About Us
Club Interests
Somerset RC is a multi-interest model airplane club. We have all types of aircraft including glow, gas, electric, scale, 3D, sport flying, and Pattern. The models vary in size from small electric to 40% gas. Unfortunately, turbines are not allowed. We all love to just come out, kick back, and spend some time sharing stories with fellow modelers. We have several events for club members and offer free instruction to members. So, come on out and be a part of our club.
Meetings are 7:00 pm every last Tuesday of the month at:
American Legion Post 306
707 Legion Place
Middlesex, NJ 08846
732-356-9699
What's Happening at Somerset RC
***EVENT NOTICE***
All events will be held at North Branch park
355 Milltown Rd,
Bridgewater, NJ, 08807-7020 ( 40.579193, -74.678164 )
Today, June 20th, at our "Big Bird Flyin", membership from at least five clubs flew together: the Staten Island RC Modelers, the Union RC Club, Burlington County RC Club, AFRCF, and Somerset RC. For the vast majority of the pilots that registered, it was the first event we attended this season, with many local events cancelled since the societal upheavals.
Our event transcended the norm. We said goodbye for a time to isolation. Our clubs today flew together in fraternity.
We had big birds, small birds, warbirds, jet birds. Moreover, we had fun. Thank you all for your presence and participation today.
Domecq Smith
President, Somerset RC
Pictures in the Gallery
Electric Fly August 15
All types of electric airplanes, gliders, heli welcome. Pilot briefing at 9am. Flying from 9am-5pm. Hangar Fee $10.00. Raffles, prizes, 50/50. Food and facilities available.
Contact: Jim Vigani
Phone: 908-334-7579, Email: jvigani@gmail.com
Warbirds Over North Branch August 29
Come and enjoy a fabulous day of Warbirds with Somerset RC! All sizes welcome (sorry, no turbines). Our annual event features a Raffle, 50/50, Food, and awe inspiring planes and flying. Public facilities on site. Pilot briefing at 9:00. Hanger fee $10.00
Contact: Domecq Smith
Phone: (732)215-8371, Email: domecqsmith@msn.com
***notice***
In response to concerns about the Coronavirus the monthly meetings will be available on "zoom" at 7:30pm. Members will receive an email with the link and meeting number. hope to see you there.
The July News Letter is now available as a PDF in documents
The 2020 Dues are still $30.00 Checks should be made out to Somerset RC and mailed to:
Dave Szabo
Shoshoni Way
Branchburg NJ 08876
or you can make payments to our PayPal account:
Somersetradiocontrol@gmail.com.
PS: If you are paying via Paypal, please link the payment to your bank account and not a credit card,
otherwise Paypal takes a 3% cut.
Event schedule for 2020
2020 event schedule
April Meeting and Expo, Saturday April 25 at 11 AM(canceled)
Opening Day, Saturday May 23(canceled)
Big Bird Fly-In, Saturday June 20(completed)
E-Fly, Saturday July 25
Warbirds, Saturday August 29
End-of-Season Picnic, Saturday September 26
Turkey Fly, Saturday November 14
Other club events schedule
North East Philadelphia Club
Warbirds over NE September 19
NJ Pine barons
Swap Meet May 3(canceled)
Float Fly June 6(canceled)
Warbirds June 27,28(completed)
Burlington County RC (Pemberton)
Sell, Buy and fly May 30(canceled)
Pattern Contest July 11(completed)
Warbirds July 18
Electric Fly August 8
Hudson Valley RC (Haverstraw)
Warbirds June 13(canceled)