About Us
The Red River R/C Flyers was founded to promote the sport of flying radio controlled (R/C) models in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota. The Club is a chartered member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). The AMA is a national organization that promotes the sport of model aviation. Our members come from the Red River Valley, including the University of North Dakota school of Aerospace Science.
We share experiences and enjoy discussions about building and flying R/C Model airplanes, helicopters and multi-rotor drones. Members work to provide education and training to members and the community about the art and science of RC aeromodeling.
Spectators and visitors are always welcome to join us at our flying field and at club meetings which are the second Thursday of every month
Did you know:
Our Club was chosen to be the AMA Club of the Month October 2021. To read more on the article follow the link below. What an honor to have been chosen by the AMA. Our Club works hard to push the joy of Aeromodeling to the community and it shows in all of our community events. https://www.modelaircraft.org/club-month-october-2021
(Updated 1-01-2022 by Jeff Muhlenkort)
2022 Board Members
PRESIDENT –
Brian Dorff –
Brian has been involved with RC flying since 1994 when he was 14 years old. He has lived in Grand Forks since 1999. His primary RC interests include competition aerobatics and giant scale. He is an insurance agent for Aflac in North Dakota and Minnesota.
VICE PRESIDENT –
Jeff Tarr –
Jeff has been Flying RC since 1991. Originally from Billings, MT, he has lived in Grand Forks since 1986. His Primary RC interests include Pylon Racing and 3D flying. Jeff has worked in car sales for 28 years at Rydell right here in Grand Forks.
TREASURER –
Ron Bergh –
After seeing an article on the Red River Flyers in a the local paper, Ron has been flying since 2016. After initially beginning with electric, he also has interest in nitro and enjoys kit building. Ron is an Emergency and Incident Response Consultant for WCEC Environmental and resides in East Grand Forks, MN.
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR –
Daniel Hiller –
Dan has been an R/C enthusiast for 25 years. He enjoys all aspects of the hobby including cars, airplanes big and small, helicopters, gas, nitro, and electric. Every year he competes in AMA Nationals and IRCHA. Dan is an aircraft mechanic by trade and enjoys building and working on his own R/C as well. He is always excited to help others with the hobby. He has lived in Grand Forks, ND since 2018. A member of many flying clubs, he considers Red River RC his home.
SECRETARY –
Michael Schlieman – Michael is an area resident of Grand Forks, ND. (More details to come)
SAFETY DIRECTOR –
Wayne Adams –
Wayne has been in the hobby for about 10 years. His primary intrest is EDF jets. He is retired after working for Border States Electric Supply for 34 years. Wayne is a life long resident of East Grand Forks, MN.
UND Liaison –
Scott Keane –
Scott is a graduate from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and is employed as a UAS Operations Specialist for Northern Plains UAS Test Site. He began flying R/C in 2015 and has interests in FPV racing and UAS photography.
