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Welcome!
Thistledown Flyers is one of the oldest radio control (R/C) flying clubs in northwestern Ohio.
We have some great events scheduled for 2009. Learn more below!
Catch the Buzz!
Thistledown Electric Fly
. . . July 25
Got an electric-powered airplane, helicopter, or other flying machine? Bring it Thistledown Field on Saturday, July 25, for the Thistledown Electric Fly! Any type of electric flyer is welcome.
It's On!
The 2009 Heart of Ohio Huckfest at Thistledown Field
. . . September 11, 12, & 13
That's right! After a resounding success in 2008, the Heart of Ohio Huckfest returns to Thistledown Field on September 11, 12, & 13, 2009. Organized by the Flying Giants, the Huckfest features all the best of R/C flying, from Giant Scale to electrics to helis — and everything in between.
Back by popular demand this year is the E-ROC Electric Race of Champions pylon race (featuring AeroCat pusher jets from Model Aero), along with the always entertaining Foamie Demolition Derby.
Put the Heart of Ohio Huckfest on your calendar NOW and join the Thistledown Flyers and the Flying Giants in September for a super weekend!
Thistledown Field
Local pilot takes ride of his life
Thistledown Flyers founder Corky Heitman had the opportunity to ride aboard a KC135 air refueling tanker as part of an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve "Boss Lift" flight. Click here to read the story from our local newspaper.
Our Great Sponsors
The participation of our fine sponsors makes it possible for us to stage some of the best R/C flying events anywhere. The sponsors listed below are all great folks who deserve your business.
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Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors
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Go big, fly hard!
Flying Giants
Thanks to
"Mad Max" Duncan
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JTEC Radiowave
Mounts, Mufflers, Airplanes, Accessories
Email: sales@jtecrc.com
704-799-1658
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Official Hotel Sponsor
For reservations call
419-599-0850
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Henry County Hospital
419-592-4015
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Heartland Disposal Service
Serving All of Henry County
Steve Thomas
General Manager
419-592-8222
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Ward's Truck Service
Authorized Goodyear
Tire Dealer
419-592-5642 • 419-592-0980
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Hammontree's Radio & TV
Wauseon, Ohio
419-335-5971
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Spengler's Restaurant
& Pub
A Henry County Tradition
Since 1879
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
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Black Swamp
Equipment Rental
419-599-2950
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Mahnke Concrete Construction
Matt Mahnke
Wauseon, Ohio
419-392-6769
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Ohio Machined
Products, Inc.
Supplier of precision screw machine/turned components.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified
Holgate, Ohio
419-264-2400
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ModelAero.com
High Performance RC
Superior Customer Service
and Support
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Dew's Towing & Repair
Heavy Towing
24 Hour Service
Unlock Service
Snow Removal
Rollback Service
Light Towing
Napoleon, Ohio
419-599-0997
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Automatic Feed
Company
Founded in 1949
World-Class
Manufacturing Technologies
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DeTray Associates
Web Site Design
Our Attention to Detail Sets Us Apart
419-599-9100
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Classic Awards
& Engraving
Providers of the
Miles Reed Award
A Big Thank You to John Bradley
Athens, Georgia
706-543-3565
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www.DeTray.com