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| 642.2 | Indoor contest 10-Mar-1991 | KAY::FISHER | Stop and smell the balsa. | Tue Feb 19 1991 13:15 | 16 |
| Copied from a flyer.
Merrimac Valley Air-istocrats 13th annual indoor contest.
Sunday, March 10, 1991 9:30am-4:30pm
At the beautiful Phillips Academy of Andover Cage.
I'm going - anybody else?
I have a map if anybody needs a copy.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.3 | 1991 Airshow Schedule | LEDS::COHEN | So much for Armageddon! | Tue Mar 12 1991 13:05 | 174 |
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For lack of a better place...
Reposted from Usenet
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This is the 1991 airshow schedules for the Blue Angels, the Snowbirds,
and the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds will be departing Nellis AFB on
Aug 26 for a European tour, returning on September 26. The European
schedule is unknown however, if someone will e-mail me the schedule, I
will update and reissue this.
I DO NOT GUARENTEE THIS SCHEDULE. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT
OR MILITARY INSTALLATION TO VERIFY THE DATES. EVENTS IN THE GULF MAY
CAUSE CANCELLATIONS AND/OR ALTERATIONS. PLEASE ADVISE ME VIA E-MAIL OF
ANY CHANGES AND I WILL REPOST THIS SCHEDULE.
ABBREVIATIONS
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BA: U S Navy Blue Angels
SB: Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds
TB: U S Air Force Thunderbirds
CANADA
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ALBERTA
Cold Lake: SB, Jul 12 Fort McMurray: SB, May 2
Lethbridge: SB, Jul 31 Red Deer: SB, Aug 3-4
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Abbotsford: SB, Aug 9-11 Kelowna: SB, May 18
TB, Aug 9-10 Peachland: SB, Aug 7
Prince Rupert: SB, May 16 Vancouver: SB, Aug 10
Vanderhoof: SB, Jul 27 Victoria: SB, Aug 5
MANITOBA
Flin Flon: SB, Jul 14 Thompson: SB, Apr 30
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton: SB, Jun 8
NEWFOUNDLAND
St. Anthony: SB, Aug 22
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Norman Wells: SB, May 7
NOVA SCOTIA
Shearwater: SB, Sep 21-22 Yarmouth: SB, Aug 24-25
ONTARIO
Chatham: SB, Jun 18 Eganville: SB, May 29
Hamilton: SB, Jun 15-16 Kenora: SB, Jul 17
Kincardine: SB, Jun 5 London: SB, Jun 1-2
Ottawa: SB, Jun 29-3 Peterborough: SB, Jul 20
SB fly-by, Jul 1 St. Catharines: SB, Sep 24
Toronto: SB fly-by, Jul 21
SB, Aug 31-Sep 2
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Charlottetown: SB, Jun 9
QUEBEC
Drummondville: SB, Jun 23 Havre St. Pierre: SB, Sep 18
Mantane: SB, Jun 26 Quebec City: SB, Aug 17-18
Pointe Au Pic: SB, Sep 5 Radisson: Snowbrids on Aug 27
Riviere Du Loup: SB, Sep 7 Sherbrooke: SB, Sep 8
Thetford Mines: SB, Jul 3 Trois Riviere: SB, Jun 22
SASKATCHEWAN
Moose Jaw: SB, Apr 26-30, Jul 6-7 and Oct 12
Yorkton: SB, May 20
YUKON TERRITORY
Watson Lake: SB, May 9 Whitehorse Airport: SB, May 5
UNITED STATES
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ALASKA
Elmendorf AFB: BA, Aug 10-11
ARIZONA
Luke AFB: TB, Mar 23 Marana: TB, Mar 21
Williams AFB: TB, Mar 24
CALIFORNIA
Castle AFB: TB, Oct 5 Edwards AFB: TB, Oct 6
March AFB: TB, Nov 9 MCAS El Toro: BA, Apr 26-28
NAF El Centro: BA, Mar 20 NAS Lemoore: BA, Jul 4
NAS Miramar: BA, Aug 16-18 NAS Pt Mugu: BA, Jul 6-7
Norton AFB: TB, Mar 16 NWC China Lake: BA, Mar 23
Rancho Murieta: TB, Aug 13-14 Redding: TB, Jun 23
San Francisco: BA, Oct 12 Stockton: BA, May 4-5
Travis AFB: TB, Nov 10-11
COLORADO
Peterson AFB: BA, Sep 21-22 Pueblo: TB, May 14-15
USAF Academy: TB, May 29
DELAWARE
Dover AFB: TB, Jul 7
FLORIDA
Daytona Beach: TB, Apr 20 Eglin AFB: TB, Apr 27
Gainesville: TB, Apr 13 MacDill AFB: TB, Apr 14
Miami: BA, Nov 2-3 NAS Cecil Field: BA, Apr 6-7
NAS Pensacola: BA, Nov 8-9 Palm Beach Gardens: TB, Apr 16-17
Punta Gorda: BA, Jul 12-13 Tyndall AFB: TB, Nov 3
GEORGIA
Moody AFB: TB, Apr 21 Robins AFB: BA, Oct 26-27
HAWAII
Hickam AFB: TB, Nov 16-17
IDAHO
Boise: BA, Jun 29-30 Pocatello: TB, Aug 11
ILLINOIS
Chicago: TB, Jul 27-28 Peoria: BA, Sep 7-8
Rockford: TB, Jul 21
INDIANA
Grissom AFB: TB, Jul 20
IOWA
Des Moines: TB, Jun 9 Quad Cities: SB, Sep 28-29
Sioux City: BA, May 18-19
KANSAS
McConnell AFB: TB, Jun 29 Topeka: SB, Oct 5-6
KENTUCKY
Lexington: TB, May 25 Owensboro: BA, Aug 31
LOUISIANA
Barksdale AFB: TB, Apr 28 England AFB: TB, May 5
MARYLAND
Andrews AFB: TB, May 10-11 NAS Patuxent River: BA, May 25
US Naval Academy: BA, May 27
MASSACHUSETTS
Hanscom AFB: TB, Jul 6 Westfield: TB, Aug 24
MICHIGAN
Battle Creek: TB, Jul 3-4 Detroit: BA, Jun 8-9
K I Sawyer AFB: TB, Jun 8
MINNESOTA
Duluth: TB, Jul 14
MISSISSIPPI
Columbus AFB: TB, Nov 2 Keesler AFB: TB, Oct 23
NAS Meridian: BA, Jun 2
MISSOURI
Richards-Gebaur AFB: BA, Sep 14-15 St. Louis: TB, May 26
MONTANA
Helena: TB, Jun 22
NEBRASKA
Lincoln: BA, Sep 28-29 Griffiss AFB: TB, Jun 2
New York: SB, May 27
NORTH CAROLINA
MCAS Cherry Point: BA, Apr 13-14
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck: TB, Jul 13
OHIO
Dayton: BA, Jul 20-21
