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Chino Valley Turn & Burn Pylon Races 2026

(formerly the CVF T-28 Pylon Races)

Get ready for a day of fast turns, friendly competition, and plenty of fun at the Chino Valley Flyers’ annual Chino Valley Turn & Burn Pylon Races!

Pilots will compete in two exciting classes: the popular T-28 Trojan Class, where identical aircraft create close, skill-based racing, and the Unlimited Class, where just about anything capable of navigating the course is welcome. Each race consists of multiple rounds of ten-lap heats, giving every pilot several opportunities to improve their performance and move up the standings.

While trophies and prize money add to the excitement, the real purpose of the event is to sharpen flying skills, enjoy some spirited competition, and spend time with fellow R/C pilots. Success in pylon racing depends on smooth flying, consistent turns, accurate course management, and keeping your cool when several airplanes are sharing the same airspace at speed.

The event is designed for both experienced racers and pilots looking to try pylon racing for the first time. A practice session on the race course will be available before race day, and race results will be posted throughout the event so competitors can track their progress. And yes—there’s even a Most Spectacular Crash Award for the pilot who creates the most memorable moment of the day.

Most importantly, the Turn & Burn Pylon Races is about camaraderie, sportsmanship, and having fun.

Come race, learn, improve, and enjoy a great day at the field.

Where: Chino Valley Flyers Field, Chino Valley, AZ
When: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Registration Fee: $5.00 per model, per class

General Information
There are two classes, a T-28 Trojan class and an Unlimited class. Each class will fly four rounds and each round consists of one or more heats depending on the number of entrants. Each heat consists of 10 laps around the course, and a heat includes two or more aircraft. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards are given for each class. Every pilot in a class will fly once in each of the four rounds.

    • All AMA and club safety rules will be enforced.
    • All pilots must have current AMA and FAA registration.
    • Pilots must be CVF members.
    • All pilots must provide a spotter.
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Schedule: The field and race course will be closed between 6:00am and 7:30am for final setup. It will be reopen at 7:30am for practice flights.

    • 7:30am – Pilot registration opens. Briefing for volunteers. Race course opens for practice flying.
    • 8:15am – Registration cutoff. Pilot, Spotter and Timer briefing. All pilots, spotters, and timers must attend. Race course is closed during the Safety Briefing.
    • 8:30am – Official flying begins
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Aircraft Restrictions:

    • T-28 Class: The aircraft must be an E-Flite T-28 (# EFL08275 or earlier version of the same aircraft) with no modifications other than color. It must have the standard motor, a 3-cell 50C (maximum) 2200 mAh battery, a standard prop, and a standard prop nut.
    • Unlimited Class: There are no restrictions. Really…no restrictions. Models may be electric, EDF, glow, gasoline, turbine, CO2, rubber, steam, or solar powered. Pretty much anything except rocket power is allowed. Airframes may include airplanes, helicopters, drones, kites, paragliders, ornithopters, etc. While there is no limit on format, size, or power, pilots are expected to use common sense and only register aircraft that can complete the required 10 laps of the 900-yard course.
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Flight Format: The T-28 Trojan class will fly first, followed by the Unlimited class. Each aircraft will fly one heat in each of four rounds for each class. Each heat will include a maximum of four airplanes. The number of heats in each round will be predicated on the number of pilots entered in the class. Heats use a “flying start” and consist of 10 laps. When both classes have completed four rounds, the judges will determine the scores and announce the winners.

Scoring: Between one and four points are awarded to each pilot who finishes a heat based on the order of the finish. Points will be posted during the day so pilots will know where they stand.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd places in each class. Prizes will be raffle tickets that can be used for the raffle at the club member meetings. 1st place will receive 24 tickets, 2nd place will receive 12 tickets, and 3rd place will receive 6.

For More Information: Rules Summary