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We look forward to seeing you in 2024.  Here are our upcoming events!

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May 12th – (Sunday) Fun Fly Practice/Qual Event 1 of 9 (Obstacle Course w/Takeoff)

  • Practice opens at 09:00.
  • Qualification begins at 10:00. Last qualification12:00
  • Lunch available at 11:30. Menu: Burgers, Hotdogs, Chips, Beverages.
  • Open to all AMA members.
  • No entry fees!
  • Flying field open to club members not participating.
  • Contact: midwestairwingevents@gmail.com.
  • Location: Midwest Air Wing RC Club flying field. 285 Bruns Road, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040.

– No alcohol allowed or to be consumed on the property –

LearnToFly

Interested in learning to fly Radio Controlled aircraft?  Not sure if it’s for you?  Not sure how to get started?  Want to try it without making a commitment? No problem…  All you have to do is visit our Learn-To-Fly web page and contact one of our flight instructors.  They will be happy to answer your questions and help with getting started flying RC airplanes.

Interested in competing with your new or old flying skills?  The Midwest Air Wing is looking to put together a group of pilots interested in Radio Control Aerobatics.  Additional information is available at RC Aerobatics 2020-2021.pdf (modelaircraft.org) or by contacting midwestairwingevent@gmail.com indicating your interest.

Location:  285 Bruns Road, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040

AMA Chapter 3789

Midwest Air Wing is an RC model aircraft club with a premier flying site in the St. Louis metro east area. Our site is suitable for flying R/C airplanes of any category or class. The flying field is maintained by the club and contains two (2) well-manicured grass runways, unobstructed flying area, protected pilots area, large pit area, large spectator pavilion and protected parking.

GEOTEX Runway dimensions: East-West – 345 x 45 feet and North-South – 450 x 45 feet.

The flying field is located approximately 10 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis in the Collinsville / Horseshoe Lake area.

We welcome new members and will help anyone get started in R/C flying. If you want to learn more about our club click on the various links here on our website.  If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions please click the “Membership” tab.

Please click the “Airfield Location” tab for map and directions to our field.

Club Meetings

When: First Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Where: Pontoon Beach Village Hall, #3 Regency Pkwy off Rt 111 in Pontoon Beach.