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Fayetteville R/C is a small, friendly club that enjoys the sport of R/C flying. The club has about 30 members flying
a variety of aircraft. Ages range from 14 to 70. Dues are $50 per year, and AMA membership is required.
The field has no known radio interference. We have neighbors close by, so please consider them in all we do.
The club formed in the 1960s and flew for many years at Fort Bragg.
The club originally was known as Ft. Bragg Model Airplane Club. The earliest AMA
record of the club is for the 1970 charter year. The president was Lee Quarterman, the vice president was
Robert Jockisch, and the secretary/treasurer was Raymond Dupere. In 1978, the club changed its name to Fayetteville
Aeromodeling Society. This likely corresponded with its move from Ft. Bragg. Records from 1997 indicate name
change to Fayetteville R/C Club. In the early 1990s, the club moved to its current location off of John Nunnery
Road. In November, 2007 AMA records were changed to reflect the name as Fayetteville R/C Club.
Richard Browning, a member from 1973-1976, related his experience with the club while it was still on Fort
Bragg. Richard was in the 325th Infantry. Paul Yacabucci was club president at the time. Paul was also
a Warrant Officer and ran a program at Ft. Bragg building and flying models for aerial target practice. The
325th shot at them with M16s and M60s. The models were Lanier comets with K&B or Veco 61 power. Billy
Meadows was on special duty, reporting to Paul Yacabucci, and was to expected to builld and fly the models for aerial target
practice.
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The club hosts one public event every year on the weekend after Labor Day.
We have raffles, sell hamburgers and hot dogs, show off our planes, fly combat and have candy drops for the kids.
Meetings and other Events
Club meetings are held at the field the second Sunday of the month.
A few times throughout the year, BBQ events for members are held. Club members show up in force with the enticement
of food!
We have also hosted student engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, in 2005 and 2006.
Students working on UAV and RPV aircraft gained experience during the winter months flying at the club field.
Our club facilities have been used for Scouting events. Our members have flown flights at other locations for Scouts
and children's orphanages.
Club Officers
2009 Club Officers
Bill Davis, President
Mark Phillips, Vice-President
Scott Happel, Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Hancock, Safety Officer
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Fayetteville R/C Club
AMA Silver Leader Club #680
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