We are a model airplane club focusing on radio-controlled aircraft; located in Wheeler, Indiana.
Combat #2 Event 10/05/2025
We were greeted by another beautiful weather day with winds right down the runway from the South. These winds intensified as the day went on but it did not deter our 12 Combat contestants!
5 Rounds were flown as the day went one, it was a tough day for cutting streamers, but the field corn claimed many planes. Luckily, all planes were eventually retrieved with several pilots having to resort to their
back-up plane(s) as the Rounds progressed.
After 5 Rounds were completed and scored, the pilots agreed to a final “Melee flight” for fun. Several planes were lost during this “Melee Flight”.
Scores were tabulated and awards were given out.
We first drew for the Club Raffle and prizes consisted of a Hanger 9 Meridian ARF and Four (4) Hitec HS5585 servos. New member Doug Slone won the Hanger 9 ARF, and our President, Glenn Pazinin won the Hitec
Servos!
And finally, pilots were allowed to choose from over $700 of merchandise donated by our sponsors based on
their points total at the end of 5 rounds of flying. They were as follows:
1st & 2nd Place-(TIE) Doug Bradley & Jeff Kogler (800 pts)
3rd: John Dalton (760 pts)
4th: Glenn Pazinin (640 pts)
5th: Ernie Nevlida (624 pts)
6th: Mike Safrenek (600 pts)
7th: Mike Preda (440 pts)
8th: Chris Fenik (424 pts)
9th: Jason Kolosci (260 pts)
10th: Jason Nicodemus (260 pts)
11th: James Klee (180 pts)
12th: Matthew Case (20 pts)
After the prizes were awarded, the Event Volunteers were invited to choose a prize from the remaining products not chosen by contestants.
The following companies donated merchandise for this event:
Balsa USA
Du-Bro Products
Hitec
Horizon Hobby
Scale RC Engines
The following members deserve special mention for their help at Combat #2:
Rodney Peters- CD
Glenn Lang- Registration/Flight Line Boss and Field Safety
Chris Fenik- Swapper Fee collection and Cash Box Director
Cindy Fenik-Concessions Director
Jeff Stollhans- Filed Set Up and Guest Cook
Glenn Pazanin- Field Setup & Tear Down
Jack and Francis Sterling- Flight Sim Room
Derek Bramer- Flight Sim Room and Videos
Bill Bolz- Flight Instruction
Ed Rogala- Raffle Ticket Sales, Club Swag Sales, Prize Distribution
Judges- Jack Sterling, Francis Sterling, Jeff Stollhans, Scott Pritts, Mike Fesko
Direct link to weather data (click link below): https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/in/wheeler/KINWHEEL1
DIRECTIONS
Flying Field
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD FROM THE NORTH
From 130 turn south onto 625W and follow which turns into Jones Road and then into 675W. Follow the curve around and take the split to the south until the road becomes 650W and the field is on the east side of the road.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD FROM THE SOUTH
From Rt. 30 just east of Deep River Water Park (about 1 mile) turn north on 725W (across from the strawberry farm) and proceed north to 450N (Hoosiers Nest House) and turn east. Continue East about 1/2 mile and turn north onto 650W. The Field should be visible within 1/4 mile on the east side of the road.
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The GPS coordinates for the field are 41.50556, -87.19083
Membership Meetings
Meetings every second Thursday of each month
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Hobart Chamber of Commerce
1001 Lillian St.
Hobart, IN 46342
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