Omahawks RC Club
Welcome to the Omahawks® RC Inc. web site, we hope you browse around the site. If you’re new to the Hobby or a veteran looking for a place to land, please take your time to browse around the Omahawks® web site to see what the Club has to offer. If you want to learn more about this hobby, the links might be of interest to you.
The Omahawks® is the largest club of radio control Hobbyist’s in and around the local Metropolitan area. In a partnership with the City Parks and Recreation Department the Omahawks® manages one of the premier flying fields within the country. Hawk Field is located in the beautiful Standing Bear Lake Recreation Area entrance on 138th and Fort Street in Omaha, Nebraska.
No matter what your interests in Radio Control Flying the Omahawks® offers a wide variety of events. The Omahawks® Event calendar lists the many activities and events club and its membership sponsor. Besides the events to participate in the Omahawks® offers an excellent training program to help you learn to fly. The training program is free to both club members and guests starting early April running to the ending of September. Training starts at 06:00 PM ending around dusk. So come out to watch or get involved. It’s an excellent way to be introduced to a rewarding hobby and gives you the opportunity to meet people with similar interests. The club is also family oriented and encourages family participation, what a great way to enjoy some good family time. Use the "Contact Us" tab to express an interest in attending training night.
We look forward to seeing at the Field, until then have a safe and enjoyable flying experience.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
We support Make-A-Wish (the flag ship of support), the Boy Scouts, weekly training night and youth training. We have been recognized by the Make a Wish foundation as a catalyst for other organizations to also support them. Omahawks members can proudly say we have supported the Make- A-Wish organization for over 42 years and have contributed over $110,000! Every year (except 2020), we have held a yearly Labor Day Model Air Show so that 100% of the proceeds can be contributed back to the Make-A-Wish foundation. Many members have dedicated long hours in planning and execution of this event over the years and can take pride in helping young children enjoy a special wish come true!
Gold Leader Clubs Are:
- Clubs must have been chartered by AMA for a minimum of five years.
- Club membership must be open to all AMA members and not limited to a certain number.
- Clubs must develop and post Safety and Operational Rules at their flying sites.
- Clubs must file a copy of Safety and Operational Rules at AMA Headquarters.
- A club’s flying field must have separate areas for fliers and spectators, clearly marked as such.
- The AMA Safety Code must be posted and visible at the club field.
Membership Dues:
- Membership dues is $75 for adult membership and $10 for Junior membership (members under 19 year of age) and includes a flying permit. A non-flying membership is available for $20 and does not include a permit.
- Membership purchased from Jan 1 to October 1 expire the end of the year that the dues is paid.
- A reduced adult membership fee of $35 is offered between August 1 and October 1 because of the reduced flying season available.
- Memberships purchased on or after October 1 will expire 12/31 of the following year.
Field Permit:
- A Field Permit is required for all flying members and is included with the membership as described above.
- The issuance of a Field Permit requires a valid and current AMA membership. This is required as an AMA Charter club and serves to provide insurance for the field the club and its members. If the AMA membership expires before the expiration of the Omahawks Membership the Field Permit is expired on the date of the AMA membership expiration. Members are responsible for notifying the Membership chairman when the AMA membership is renewed and a new Membership card will be issued.
- FAA regulations require that all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) be registered. One can register at the following link FAA Recreational Drone Registration (faaregisterdrone.com). During Omahawks membership process, the member will need to enter their FAA registration number. This number will be shown on the Omahawks Membership/Permit card.
PAST PRESIDENTS Each year the Omahawks elect Officers and Board Members to play an integral part of making this club what it is today. The following list represents the presidents of each year since the Omahawks was established. YEAR PRESIDENTS 2025 Grant Schulte 2024 Grant Schulte 2023 Luke Hughes 2022 Luke Hughes 2021 Luke Hughes 2020 Rick Sessions 2019 Rick Sessions 2018 Rick Sessions 2017 Casey Vohnout 2016 Mikey Furrow 2015 Mikey Furrow 2014 Steve Earl / Mikey Furrow 2013 Bob Wheeler 2012 Bob Wheeler 2011 Steve Culver 2010 E.J. Murphy 2009 E.J. Murphy 2008 E.J. Murphy 2007 Steve Culver 2006 Steve Culver 2005 Brad Shaink 2004 Claude Weimer 2003 Ron Williams 2002 Ron Williams 2001 Ward Neesen 2000 Ward Neesen 1999 Larry Brown 1998 John Feneck 1997 Roger Bordd 1996 Dan Walz 1995 Skip Brown 1994 Steve Peck 1993 Tom Egbert 1992 Rusty Dose 1991 John Johnson 1990 Steve Eveans 1989 Fred Wilke 1988 Fred Wilke 1987 Ronald VanOeveren 1986 Ronald VanOeveren 1985 Allen Wilkinson 1984 Skip Brown 1983 Olie Olson 1982 Harold Abrahamson 1981 Gary Ross 1980 Steve Peck 1979 Steve Peck 1978 Bob Hickson 1977 Jim Albin 1976 Dick Greenberg 1975 Dick Ross 1974 Larry Botkin 1973 Larry Quigley 1972 Ralph Brown 1971 Olie Olson 1970 Bob Hess 1969 Chuck Leitch 1968 Chuck Leitch 1967 Ray Dehardt 1966 Chuck Leitch 1965 Tom Mossman 1964 Bill Wendt 1963 Howard Kofoed 1962 Lynn Montgomery 1961 Ray Valgora 1960 Don Woods 1959 Ken Oliver 1958 Lynn Montgomery 1957 Tom Mossman 1956 Don Huldt 1955 Leon Kresl 1954 Paul Ennis 1953 Paul Ennis |
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