2007 SPARCS Silent Fun Fly

An Event Especially for Flying Electric and Non-Powered RC Aircraft

Self-Launching Sailplanes, Hand Launch Gliders

Park Flyers, Backyard Flyers, 3D and Shock Flyers, and Electric Helicopters


Date: Saturday, July 21st, 2007

Early arrival OK on Friday, July 20th; Airfield also available for flying by guests through Sunday, July 22nd

Join the members and guests of the SPARCS flying club as they host the 2007 SPARCS Silent Fun Fly

This is a non-competition flying event

NEW LOCATION FOR 2007:

The Flying Site for this 2007 event is just on the north outskirts of Fairplay, CO, on the west side of U.S. Hwy. 285; The RC airfield is located just to the west of the "Two Mile High Baseball Stadium", accessed by the same road which connects off the Silverheels Road.

$15 Pilot Registration

Current AMA Membership Card must be displayed to fly at SPARCS RC Airfield

Lunch & beverages will be available during this event

Spectators Welcome!


HIGHLIGHTS

Flying at just under 10,000 feet A.S.L.

Two crossing 500+ foot long runways, plus a separate 3D / Slowflyer flying area

Limited RV Parking and dry camping allowed on-site - no hookups. (Call for further information)

2 Motels, 1 Historic Hotel, and 3 RV campgrounds in the immediate area, as well as camping areas in the surrounding Pike National Forest

Over the last seven years, this event (while held at another location) has gained the reputation of Colorado's premier RC silent flying event. We look forward to having you join us at the club's Airfield near Fairplay for this year's event.




Please click here for an excellent photo illustrated article on E-Zone written about the 2004 Silent Fly by David Mielke




Below is an aerial photo map of the Fairplay area, showing the access to the SPARCS RC Airfield. The runways are visible in the red circled area on the photo.

[Thanks to SPARCS 2007 President Rod Baron for preparing this map photo!]


Contact persons: Bruce Stenulson: 719-836-2489; or Rod Barron 970-513-6579

EMAIL C.D. Bruce Stenulson
EMAIL Rod Barron



Photos From Previous Silent Flys



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