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma City: TB, Jun 15-16
PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg: SB, Sep 14-15 Reading: BA, Aug 24-25
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre: BA, Jun 22-23
RHODE ISLAND
N. Kingston: BA, Jul 27-28
SOUTH CAROLINA
Florence: TB, May 1 Greenville: BA, Sep 1
Myrtle Beach AFB: TB, Jun 5 Shaw AFB: TB, May 4
SOUTH DAKOTA
Ellsworth AFB: TB, Jun 30
TENNESSEE
Blountville: BA, Jun 1 NAS Memphis: BA, Oct 5-6
TEXAS
Amarillo: TB, May 19 Bergstrom AFB: Oct 13
Dyess AFB: TB, Apr 7 El Paso: TB, Oct 20
Ft Worth: TB, Oct 12 Houston: TB, Oct 26-27
NAS Corpus Christi: BA, May 11 NAS Dallas: BA, Oct 19-20
NAS Kingsville: BA, May 12 Randolph AFB: TB, May 18
Reese AFB: BA, Jun 15-16 Sheppard AFB: TB, Oct 19
Waco: TB, Apr 6
VIRGINIA
Langley AFB: TB, Jun 1 NAS Norfolk: BA, Apr 20-21
WASHINGTON
Everett: TB, Aug 18 McChord AFB: TB, Aug 17
NAS Whidbey Island: SB, Jul 28 Seattle: BA, Aug 3-4
Yakima: SB, May 11-12
WYOMING
F E Warren AFB: TB, Jul 24
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| 642.4 | Downeast Soaring 1991 contest schedule | ZENDIA::REITH | Jim Reith DTN 226-6102 - LTN2-1/F02 | Fri Apr 19 1991 16:47 | 26 |
| Downeast Soaring Club - AMA Club Charter #2988
1991 AMA Sanctioned Thermal Contest Schedule
President Ken Baker (207) 865-3079
Secretary Steve Savoie (207) 929-6639
Sat 5/18/91
Sun 6/16/91
Sat 7/20/91
Sun 8/18/91
Sat 9/8/91
Sun 10/13/91
Sat 11/2/91
Two meter and unlimited classes. $10 for one class. $15 for both.
Registration starts 9am. Flying starts 10am. Minimum of three rounds.
Tasks to be flown will be announced at Pilot's meeting. For more
information contact Ken Baker or Steve Savoie.
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This comes off a sheet that Kay Fisher gave me at lunch. The contest(s)
are on a sod farm in southern Maine. There is a map on the sheet that
shows it about 6 miles from exit 4 off I95 in Maine. Kay got my wife
talked into going along and doing some shopping while I fly (I'll figure
out if I should thank you after I see the bills P^)
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| 642.6 | Go early, go often. | ZENDIA::REITH | Jim Reith DTN 226-6102 - LTN2-1/F02 | Fri Apr 19 1991 17:18 | 13 |
| Well, the Simsbury CT contest for the 5/18 weekend appears to have been
rescheduled to June (current MA schedule) so the 5/18 contest would be
the first of the season. It's always easier to embarass yourself in
front of strangers P^) than your local buddies.
I'll probably try to have something ready to go up and fly both events
on the May 18th contest. Kay sounded like he was interested. Dave
Walter sounded interested (wait a minute... all my buddies WILL be
there!) My feeling is that if the site proves to be good and the drive
isn't too bad, I'll head up for as many as I can. Maybe by the end of
the season I can actually get comfortable with them. If Simsbury was
the same weekend, I'd probably head there but I want to get some
experience built up and the earlier in the season the better.
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| 642.7 | Looking forward | SNAX::SMITH | I FEEL THE NEED | Fri Apr 19 1991 17:20 | 4 |
| Ok, let me know who's going where. I definately want to hit some
glider contests this summer.
Steve
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| 642.8 | Maybe these plans are too local for the national file? | ZENDIA::REITH | Jim Reith DTN 226-6102 - LTN2-1/F02 | Fri Apr 19 1991 17:25 | 4 |
| Will do. Maybe (since this is local) we should move over to the DECRCM
file. I expect a large number of the Acton crew to be heading out this
year. Along with Kay and Dave, Lamar, Dan Miner, Dan Snow, Lawton Read
are all talking about hitting the contests this season.
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| 642.9 | New England glider contests 6/30, 8/4, 9/15/91 | ZENDIA::REITH | Jim Reith DTN 226-6102 - LTN2-1/F02 | Tue Jun 04 1991 08:52 | 45 |
| I picked up one each of the contest announcements at the Simsbury
glider contest this past weekend Here's a listing and contact names.
Hudson Valley Soaring Society and Kingston Aeromodelers
June 30, 1991
Site: Flatbush Reform Church, Rt 32 North Kingston, NY
2 classes: 2 meter (AMA 442) and combined Standard and Open (AMA 443,
444) 3 rounds thermal duration, landing 25' circle (AMA T5 and L3
rules) Narrow band radios or proof of conversion. 8:45am registration,
1st round starts 9:30am. $8 one, $13 both events
An interesting note is Launch will be either Hi-starts or Winches
Edward Popko (914) 679-7050
28 Maverick Rd., Woodstock, NY 12498
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Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club
Summer Sailplane Contest - AMA Sanction #12296
August 4, 1991
Site: Green Rd, Ellington (off Route 140)
3 classes: 2 meter, Standard, and Open. Timed duration with spot
landing bonus. Gold stickered radios required. Fees: $8 - 1 class, $15
- 2 classes, $20 - all 3 classes. Lunch wagon on site.
