The Southern Maine RC Helicopter Association (SMRCHA) was created to help in the advancement of the hobby of RC helicopters in Maine.  We help new comers to the hobby build and set up their new helicopters, and we also provide training to get you up in the air.  We have a dedicated club flying field that we use.  Every Wednesday night during the summer is our "trainer" night. (See below)  This is where you can come to check out what the hobby is all about or to have an experienced pilot look over your new machine. 

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Summertime Flying 2009

at Our Club Flying Site

in Gorham. Thursday nights!

Come and fly or hang out!

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NEW FLYING SITE !!

The site is now open to flying!

Click on the "flying site" tab on the left and check out our new site location. Basically, it is an older land fill located at the Gorham Public Works.

We will be able to drive and park on the field and the sun will NOT be an issue.

Thanks go out to Burt and Darren for all their efforts in locating the field and getting in touch with the proper folks to make this move a reality :)

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2009 Heli Jamboree date is set.

Mark your calendars now.

July 11th and 12th, 2009

Check the Events page!

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*** NOTICE - Helicopter Training ***

We have made arrangements with the Portland Propsnappers to have our training night held at the Propsnappers Flying Field.

For info and directions go to:

Propsnappers Web Site

or call the Hobby Center at 1-207-797-5196

The training night will continue to be Wednesdays @ 5:00pm. The first night will be May 6th and every Wednesday night after that until fall.

If you would like to receive traning you must meet certain requirements.

You MUST be a member of AMA. No exceptions.

You must be a member in good standing of either the SMRCHA Club or Propsnappers Club.

Wednesday night training will be Electric or Nitro until 7:00pm. After 7:00pm Electric only.

There will be 3 Instructors, Burt Dumond, Daren Mallory, and Lenny Tiedwell.

Training will consist of basic setup, basic hovering, and basic forward flight.

BASIC training only. For advanced training we will use the SMRCHA Field.

Only helicopters will be allowed. No other flying even if traniees do not show up.

ALL are welcome and encouraged to spectate and rub elbows :)

For those SMRCHA members interested in getting together for a night of club flying, it will be held on Thursday nights at the SMRCHA Club flying site in Gorham.

 

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During the winter, we have a club meeting at Ray and Robbins hobby Center.  The meeting is the first Wednesday night of every month. Many of us also meet every Saturday morning at the Hobby Center for a bit of flying. All are welcome.

NEXT MEETING: Winter meetings are over.

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