Suburban Aero Club of Chicago

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Suburban Aero Club of Chicago

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SAC is the oldest model aircraft flying club in the south of the Chicago metro area. Our flying sites are located in Country Club Hills and Oak Forest.

We promote a fun and safe flying environment. SAC is an AMA Gold Leader Club. www.suburbanaeroclub.com SAC is also a long time AMA Gold member club and the 1st recipient of the “AMA Club of the Month” award. We also maintain great relationships with Forest Preserves of Cook County and SAC is a “Model Citizen” in the community! Suburban Aero Club of Chicago (SAC) was founded in 1962 and is one of the oldest model aircraft clubs in the nation. We are an AMA Gold Leader Club, a distinction achieved by only 5% of AMA chartered clubs. The first AMA Club of the Month August 2020! We build and fly model aircraft of all types: member interests include airplanes, seaplanes, gliders, helicopters and drones. We have an instructional program to help new members get started in the hobby, and we run a number of events throughout the year. Our regular flying site is off S Cicero Ave, Matteson, IL at the Cook County Forest Preserve Tinley Creek model airplane field. We fly float planes at Midlothian Reservoir (167th and Cicero) in Oak Forest. SAC now has our FRIA (FAA Recognized Identification Areas) status which will allow our members to fly at both of our locations / field without having to install any additional Remote ID equipment.

10/28/2026

Great chance to learn more through GSU Governors State University Governors State University School of Extended Learning

Emerging Drone Industry & Workforce Panel – Meet the Panelists!

GovState Faculty, UAS Instructor & Technical Trainer Aslam "Sam" Shahid: Sam brings deep expertise in unmanned flight systems, hands-on flight training, and workforce curriculum design. He will discuss hands-on flight training, FAA Part 107 licensing, and the real-world operational skills needed to launch an exciting career in unmanned flight systems.

Join us Tuesday, November 17 at 10 a.m. for our Emerging Drone Industry & Workforce Panel
Free to attend! Virtual event via Teams.
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This panel will share how drone technology is being used today, where it is headed, and what it means for workforce and industry growth.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from regional leaders in drone technology.

10/28/2026

November 2026 issue is out - Great articles including one on the clubs very successful "2026 National Model Aviation Day"
https://www.suburbanaeroclub.com/newsletters

If you always wanted to be a member now is the time to join up!
SAC - NATIONAL MODEL AVIATION DAY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
NEW MEMBERS can JOIN NOW for $25
Covers remaining 2026 & all of 2027 !
(2028 dues are at regular dues rates of $35)
Limited time only, valid thru 12/31/26
See our website for details to join
https://www.suburbanaeroclub.com/join

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I Want to Join! Read Year in Review for the Benefits! Suburban Aero Club of Chicago - Club Dues Join / Renew AMA # & Membership is required as we are an AMA charter club SAC - NATIONAL MODEL AVIATION DAY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE NEW MEMBERS can JOIN NOW for $25 Covers remaining 2026 & all of 2027 ! (2028

09/17/2026

Sunday 9/27 SAC-CON #6 / PICNIC @ Noon

08/24/2026

A great thanks goes out to members of the Suburban Aero Club of Chicago for the work to make this a HIGHLY SUCCESFUL event (we overflowed the parking lot!!!). The Club also appreciates other flyers who help out too! Scout troop 637 of Evergreen Park for the color guard and getting out to try the hobby out!
Governors State University School of Extended Learning program showed off their drone and FAA107 program graduates and the event.
Marquette R/C Boat Club had a fantastic display of over 45 RC boats.
This by no means covers everything.
More details, specifics, and photos will follow in another post.
And a big thank you to my wife and son for being there to support in so many ways.
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08/13/2026

Join the Suburban Aeroclub of Chicago in celebrating model aviation for the 12th annual National Model Aviation Day, August 22, 2026. National Model Aviation Day was created to encourage clubs to celebrate the hobby and share it with the community. The club is inviting aviation enthusiasts, individuals interested on STEM, and the public to come try flying, watch demo flights and learn more about the hobby. Bring the Family and experience Model Aviation!
AMA sanctioned event.
Event Website for more details, updates, and an Event flyer:
https://www.suburbanaeroclub.com/nationalmodelaviationday
Email: [email protected]

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August is a big month for aviation enthusiasts.

From Model Aviation Month to National Aviation Day, August gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate the history, ingenuity, innovation, and pure joy of flight.

And in Guillow’s 100th anniversary year, these dates feel especially meaningful. For a century, we’ve shared a love of aviation with generations of builders, flyers, dreamers, and future pilots.

August is officially designated as National Model Aviation Month by the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and features National Model Aviation Day on August 22, 2026, alongside ongoing 90th-anniversary milestones for the AMA.

From one legacy brand to another, congratulations to the AMA on their 90th Anniversary!

National Model Aviation Month: The entire month of August is recognized to promote aeromodelling.

National Model Aviation Day: Celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of August (August 22, 2026), the AMA encourages local clubs to host public flying events and open houses.

Here’s to a month filled with flight!

Address

Tinley Creek Model Airplane Flying Field, S Cicero Avenue
Matteson, IL
60443

Website

https://www.suburbanaeroclub.com/home

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