Upcoming Events
Colorado Pattern Challenge
Welcome to the 2026 Colorado Pattern Challenge (CPC)!
The CPC is hosted by the Arvada Associated Modelers. This is our 17 th CPC in as many years
and will take place at the AAM East Field.
The CPC is 3-day, AA, Sanctioned event for RC Aerobatics for Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters,
F3A Silver and F3A (P&F) (JSA combined).
There is a practice day on Friday, then 6 rounds planned (4 Saturday/2 Sunday) with contestant judging.
Trophy/plaques will be awarded for 3 places, each class. There are NO
aircraft restrictions for Sportsman flyers.
Entry fee is $50 (all contestants) and includes lunch and beverages all 3 days. The CPC also has many
sponsors and prizes. We typically have numerous sponsorship and merchandise to award contestants.
For more information please see the Event Flyer, or contact Joe Pirozzoli (jfpirozzoli@gmail.com), CD.
LET’S FLY SOME PATTERN!!!
Registration Link
https://www.nsrca.us/index.php/list-events/eventdetail/1297/-/2026-colorado-pattern-challenge
Event Flyer:
https://www.arvadamodelers.com/wp-content/uploads/AAM-Pattern-Flyer_2026_vF.pdf
Special Notice to AAM Members
Please be advised the East Field will be closed to general flying during the 2026 Colorado Pattern
Challenge Friday (practice day) through Sunday, June 12-14, 2026. The East Field will be re-opened to
general flying AFTER the conclusion of contest activities. Expected East Field closure hours are as
follows:
Friday (6/12/2026) – 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Practice day)
Saturday (6/13/2026) – 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (Contest)
Sunday (6/14/2026) – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (Contest)
Thanks for your support during this very important AMA AA-sanctioned event.
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Warbird Wednesday
What is it?
- FREE, informal event
- A chance to dust off your old warbirds and do what they are made for! FLY EM!!
- Targeting people who have availability on weekdays!
Is food provided?
- Yes, the organizers intend to have lunch available from 1-3 pm ($5 donation would be appreciated)
What can I bring to fly?
- Warbirds of any size
- Scale or semi-scale: helicopters, jets and prop planes that have served in the military
Dates/Time:
Start time is anytime after noon (12 pm)
- June 10th
- July 8th
- Aug 5th
- Sept 9th
- Oct 7th
NOTE: no rain dates!!
Prizes (this is new):
Each flight gets you a ticket for the raffle (to be held at the end of the year)!
- Grand Prize is an E-flite Carbon Z T-28 Trojan
- Annual Club Membership (given as $70 cash)
Rocket Launch - Augustine Academy
Event will be at the West Field.
Flying by club members should be possible with close coordination with launching rockets
Find out more »Warbird Wednesday
What is it?
- FREE, informal event
- A chance to dust off your old warbirds and do what they are made for! FLY EM!!
- Targeting people who have availability on weekdays!
Is food provided?
- Yes, the organizers intend to have lunch available from 1-3 pm ($5 donation would be appreciated)
What can I bring to fly?
- Warbirds of any size
- Scale or semi-scale: helicopters, jets and prop planes that have served in the military
Dates/Time:
Start time is anytime after noon (12 pm)
- June 10th
- July 8th
- Aug 5th
- Sept 9th
- Oct 7th
NOTE: no rain dates!!
Prizes (this is new):
Each flight gets you a ticket for the raffle (to be held at the end of the year)!
- Grand Prize is an E-flite Carbon Z T-28 Trojan
- Annual Club Membership (given as $70 cash)
Warbird Wednesday
What is it?
- FREE, informal event
- A chance to dust off your old warbirds and do what they are made for! FLY EM!!
- Targeting people who have availability on weekdays!
Is food provided?
- Yes, the organizers intend to have lunch available from 1-3 pm ($5 donation would be appreciated)
What can I bring to fly?
- Warbirds of any size
- Scale or semi-scale: helicopters, jets and prop planes that have served in the military
Dates/Time:
Start time is anytime after noon (12 pm)
- June 10th
- July 8th
- Aug 5th
- Sept 9th
- Oct 7th
NOTE: no rain dates!!
Prizes (this is new):
Each flight gets you a ticket for the raffle (to be held at the end of the year)!
- Grand Prize is an E-flite Carbon Z T-28 Trojan
- Annual Club Membership (given as $70 cash)
AAM Late Summer Pattern Contest
The East Field will be open for general flying Friday 8/28, but there will be a lot of Pattern pilots practicing, so the West field may be preferable.
East Field closed to general flying Sat 8/29, all day. Closed Sun 8/30 until close of competition (typically ~3:00)
If you would like to participate, please pre-register on wwww.nsrca.us or contact Dan at underdw@gmail.com
Find out more »
Warbird Wednesday
What is it?
- FREE, informal event
- A chance to dust off your old warbirds and do what they are made for! FLY EM!!
- Targeting people who have availability on weekdays!
Is food provided?
- Yes, the organizers intend to have lunch available from 1-3 pm ($5 donation would be appreciated)
What can I bring to fly?
- Warbirds of any size
- Scale or semi-scale: helicopters, jets and prop planes that have served in the military
Dates/Time:
Start time is anytime after noon (12 pm)
- June 10th
- July 8th
- Aug 5th
- Sept 9th
- Oct 7th
NOTE: no rain dates!!
Prizes (this is new):
Each flight gets you a ticket for the raffle (to be held at the end of the year)!
- Grand Prize is an E-flite Carbon Z T-28 Trojan
- Annual Club Membership (given as $70 cash)
Warbird Wednesday
What is it?
- FREE, informal event
- A chance to dust off your old warbirds and do what they are made for! FLY EM!!
- Targeting people who have availability on weekdays!
Is food provided?
- Yes, the organizers intend to have lunch available from 1-3 pm ($5 donation would be appreciated)
What can I bring to fly?
- Warbirds of any size
- Scale or semi-scale: helicopters, jets and prop planes that have served in the military
Dates/Time:
Start time is anytime after noon (12 pm)
- June 10th
- July 8th
- Aug 5th
- Sept 9th
- Oct 7th
NOTE: no rain dates!!
Prizes (this is new):
Each flight gets you a ticket for the raffle (to be held at the end of the year)!
- Grand Prize is an E-flite Carbon Z T-28 Trojan
- Annual Club Membership (given as $70 cash)