Club Overview
The Coffee Airfoilers Model Airplane Club, founded in 1959, is a community-based club devoted to the enjoyment of model aviation that promotes the building and flying of model aircraft and the advancement of model aviation. Current membership stands at 147 enthusiasts. The club is a not-for-profit organization under the laws of the state of Tennessee and is chartered by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Memberships are open to anyone who holds a full AMA membership.
The club's facilities are located on Arnold AFB and feature over 35 acres of clear, treeless flying area and two sailplane launch areas (one at the north end of the field and the other at the south end ensuring that, regardless of wind direction, pilots will have a great time. The facility boasts ample clear areas at either end to fly Helicopters, electrics have plenty of room too!. Recent upgrades to solar panels arrays now provide plenty of power a large charging station. All you have to provide is a charger!
The 300-foot runway was recently repaved and leveled and features 4 taxi strips and 6 run-up areas. There are eight tables for prepping planes and six safety stands for getting planes running and ready.
On any given weekend, weather permitting, there are usually six or more aircraft in the air. Whatever you like to fly or watch. Electrics, Giant Scale, 3D, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, or gas! Even an occasional jet if the pilot gets up enough NERVE!! And DON'T FORGET the Helicopters. They really dazzle spectators with some of the stunts they perform.
Importantly, Coffee Airfoilers Model Airplane Club and its events are family-friendly. Make a fun day of it with the kids, pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the excitement of model aviation at its finest in a bright sunny Tennessee day. Go to www.coffeeairfoilers.com for an event schedule and more information about Coffee Airfoilers.
2020 Coming Events
April 2, 3, 4 & 5
CD - Richard Hummel
April 25
CD - Bill Crawford
June 6
EM - Mike Jenkins
June 20
Longest Day Picnic
CD - Don Cleveland
July 24, 25 & 26
CD - Paul Green
August 21, 22 & 23
CD - Bill Crawford
September 5
EM - Mike Jenkins
September 11, 12 & 13
CD - Don Cleveland
September 25, 26 & 27
CD - Kendall McDonald
October 16, 17 & 18
CD - Jeremy Jackson
William and/or Gil Major Assisting
October 24
Chili Fun Fly
EM - Mike Jenkins