For years I heard people talk about the big RC event held each Memorial Day weekend in Atwater California at the site of the former Castle Air Force Base. For years I heard about it but never went, that was until 2010, now I’ve been there 4 years in a row and it is something to see. If you haven’t been there you need to make plans to go next year.

We made it a family event my daughters, my parents the daughters boyfriend and myself went together and had a great time. It is a combination flying and social event. With a heavy emphasis on social.

You can make it a 4 day event. The kick off is on Thursday and its non stop flying through Sunday. In the evening there is night flying, and a lot of hangar flying.

My thanks to District X Associate Vice Presidents Scott Malta, Rick Maida, and Denny Baker and IMAA Chapter 679 for making it happen.

Please enjoy the photographs that Kelly Collin graciously provided