UPDATE (10/2/24)!
Fort Wayne Flying Circuits VRCS Fun Fly
5th Ohio Waterfront Vintage GatheringFly
Hello fellow Vintage Society Radio Control Society Members and Guests. If you take a look at our Vintage Radio Control Society Facebook page, you will see that Dave Kern posted some awesome pictures of their 2024 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits VRCS Fun Fly event (May 2024), as well as the 5th Ohio Waterfront Vintage Gathering (June 2024). The photos can also be seen here in our website by clicking in our VRCS Photos - Current menu link on our website. Thank you Dave!
See additional information below on our Facebook page, as we are now at 50 members to our page. Join in and share your projects, photos, and engage in discussion with fellow modelers!
Best regards,
Jim Luby
Vintage Radio Control Society Facebook Page
Hello fellow modelers. I wanted to let you know that our new Vintage Radio Control Society Facebook Page is now LIVE! Several of you have already posted, and it's exciting to see the information and photos being shared. We encourage you to click on the link below and join our Facebook page. Our intent is to be active on this page by sharing tips, photos, discussions, help needed, events and so much more that is Vintage RC related! It's simple - click on the link below and JOIN GROUP. NOTE: Since the Facebook Page is now PRIVATE, you will be asked to answer three very short questions for approval to view and contribute to the Facebook page. The site was moved to "private status" to help minimize spam or scammers on the page. I check the Facebook page each day to view and approve new member requests.
As of today, there are 50 members on our new Facebook page, so we hope to see you there as well! Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintageradiocontrolsociety
NEWS FLASH
Latest Update: 18 May 2024
AMA Government Relations
On May 15th the final version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill was passed by the House and signed by the President. In a nutshell, there will be a process for requesting higher authorized altitudes in Class G airspace, requires FAA to coordinate with Community Based Organizations (AMA), allowance for flight above 400 feet operations authorized by the FAA Administrator, better clarifies large model operations, requires FAA to prioritize FRIA areas for review and adjudication, allows education institutions to fly under recreational rules and extends the Know Before You Fly funding through 2028. For more information visit the AMA Government Relations blog or you can download the rule from the Federal Register. You are also encouraged to review the FAA Resources links available in our Newsletter Menu links.
VRCS Events
We have more events on the calendar for 2024 which you can access on the Events page. Thank you Raleigh-Durham Radio Control Club, The Radio Control Club of Rochester, Hudson Valley Radio Control Club, Westerville Model Aeronautics Association, Rogue Eagles, the Muncie VRCS Fly In at the International Aeromodeling Center, and the Valley Forge Signal Seekers. We have plenty of room on the calendar for additional VRCS events. All you need is an AMA sanction and VRCS will reimburse your club for the sanction and two months of advertising space in the Model Aviation events calendar. Additionally VRCS will give your club $100/day and prize money as a thank you for hosting. FMI:
Spirit of Selinsgrove Reunion On The Move
After many years of hosting the Spirit of Selinsgrove Reunion, the Aeroguidance Society has decided to pass the torch to a new host club. The Valley Forge Signal Seekers of Valley Forge, PA have agreed to host the 35th annual Spirit of Selinsgrove Reunion at their flying site in the Valley Forge National Park on August 31st and September 1st. The first Spirit of Selinsgrove Reunion was created shortly after the formation of the Vintage Radio Control Society and held at its original location, the Selinsgrove airport. When attendance outgrew the airport, the event moved to the Ft. Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania Army National Guard facility, Lums Pond State Park in Delaware and eventually to Owego, NY.
Event director Chad Hill and the Signal Seekers are offering a full two days of flying in this most hallowed ground where George Washington and his Colonial forces camped during the cold winter of 1777 – 1778. Pre-registration is required due to Park policies. You can find more information on the published flyer on the website and in The Vintage Flier. Thank you Aeroguidance Society for your years of support to VRCS and the Signal Seekers for continuing this annual traditional event celebrating the early days of radio control. FMI:
We need an individual to serve as the VRCS Northeast Region Executive Council member. Contact Mike Denest for more information.
We are looking for a member to serve on the Theme Plane Committee to select a design each year. Contact John Haffner at
Also needed is a volunteer for the VRCS Rules Committee. Please contact Chairman Tom Kozel,
FMI Contact: Mike Denest -
Current Newsletter
2021 August 17 - Check out the 1965 AMA pattern rules. You will find the 1965 AMA Pattern Rules on the "Left Hand Menu" of the home page. Scroll down to "Aircraft & Competition Information", then "General Competition Information", and then click on "1965 Pattern" - the link for the 1965 Pattern Rules can be found there in .pdf format.
2024 January 30 - Theme Plane committee chairman John Haffner announced the 2024 Theme Airplane is the Midwest Equire, and Tri-Squire in any size. Plans can be downloaded for free on Outerzone.co.uk. Outerzone
The "Blast From the Past" theme plane is any Hal deBolt/DMECO design. 
There is now some random video you might be interested in that can be found at the bottom of the home page. Click on it and it will play a random youtube video you might find interesting!