Cedar Rapids Quiet Flyers

About the Quiet Flyers

The Quiet Flyers is a chartered club registered with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Charter #:3710

This club was formed specifically for electric power and glider aircraft. We welcome members who like to fly economically with light aircraft. A full AMA membership, Park Pilot membership or youth membership is required to join (this is your flight insurance). If you love model airplanes, this is the place to be! Membership is $10.00 annually, per calendar year. Use the Contact Us tab or the Membership and Questions button below to inquire how to join.

Where we fly

Our primary site is a paved 250 ft runway at Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is handicap accessible.

We often fly at other sites, Such as Wanatee Park (near Marion)

When the wind and weather is right, we fly gliders and slope-soar at Mt. Trashmore

If interested in glider flying and to find out more about Mt. Trashmore flying contact Wayne Edwards at wedwards@imonmail.com .

Why Join?

This is all about comradery, sharing knowledge and love of flying.

The rules:

The Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Quiet Flyers is an AMA chartered multi interest club.
Flyers must understand and obey the safety rules published by the AMA. Website: www.modelaircraft.org .
All flyers must have valid AMA membership (Open, Park Flyer or Youth).
As indicated by the name of the club - gas and glow engines are not permitted.
Aircraft flown should not be overly loud.
We fly only electric aircraft, sailplanes (gliders) and some rubber powered free flight planes.
Our club flies at many sites. Our primary site is at Seminole Valley Park. We also fly at Wanatee Park. We are always looking for new sites where casual safe flying is permitted.
We enjoy meeting new pilots and are always willing to help with training on anything electric.
Yearly dues are $10. Dues cover such things as runway repair, pizza parties, Door Prizes, our AMA site insurance and various administrative fees.

Event Calendar:

Open Flying at Seminole Valley when weather permits.

(Doubt flying will be in the cards from now until spring)

Next Meeting:

February 25, 2023

Hiawatha Library

From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Winter Club Build Kit Demo - Kits Available!

Hope to have Example plane ready to view.

Winter Indoor Flying

WINTER FLYING

Other venues for Winter indoor flying include flying

2 Oz or less R/C and rubber powered Free Flight

Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) & Creekside Bible Church

This flying is not associated with the Quiet Flyers, however AMA park flyer or standard membership is required to fly.

Contact Rick Knight (Richard Knight) at rrknight.special@gmail.com for more information. Rick Knight officiates this activity.

Indoor Flying Schedule

Mount Vernon High School 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Creek Side Bible Church 1:00PM to 4:00PM

February 5th - Creek Side

February 12th - Mount Vernon

February 19th - Creek Side

February 26th - Mount Vernon

March 5th - Creek Side

March 12th - Mount Vernon

March 19th - Creek Side

March 26th - Mount Vernon

April 2nd - Creek Side

April 9th - Mount Vernon

April 16th - Creek Side

April 23rd - Mount Vernon

April 30th - Creek Side

Mount Vernon High School

Address: 731 Palisades Rd SW

Mt Vernon, IA 52314

Notes:

Parking in front of high school

Doors are locked – Rick Knight has access

Be on time or early if possible to avoid being locked out.

Large full-court flying with stands. Suitable for small R/C. 2 Oz. weight limit.

Landing fee: $5.00 per session*

* Note: Landing fees subject to change

Creek Side Bible Church

(Also flying Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)

Address: 1410 44th St,

Marion, IA 52302

Notes:

Creek Side parking in rear. Use rear entrance – it is open during flying.

Smaller half-court venue. Padded walls. Well lit.

Kitchen attached to gym. More suited to slow R/C and Rubber power flying.

Landing fee: $3.00