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Midwest Sundowners is a model aircraft club with approximately 125 to 150 members primarily focused on radio controlled airplanes and helicopters.   
 
The large size of the airfield and its surrounding spaciousness presents the luxury of being able to fly giant scale aircraft as well as ones that are…  not as big.
 
 
The airfield, located North West of Valparaiso, consists of a 465' grass runway (north-south) spanning 275' feet wide (east-west), a shelter structure, and Porta Potties for the comfort of the members and visitors.  We take great satisfaction in keeping the field well tended and mowed twice a week.
 
 
Our bountiful acreage also allows our set of three trainers to provide our students a less stressful learning environment.
 
Midwest Sundowners prides itself on being an inclusive community of model enthusiasts dedicated to teaching and training those who wish to learn more or start pursuing model aviation, and insists on creating a safe environment for its members and guests.
We sponsor many club events throughout the flying season which are all open to the public.   Occasionally there is a modest entrance fee, however, lunch is usually provided. 

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in model aviation. Our facilities are behind locked gates and can only be accessed if you are a member. If you wish to visit the facility, you may contact any officer to arrange for a member to escort you.

Looking Forward to Season 2011!....

Hope this finds you well!  Now that we have dug ourselves out of the big snow and the sun is staying up just a little longer, it’s time to start looking forward to spring. 

Not that snow stopped us from the business at hand; I wanted to take another moment to congratulate our newly appointed officers, and to thank those who were re-elected for their enduring efforts to keep our club thriving.  We had a couple of fun filled days and nights at the Crown Point Golf Dome, and continue to fly at Jean Shepard every Tuesday at noon until 3pm!  If you are interested in our hobby, this is a great way to get in touch with our community before the field is well populated in the spring.

One of my hopes for this upcoming season is that we will continue to promote our hobby as safely and inclusively as possible.  I also have great expectations in seeing what these talented pilots have ended up building over these long months of hibernation.

Calm Winds~Sunny Skies~Happy Landings



Paul Van Denburgh, Club President

 
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ATTENTION MEMBERSHIP! 
 
 
Janurary Membership Meeting
 
will be at Jean Shepard Civic Center
 
Hammond,IN
 
 on Tuesday  JANURARY 10th@ 11:30am
 
InDoor flying to follow till 3 pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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