[RCSE] World Air Games 2009 Top Pilot Rankings
For those of you who are interested in the 2009 World Air Games pilot rankings, as of Wednesday, June 18, the following was sent to me by Guy Revel, Chairman of the FAI/CIAM 2009 WAG selection committee: The results and ranking are online since a couple of hours ago. http://wag2009.free.fr/ciam_sel_rank.htm#HTG http://wag2009.free.fr/ciam_sel_HTG_res.htm Additionally, he wrote: I'm sure Oleg (Golovidov) and Paul (Anderson) will be invited, my guess at this point is that the cut off mark will be around 200 to 250 points, so one more contest could be helpful to Phil and I'm sure there is still room for one or two more US pilots (possibly more). For those of who entered the Poway version of the USA National WAG Selection Contest, take note of your scores and then compare those with the scores you can get by just having a contest of 12 or so pilots. If you want to go to Turin, Italy next June, with your stay there being paid for by FAI/CIAM, you might want to consider having a National WAG Selection Contest of your own. Note: Your top two scores count toward the World Ranking. I think it would be great to have the US represented with the most pilots at the WAGs. For those of you on the West Coast (or nearby) that would like to compete in another WAG Selection Contest, ping me privately. Ron Direct: 619-913-4949 Fax: 760-476-9994 E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] I
[RCSE] World Air Games 2009 Standings
After the USA National World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest that was held in Poway this Friday a week ago, the top 16 pilots eligible for an invitation at this time are as follows according to Guy Revel of the FAI/CIAM: According to the short list of 8 top placers at Poway, the present (partial) ranking is as follows: Nation World ranking Best 2 contests out of Sacha Monnom BEL 616,23 2 Oleg Golovidov USA 547,72 1 Massimiliano Sacchi ITA 524,96 2 Ricardas Siumbris LTU 400,00 1 Mark Stockton RSA 374,54 2 Kevin Botherway NZL 374,17 1 David Claeys BEL 308,11 2 Stephane DuPonsel RSA 298,61 2 Paul Anderson USA 273,86 1 Stefano Corno ITA 229,13 1 Carlo Cobianchi ITA 214,56 2 Olivier Leroy BEL 212,74 3 Vitalijus Pilkionis LTU 200,00 1 Alan Smith RSA 194,72 2 Joe Wurts NZL 187,08 1 Phil Barnes USA 182,57 1 Alberto Consolini ITA 179,16 2 Lionel Smith RSA 161,80 2 So if everything was stopped right now, there would be 3 US pilots invited. This will change with more contests, for example there are two more scheduled in New Zealand, more contests in the US would almost certainly increase the number of US pilots at WAG. Note: Most of the other pilots have all flown in two contests. Ron Ron Scharck, CD USA World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] USA National World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest (Poway) Results
The Poway version of the USA National WAG 2009 Selection Contest was held on Friday afternoon, June 6th at the Torrey Pines Gulls Poway Flight Center. Here is the official report on the event. First, I want to thank Mike Seid, Parviz Kamib and Brad Willoughby for being there to assist me in getting through the contest. I also want to thank the Joys (George and Jo), John Bruner and John Hammond for their help. Keith Finkenbiner was the Official Observer as required by FAI for this event (F6D) and he did a very official job. There were other club members who came out to help as is always required and very much appreciated. For those of you who have not already checked out the format of F6D, which is the required contest format for being considered for an invitation to the World Air Games 2009 in Turin, Italy next June, I invite you to go to our web site (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org) and click on the USA National World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest banner. That will take you to our website for this event. We chose to have only one Qualifying round since our event. We had 40 pilots compete in the event, of which 10 were international pilots (5 from Brazil; 4 from New Zealand and one from Canada). From the Qualifying Round, the top 24 pilots were selected. They were divided into two flight groups of 12 and we began the Semi-final round. Each group flew the All-up task. At the conclusion of the Semi-final round, the top 8 US pilots and the top two International pilots moved on to the Fly-offs. The Fly-offs consisted of one throw of All-up with the first pilot down (or otherwise scoring a zero) out of the contest. All remaining pilots are brought down for a repeat performance until there is only one pilot remaining. Due to the number of pilots, we flew 4 flight groups in the Qualifying rounds. The top 24 pilots that made it to the Semi-finals were: Oleg Golovidov; Mike Smith; Jun Catacutan; Phil Barnes; Larry Jolly; Gordy Stahl; Kevin Botherway (NZ); Paul Anderson; Arend Borst (Canada); Mario Sergio De Lucca (Brazil); Aradhana Singh Khalsa; Darwin Barrie; John Erickson; Bruce Davidson; Brad Willoughby; Bill Chase; Richard Pinho (Brazil); Mike Seid; Chris Adams; Jonathan Bryan; Lex