2026 February Club Meeting

Regular club meeting with a 'Show & Tell & Sell' theme. See below for time, date and location.

SHOW & TELL: Bring your airplanes and heli’s, both new and experienced, and let folks see what you have building. There are lots of stories! We have seen some cool mods done to Aero Scouts and similar simple birds which deserve being shown, as well as some great control line aircraft, scale and aerobatic planes, some with the 700-foot package installed which needs explaining.  Bring them out and tell us! Share your experiences and what you have discovered. 

Come a little early (6:30-6:45pm) to set your stuff up and be a part of club meetings with MORE! Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

SELL: Bring your FOR-SALE stuff out as well and let folks browse. It’s a great chance to get your available equipment seen by the club members, and a unique buying opportunity. Come a little early (6:30-6:45pm) to set your stuff up and be a part of club meetings with MORE! Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Support your club and come have some fun at meetings!

2026 First Fly of the Year Event Report:

Event Date

First Flight (Frigid Flight) Report: Thirteen intrepid souls rang in the New Year by braving the cold for Stetson’s First Flight of the year, undeterred by temperatures of –17°C as they competed for first-flight honours.

Dave Rees (with elbows up) claimed first place, followed closely by Nigel Chippindale in second. Both pilots received trophies and $25 GH gift certificates in recognition of their skill and determination.

Despite frozen fingers and reluctant batteries, participants managed multiple flights throughout the morning. The winter shelter, propane heater, donut holes, and hot coffee helped keep spirits high and fueled lively discussions on all things RC. Thanks to Andy for the gift certificates, helping out, and keeping everyone behaving.

The full photo album is linked below.

2026 First Fly of the Year

2025 is rapidly coming to an end – how time flies! This is a head-up for our upcoming First Flight event on January 1st, 2026. Please read the instructions below.  

There is no landing fee or registration. Check-in with Jon Harper when you arrive. 2026 MAAC and Stetson memberships (valid RPAS) are required to fly on Jan 1st.

  • The gate padlock combination will be the 2025 combination.
  • Have your pre-flights & range checks done before 9 am. Normal restriction of 5 planes in the air is lifted for first flights. If your plane gets stuck, stay off the runway until you get the all-clear. Two club members will supervise the first flights. No hand launch planes for first flight (for fairness). Regular flying after the first flights are completed.
  • Tim Hortons Coffee and Tim Hortons Timbits will be available.
  • There will be a Gift Certificate for both winners.
  • The event will be ON unless driving is unsafe. Confirmation updates will be provided.

Two categories:
1) Internal Combustion Engine powered (9 am launch):

  • First internal combustion airplane airborne wins IC Category.
  • No warm-ups or test-starts allowed.
  • After the start call, start your engine, WALK to the runway, put your plane down, take a position behind others, and take off.

2) Electric powered (following the IC engine-powered flight):

2025 Christmas Party Event Report

Event Date

On a stormy Wednesday evening, December 10, approximately 35 members of the Stetson flying family, along with friends, gathered for an evening of great food, camaraderie, and laughter at the Mandarin Restaurant in Orléans for the annual Stetsons Christmas and Holiday Party.


During dinner, John Weekes, President, provided a highlight overview of the past year, celebrating the club’s many activities and successes.


John then paid special tribute to Pierre Coulombe, recognizing his tireless dedication to the club in his many roles over the years, including President, Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, and formerly Field Coordinator. In appreciation of his outstanding service, John presented Pierre with an honorary Stetsons jacket. (Note: 50th anniversary jackets, T-shirts, and ball caps will soon be available for purchase.)


The evening wrapped up with full stomachs, good cheer, and a shared agreement that while the weather may ground our flying, it never grounds the Stetsons’ spirit.

Click the link below to see more photos.

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FLYING FIELD ADDRESS

5800 Frontier Road, 
Vars, ON, Canada
 

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MAILING ADDRESS:

Stetson Flyers Model Airplane Club 
PO Box 91542 RPO Mer Bleu 
Orleans, ON, K1W 0A6 
613-518-4463
contact@stetsonflyers.com