


August 3rd, 2025
THANK YOU for Making Our 75th Anniversary Fun Fly & Model AirShow a Huge Success!
We are beyond grateful for what became the biggest and most successful event in our club's history. With 85 registered pilots from across the region and around 275 spectators, the skies over Kragnes, MN were filled with incredible flying and even more incredible community.
A special thank-you to our generous sponsors and partners who helped make this event possible:
Gateway Chevrolet Cadillac and Your Heartland Chevy Dealers
Dynamic Balsa and Hobby
B&E Graphix
Jersey Modeler
Balsa USA Airplanes
Scheels
Savox USA
Hitec RCD USA
Ultimate Transportation
Fargo Jet Center
AJ Aircraft
Penn Bags
BVM Jets
Big Sky Hobby
Karl’s TV & Appliance
Penske Truck and Leasing
Community & Event Support
Punk Chef Picnic (our awesome food truck)
Skydive Fargo
EAA Chapter 317 - Fargo, North Dakota
Jiffy Jon's Inc.
WDAY TV News Kevin Wallevand
…and so many others who stepped up with time, gear, food, and effort!
The airshow portion was electric, with some of the most skilled pilots around showing off their talents and inspiring both new faces and former flyers to take up the hobby.
Many guests said they were motivated to get involved in RC flying—some for the first time, others after years away. That’s a direct result of our welcoming, passionate, and hard-working RC community.
Behind the scenes, our club members and volunteers made it all happen. From maintenance, cleaning, and food planning to parking, bathroom duty, and prize organization—you all went above and beyond. Thank you for pouring your heart into this celebration.
Now we need one more favor:
If you captured photos or videos during the event, please share them on our Facebook group! Many of us were working so hard we didn’t get a chance to document the day—and we’d love to see the event through your eyes.
Below is a photo showing the energy and excitement of the event at its peak—paired with a shot of the now-empty field. It’s a powerful contrast and a reminder of what this community is capable of when we come together.
Here’s to 75 years of RC excellence—and to everything that comes next.
—Joe Heilman
President, Valley RC Flyers



75th Anniversary News Coverage
2024 Fun-Fly News Coverage

Upcoming Events
Updated August 4th 2025
Haunted Flights
Saturday, October 4th 2025
Step into the spooky skies with the Valley RC Flyers at our annual Haunted Flights event! This one-of-a-kind experience will feature thrilling flight demonstrations by more than 30 pilots and over 100 RC aircraft. Whether you're a seasoned RC pilot, a hobby enthusiast, or just looking for a unique family-friendly event, there’s something for everyone.




“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”
― Leonardo da Vinci




Valley RC Flyers is a club devoted to promoting enjoyment from building and flying R/C model aircraft safely. We encourage the potential creativity of the hobby, the advancement of technology, and participation by families and individuals of all ages.