3:00pm Cafeteria
Indoor Fun Fly - November 16th, 2019
Indoor Fun Fly - February 8th, 2020
NVRC RC Auction, Spring - pending ...
NVRC RC Auction, October 12th 2019 - 8:00am-3:00pm Cafeteria
Indoor Fun Fly - November 16th, 2019
Indoor Fun Fly - February 8th, 2020
NVRC RC Auction, Spring - pending ...
West Potomac Indoor Fun Fly's - held bi-annually
West Potomac High School
6500 Quander Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Main Gym
Come join the West Potomac Engineering Club and local aviators at our Fun Fly; a fun-filled day great for everyone from serious fliers to families looking for an educational adventure! Hosted in the West Potomac gymnasium, the Fun Fly consists of a free-flight area, an RC area, and an outdoor flight area, weather permitting. We also have a kids' exhibit, where every kid is taught how to build their own custom paper airplane. Our flight simulator is also open to anyone, more specifically those who would like to experience flying a plane but would like to practice without the risk of damage. Concessions are available, as are West Potomac Fun Fly paraphernalia. We will also take orders for our laser engraver as well as 3D printer.
If your company would like to sponsor this event and receive free advertising on our sponsor's board, please contact Mr. Joseph Franco at jfranco@fcps.edu. Questions, comments, or concerns, please email WESTPotomac.engineering@gmail.com Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
Check us out on the AMA Site: http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/westpotomac.aspx
an on the FCPS Site:http://www.ebmcdn.net/fcps/fcps_video_viewer.php?viewnode=82c23f7fff1cf
RC Mania
I am sorry to say after more phone calls than I can count and attempted accommodations with the TSA, we will not be given a waiver to fly unless everyone has a background check by 1:00 today. The level of bureaucracy and ignorance of the hobby by TSA reached a level that was both newsworthy and comical. Last conversation, Capital Police might need to be present at the event for security…
When I suggested using AMA numbers, they did not even know who the AMA was or how it related to the event. They said TSA does not work with or share information with the AMA, so that is not an option. Only people supplying their SS number or passport number that I have entered one-by-one into their data base and having passed a security check, would be allowed to fly. This is not comfortable for a lot of people and adds a ridiculous level of burden on me to collect and enter the data.
RC Mania’s attendance is typically at least 50% RC Flyers, so to try and push ahead with the event will not work out in our favor to raise money for the engineering club. RC Mania was a great event for all ages of the community, students and hobbyists, combining all aspects of the RC hobbies, Control Line and Free Flight. I am not aware of anything else like that locally. It got everyone together in one place to share what they enjoyed. Unless there is some change in legislation and/or understanding of the hobby, RC Mania will no longer be an option. We will continue with our indoor events in November and February, but those as you know are limited to just indoor RC flyers and free flight planes. Maybe I will do some brainstorming for workshops, Hobby shows, etc. to replace the RC Mania event. See some of you at the fields this summer.
6500 Quander Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Main Gym
Come join the West Potomac Engineering Club and local aviators at our Fun Fly; a fun-filled day great for everyone from serious fliers to families looking for an educational adventure! Hosted in the West Potomac gymnasium, the Fun Fly consists of a free-flight area, an RC area, and an outdoor flight area, weather permitting. We also have a kids' exhibit, where every kid is taught how to build their own custom paper airplane. Our flight simulator is also open to anyone, more specifically those who would like to experience flying a plane but would like to practice without the risk of damage. Concessions are available, as are West Potomac Fun Fly paraphernalia. We will also take orders for our laser engraver as well as 3D printer.
If your company would like to sponsor this event and receive free advertising on our sponsor's board, please contact Mr. Joseph Franco at jfranco@fcps.edu. Questions, comments, or concerns, please email WESTPotomac.engineering@gmail.com Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
Check us out on the AMA Site: http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/westpotomac.aspx
an on the FCPS Site:http://www.ebmcdn.net/fcps/fcps_video_viewer.php?viewnode=82c23f7fff1cf
RC Mania
I am sorry to say after more phone calls than I can count and attempted accommodations with the TSA, we will not be given a waiver to fly unless everyone has a background check by 1:00 today. The level of bureaucracy and ignorance of the hobby by TSA reached a level that was both newsworthy and comical. Last conversation, Capital Police might need to be present at the event for security…
When I suggested using AMA numbers, they did not even know who the AMA was or how it related to the event. They said TSA does not work with or share information with the AMA, so that is not an option. Only people supplying their SS number or passport number that I have entered one-by-one into their data base and having passed a security check, would be allowed to fly. This is not comfortable for a lot of people and adds a ridiculous level of burden on me to collect and enter the data.
RC Mania’s attendance is typically at least 50% RC Flyers, so to try and push ahead with the event will not work out in our favor to raise money for the engineering club. RC Mania was a great event for all ages of the community, students and hobbyists, combining all aspects of the RC hobbies, Control Line and Free Flight. I am not aware of anything else like that locally. It got everyone together in one place to share what they enjoyed. Unless there is some change in legislation and/or understanding of the hobby, RC Mania will no longer be an option. We will continue with our indoor events in November and February, but those as you know are limited to just indoor RC flyers and free flight planes. Maybe I will do some brainstorming for workshops, Hobby shows, etc. to replace the RC Mania event. See some of you at the fields this summer.
