Welcome
The Kitsap Aircraft Radio Control Society
is an active radio control aeronautical club with members of all skill levels,
from novice to expert. If you are new to flying, be sure to check out our
free "Learn to Fly!" offer in the featured section at right.
We meet at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at
Marlin Little Field
during the summer, or at the
Sunnyslope Improvement Association
during the winter.
For more information on how to join or to get involved, contact us.
Special Update
July 27 2024 - The previously scheduled Warbird Event was cancelled due to rain. This is the rescheduled date. To learn more click rules here.
Upcoming Events
| 6 | Racing and Combat! Little Field, 10:00 am |
| 9 | Regular Meeting - 7:00 pm Club Field | 20 | Field Maintenance - 8:00 am Club Field |
Club News
President's Messages
July 10nd, 2024
On July 20th, there will be a field maintenance day. It is scheduled to start at 8am. We’re planning to wash the assembly tables, paint the assembly tables, parking curbs, repair holes in the runway and mow the scotch broom at the North end of the field.
Paint, paint brushes, plastic pan inserts, scrub brushes and roller pads will be provided. Please bring any paint scrapers, pans, roller handles, plastic gloves and water buckets that you have to help with the painting. NOTE: We’re starting at 8am, but it will probably be warm. We’ll have plenty of drinking water.
Many hands make small work. 😊
The club will have pizza for lunch. Plenty of open flying after the working party.
July 4nd, 2024
Good afternoon everyone.
As we approach the Fourth of July, I hope that everyone will have a very safe and enjoyable Holiday. That you and your family can enjoy coming together to have a great time together along with enjoying all of the fireworks that are going to be all around us. 😊
That everyone recognizes that this is a celebration of this Country’s Independence from England. Let’s remember all of the sacrifices that those brave Patriots endured to give us this Freedom. Along with all of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces that have sacrificed their lives to sustain this Great Country. We need to recognize the continued service of our current members of the Armed Forces.
I also would like for you, during your next visit to the field, to look at the “New Bleachers”. Well, they aren’t exactly new, but they certainly look new. We can all give thanks to Mike Miller who took the time today to refreshen them with a new coat of paint. WOW! What a difference a coat of paint can make!!!! The next time you see Mike, please give him a “Hearty – Thank you”!
Enjoy everyone! KC
June 25nd, 2024
ATTENTION: George Bieda has contacted the Navy Museum and they are willing to pay the fee for a booth during the Bremerton Air Show. This will be a joint effort between the Museum and KARCS. This fee will pay for 4 tickets to the Air Show to man the booth. The only cost will be for the attendees to pay for the vehicle parking. George suggested carpooling to reduce cost. George is confident that he can get 2 Museum members per day to man the booth. We need two KARCS Club members per day to man the booth.
If anyone is interested please contact either me or Duane. We’ll forward your names and contact information to George. KC
For previous messages, see the President's Messages Page
Sunnyslope Road Closure Update (July) (photo) (map)
Last winter, the 36-inch diameter corrugated metal culvert carrying Coulter Creek beneath the road suffered a significant failure, leading to the roadbed being washed out and requiring a complete closure of the roadway. Subsequent inspections revealed that a second culvert on the same section of road is also failing and will need replacement.
County crews are scheduled to begin construction on the replacement structures in August 2024 upon receipt of pipe replacement materials. Our goal is to complete the necessary work and restore access to the road by October 2024.This timeframe falls within the "fish window," designated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to minimize disturbance to aquatic life.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to restore access to Sunnyslope Rd SW.
T-28 FPV Videos
Check out KC's T-28 FPV Videos . They're really cool!
Membership Renewals
Membership renewal forms for 2024 are now available here. For more information, see the Membership Page.
FRIA Status
For the latest status of our FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) submission, please see the November 9th President's Message.
About the AMA
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a nonprofit community of hobbyists who dream, design, build, and fly model aircraft of all sizes for fun and competition.
AMA District XI
includes the states
of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon
and Washington.
Learn to Fly - Free!
The Introductory Pilot Program is free to the trainee. It gives the beginning pilot an opportunity to learn how to fly using a club-supplied airplane and transmitter.
The instructor's transmitter has full control of the aircraft but at any time, with the flip of a switch, allows the trainee to pilot the airplane with a second transmitter.
It's a great way to learn about model airplanes while getting hands-on flying experience.
For more information, contact the Head Flight Instructor.
Select here for an introduction to R/C flying in Kitsap County.
Select here to get an idea of what it's like to fly an R/C aircraft.
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