Local Model Aviation Club to host flying day in New Hartford

A group of local model aviation pilots - known as the Black Hawk Radio Control Pilots - will be taking to the skies this weekend, hosting two fly-in days at their club flying field on Highway T55 just south of New Hartford.

The first event will be the National Model Aviation Day fly-in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 17th. During this event, visitors will be able to see all types of RC aircrafts in the air, and there will also be trainers there to teach spectators how to fly. Flying lessons are free and open to anyone regardless of skill level.

The second event will be the Warbird Fly-in on Sunday, August 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here, spectators will be able to see WWII and WWI model fighter planes in the sky.

Black Hawk RC Pilots President Neal Leeper says the annual weekend celebration and fly-ins are a great opportunity for local community members to try their hand at a new hobby.

“It’s a chance for people to try out flying,” he said. “We have trainers here that can help spectators of any age - young or old - and any skill level learn how to fly. It’s a great opportunity to spend time together as a family, too. We have a lot of families that come out and fly together.”

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