Somerset RC Club Established in 1972
AMA 1002
FAA FRIA Approved

Somerset RC Club Established in 1972 AMA 1002 FAA FRIA ApprovedSomerset RC Club Established in 1972 AMA 1002 FAA FRIA ApprovedSomerset RC Club Established in 1972 AMA 1002 FAA FRIA Approved

Somerset RC Club Established in 1972
AMA 1002
FAA FRIA Approved

Somerset RC Club Established in 1972 AMA 1002 FAA FRIA ApprovedSomerset RC Club Established in 1972 AMA 1002 FAA FRIA ApprovedSomerset RC Club Established in 1972 AMA 1002 FAA FRIA Approved
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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 

we are currently having meetings via Zoom so contact Domecq for an email with the invite.

Domecqsmith@msn.com


What's Happening at Somerset RC

***EVENT NOTICE*** 


All flying events will be held at North Branch park

   355 Milltown Rd,

 Bridgewater, NJ, 08807-7020 ( 40.579193, -74.678164)


2023 Larry Gray Memorial Warbirds Over North Branch

the event was well attended by pilots and spectators alike.  Everyone had a good time as the pictures will show.

pictures below in the gallery taken by Stu Goodman and Tony Rossi


2023 Electric Fly

The e-fly was a lot of fun.  We had a nice turnout, and everyone had a good time.  Thanks to Chris DeBlass for the pictures and thanks to the CD, Jim Vigani, for planning a nice event.

pictures below in the Gallery 


2023 Big Bird Flyin

This year's event was a lot of fun.  We had several clubs represented: Staten Island Flyers, Cross Winds, BCRCC, Millstone RC Flyers, and a Connecticut visitor.  Loads of Big Birds and good pilots to fly them.

  Chef Dave Rollino did the cooking and Joan Slein and Jim Smith helped with the sales.  The weather was great, and all had a good time.

 pictures in the Gallery below


2023 EXPO/Fleamarket

 Dear Members,
We had a memorable Expo. Our hobby is about people, AND PLANES. And every entry this past Saturday was notable. Thank you to everyone who showed great spirit by bringing out their planes.
This year can be characterized as "the year of the sweep." Tim Cullen took first place for both Civilian Kit and ARF, Ernie Evon took both first and second place for Warbird Kit, and Jim Barnes took second place for both Civilian Kit and ARF. Bill Huizing (Billy Boat) took first for Warbird ARF, and Dave Rollino took second.
Therefore, Tim Cullen, Ernie Evon, and Bill Huizing each repeat having winning entries for another year in a row. Congratulations to all winners. Details of the entries are found below.
Thank you Execs for making our meeting portion of the day run smoothly.
Our next event is only three weeks away: our
2023 Opening Day at North Branch, Saturday, May 20, opening ceremony at 9:30AM. Details will follow.
Thank you everyone.
We are family! We are Somerset RC!Domecq SmithPresident, Somerset RC

Expo results 2023

Warbird Kit/Scratch

1st Place: Ernie Evon—Fokker EIII 60” (kit), E-Flite 32 electric

2nd Place: Ernie Evon—Top Flite Contender “54 (kit), Super Tigre G60, Semco Flow Through Muffler

Warbird ARF

1st Place: Bill Huizing (Billy Boat)—Seagull Models P-26A Peashooter 71”, 1.60 electric (30cc)

2nd Place: Dave Rollino—Seagull Models Supermarine Spitfire, O.S. 55

Civilian Kit/Scratch

1st Place: Tim Cullen—Grumman Goose, 49” by Paul Kohlman. Model Airplane News plans. Manzano Laser short kit, Eflite 370 2ea motors

2nd Place: Jim Barnes—Leisure American Eaglet 62”, 05 electric scale

Civilian ARF

1st Place: Tim Cullen—Great Planes Waco YMF-5 72”, Saito 150 4C

2nd Place: Jim Barnes—Ikarus Bleriot III, slow flyer geared electric motor

Pictures in the Gallery


2023 Holiday Party

Our holiday party was again a great success with over 40 members and family attending.  We had some tasty food, great raffle gifts and a very nice slide show by Tony Rossi "2022 in review". As a bonus Domecq gave us a nice rendition on his piano of some popular tunes.

Pictures available in the gallery at the bottom of the page

for members who didn't attend here is the slide show "2022 in review" 

Slide show Link: https://youtu.be/M91tBvs_ET8


2022 Turkey Fly

 Well, it was a cold and blistery day, temperature was around 10 degrees with the wind chill, the wind was 25mph out of the north, but several members showed up and even flew for our 2022 Turkey fly.  Thanks to Peach Smith for her delicious Chili and everyone else that helped make this a successful event.  See ya at the Freeze Fly 

Pictures are in the Gallery


  The 2023 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.

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Here is the link to renew/register your airplane with the FAA.  Every airplane is considered a drone by the FAA so when they say DRONE it applies to all. Use "Recreation" when you register/renew. Also, info about the AMA renewal/registration is in "Good Day Prospective Member" at the end of the page, under "Club Documents".  just download the pdf.

 – https://www.faaregisterdrone.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z2LN16netY

Event schedule for 2023

North Branch Park Closed

July 4-6

August 9-11

September 7-10


Somerset RC

Expo/Flea Market April 29 (completed)

Opening Day, May 20(canceled)

Fun Fly, June 17(completed)

Big Birds, July 22(completed)

E-Fly, August 5(completed)

Larry Gray Warbirds, Sept 2(completed)

End-of-Season Picnic, October 7th

Turkey Fly, November 4th


Other club events schedule


Burlington County RC (Pemberton)  

  Sell, Buy and fly Saturday, June 3rd(completed)

EDF Jet Flyin Saturday,  June 24th(canceled)

Warbirds Saturday, July 8(completed)

Pattern contest Saturday, July 15(completed)


 Pine Barren modelers

Float Fly Saturday, July 29th(completed)


Millstone RC Flyers  

Electric Fly June 11(completed)

Warbirds Saturday, July 29(Completed)

Pattern Contest Sept 9 (completed)



Contact Us

Better yet, come out and meet us in person!

Somerset RC Club

355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, United States

contact: Domecq Smith President Somerset RC 732-215-8371

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