Contest
The Superstition Pattern Classic is a 3-day AMA pattern contests held in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Held in late February, it offers a great winter vacation destination with a temperate climate and plenty to do in the area outside of the contest. You’ll see top level flying as some of the best in the country attend this contest, often including current World Championship team members.
Format
Each class will fly 6 rounds, weather permitting. All classes will fly their 2027 sequences. All pilots will be expected to judge other classes except for Sportsman pilots, who are not required to judge. Mid-air avoidance will be allowed.
While Masters and FAI Silver will both fly the P27 sequence, the rules will otherwise remain the same as in the past. Takeoffs and landings will be judged in Masters, and will not be judged in FAI Silver.
| Class | Sequence | Judging Required | Takeoff/Landing Judged |
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| Sportsman* | Sportsman 27 |  |
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| Intermediate | Intermediate 27 | |
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| Advanced | Advanced 27 | |
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| Masters | P27 | |
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| FAI Silver | P27 | |
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| FAI | 4 x P27, 2 x F27 | |
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*Any AMA legal airplane is allowed in Sportsman, excluding those requiring Turbine or Large Model Airplane program waivers by the AMA.
Schedule
Competition rounds will start on Friday and continue through Sunday. A pilots meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M. Friday, with the first round starting after the meeting. We will will aim to get 2 rounds in each day. If rounds finish early each day, the field will be open for practice after the rounds. We will try to get all 6 rounds in, weather permitting, including going into the afternoon on Sunday if necessary.
The schedule is subject to change based on weather, entries, and other factors. Be ready to fly starting Friday morning through Sunday afternoon to participate in all rounds.
Registration
Academy of Model Aeronautics and FAA registration required to compete.
Camping is available with a reservation for $10/night, no hookups. Contact us to indicate your desire to camp at the field and for more information
Registration (Coming Soon)
Field
Superstition Airpark is a first class facility within the Usery Mountain Park in the East Valley of the Phoenix area. With an 800 ft x 85 ft paved runway, large asphalt paddock, 250 ft of covered Ramada, and ample table room it provides a convenient, picturesque flying experience.
Superstition Airpark Meridian Dr and Levee Rd Mesa, AZ 85220
Amenities and Recreation
Arizona has a temperate climate this time of year and offers a wealth of recreational and tourist opportunities, making it a great winter vacation for families, and for competitors to spend time during the week between the contests. Available activities include hiking and biking in multiple nearby mountain ranges, MLB’s Spring Training, Jeep tours, many historical and geographical attractions, and more.