Dick Russell
Evenings - (203) 633-8859
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Wintonbury Flying Club
Fall Sailplane Challenge - AMA Sanction #10291
Sunday September 15, 1991
Site: Old Farms Rd., Simsbury CT
3 classes: 2 meter, Standard, and Open. International Duration (T1)
with Spot Landing Bonus (L4). Narrow band/gold stick only. Special
Event: 2x2 Thermal Soaring (two meters by two servos) Fees: $8 - 1
class, $15 - 2 classes, $20 - 3 classes, 2x2 special $4
Rod Peterson
(203) 665-3776 (day) (203) 561-4283 (evenings)
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| 642.10 | Orange Ma. Ducted Fan Fly 24-25-Aug-1991 | KAY::FISHER | Stop and smell the balsa. | Fri Aug 23 1991 11:34 | 17 |
| This weekend in Orange we are having the annual Ducted Fan Fun Fly.
Come on down and check out the jets.
Both Saturday and Sunday (figure 10-4 Saturday and 10-2 Sunday).
Maybe Anker will bring his F16?
Maybe you'll take the family out to see some real FAST airplanes.
Maybe you'll read note 774.17 for directions to Orange.
I'll be there helping - probably selling raffle tickets
and registering pilots - if you come look me up and say hello.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.11 | Airshow this weekend | WMOIS::WEIER | Wings are just a place to hang Ailerons | Mon Sep 23 1991 13:36 | 22 |
|
This is what I can remember from the Poster in the Hobby USA window.
Mr Moderator, please move this if appropriate. I could not access
note 707.*, which was the AIRSHOW note.
New England Escadrill War bird Airshow
This Weekend, Sept 28th and 29th
Manchester, NH airport
The static show starts at either 9 or 10, and the airshow starts at
1:00 on both days. This show focuses on WWII warbirds, but usually has
additional displays. I believe last year they had an F-14 demo.
I am not sure of the ticket prices.
Anyone with additional information, please reply to this note.
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| 642.12 | Fun Fly on Saturday! [directions in note 15.72] | N25480::FRIEDRICHS | Keep'm straight 'n level | Wed Jan 08 1992 15:12 | 19 |
| Sorry this is pretty late in announcing, but I just found out that
it *IS* open to non-club members...
S.N.H. Flying Eagles Winter Fun Fly
Sat, 11-Jan at our New Boston field (off S. Hill Road). Pilots meeting
is 9:30 or 10:00 (flying can't start till 10).
*MUST HAVE VALID 1992 AMA in hand
$5 entry fee. prizes for each event and overall winner.
Events - ??? (not published)
Let me know if you have any questions or if you are planning to be
there!
cheers,
jeff
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| 642.13 | LSF contest in Vincennes, Indiana | KAY::FISHER | If better is possible, good is not enough. | Thu Jan 23 1992 16:35 | 50 |
| This just in from the use net.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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Yes, it's big news for rc soaring enthusiasts!! The LSF is sponsoring
eight days of soaring competition this summer at Vincennes, Indiana (the
high school site from the last 2 AMA Nat from July 18 to July 24. The
schedule is as follows:
o Sat July 18 ..... Cross Country (1 entry/frequency)
o Sun July 19 ..... F3B
o Mon July 20 ..... Sportsman Multi-task (Note: you may only
fly in either F3B or SMT NOT both)
o Tue July 21 ..... Hand Launch
o Wed July 22 ..... Two Meter
o Thu July 23 ..... Standard
o Fri July 24 ..... Unlimited
o Sat July 25 ..... F3J
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- All events will be flown man-on-man.
- All 50 channels but only 8 entries/channel.
- Scale will be flown on Tues & Weds evenings.
- 1991 approved radios only.
- Entry fees $20./event Same frequency all events preferred but not
demanded.
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Great site, great flying - for an entry blank
write: Mike Stumpf
607 Washington st.
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
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See you there,
J C Deck
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[email protected]
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News Article 6940
Path: nntpd.lkg.dec.com!news.crl.dec.com!deccrl!caen!nstar!inland!deck
From: [email protected]
Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: GREAT NEWS FOR RC SOARERS!!
Message-ID: <[email protected]>
Date: 22 Jan 92 01:26:34 GMT
Organization: Inland Steel Company; East Chicago, IN
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| 642.14 | 90 degrees and 90%, I can't wait! | ELMAGO::TTOMBAUGH | Naked in a cave in the Jemez | Thu Jan 23 1992 18:01 | 15 |
| WOW !
Thanks for entering that, Kay.
I have free lodging in Vincennes too! (cousin).
I talked to a guy from Inland Steel when I was at the '90 Nats.
He had four 8500s in his MIS shop. Probably was the Mr. Deck
in the use net.
Indiana in July. Oh brother!
Lets see.. Legend for unlimited, build a new Vertigo for HL, Omega for F3B,
Algebra for standard, yep I'm all set ! See ya'll there.
Terry
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| 642.16 | | RANGER::REITH | Jim (RANGER::) Reith - LJO2 | Thu May 07 1992 16:16 | 7 |
| Kay,
I'd question the CD's phone number. The 203 area code is Connecticut...
Jim
P.S. Anybody know how much further north this is compared to Biddeford?
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| 642.17 | Glider Contest in Sidney Maine | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Thu May 07 1992 16:24 | 17 |
| There is a glider contest this Saturday (9-May-1992) at Sidney Maine.
Directions - kinda ruff
95 North to Sidney exit.
South to West River Rd. then turn right (West).
Then turn right in front of the Baptist church.
There should be a KVMA sign there (Kennebec Valley Model Aviators).
CD = Richard Hallett (207)487-3058
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.18 | Submarine Regatta | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Fri Jul 10 1992 15:23 | 14 |
| Saturday in Groton CT there is an RC Submarine Regatta.
Directions are Take I95 to the exit for the sub base.
Follow the signs to the sub base. Ask the gate guard for
directions to the lake.
Starts at 10:00 lasts till dark.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.19 | Ducted-Fan Fly - Orange | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Mon Jul 13 1992 16:25 | 20 |
| 4th Annual New England Ducted-Fan Fly
Saturday and Sunday
August 29 & 30, 1992
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Orange Airport
Industrial Park Entrance
Orange, Massachusetts
Ch 20 not allowed.
CD - Dan Fish
(508)481-5288
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.20 | Sailplane Symposium | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Mon Jul 13 1992 16:30 | 22 |
| The National Sailplane Symposium is back.
Oct 24th and 25th
Madison, Wisconsin
I've never been but I always wanted to then the went
and canceled the last few.
