This month Greg "Big Raw" Ringle, Greggor "Absolute" McGrath and Steve "Loud Mouth" O'Connor discuss what motivates us to be in the hobby, how we avoid burnout and some of the common humps to get over. So many great things about this hobby and community! Feel free to chime in on our Facebook page with some of the issues or triumphs you've worked on.
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Steve Helms Memorial Fun FlyDate - FRI, MAY 13 - MAY 15Location - Huntsville, ALContact - Huntsville Heli Flyershttps://www.facebook.com/events/641771670415471/
Red River Rotor ExtravaganzaDate - FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 AT 8 AMLocation - Red river Fishing east grand forks mnContact Dan William HillerCampingContestAutoElectric durationNight Flying3 minute freestyleLink - https://www.facebook.com/events/900711233972643/
Fly what you bring spring fun flySATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 9 AMLocation - Bessemer AlabamaContact - Birmingham RC Helicopter clubLink - https://www.facebook.com/events/1084298275461667/
STARS Heli Spring FlingDate - MAY 21 – MAY 22Location - Cuba New YorkContact - Matt Kloss "STARS" Southern Tier Aero Radio SocietyInfo - A weekend of Rc Helicopter flying at a great facility near Cuba, NewYork*20$ pilot fee*1100' grass Runway*Plenty of flight room*Scale Flying Area*Saturday amateur 3D contest.*Camping with electric Available*Electric for charging*Lunch AvailableLink - https://www.facebook.com/events/1084298275461667/
CincySmackDown2022Date - JUN 2 AT 5 AM – JUN 5 AT 8 AMLocation - Hamilton, OhContact - HAWKS flying fieldInfo - Food and raffles, beginner, intermediate to pro pilots $40.00 pilot fee includes one dinner ticket and pilot only prize. Also included with registration is 10$ worth of general prize tickets! Each year we take a percentage of the money made from admission and someone walks away with cash in hand as the pilot only prize! Light towers each night and DJ each night. Campers, RV's, popups and tents all welcome. Plenty O room. Come one come all, see you soon!Link - https://www.facebook.com/events/667564990890639/
Rotors Over The CornDate - JUN 3 AT 12 PM – JUN 5 AT 12 PMLocation - Waverly, NEContact - Midwest Heli BoyzInfo - Night flying- On-site camping is available but no hookups- Pilots dinner on Saturday night- Landing fee: $30.00***Pre Register for the funfly*** - send $30.00 to [email protected] - Please add your name (first and last)and AMA number in the noteLink - https://www.facebook.com/events/1027357471520785/
Birmingham 2022 - The Ditch Helicopter Fun-Fly!Date - JUN 17 AT 8 AM – JUN 19 AT 5 PMLocation - Bessemer AlabamaContact - Birmingham RC Helicopter clubInfo - Field is located off exit 1 and 6 of I-459Camping on site NO HookupsLanding Fee $25.00ALL NOVICES COME AND BRING YOUR HELIS AND GET SOME EXPERT HELPWe will have areas available for new pilots and novice pilots. This is just a casual event where the emphasis is on having fun and enjoying the camaraderie of other helicopter pilots.AMA Sanction 12897NITRO 600 PACKAGE TO BE RAFFLED AT 2PM SATURDAY! Link - https://www.facebook.com/events/346944504033030/
Central Valley Helifest July 7-10Location: Lincoln, CaFully shaded flight line so no tents required but plenty of room if you choose to bring them!On city electricity11 evaporative coolers on siteFree Coffee and Doughnuts Thursday, Friday and Saturday morningIce Cream Bar and Beverage Stand (with tons of caffeine and sugar)Lunch and dinner will be provided Thursday and Friday with a catered banquet dinner Saturday night in a massive evap cooled tent.Thunder Valley Casino less than 2 miles away600Ft RunwayOld School Type demos with a twist4K light towersContact: Greggor McGrathCharity Event: 100% of raffle proceeds will go to Gi Gi’s Playhouse House for down syndrome kids and adults.https://amosrc.com/events/meetings/amos-events/central-valley-heli-festival
Southwest Heli RodeoDate: Setup Thursday Nov 10th thru Sunday the 13thLocation: Town of Superior Regional AirportTown is shutting down the airport for usKey reasons to come: “It's all about the fun BABY”Contact site/people: Greg Ringle at our facebook page or thru messenger What drives you? How do you avoid burnout Possible causesHow to avoid itCostTimeFrustration in the hobbyTake advantage of the good nature of folksKnowing when to step away if folks don’t listenHelping othersHeli-FamilyHanging out with new folksIt’s a hobby! FUNWhat drives you? How do you avoid burnout 
