The MPPA Club has been organized since the early 1990's and has been going strong ever since, counting today with more than 130 members.

We are a very diversified club with pilots that have interests that span the full spectrum of our hobby. From your average Sport Fliers to World Class Quarter Midget and Quickie 500 pylon racers, Gliders, Helicopters, Control-Line, to Jets (both DF and Turbine!), MPPA welcomes all enthusiasts with open arms.

Our club prides itself on our members, which we consider to be our most valuable asset. Each of our members bring a unique and contributing twist to the club at large. During the year we hold various events from our renowned Quickie 500 races (part of the Sempra Circuit) to our famous "Summer" Night Flies. MPPA is always striving to make it worth being a MPPA member! We hold Fun Fly's, BBQ's and special year-end events, which have included boat cruises and blowout parties.

Whether you're six or sixty, we truly believe in the youth of our hobby! At Markham Park, you are never more than a stone's throw away from a fellow member and friend. Even if you are a novice / beginner, learning about the hobby or learning to fly is never a problem here. Thru our internal network of "instructors", flying lessons are always available.

We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and hold Board meetings four to five times a year. Even if you are just considering joining, you are always welcome to attend a meeting. Thanks for visiting our Website and we look forward to seeing you out at our field!

As a part of the Broward County park system, Markham Park is home to the Joe Hancock Memorial Airfield, a radio controlled airplane field, the Fox Observatory, a dog park, biking and jogging trails, fishing and boating areas, a tennis and racquetball center, volleyball, a swimming pool complex with a mist pool, snack bar, lockers and showers/restrooms.

Here's the runway during construction:
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Photo taken February 15, 2006

Click here to see an aerial photo (thanks to Jim Scroggins) of the Joe Hancock Memorial Airfield,
located at Markham Park, part of the system of parks operated by the Broward County Board of Commissioners,
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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