Welcome to the 2026 Colorado Pattern Challenge (CPC)!

The CPC is hosted by the Arvada Associated Modelers. This is our 17 th CPC in as many years
and will take place at the AAM East Field.

The CPC is 3-day, AA, Sanctioned event for RC Aerobatics for Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters,
F3A Silver and F3A (P&F) (JSA combined).

There is a practice day on Friday, then 6 rounds planned (4 Saturday/2 Sunday) with contestant judging.
Trophy/plaques will be awarded for 3 places, each class. There are NO
aircraft restrictions for Sportsman flyers.

Entry fee is $50 (all contestants) and includes lunch and beverages all 3 days. The CPC also has many
sponsors and prizes. We typically have numerous sponsorship and merchandise to award contestants.
For more information please see the Event Flyer, or contact Joe Pirozzoli (jfpirozzoli@gmail.com), CD.
LET’S FLY SOME PATTERN!!!

Registration Link
https://www.nsrca.us/index.php/list-events/eventdetail/1297/-/2026-colorado-pattern-challenge

Event Flyer:

https://dev.arvadamodelers.com/wp-content/uploads/AAM-Pattern-Flyer_2026_vF.pdf

Special Notice to AAM Members
Please be advised the East Field will be closed to general flying during the 2026 Colorado Pattern
Challenge Friday (practice day) through Sunday, June 12-14, 2026. The East Field will be re-opened to
general flying AFTER the conclusion of contest activities. Expected East Field closure hours are as
follows:
Friday (6/12/2026) – 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Practice day)
Saturday (6/13/2026) – 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (Contest)
Sunday (6/14/2026) – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (Contest)
Thanks for your support during this very important AMA AA-sanctioned event.