Any glider guiders out there interested in a weekend in
Wisconsin?
I don't have the contact details handy but will dig them
up from the add in Model Aviation if anybody shows interest.
Also - we gotta schedule a trip to the cape to help me purge
out my inventory of "I don't love it anymore" sailplanes.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.21 | Hudson Valley NY - 7/16 - cancelled | HANNAH::REITH | Jim HANNAH:: Reith DSG1/2E6 235-8039 | Mon Jul 13 1992 16:31 | 2 |
| FYI: I got a postcard that stated that the Hudson valley soar-in this coming
weekend has been cancelled. They announced it at the Nats also.
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| 642.23 | Volunteer? I was getting up to go to the john... | HANNAH::REITH | Jim HANNAH:: Reith DSG1/2E6 235-8039 | Wed Aug 05 1992 14:42 | 7 |
| The contest this weekend is the 8th and 9th. Don't be late, Kay 8^)
The next Ware Gremlin contest will be pushed out until October due to my
hectic schedule. Can't devote enough time to it before then.
Me? CD in Acton? Postal contest? Please enlighten those of us without RCSD
subscriptions... (9/27 is my wife's b'day so I'm an unlikely CD)
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| 642.24 | CRRC sailplane contest | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Wed Aug 05 1992 16:14 | 54 |
| Corrected as per Jim Reith's input...
This weekend Aug 8th and 9th there will be the CRRC Sailplane contest.
If you have never attended a sailplane contest I recommend this one.
It is one of the largest in New England and usually lots of fun.
It is also more centrally located to most DEC sites.
See note 774.31 for directions to the Sudbury site.
Generally 9:00 is starting time and it usually runs till 3-4 PM the first
day and 2-3 PM the second day.
I won't say that watching sailplanes is a great spectator sport
but I think you will find that if you have never seen one it
is quite enlightening.
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I just called Montreal Quebec. They were listed as having a 2 day
contest the weekend of the 15th and 16th. However I was informed
that the data in RCSD was wrong and it happened last weekend.
Rats - had my wife convinced to take the trip.
Anyway - not counting that...
Things are looking a little hectic for September.
5 Sep - Gremlin Combat - Gardner
12-Sep - rain date for above also
12-Sep - Brimfield Float fly (day 1)
13-Sep - Brimfield Float fly (day 2)
13-Sep - Scale Fly In - Ellington CT
13-Sep - Sailplane Contest - Simsbury CT
19-Sep - Scale Fly in - Hadley MA (day 1)
20-Sep - Scale Fly in - Hadley MA (day 1)
20-Sep - Sailplane Contest - Salisbury MA
20-Sep - Sailplane Contest - Syosset NY
27-Sep - Postal Sailplane Contest - Everywhere!
I assume that Jim Reith will be our CD in Acton!
Reference RCSD July-1992 Page 34 and 35 for rules. (2-meter, 2 channel)
October - Gremlin Combat - Ware MA.
24-Oct - National Sailplane Symposium - Madison Wisconsin (day 1)
25-Oct - National Sailplane Symposium - Madison Wisconsin (day 2)
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.25 | | N25480::FRIEDRICHS | Keep'm straight 'n level | Wed Aug 05 1992 17:14 | 8 |
| You forgot RHINEBECK!!!!
September 12 & 13 at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck NY
Always lots of nice scale planes and good fun!
cheers,
jeff
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| 642.26 | Upcoming glider contests | N25480::FRIEDRICHS | Organizationally Challenged | Mon Aug 24 1992 10:51 | 19 |
| Attention Glider Guiders....
There will be a DOWNEAST contest in *AMHERST, NH* on Saturday, 5-Sept.
(yes, I know it is Labor Day weekend, but I didn't pick the date...)
The fall New Boston Soaring Contest will be on Sunday, 4-Oct (I believe
that is the correct date..) at our club field in New Boston.
For more information about the contests, contact the CD, Al Ryder, at
603-673-1776.
Both contests will have at least 2M and Open (possibly Standard). All
classes will fly a minimum of 3 rounds to insure LSF requirements are
met. Both contests are AMA sanctioned events.
See you all there!
jeff
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| 642.27 | KRC ELECTRIC FUNFLY | UNYEM::BLUMJ | | Mon Aug 24 1992 16:26 | 10 |
| EVENT: KRC ELECTRIC FUNFLY
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 19-20
WHERE: QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - BUC-LE AEROSPORTSMANS CLUB
INFO: JOHN HICKEY
1624 MAPLE AVE.
HATFIELD, PA 19440
(215)368-8965
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| 642.28 | Al Ryder contest flyers available | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Wed Aug 26 1992 18:09 | 29 |
| > <<< Note 642.26 by N25480::FRIEDRICHS "Organizationally Challenged" >>>
> -< Upcoming glider contests >-
...
> There will be a DOWNEAST contest in *AMHERST, NH* on Saturday, 5-Sept.
> (yes, I know it is Labor Day weekend, but I didn't pick the date...)
>
> The fall New Boston Soaring Contest will be on Sunday, 4-Oct (I believe
> that is the correct date..) at our club field in New Boston.
>
> For more information about the contests, contact the CD, Al Ryder, at
> 603-673-1776.
Just got some flyers in the mail from Al - I made copies - if you want
a set just send me mail with your mail stop.
Dates are correct above.
The flyers have fancy maps to New Boston and Amherst fields.
The New Boston competition is HLG, 2-meter, open and maybe standard class.
The Amherst competition is 2-meter, Standard, Open and a brief HLG fun event.
He sent me so much info - I'd rather send copies to those interested.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.29 | more from memory | HANNAH::REITH | Jim HANNAH:: Reith DSG1/2E6 235-8039 | Wed Aug 26 1992 18:41 | 10 |
| Yeah, the format for the 9/5 contest was cumulative duration with 5 flights
adding up to 21(?) minutes with a 7 minute max per flight and a runway landing
where you landed on a strip and if you stopped with something over the
centerline, you got a bonus.
It wasn't clear if you could enter multiple classes from the instructions on
the back
The october contest was the usual precision duration with landing points format
but had the HLG and F3B stuff mixed into the day
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| 642.30 | Gremlin Contest - 10/10 in Ware MA | HANNAH::REITH | Jim HANNAH:: Reith DSG1/2E6 235-8039 | Mon Sep 21 1992 15:19 | 46 |
| Gremlin Contest
Saturday October 10th at 11am
Rain date October 17th
R/C Divot Diggers club field in Ware MA
This is a single design event with two classes. Stock class is .25 plain bearing
engines with a minimum wingspan of 44 inches. All other planes will be
placed in the Open class. Mufflers are required and any plane deemed too
noisy will not be allowed to compete.
Contest format will be double elimination with a consolation round for those
eliminated (all fliers will fly three rounds minimum). 5 minute rounds will be
flown with 2 points for a cut and 1 point for spot landing in rounds where no
cut is made. Awards for first through third places in each class with partici-
pation certificates for all attendees. Special awards for rookies.
Entry fee is $3 per class and a roll of crepe paper. Pre-registration is not re-
quired but we would like to know that you intend to come and what fre-
quency(s) you'll be flying so we can do as much organization up front as pos-
sible.
Demo flights will also be made by some "different" Gremlins!
Cancellation will be announced on the RA Cores answering machine message
the day of the contest. If in doubt, check the message.
For more specific information, registration info and directions call RA Cores
(508) 765-9998 or write RA Cores, P.O. Box 863, Southbridge MA., 01550
Sponsored by RA Cores. Jim Reith and Dan Snow CDs
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| 642.31 | 25-Oct-1992 Hudson River Soar-In | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Tue Oct 20 1992 08:43 | 26 |
| Hudson River Soar-In
4th Annual Contest
Hudson Valley Soaring Society
Sunday, October 25, 1992
Flatbush Reform Church
Rt 32 North Kingston, NY
(Rt 32 3.5 miles North of Rt 209 at Kingston/Rhinecliff Bridge
at the Hudson River, Maps upon request)
CD = Edward Popko (914)679-7050
28 Maverick Rd.
Woodstock, NY 12498
2 classes = 2 meter and Open
I've never been to this contest but it sounds nice.
But I'll be in Madison that weekend.
If anybody goes please drop a report in the notes file
and tell the rest of us about it.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.32 | 10-Apr-1993 Glider Contest in New Boston, NH | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Mon Mar 08 1993 15:45 | 17 |
| I just got off the phone to Al Ryder.
The date for his first contest just changed - Lamar you get
another week before you owe me a Fribble!
Also it is now official his contest will be in New Boston.
Sooooooo
10-Apr-1993
New Boston Glider Contest
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.33 | Maybe I'll have mine covered by then... 8^( | GAUSS::REITH | Jim 3D::Reith MLO1-2/c37 223-2021 | Mon Mar 08 1993 15:49 | 2 |
| I think I'll wait on paying off my fribble. I want to see him drink two
in one day 8^)
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| 642.34 | 31-Jul,1-Aug Submarine Regatta | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Mon May 10 1993 16:48 | 20 |
| In case you think you read this before - you did - but the dates changed.
This years model Submarine Regatta if a two day event.
As last year it will be at the New London Submarine Base in Groton, CT.
31-Jul - 1-Aug 1993.
If you like models you will like model boats.
If you like model boats you will love model Submarines.
It is also a great place to pick up supplies - RC and Static and
books about submarines and submarine doodads.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.35 | I've seen them before 8^) | 3D::REITH | Jim 3D::Reith MLO1-2/c37 223-2021 | Mon May 10 1993 16:51 | 3 |
| It's a great family event.
Bring a date and watch two days worth of submarine races!
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| 642.36 | SOME JUNE CANADIAN EVENTS | POLAR::SIBILLE | | Mon Jun 07 1993 17:54 | 23 |
| Here are some Canadian events for June 1993
June 12: Float fly warm up hosted by the Niagara Region Model Flying
Club at Chippawa Creek Conservation Area from 10am to 4pm Camping on
site. Phil Landray 416-468-3923, Cliff 416-935-3537
June 12: Annual fun fly hosted by the Saugeen R/C Flyers.Saugeen
Conservation Park south of Hanover, Ont.
County road 10. Rain date June 19. Laurie Bowen 519-363-3529
Mike Haliday 519-364-6596
June 12-13: Quinte 93 Fna Jet Rally, hosted by the Bay of Quinte
Aeromodellers Club from 9am to 5pm. Mountain View Airport 10 miles
south of Belleville, Ont. on Hwy 62. HD Summers 613-392-2089
June 12,13: Waterbirds 93 hosted by the Oshawa Radio Control Club for
the 16th consecutive year. At Darlington Provincial Park from 9am to
4pm.
Camping on site. Winnie Ambruch 416-983-5897
The 40th annual Pattern and Scale contest hosted by the Forest City
Flyers at the Club field at Talbotville(London) Ont. from 9am to 4pm.
Entry $15.00 Bill Richards 519-473-4512
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| 642.37 | | COWBOY::DUFRESNE | | Tue Jun 08 1993 08:28 | 0 |
| 642.38 | Model Submarine Regatta - Groton CT | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Wed Jul 28 1993 15:16 | 51 |
| OK - here is where I plan to be this weekend. Fortunately someone on
the use net did all the hard typing for me.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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Let me remind you that Saturday July 31 and Sunday August 01 will be held
at the Submarine Base in Groton, CT the second submarine regatta organized by
the SUBCOMMITTEE. That event will gather R/C models and static models.
The program is the following one:
Saturday
9AM-6PM Registration for R/C and static. R/C fun run and trim dives.
9AM-3PM Lectures series in nearby classes (Skip Asay & Mike Dory)
11AM-12:30PM Slide show by David Merriman.
12:30PM-2PM Talk about torpedoes, building....Skip Asay
3:30PM-5PM Slide shows on static models - Ken Hart.
9AM-4PM Raffle tickets on sale (Submarine kit to be raffled...)
4PM-5PM Raffle drawing and award prizes.
7PM Dinner (Pay as you go..)
Sunday
9AM-12PM Late registration for R/c and static.
9AM-4PM Raffle tickets on sale.
9AM-4PM Judge R/C division.
12PM-4PM Judge static division
4PM-5PM Draw raffle and award prizes.
5PM-6PM Awards presentation, photos sessions, and end of the week-end.
Come all to that great event.
