On November 9, 2024 the Checkerboard RC Club held its much-anticipated Chili Fly event at the club’s flying field. Despite the overcast sky, the chilly November weather did little to dampen the spirits of the members who gathered for a day of good food, great company, and plenty of flying. The event was centered around a friendly chili cook-off, where five club members brought their trusty crock pots, each filled with their favorite chili recipe to share. The aroma of simmering chili filled the air as members excitedly sampled each entry and voted on their favorites. It was an event…
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Checkerboard RC Club Auction/Raffle On October 17, 2024, the Checkerboard RC Club held a lively auction and raffle that brought together club members all in support of our beloved hobby. We are thrilled to announce that the event was a resounding success, raising a total of $290.00 for the club! This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the generous contributions of several key donors. Special thanks to Ben Gillis, Dave Smith, and Henry Lisowski for their incredible donations of RC planes and various items. Their support not only enriched our auction but also showcased the spirit of community that defines…
James A. Ansel, loving father of Ronald, Jason, Christina and Stephen; cherished grandfather of Jordan, Annemarie and Logan; dear brother of Carl, Cheryl, John and Rose.
January 13, 1960 – February 19, 2024 Rick Burnsee passed away leaving behind a legacy of passion, dedication, and love for his wife,Norma, his son Ricky, his family and community. Rick’s life was a testament to his adventurousspirit and his unwavering commitment to the things he loved.Rick’s journey was marked by his deep-seated passion for automobiles and aviation. From ayoung age, he was drawn to the world of mechanics, spending countless hours tinkering withcars and motorcycles, honing his skills and developing a keen eye for detail.His love for flying was deeply rooted in his family history; his father’s role as an…
March 6, 1947 – May 13, 2023 Bill and his late wife, Renata, enjoyed 55 beautiful years together. He was dearly loved by his four children and four grandchildren. Bill proudly served our country in the Vietnam war. Following in his Dad’s footsteps, he was an active member of the Checkerboard RC Club. Bill had a fascination with building and flying radio-controlled model airplanes. He spent countless hours meticulously constructing these miniature marvels, paying attention to every detail to ensure they flew with grace and precision. He was best known for his interest and expertise in foam aircraft. The link…
Tiny Whoop Masters Event at Indian Lakes Resort On January 15th, Chicagoland FPV held it’s first Tinywhoop Masters Event at the currently defunct Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale from 10am-6pm. The event setup took place the day before and lasted about 4 hours. We set up not one, but TWO courses – one being a massive layout in the hotel’s atrium, weaving through the bar, two suites and a hallway, and the other course in a Speakeasy residing in a remote area of the hotel. There was even a remote-controlled fog machine as well as a huge “dive gate” hanging…
Thank you and best of luck Brent Litzer! Brent Litzer is moving on after a year as Checkerboard RC Club President. Thank you Brent for your leadership, hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to growing the RC hobby in the Chicago area. Here are some words from Brad Hofbauer about Brent. “I first met Brent Litzer about a year and a half ago, at one of our 3-inch drone races. I was new to the ChicagolandFPV group, as well as the Discord server. My first impression of him was: “This guy has to be their leader”. This group has been a…
(left to right) Chris Martin – Safety Officer Edward Wilkerson-Vice President Paul Park-President Brian Huckstep-Treasurer/Secretary
On October 1, 2022 Checkerboard RC Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary, a milestone not often attained. The purpose of the celebration was not only to acknowledge this momentous occasion but also to give thanks to the thousands of members, families and friends who helped grow the organization from a small group of radio control flying enthusiasts to one of the preeminent RC Clubs in the country. Checkerboard was founded in 1972 by the late Harold (Hal) Parenti, the late Charlie Bauer, the late Paul Harvey (the radio broadcaster), Ray Carlson, and Vladimir Holis to name a few. Vladimir was able…
On Saturday October 1, 2022 I had the pleasure of being invited to the 50th anniversary of the Checkerboard RC club at the Miller Meadow model airplane flying field in Maywood, IL. The field is part of the Cook County Forest Preserve and is located just across 1st Ave from Loyola University Medical Center. This club membership has included, amongst others, the late Charlie Bauer and the late Hal Parenti and his son Gary. I had a chance to speak with Gary about his father and their times with this club. He has many fond memories flying with his dad…