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Northwest Model Hobby Expo 2010

Posted on February 13, 2010 by aaronredbaron

Monroe, Washington- There is no question the trade show portion of the event this year seemed to be less active than in years past, but the swap meet continues to grow in popularity. There were lots of deals to be had…

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AMA Show 2010- A Snapshot Of The Hobby Industry

Posted on January 19, 2010 by aaronredbaron

Ontario, California- The Academy of Model Aeronautics hosts their annual trade show to give vendors chance to show their latest products, and I was there to get a look at all the goodies coming out for you, my readers. I have…

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Update! Fall Brooks 2009 Heli Fun Fly- Days 1-5

Posted on September 16, 2009 by aaronredbaron

Sunday, September 20, 2009, Brooks, Oregon- Despite the rain that pestered the event, Sunday turned out to be gorgeous! It was slightly breezy, and right before the end of the day my poor Pop up shade canopy blew away like…

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Honduras Iguana Cup; Not This Year

Posted on August 31, 2009 by aaronredbaron

I had the incredible experience of going to the Iguana Cup in Honduras the past 3 years in a row; 2006, 2007, and 2008. This year, the event has been postponed, and it feels like something is missing from my…

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IRCHA 2009 coverage on CrackRoll

Posted on August 16, 2009 by aaronredbaron

At the last second I got airfare to Indiana, and off I headed for the IRCHA RC helicopter Jamboree. Check out this little compilation of some of the best pictures I took. I’ll be working to upload some exciting event…

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Brooks Oregon RC Heli FunFly

Posted on June 24, 2009 by aaronredbaron

June 19, 20, 21 2009- Twice a year the Cascade Rotory Wings Club gets a chance to use a private grass airstrip for a fun fly. Located in the middle of a hops farm and a Rock quarry, the venue is…

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Northwest Model Hobby Expo

Posted on February 10, 2009 by aaronredbaron

Monroe Washington- February, 6-8, 2009- For Decades the Northwest Model Hobby Expo was located in Puyallup Washington. Now in its third year at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, the show is making a comeback. Although the health of the economy was…

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The 2009 AMA Convention in Ontario, CA

Posted on January 15, 2009 by aaronredbaron

January 9-11, 2009, Ontario, California- Early in the new year, hobbyists from around the country gather in sunny southern California for the annual AMA (Acadamy of Model Aeronautics) Convention. Manufacturers, distributors, and dealers come to show their product lines and newest…

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Where’s our Baron? At the 2009 AMA Expo!

Posted on January 12, 2009 by bumpinvan

Many of you may have wondered where the “Baron” Aaron Shell has been at for the past week. Well he’s at the 2009 AMA Expo in Sunny Ontario, California.

Stay tuned… for photos, videos, and first hand news.

Official 2009 AMA Expo…

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Brooks Heli Fun Fly Fall 2008

Posted on September 21, 2008 by aaronredbaron


September 12th, 13th, and 14th, Brooks Oregon. This BiAnnual event is one of the Northwest’s premier RC helicopter gatherings. The host field is a private grass runway about 2000 feet long, and we line it from one end to the…

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