Yves
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| 642.39 | Oct, Nov events | KAY::FISHER | The higher, the fewer | Wed Sep 29 1993 09:28 | 27 |
| Saturday 2-Oct-1993 Minot Maine - Thermal Duration contest 2-Meter & Open
CD = Ken Baker (207)865-3079
Sunday 3-Oct-1993 West Greenwich RI - Gremlin Combat
CD = Charlie Hochstrasser (401)463-7076
16-Oct-1993 Knox Maine - F3J Hand Tow Contest
CD = Rick Hallet (207)487-3058
24-Oct-1993 New Boston NH - Thermal Contest
CD = Alton Ryder (603)673-1776
20-Nov-1993 New England R/C Soaring Convention
Hey guys - here is your chance to support something
that will either grow into something great or die
a sure quick death due to lack of interest.
The Soaring Convention in Wisconsin was well attended by
soaring flyers from all over the US and great fun.
This is kinda like the Wilmington RC show - if it doesn't
catch on you can keep driving all day to New York.
Do yourself and the sport a favor and send your $20 registration to
James T. Armstrong III
RR 1 Box 27
Topsham, ME 04086
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| 642.40 | | N25480::FRIEDRICHS | APACHE::FRIEDRICHS | Fri Oct 01 1993 17:46 | 20 |
| I just talked with Al. He is doing better. He is starting to talk
about trading in his wheelchair again!
Anyways, with all of this time sitting around, he is apparently
putting together a large amount of prizes and certificates. Dremel
even sent him a battery moto-tool for free!! More stuff is coming in
daily.
For those of you that weren't at the contest last fall, he basically
gets some much stuff that everyone gets to go to the prize table at
least once. Last year I think everyone got at least 2 items (per
entry).
Also, he said that he will have a special deal for anyone that is
flying a Sig glider... (although I don't know why anyone would... :-)
(Kay and Jim - you guys should plan on spending the night up here....
Auction on Saturday, Gliders on Sunday and I bet we could get a
Gremlin flight in at Merrimack...)
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| 642.41 | Probably sunday only | GAUSS::REITH | Jim 3D::Reith MLO1-2/c37 223-2021 | Fri Oct 01 1993 18:03 | 5 |
| The way my stuff has been going, I need at least one day a weekend in
the shop. I'm planning on a couple of days down the cape the previous
weekend so I'll probably have to pass on the auction. I currently have
several hundred dollars worth of wings sitting around waiting for me to
get the time to do stabs (which is plain stupid).
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| 642.42 | 5-Dec-1993 HLG contest in New Boston NH | KAY::FISHER | A watched pack never peaks. | Wed Nov 10 1993 09:13 | 67 |
| This just in from Rick Roelke.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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Date: 9-NOV-1993 22:29:18.51
From: KAY::US1RMC::"[email protected]" "09-Nov-1993 2327"
To: kay::fisher
CC:
Subj: New Boston Hand Launch Contest
Thanks for my first contact on the Internet. I like it.
The New Boston Frigid Finger Flaming Fun-Fly will be held on Sunday,
December 5th. This is fun fly so your pivot is legal anyway. No
prizes but only $5 entry to cover coffee etc.. I don't have any more
details but I will contact Al and get back to you. I'm also going to
talk to Al about the tasks and hope to have a large verity. Probably
some combination of the 93 AMA/LSF Nat's tasks. It should be fun to
try these out. If you have any suggestions for fun tasks zap me a note.
> Can you explain your return address delphi.com - is Delphi some
> company name?
Delphi is a dial up service (sorta like a mini Compuserve) with full
access to the Internet (telnet,ftp et.al. ). Its pretty cheep and seams
to work well.
> Maine is almost here - I'm ready.
I'm Not. Maine is too soon. Time to get to work and figure out
something worthwhile to say.
Find some big guy who wants to through that pivot all day and come up
for the Fun Fly (don't look at me though, I could hardly get one 360
ut of mine from flat ground).
I like your thermal.
> Bye --+--
> Kay R. Fisher |
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^
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Bedford NH USA (
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| 642.43 | | N25480::FRIEDRICHS | APACHE::FRIEDRICHS | Thu Nov 11 1993 08:50 | 9 |
| The other detail that Rick didn't mention about the "Flaming" fun fly
is that Al Ryder will guarantee that even the novice can see the
thermals!!
He will be starting fires in 55 gallon drums in his field!! :-) :-)
cheers,
jeff
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| 642.44 | 5-Dec New Boston HLG is in Mont Vernon NH | KAY::FISHER | A watched pack never peaks. | Thu Nov 11 1993 13:17 | 15 |
| Another note about the New Boston HLG contest.
I just got the flyer last night and noticed.
1. It is not at the club New Boston field.
It is in Al Ryder's hay field 3.5 miles south of the club field in Mont Vernon
It is on Lamson Rd. He says you can't miss it.
2. He mentioned in the flyer that he will furnish up-starts.
Sounds interesting to me because I really don't consider the Pivot-Plus an HLG.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.45 | More on contests | QUIVER::WALTER | | Thu Nov 11 1993 16:18 | 22 |
| Speaking of Al Ryder's contests, he just sent out the results of the
recent New Boston contest and mentioned at the end of it that there was
a scoring error in Open class, and that I actually won it! My immediate
reaction was "Al's been smoking his hay crop again". My first two flights
were lousy, with no landing points, and only my third flight was even
close to a max. So, I called him up and verified my scores. Sure
enough, even though my first two flights were pretty bad, everyone else
had problems too, and my third flight made a big difference. But I'm
still a little suspicious of the outcome.
Al also wanted to spread the word about the upcoming handlaunch event.
He says he has prizes left over from the open contest. He proposes that
each contestant who shows up invent a few handlaunch events and run a
"mini-contest", handing out prizes afterward. So, make up your own
bizarre rules and come on up. If it's cold, you can warm up in Al's
house.
Dave
Personally, I'd like to try Handlaunch Golf, but we need to find a
friendly golf course first.
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| 642.46 | Couldn't let it pass... | CSTEAM::HENDERSON | Competition is Fun: Dtn 297-6180, MRO4 | Thu Nov 11 1993 17:21 | 8 |
| > It is in Al Ryder's hay field 3.5 miles south of the club field in Mont Vernon
> It is on Lamson Rd. He says you can't miss it.
==========================
I'll bet Rene could! :-)
EVL-1
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| 642.47 | There is a solution to everything... | KBOMFG::KLINGENBERG | | Fri Nov 12 1993 03:31 | 9 |
| Eric,
well, then tell Rene about the barn in the middle of the field. I'm
sure he will hit that one no problem.
