Flying Hillbillies RC Club

AMA District 3 – Club # 657 – Winfield, WV, USA

Tag: Hillbilly Hotline

  • Mike Spencer

    It is with profound regret that we must report the passing of long-time member and dear friend, Mike Spencer, at his home in the early hours of Wednesday, September 17. Mike had been active in the club since the 1970s. He was recently instrumental in securing FRIA status for our flying sites. Mike will be…

  • Photos from the 2025 Swap Meet

    Photos from the Kanawha Valley WV Regional R/C Swap Meet held on February 22, 2025, at the Coonskin Park Clubhouse are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bsPbH7VKq3sbNPHn7

  • February 8 Meeting

    New member, Steve Monroe, joined us for our meeting at the Putnam County Public Library Saturday morning and we welcome Steve to FHRCC. If you’re available on the morning of the Swap Meet (Feb 22) volunteers to help with the load-in at 8:30 would be appreciated. Chuck Harper and Barry Doss will be handling the…

  • Float Fly at Ridenour Lake

    Nitro Exit off I64, Left at Light, Left onto 21stst., Right turn towards the Gazebo. Food and drinks will be available, lunch is at 2:00 pm. FHRCC members please bring sides and/or desserts…. Trainers will be available as well as toys for the kids. Hourly prizes for anyone that gives float flying a try… Electric Boats…

  • Club Meeting

    FHRCC will be having a club meeting on Saturday February 8th at 10:00 am at the Putnam County Library. The primary item on the agenda is planning for the February 22 swap meet at Coonskin.

  • New Year’s Day Frozen Fingers Fun Fly 2025

    FHRCC’s annual New Year’s Day fun fly was a success, with Adam Ketchem being the overall winner of the competition. Adam was the only contestant to complete all four events (climb & glide, precision taxi, spot landings, consecutive loops/rolls/spins) without breaking anything or ending up in the woods. Several members provided delicious hot food to…

  • Message From the President

    First off, I wanted to thank all of those who came out to the joint club Christmas dinner last week. We had a great group of 27 people and had great food and friendship. Thanks to Jim Butler for setting it up and asking to do the joint venture. I think we may have found…

  • Deadline for 2025 Officer Nominations

    Nominations for club officers for 2025 must be submitted to the secretary by December 7, 2024. Nominees must agree to accept the responsibilities of the position. You can use this form to submit your nominations if you like. Download the form, fill in your nomination(s), print or save the form, then deliver it to the…

  • Kanawha Valley WV Regional R/C Swap Meet

    Admission $5. Tables $20 ($15 each additional) 8:30 AM setup. Printable Flyer Here.

  • End of Season Picnic

    Photos from FHRCC’s End of Season Picnic, held on Sunday November 3, 2024, can be viewed here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MUtWAjCXasAzZ9hK9 Plus, check out this perfect landing by a young student: