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Welcome to the Vintage Radio Control Society website


The Vintage Radio Control Society (VRCS) is an AMA Special Interest Group, focused on the preservation and advancement of vintage radio control aircraft. Our members come from varied backgrounds and interests that help shape our vintage RC hobby! We hold numerous events throughout the country where you will see vintage aircraft fly as they have done for years. Come join us and experience the nostalgia of yesteryear!

UPDATE (3/24/25)

Welcome to our NEW Website!
Save this link to your BOOKMARKS: https://vrcs.clubexpress.com/

Not a member yet?  Join now...we're still only $20/year. Click on the New Member Signup MENU above!

The VRCS Eligible Aircraft Listing has been updated as of March 24, 2025.  Our thanks to George Wilson, our VRCS South Central Regional Director, for updating the list!  You can find the eligible aircraft list in the DOCUMENT MENU TAB.

Sad News!  

We received word on January 11th that our VRCS President Mike Denest passed away on January 9th.  Mike dedicated his life to our country, as well as his family, friends, and to our hobby.  As an Air Force Veteran and leader of our organization, Mike served our country and hobby with dedication and support for all of us.  I am providing the link to Mike's obituary below.  Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Rest In Peace Mike, and thank you for your service to country, family, and friends - you will be missed.  

https://www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Michael-J-Denest?obId=34370005&fbclid=IwY2xjawHv3XNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTSH-LJ7SpzaC4YHM-U0bNWwm-bwzsOH9_4ooNCR3mE1TKpRivI9rXoRwQ_aem_6S4MfaSRWCt7RwoCNzPz7A#/obituaryInfo


 

See the CURRENT NEWSLETTER - click on the DOCUMENTS tab and find the "Current Newsletter" file. Enjoy!


See our FOR SALE BY MEMBERS ad section on the MENU TAB

 

Building Season is Here (for most of us anyway)! 

       Hello fellow Vintage Society Radio Control Society Members and Guests. Now is the time to get ready for 2025 and create some wood dust, cover some airplanes, and finish them so that you can share and enjoy them next season. Share your projects on our VRCS Facebook page, as well as any questions or help needed. Our VRCS members are happy to share any information to help us be successful. See the information below!

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Newsflash: Theme Plane Committee selects 2025 Theme Plane

The theme plane committee has chosen the Dave Robelen designed “Pronto”. Featured in the August 1972 issue of Model Airplane News magazine, the Pronto is a simple, quick building, low wing monoplane for .15 to .25 power. It’s a great performer and capable Class II flier on a Veco .19 and a fair performer with a McCoy redhead .19. An Enya .19 would be an excellent choice as well (Ed. Note: This is one of my favorite airplanes). 

The plans can be downloaded from the Outer Zone website: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=1740 or printed plans can be ordered from the Air Age Store.com: https://www.airagestore.com/product/pronto/.

Build a Pronto for next season’s flying fun.


The “Blast from the Past” theme plane is the Andrews’ Trainermaster from AAmco.

Vintage Radio Control Society Facebook Page

 

Hello fellow modelers. I wanted to let you know that our Vintage Radio Control Society Facebook Page is LIVE! Several of you have already posted, and it's exciting to see the information and photos being shared. We encourage you to click on the link below and join our Facebook page. Our intent is to be active on this page by sharing tips, photos, discussions, help needed, events and so much more that is Vintage RC related! It's simple - click on the link below and JOIN GROUP.  NOTE: Since the Facebook Page is PRIVATE, you will be asked to answer three very short questions for approval to view and contribute to the Facebook page. The site was moved to "private status" to help minimize spam or scammers on the page. The Facebook page is checked daily to view and approve new member requests.


As of today, there are 92 members on our new Facebook page, so we hope to see you there as well! Here is the link:


https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintageradiocontrolsociety

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Recent News


2025 VRCS Events are starting to be created and confirmed! Click on this year's confirmed events to date to the left in the "Upcoming Events" section. Additionally, all events will be listed in the "VRCS Events MENU TAB" towards the top of our home page (unconfirmed events are also temporarily listed here based on 2024 events - awaiting confirmation from the Contest Directors). If you and your local club are interested in creating a new event, please reach out to your Executive Council Regional Member (listed in the Contact Us link at the bottom of this home page), or send me an email with your event location and I will get your email to the correct person. Let's have a great flying year!

Welcome to the Vintage Radio Control Society

Our Mission

 

The Vintage Radio Control Society (VRCS) is an organization dedicated to the preservation of our radio control history - the achievements of those electronic and airframe design pioneers that made radio control flight the best hobby/sport in the world today. We do this through our bi-monthly newsletter, The Vintage Flier, annual reunions and fly-in events.

 

Our Objective

Our primary objective is to build and fly vintage model aircraft designed specifically for radio control. We recommend the use of modern radios and motors for reliability.  Vintage radios can be used if they are reconditioned to today's reliability standards. Internal combustion power can be replaced by electric power if desired.

The Vintage RC Society Website & Facebook Page
https://vrcs.clubexpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintageradiocontrolsociety

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