I seem to recall that looong ago Al Ryder once had a collision with one
of his first planes and a truck *** IN THAT BARN ***!
Hartmut_who'd_like_to_be_there
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| 642.48 | Won't be able to attend | SNAX::SMITH | I FEEL THE NEED | Sat Nov 13 1993 08:23 | 42 |
| Mainly due to the fact that I don't have a hand launch glider. I'll
have to build one of those some day.
If anyone's interested though, I have an idea for a contest your
welcome to use and try out.
It's called the GAMBLER and the name is based on poker and the Kenny
Rogers song THE GAMBLER where you have to decide wether to HOLD EM or
FOLD EM.
It would go something like this. You have 10 minutes for 5 throws. The
idea is to get the longest flight for any one throw. Doesn't sound to
complicated EXCEPT for the following rules.
After your time is recorded for each throw, you have to decide wether
you want to keep that time (HOLD EM) or try again (FOLD EM). If you try
again, your previous time is gone. You can't go back to it. Once you
declare that you are keeping a particular flight, your done because
you've decided to play the hand you have (hold em).
So, a make believe round might go something like this. On your first
throw, you get a 1 minute flight. You decide you can do better so you
go on to your 2nd throw. On your 2nd throw, you only get a 45 second
flight. That 45 second flight is what your now stuck with because you
gave up (or folded) your first flight.
You certainly know you can do better than 45 seconds so you "fold" your
2nd throw and go on to the third. On your third throw, you get a 2
minute flight. Based on the conditions, etc. you feel that 2 minutes
is pretty darn good and you decide to keep it. At that point, your
done. You don't get your 4th and 5th throws as you've decided to
"play" your current hand of 2 minutes.
So, all through the contest, people are deciding wether to "gamble"
or not. If you take another throw, will you do better or worse. If you
give up a 1:30 flight, might you only get a 1:00 flight the next time.
YOU might stop with a 2 minute flight. Someone else might feel their
best flight is 1:50 and stop. Someone else might "gamble" and get
a 2:01.
I don't know. Sounds like it might be fun to me.
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| 642.49 | | BAHTAT::EATON_N | Smile when you say that! | Mon Nov 15 1993 05:08 | 7 |
|
"Hold 'em or fold 'em".....
Sounds like the "Killer Winch" again! 8^)
Nigel
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| 642.50 | Games from Cards and Dice | SHIPS::HORNBY_T | Soarers are rarely Silent | Wed Nov 17 1993 08:46 | 19 |
| Seem a reasonable idea but will they know what the opposition have
scored. If so this will definately influence "HOLD or FOLD".
I have used a format which could be of interest based on a card/dice
game. This is meant for bungee thermal fun contest in teams but could be
reduced to match.
Each flight has to be scored, none can be thrown away. One round
consists of a group of flights which are targetted at 3,4,5,6,7,8 minute
flights without going over, points for landing and seconds on the clock.
(the emphasis is on gently introducing juniors to the F3J rules and
team work)
A time limit is set for the whole task (just enough to max plus a small
amount for prep between).
PS. The organisers must insure no clashes of frequencies across the
teams.
Regards Trev
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| 642.51 | 10-Apr-94 Gliders - New Boston NH | KAY::FISHER | BXB2-2/G08 DTN 293-5695 | Wed Apr 06 1994 12:40 | 12 |
| This Sunday 10-Apr-1994 is the Al Ryder glider
contest in New Boston, NH
Two classes - Hand Launch and Other
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.52 | | VMSSPT::FRIEDRICHS | I'd rather be flying! | Wed Apr 06 1994 13:23 | 9 |
| Thanks Kay, I had been meaning to put a note in..
BTW - The New Boston field is very wet at the moment.. Al is hoping it
will dry out in time. But it might be a good idea to call Saturday night
and verify...
cheers,
jeff
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| 642.53 | New Boston Contest Doubtful | MKOTS3::MARRONE | | Thu Apr 07 1994 13:22 | 13 |
| I spoke to Alton last night at our club meeting, and the way it looks
right now, New Boston will not be flyable by the weekend. Still too
much under water, and with today's rain, there's little chance
everything will dry out in time.
Alton said he will be there Sunday morning regardless, but holding the
contest.... doubtful.
If there's an alternate plan, I'll try to post it in here by Friday PM.
Sorry folks,
Joe
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| 642.54 | Glider contest - Sidney, Maine | KAY::FISHER | BXB2-2/G08 DTN 293-5695 | Thu May 05 1994 10:05 | 32 |
| This Saturday (7-May-94) there is a sailplane competition in Sidney, Maine
at the KVMA field (same place that the Gremlin contest will be
on 24-Jul-94).
CD is Rick Hallet (207)487-3058
2-Meter and Unlimited.
Sidney is way up and usually not many attend. This makes
for many rounds and the place is wide open. I've went to several
Sidney sailplane competitions in the past and had a lot of fun.
Since this is mother's day weekend coming up I booked a room
at the Portland Sheraton which is across the street from the Maine Mall.
This way my wife is looking forward to the trip so I win on both ends.
Looks like good weather and I've got 5 planes on charge at this very
minute.
P.S. Al Ryder's contest in April actually ran even tho he called us
and canceled. He said according to AMA rules sanctioned events
are not canceled so he went to the field in case some one arrived.
Les Gerhardt, Steve Schommer(sp), Jim Tyre, Rick Rolke(sp), and
a few others showed up and they got in 7 rounds of winch launches
and 35 rounds of HLG. The rain only drizzled on them a bit!
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.55 | First Model Engineers meeting | GAAS::FISHER | while (!asleep) sheep++; | Wed Apr 03 1996 08:55 | 52 |
| Sorry for the short notice - but tomorrow evening Thursday 4-Apr-1996 is
the first meeting of a group of "Model Engineers" (read that as home
shop machinists) - the guys that can make engines and retracts etc...
If you have never seen Roland's rotary engine run it is worth it just for
that. Quite inspirational - he has been bringing it to the Orange Engine
Show in past years and all I can say is WOW.
Below is a repost of Ron Gingers entry into rec.crafts.metal.
It is my understanding this place is about 15 minutes from Maynard.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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sorry to post this so widely, but I do want to make sure everyone in this area
knows about this.
