Welcome to the SCAMPS Free Flight Old Timer model airplane club web site. We hope you enjoy the photos and information contained here. The SCAMPS' club was formed in the 1960's to give new life to flying the way it was done in its' early years (1930s-40s). Many flyers became unhappy with the state of free flight in the 1960's and yearned for the fun times they enjoyed as youths. With this, the old timer movement was reborn and old timer clubs started popping up across the country. A National organization for Old Timer flying was formed called the Society of Antique Modelers (SAM). Now as part of SAM's duties, an Annual SAM Championship contest is held, alternating between the AMA headquarters in Muncie Indiana, and a west coast meet held at El Dorado Dry Lake, in Henderson Nevada. SAM is also responsible for writing the rules that govern old timer free flight flying competition and these rules are used by most clubs that host a contest. The old timer resurgence is strong, and SAM boasts about 2,500 members.
Our Chapter of SAM, the SCAMPS, is one of the strongest free flight clubs in the country, with a membership of about 110. We have weekly fun-fly events at our Perris California flying site, every Wednesday morning. Our club is anchored by flying stalwart, Sal Taibi, who has been a major part of modeling since the 1930's. He broke through with his famous Powerhouse design in 1938.
I have belonged to many clubs, and can honestly say, you will not find a nicer membership than the SCAMPS. Come out and join us for a Wednesday flying session, join our club for the nice monthly newsletter, or visit with us at one of our monthly meetings. Peruse the site and enjoy
Southern California Antique Model Plane Society
Society of Antique Modelers Chapter 13 - AMA Charter Club #158
