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Whether you are new to the radio control hobby or a seasoned veteran, TIMPA has much to offer! Our 160 acre flying site is located west of Tucson, AZ, just minutes from the Saguaro National Forest and features a 750 foot long paved runway with six protected pilot stations.
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TIMPA News:
TIMPA Jet Rally Coming March 9th, 10th & 11th!
This is one of TIMPA’s “must see” events for 2012. See turbine powered and electric jets flying at speeds approaching 200 mph! The sights, sounds and smells will knock your socks off! Bring the whole family. Flying is from 9 am to 4 pm daily.
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Work Day Helpers Make Quick Work of Runway Easements
Thanks to a strong turnout of helpers Saturday morning, most of the runway easement work was completed. More than two thirds of the runway’s perimeter was completed before the supply of gravel was exhausted. More gravel has been ordered and the work will be completed in the coming weeks.
R.I.P. my brave little planes…
Desert Heat 2012 Rocket Shoot March 24th & 25th
The Southern Arizona Rocketry Association is excited to announce their 8th annual Desert Heat rocketry extravaganza at TIMPA. Last year’s event was a record breaker with more than 1,000 rocketeers, youngsters and their families attending. There were more than 700 launches made, 78 of them in the crowd pleasing hi-power (H to N impulse) range. This year promises to be just as popular with generous sponsors donating prizes.
The event will once again feature the popular mass launch of 50 flying tetrahedrons on both Saturday and Sunday. Each rocket is numbered and all 50 will be launched simultaneously. After they land the kids are encouraged to retrieve one and trade it in for a prize.
RENEW OR JOIN TIMPA NOW FOR THE 2012 FLYING SEASON!
Now is the time to send your TIMPA renewals in! For 2012 we are changing things around a bit due to our new runway project. To help defray the cost of the new runway TIMPA is going to require all new and renewing members to pay a one-time Runway Assessment Fee/Initiation Fee of $100. To help offset this added cost, our annual membership fee has been reduced to just $50 for 2012. Also, there will be only one Assessment Fee per family membership and Youth Memberships are still free. See the Membership webpage to see all the details. Here is a link to the new 2012 renewal form you can print out, complete, and mail in.
Warbirds Race Is Last Event On Old Runway
The Warbirds race held December 3rd has the distinction of being the last TIMPA event flown off the old runway. A great pilot turnout was greeted by cool temperatures, light winds, and only a slight amount of rain. After 4 rounds flown the winners are as follows: Bronze class winner – Chris Gains with 9 points. Silver class winner – Tony Lopez with 16 points. Gold class winner – Marty Flood with 16 points.
Donnie Leseberg Memorial IMAC Contest April 2012
In memory of Mark Leseberg’s brother, Donnie, TIMPA has 
decided to start a new tradition with an annual Donnie Leseberg Memorial IMAC contest April 20-22, 2012. Please come out and support this charitable event. All proceeds will be donated to the Donnie Leseberg Fund.
Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2011 DVD ready for purchase!
If you missed this year’s Tucson Aerobatic Shootout or you want to relive it at home don’t miss your chance to purchase the new DVD from Higher Plane Productions. Click here to go to their website: http://store.higherplaneproductions.com/tas11dvd.html
Local Hobby Shops Donate Awesome Raffle Prizes for TAS 2011!
Several local Tucson businesses have donated hobby 
items to be raffled off at this year’s Tucson Aerobatic Shootout. Desert Aircraft, Rillito Nursery and Garden, Hobbytown USA, Hobby Barn, and Competition Hobbies have all donated quality hobby merchandise which is sure to make for a lot of happy winners!
