Midwest Sundowners R/c Flying Club
- We can teach you how to fly a radio controlled aircraft.
- We host community events that promote aviation.
- We maintain a facility that caters to the needs of radio control aircraft enthusiasts.
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About Midwest Sundowners R/C Flying Club - AMA #1333
Welcome to the Midwest Sundowners R/C Flying Club (AMA #1333), the premier remote-controlled flying destination serving the greater Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot with a giant-scale airplane or a beginner looking for R/C flight lessons, you’ve found your community. We offer a safe, friendly, and well-maintained R/C flying field with a geo-textile runway, dedicated to all types of model aviation. Join us to share the passion, learn from the best, and get your aircraft off the ground!
Club Information & Amenities
Meeting Location
2nd Thursday of each month.
Meetings start at 6 PM
October - April
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
1001 Lilian St
Hobart, IN 46342
May - September
Midwest Sundowner RC Flying Club
Rainford Field
476 N 650 W
Wheeler, IN 46393
Flight Instruction Team
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Combat #1 & Swap Meet
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Model Aviation Day & Swap Meet
Rain Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Remembering Vets & Swap Meet
Rain Date: Sunday July 19, 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Club Picnic (Members & Immediate Family Only)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Pylon Race
Rain Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Big Bird Day & Swap Meet
Rain Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Combat #2 & Swap Meet
Rain Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
November 2026
New Unnamed Event
Officers
Elected Officers
Glenn Pazinin
Lance Schubert
Jeff Stollhans
Chris Fenik
Ed Rogala
Non-Elected Positions / Volunteers
Rodney Peters
Glenn Lang
Ernie Nevlida
Bill Bolz
Perry Hershman
Field Photos
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Driving Directions
The GPS coordinates for the field are 41.50556, -87.19083
North Directions
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.
South Directions
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.