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Welcome to the Canadian Prairie Pylon Racing Association (CPPRA) website. The CPPRA administers model airplane pylon racing in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The CPPRA is also District 3 in the NMPRA.

The district holds several contests across the prairie provinces in the cities of Calgary, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Regina and Medicine Hat. These contests include racing in the Quickie 500 (AMA 426), Quarter Midget 40 (AMA 422) and Electric Formula 1 (EF1) classes. Some of our members represent Canada at championship events around the world.
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2017 CPPRA Season Finale

posted Sep 11, 2017, 7:41 PM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Sep 13, 2017, 9:20 AM ]

The 2017 season ended in Medicine hat with a hot and windy two-day Q500 contest. Thanks to the Medicine Hat RC'ers club for hosting the event.

The final point standings have been tabulated and the top three pilots in Q500 are: 1st) Hank Kauffmann, 2nd) Ted Ellefson, and 3rd) Kevin Umbach. The top three pilots in Q40 are 1st) Roy Andrassy, 2nd) Jeff Martin, and 3rd) Henry Redekop. The grand champion this year is Roy Andrassy. 

Congratulations too all the CPPRA pilots and hosting R/C clubs for another fun and successful year.



Saskatoon Race 2017

posted Aug 29, 2017, 5:47 PM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Aug 29, 2017, 6:22 PM ]

Wow what a great weekend of racing in Saskatoon! With temperatures hitting 30c and a light breeze it was a real scorcher. 

Your top pilots for the weekend in Q500 were 1st Randy Smith, 2nd Hank Kauffmann, 3rd Doug Houston, and in Q40, 1st Roy Andrassy, 2nd Doug Houston, and 3rd Ted Ellefson. We're all going to hear about this great Calgary sweep for a long long time. For more details see the Q500 and Q40 result pages.

New pilot Dave Eaton, with help from Harold Sattler and Chris Metlewsky, made his debut in the Q500 race class flying a very nice looking Kaze. Dave put in a great flying performance and you could see him improve every heat throughout the day. It's really great to see a new pilot come out and have a successful day racing. 

Thank you Hub City Radio Control Club for hosting a fantastic event!


Calgary Results

posted Jul 23, 2017, 10:42 AM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Jul 23, 2017, 10:49 AM ]

The results from the Calgary Q40 double header have now been posted.

Here are the current leaders for the 2017 season:
Q40 - Roy Andrassy, Jeff Martin, Henry Redekop
Q500 - Ted Ellefson, Kevin Umbach, Randy Smith

Registration is now open for the next race in Saskatoon on August 26-27, 2017. 

Edmonton Race 2017

posted Jun 27, 2017, 11:52 AM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Jun 27, 2017, 10:10 PM ]

The Edmonton race is now over and it seems that everyone had a fun time. Thank you Edmonton Radio Control Society club members, family, and friends for helping to host the race. 

Congratulations to the top pilots of the weekend: Q500) 1st Ted Ellefson, 2nd Kevin Umbach, 3rd Randy Smith, Fast TIme Randy Smith. Q40: 1st Roy Andrassy, 2nd Jeff Martin, 3rd Harold Sattler, Fast time Harold Sattler.

Check out some pictures taken by Ken Umbach and Ed Mason and go get yourself signed up for the Calgary race!


2017 Race Dates

posted Jan 19, 2017, 8:54 AM by Kevin Umbach

Happy new year! Some of the 2017 CPPRA race dates have trickled in. Check them out on the 2017 Contest Calendar.

The 2016 CPPRA Season Winds Up In Medicine Hat

posted Sep 12, 2016, 7:50 PM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Sep 12, 2016, 8:10 PM ]

Thank you Medicine Hat RC'ers for hosting the final CPPRA race of the 2016 season. Although the second day of the planned two-day Q500 event was rained out, we had a great day of racing on Saturday under a cloudy sky and steady wind. Congratulations to the top pilots of the weekend Roy Andrassy, Doug Houston, and Randy Smith. 

The pilot with the highest combined points in Q500 and Q40 over the season is Roy Andrassy. CPPRA president Jeff Martin presented Roy with the Grand Champion trophy. View final scoring and top pilots for: Q500 and Q40.

During the 2016 annual general meeting, Randy Smith was voted in as the 2017 CPPRA president. Outgoing president Jeff Martin will be ending his term at the end of 2016. Thanks Jeff, you served as president very well!

Medicine Hat Registration is Now Open

posted Sep 2, 2016, 12:57 PM by Kevin Umbach

Registration is now open for the last CPPRA event of the year! This year the Medicine Hat RC'ers will be hosting a two day Q500 (AMA 426) event. 


Saskatoon Racing

posted Aug 29, 2016, 11:38 AM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Sep 2, 2016, 1:30 PM ]

The Hub City Radio Control Club hosted a great pylon race this past weekend August 27-28, 2016 at their incredible new field. Thank you HCRCC for hosting the event!

The top pilots over the weekend in Q500 were: Roy Andrassy, Cecil Graval, and Doug Houston, and in Q40: Al Umbach, Roy Andrassy, and Doug Houston. 

In the Q40 race, Al got the win in a three-way fly-off for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place after Roy and Doug had a spectacular mid-air collision. (See photo!)

While the results are being tallied, check out some really great photos taken by HCRCC member Kevin Bates! See Day 1 and Day 2 photos.


Saskatoon Pylon Race Notice

posted Aug 16, 2016, 1:29 PM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Aug 16, 2016, 1:34 PM ]

Registration is now open for the Saskatoon pylon race August 27 & 28, 2016. The race will be held at the new club field. Let's  show our support for the Hub City Radio Control cub and have a good turnout! Click here to view their new field location in Google Maps.



Two Day Q40 Event in Calgary

posted Aug 8, 2016, 11:00 AM by Kevin Umbach   [ updated Aug 8, 2016, 11:05 AM ]

The two day Q40 event in Calgary is now over. Congratulations to the top pilots on Saturday: Cecil Graval, Randy Smith, and Henry Redekop, and on Sunday: Henry Redekop, Roy Andrassy, and Jeff Martin. Roy Andrassy posted the fast time on both days. The results are now available for viewing: Q40 day1 and Q40 day 2.

Thanks very much to the Calgary Miniature Pylon Racing Association club for hosting the event!


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