Flying Hillbillies RC Club

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

Tag: Hillbilly Hotline

  • Frozen Fingers Fun-Fly 2026

    Several members and guests braved the cold on New Year’s Day to participate in the Flying Hillbillies RC Club’s annual Frozen Fingers Fun Fly on Thursday. It was cold with mostly calm wind and a light dusting of snow. Two competitors took part in the flying portion of the festivities. Mike Eden was the overall…

  • Notes from the November 8 Meeting & Night-Fly

    An FHRCC meeting was held at 4:00pm Saturday, prior to the night-fly event. President Mike Eden reported that we gained two new members recently, bringing our total to 33. As interim treasurer, Mike reported that we have $2989 in the bank, and that our lease for the field was renewed for the next 5 years,…

  • Christmas Dinner 2025

    FHRCC’s annual Christmas Dinner will take place on FRIDAY, December 19th, 6:00pm at Angela’s on the River in St Albans. RSVP to Mike Eden, so we can get a head count.

  • RC Gear for sale

    I received a message from Jennifer Lagana, whose father recently passed away. Jennifer’s father, an aviation enthusiast, left behind a collection of RC planes and equipment, which the family is interested in selling. The photos below illustrate what’s available. If you’d like to make an offer, or want more information, contact me at secretary@flyinghillbillies.com and…

  • Photos from the Fall Fly-in

    Courtesy of Adam Ketchem: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9HqDacVAdyZG7qZN9

  • 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.