We will have the first meeting of the New England model engineers society at
the Charles Rive Museum of Industry, Waltham MA. on Thursday, April4, at 7;00PM
the speaker for the meeting will be Roland Gaucher with his Bentley BR2
rotary. He will show the engine, some of the tooling to make it, and will run
it.
We also hope to have a Show and Tell program, everyone is invited to bring
along a model, or a work in progress to show the group.
If you need directions to the museum, call 617/893-5410
Hope to see lots of r.c.m readers!
Ron Ginger
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| 642.56 | Gremlin contests this weekend | GAAS::FISHER | while (!asleep) sheep++; | Fri Apr 12 1996 08:54 | 47 |
| This weekend there are suppose to be two Gremlin contests. Saturday in
Sturbridge Mass., and Sunday in R.I.
I Got the following mail from Jim Reith concerning Saturday's Gremlin contest.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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...
Yeah, the contest is on. I had to wait until I heard from the guy that we
get permission to use the site from about conditions. It's going to be
muddy/wet so bring boots.
From Massachusetts, take your favorite road to Rt84 south and get off at
exit 1. Go under the highway towards the Roy Rogers and Mashpaug Rd will be
just before the gas station on the right (after passing under the highway,
NOT Sturbridge Isle)
or
Coming from Connecticut, come north on Rt84 and get off at Mass exit 1.
You'll get off facing a Roy Rogers and a gas station. On the south side of
the gas station is a road (Mashpaug Rd if the sign survived the winter)
You go in Mashpaug Rd. about 3-500'. That road will make a sharp turn to
the left but there's another road off the right. As you turn in to the
right you'll see signs on the right for the Sturbridge dump. head in this
road and it will turn left (about 500' further in) and keep going (take it
easy since it's residential). It's better than a mile down this road it
will finally turn right and you'll go through a gate. The field is on the
right on the other side of the dip in the road. I should be out there at
8:30am and we'll start about 10am. If it's as wet as we expect, I'd prefer
people to park along one side of the road and carry stuff up to the field.
$5 per class with the money split among the winners (top three places).
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| 642.57 | 23-Mar-97 Indoor - Wilmington | GAAS::FISHER | while (!asleep) sheep++; | Mon Mar 03 1997 12:38 | 8 |
| Sunday 23-Mar-97 there is an Indoor event in the Shriner's Auditorium
in Wilmington MA. Looks like fun to me.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.58 | How big *is* that place? | WRKSYS::TATOSIAN | The Compleat Tangler | Mon Mar 03 1997 17:16 | 3 |
| Any restrictions on engine size/muffler/etc?
;^)
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| 642.59 | Input.....need input | SNAX::SMITH | I FEEL THE NEED | Tue Mar 04 1997 07:33 | 7 |
| Any more detail Kay??????? I would love to go to one of those indoor
events with the planes that seem to fly in slow motion. I think I read,
though, that the event at the Shriners is peanut scale which I've never
seen before. Any idea what the typical flight times are for this type
of plane??????
Steve
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| 642.61 | 16-Mar-1997 Wilmington MA - Indoor contest | GAAS::FISHER | while (!asleep) sheep++; | Wed Mar 12 1997 10:12 | 12 |
| The date changed - it is now this weekend 16-Mar-1997
16-Mar-1997 there is an Indoor event in the Shriner's Auditorium
in Wilmington MA.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.62 | Details - no not really | GAAS::FISHER | while (!asleep) sheep++; | Wed Mar 12 1997 10:16 | 26 |
| <<< Note 642.59 by SNAX::SMITH "I FEEL THE NEED" >>>
-< Input.....need input >-
Any more detail Kay??????? I would love to go to one of those indoor
events with the planes that seem to fly in slow motion. I think I read,
though, that the event at the Shriners is peanut scale which I've never
seen before. Any idea what the typical flight times are for this type
of plane??????
Steve
It's more than just peanut scale - so the range of flight times
should vary from 5 seconds to 5 minutes. I think world class indoor
stuff gets up to 15 minutes and there may be some of those types there
but I don't think anyone will be close to record times in the Shriner's
Auditorium. But - this is where you can see the REAL model builders.
Talk about keeping it light.
P.S. Note the date change to this Sunday 16-Mar-97
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 642.63 | Go have a look, you'll like it | APACHE::BRADOR::ZUFELT | V12 @17.5K music to my ears | Wed Mar 12 1997 11:01 | 23 |
| We have a fairly good indoor club that is part of the ORCC (Ottawa
Remote Control Club).
They fly every Monday at a local High school gym, Woodroffe High school,
7pm to 10 pm.
The flight times range in the gym to over 20 minutes. World class record
is over 60 minutes in a covered foot ball field.
I don't know how big the hall is for the shriners but I would bet
you'll see flights over a 1/2 hour.
I think we have the only electric R/C indoor flyer in North America.
Quite something to see, made of the clear covering and about 36" span.
There's a motor about the size of my little finger that turns over
20k rpm. He brought the plans and motor from Germany. 3 - 5 minute
flights are the norm. Uses the Cannon radio system 3 chan.
If you've never seen indoor flying, I would have a look. Just remember
not to move while they are flying. the heat from your hand will make
these things rise. Major tornados caused by walking fast.
Fred
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| 642.64 | Anybody go ? | APACHE::BRADOR::ZUFELT | V12 @17.5K music to my ears | Wed Mar 19 1997 11:44 | 4 |
| Anybody go to the indoor contest ?
How was it ?
Fred
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| 642.65 | Indoors at the Shriners | GAAS::FISHER | while (!asleep) sheep++; | Thu Mar 27 1997 14:14 | 33 |
| > Anybody go to the indoor contest ?
>
> How was it ?
> Fred
I went.
It was cold. I took my grandson. He had a ball.
I had an old flippy flyer that I let him throw till
he broke it beyond repair.
I entered an Andreson Bipe in peanut scale. My longest
official flight was 10 seconds. I had replace the
rubber the day before and was expecting better. A couple
of years ago I managed a 22 second flight with this same
plane and the original rubber. Can you tell I'm not
an expert!
Anyway after the timed flights I had a fellow with lots
of resources try two different rubber diameters on it
and we managed to get it up to 27 seconds.
Even though the flights were short it was well trimmed and
flew smoothly.
There weren't many folks there - maybe 30 contestants.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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