(Thanks to "THE ORIGINAL" Richard Wickline for the historical info)
Flightmasters traces it's origins back to around 1957. It was at this time a group of about a dozen
Control Line fliers around the Klamath Basin decided to branch-out into RC Flight.And so through their collective efforts Flightmasters was born.Through-out the late '50s the club flew out at Worden Flats along State Line road.This lasted until around 1966 when permission was secured for another site at the Butte Valley airstrip.Both sites were used extensively and the club grew. Then during the late '70s enviornmental issues at the Worden Flats site,and new aviation restrictions at Butte Valley site caused the need for the club to secure a more permanent and more flier friendly location. Thus the search began,and in 1980 the club found it's home and moved to it's current location in Klamath Sportsmans Park. With the club being blessed with various skills possessed by different members (carpenters,plumbers,electricians...) work began to upgrade the site.Sod was laid,flight stands,shelters,lawn sprinkling system,storage building,parking area,picnic tables......all were added over the years til what we have now.
Today Flightmasters enjoys continued growth and improvements. We are a club dedicated to expand the knowledge and growth of RC Flight in the Klamath Basin.We joyfully welcome anyone interested in RC to come out to the park and have a look around.All members will gladly answer all questions and would be happy to assist anyone interested in RC. So come on out and enjoy.
As we say at Flightmasters:
"ALL 'YA NEED TO BRING WITH YOU, IS A SMILE"
Klamath Flightmasters Radio Controlled Aircraft Flying Club
Flightmasters of Klamath Falls is a non-profit club which is affiliated with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Charter #531.
We are dedicated to the hobby of radio control flying and are open to persons of all ages. Our flying field is located on the southwest corner of the Bill Scholtes Klamath Sportsmans Park, 5 miles west of Keno, Oregon on Highway 66.
Our Flying Field
Our area of the Sportsmans Park comprises 40 acres. We have three runways laid out North/South, East/West and NE/SW. The N/S runway is 350 feet long. The E/W runway is 750 feet and the NE/SW runway is 300 feet. The surfaces are groomed lawn which is mowed weekly. A concrete pad is available for helicopter launches jet powered aircraft run-up and takeoff. In addition, we have access, at the west edge of the property, to Topsy Reservoir for float planes.
Flying Activities
Sport Flying - any scale or skill level including
Fuel powered aircraft
Electric powered aircraft
Helicopters
Float planes
Gliders
Flight Instruction
we have instructors and training planes available to those eager to learn.
Flight Contests
Held monthly from May - October. Participation will help you to qualify for national events as well as earning bragging rights amongst fellow members.
Meetings
Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Kingsley Field Airport Administration Building. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to everyone. We usually have a demonstration or exhibit at every meeting as well as a raffle for some flying gear. Sometimes we even have refreshments!!
Membership
Club dues are $40.00/year plus a $10.00 one time fee for new members. Membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is also required.
Shows
We participate in the Klamath Airshow every year. We have both flying demonstrations and static displays at the shows.
Public Service
We actively support and engage in fundraising activites for the support of the Klamath Sportsmans Park.
Flightmasters traces it's origins back to around 1957. It was at this time a group of about a dozen
Control Line fliers around the Klamath Basin decided to branch-out into RC Flight.And so through their collective efforts Flightmasters was born.Through-out the late '50s the club flew out at Worden Flats along State Line road.This lasted until around 1966 when permission was secured for another site at the Butte Valley airstrip.Both sites were used extensively and the club grew. Then during the late '70s enviornmental issues at the Worden Flats site,and new aviation restrictions at Butte Valley site caused the need for the club to secure a more permanent and more flier friendly location. Thus the search began,and in 1980 the club found it's home and moved to it's current location in Klamath Sportsmans Park. With the club being blessed with various skills possessed by different members (carpenters,plumbers,electricians...) work began to upgrade the site.Sod was laid,flight stands,shelters,lawn sprinkling system,storage building,parking area,picnic tables......all were added over the years til what we have now.
Today Flightmasters enjoys continued growth and improvements. We are a club dedicated to expand the knowledge and growth of RC Flight in the Klamath Basin.We joyfully welcome anyone interested in RC to come out to the park and have a look around.All members will gladly answer all questions and would be happy to assist anyone interested in RC. So come on out and enjoy.
As we say at Flightmasters:
"ALL 'YA NEED TO BRING WITH YOU, IS A SMILE"
Klamath Flightmasters Radio Controlled Aircraft Flying Club
Flightmasters of Klamath Falls is a non-profit club which is affiliated with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Charter #531.
We are dedicated to the hobby of radio control flying and are open to persons of all ages. Our flying field is located on the southwest corner of the Bill Scholtes Klamath Sportsmans Park, 5 miles west of Keno, Oregon on Highway 66.
Our Flying Field
Our area of the Sportsmans Park comprises 40 acres. We have three runways laid out North/South, East/West and NE/SW. The N/S runway is 350 feet long. The E/W runway is 750 feet and the NE/SW runway is 300 feet. The surfaces are groomed lawn which is mowed weekly. A concrete pad is available for helicopter launches jet powered aircraft run-up and takeoff. In addition, we have access, at the west edge of the property, to Topsy Reservoir for float planes.
Flying Activities
Sport Flying - any scale or skill level including
Fuel powered aircraft
Electric powered aircraft
Helicopters
Float planes
Gliders
Flight Instruction
we have instructors and training planes available to those eager to learn.
Flight Contests
Held monthly from May - October. Participation will help you to qualify for national events as well as earning bragging rights amongst fellow members.
Meetings
Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Kingsley Field Airport Administration Building. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to everyone. We usually have a demonstration or exhibit at every meeting as well as a raffle for some flying gear. Sometimes we even have refreshments!!
Membership
Club dues are $40.00/year plus a $10.00 one time fee for new members. Membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is also required.
Shows
We participate in the Klamath Airshow every year. We have both flying demonstrations and static displays at the shows.
Public Service
We actively support and engage in fundraising activites for the support of the Klamath Sportsmans Park.
Flightmasters of Klamath Falls
