All AMA indoor free flight categories can be flown in Hangar 1.  The Hangar is a category IV site.  Helium is available at $5.00 per balloon and is located in the club cage in the southwest elevator tower of the Hangar.  The combination for the lock is included in the club information packet that is sent to all new club members.

ECIM provides record sanctions twice a month from April to October.  For the current sanction schedule or any questions, contact Rob Romash at the address below.

Flying can occur from sun-up to late in the evening.  ECIM does have spot lights in the club cage for the die hard enthusiasts.

The best flying conditions in Hangar 1 for free flight are determined by the current outdoor weather.  Typically, the best flying conditions are in the late afternoon on calm warm days.  On calm days, drift in the Hangar is generally minimal.  On windy days air currents inside the Hangar are unpredictable.

Floor conditions in the Hangar are constantly changing as the military shuffles equipment and supplies around. Obviously, we have no control over the base activities and while flying aircraft in the Hangar it is important not to disturb the base personnel.  There is a mock up air craft carrier that occupies approximately 15% of the floor space in the north-east corner of the Hangar.  It is next to this mock-up where we usually find the most floor space and is the primary launching area for free flight aircraft.  This is also the primary take off and landing area for slow flyer RC models.  Please refer to the Radio Control segment for interaction with RC aircraft.

You should bring everything you need to fly your model.  This includes a table and chairs as these are often hard to find in the Hangar.

FF Contact:

Robert Romash

President & FF Coordinator

East Coast Indoor Modelers

1442 Kirkham Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Mobile Phone: 719-359-6999

Email:  cgrain1@vahoo.com