Discussion RCGroups.com Coverage of XFC

[Jim T. Graham]

The RCGroups.com crew is gearing up and headed to the XFC. This competition has some of the best RC pilots in the world going head-to-head in heated competition. From planes to helis - this year's XFC will have it all, and RCGroups.com will bring it to you with images and videos.

Matt Chapman will do a full scale airshow and there will also be sky divers. As if that weren't enough, this year the XFC competition will be held in Muncie, Indiana at the AMA National Flying Site. This beautiful 1,000 acre site features flying facilities for all forms of aeromodeling. Not only will the XFC be going on but there will be bands, hot air balloons, a carnival, fireworks and an antique car show. 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to attend.


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[ClarkR]

Please keep us Informed about the Two Mexican competitors, Manuel Santos y Carlos Vargas.

Thanks.

[RAFster]

Is there a date for this competition?

[rgoble]

Its June 15-17th

Heres the website for more info
http://futabarc.com/xfc-rc/

[scrape]

Thanks for the Live Coverage. Wish I could be there.

[Kev71H]

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[rgoble]

Originally Posted by scrape

$20.00 Have fun.

I don't think there was an entry fee in the past when it was in Troy, OH or if there was it was only like 5$ per person.

[Dave Mathewson]

Originally Posted by rgoble

I don't think there was an entry fee in the past when it was in Troy, OH or if there was it was only like 5$ per person.

Hi rgoble,
I'm pretty sure you're right. The entry fee to get into the XFC last year was $5 per person.

This year the fee is $20 per carload for non-AMA members.

If any person in the car has an AMA card the entry fee becomes $5 per carload. One person in the car has to show an AMA membership card at the gate.

Hope this helps clear things up.
Dave

Dave Mathewson
AMA Vice President, District 2

[scrape]

I remember last year telling the person at the gate what a bargin it was.

[yaremchl]

YES.. Go Leon Luke!!!

[rtn9105]

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[Dave Mathewson]

Originally Posted by scrape

What's clear is the cost. It was cheaper for members and non-member alike before it was held at the AMA National Flying Site.

Hi scrape,
Actually, worst case scenerio, if an AMA member came alone to the event it would cost the member $5 to get in the gate, the same as last year. If the member brought three other friends (even if none of the friends are AMA members), making four in the car, it would cost each $1.25 to get in the gate.

For non-members the cost is $20 per car no matter how many people are in the car. Four in the car would make the gate fee $5 per person.

Like Jim T. said up top, the big change in the event this year is the addition of a weekend long hot air balloon festival, a full-size noontime airshow with Matt Chapman and Mike Mancuso. Sky divers, a carnival to keep the kids happy, antique car show, evening concerts, and fireworks demonstrations after dark.

The XFC folks have put a lot of effort into creating this year's event and they're pretty excited about what they've put together.
Dave


Dave Mathewson
AMA Vice President, District 2

[Jim T. Graham]

Thanks for the input Dave.

I have some good news for everyone at lunch regarding the coverage.

[pbrantuas]

Sounds worth it to me.
I've been to some events that cost way more and don't offer half of what you folks are offering.
Too bad I'm all the way in California.

Maybe next year.

Pedro.

[mithrandir]

It is worth a few bucks.... people go to alot of work to get this job done... their time and effort IS worth something..... and you will see THE BEST FLYING ON EARTH HERE!!!!!