Mierop; Adam Weston; Terry Kopland; and Mike Leggett. The top ten pilots (eight US and two International) that made the cut and were in the Fly-offs were in order of finish: 1. Oleg Golovidov 2. Paul Anderson 3. Phil Barnes 4. Adam (Red) Weston 5. Kevin Botherway (NZ) Winner of the International Class Championship 6. Bruce Davidson 7. Larry Jolly 8. Arend Borst (Canada) 9. Mike Smith 10. Jun Catacutan Congratulations to the top ten pilots and thanks to all the rest who participated. I also want to recognize and issue a very special thanks to our Host Sponsors JR DSM Radios, Spektrum Radios and Horizon Hobby. Without the pilots and the sponsors, there would not have been this venture into the world of F6D. From the after contest discussions, it appears that there may be more of these contests held in the US and in Brazil. Ron Ron Scharck, CD USA World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest
[RCSE] IHLGF 2008 Pilots Roster and Frequency Assignments
The most current listing of pilots and frequency assignments for the IHLGF 2008 will be posted to the website (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/2008IHLGF.htm) this afternoon. It is dated 6-2-2008. If your name is not on this list and you want to part of this great event, you have until tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon to register.but do us a favor and don't wait that long. We look forward to seeing you at this year's IHLGF. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Ron Ron Scharck, Co-Chairman IHLGF 2008 Committee 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] USA World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest Pilot Roster and Frequency Assignment
The most current listing of pilots and frequency assignments for USA World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest will be posted to the website (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/USWAG2009SC.htm) this afternoon. It is dated 6-2-2008. If your name is not on this list and you want to part of this great event, you have until tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon to register.but do us a favor and don't wait that long. We look forward to seeing you. PLEASE NOTE: The Poway field will be closed to any flying on Friday after noon except for this event. So, if you want to fly on Friday after noon, you need to register for this event. There is no charge and you may do so on line at: http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/USWAG2009SC.htm If you have any questions, please give me a call. Ron Ron Scharck, Co-Chairman IHLGF 2008 Committee 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] IHLGF 2008 Registration, etc
HLG enthusiasts everywhere, This is to let you know that we will be posting the Pilot Roster and frequency assignments for the IHLGF 2008 within the next two days on the IHLGF 2008 website:: http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/2008IHLGF.htm. . If your name does not appear on the roster and you believe you have registered, please contact me directly and we will get the matter cleared up. We also want to let you know that if you are not on the roster and want to participate in this year's IHLGF (June-7-8), you have until Tuesday, June 3rd to register. You may do this online on our website noted above. In order to make sure we can facilitate your frequency choices, please be sure to select THREE (3) frequencies. We will do our best to give you your first choice but cannot guarantee it. Please register as soon as possible. Third item, and this is important for anyone planning on flying on the Poway field on Friday afternoon; Due to the F6D contest which is being held on Friday afternoon, the field will be closed on Friday afternoon to any flying except for those registered in the F6D contest. There is no entry fee and the F6D tasks are very similar to two of the F3K tasks you will be flying in the IHLGF, so there really is no reason for you not to register. Consider it a real practice session for the IHLGF. You must register on-line on the USA World Air Games Selection Contest website: http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/USWAG2009SC.htm. All the details of the event are on this site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the IHLGF and the F6D contest on Friday afternoon. Ron Ron Scharck, Co-Chairman IHLGF 2008 Committee 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] US World Air Games Selection Practice Contest - Poway 4-19
This TPG's monthly HLG contest will use the tasks and rules of the US World Air Games Selection Contest that will be held the Friday before the IHLGF in June. For complete information on these events you may go to the TPG website (www.torreypinesgulls.org http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/ ) where we have web pages for each event. I invite you to check out the Rules for the WAG practice event that we will be conducting this Saturday, April 19, 2008. The CD for this Saturday's contest will be Cliff Hunter. You can contact Cliff at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or me at the phone or e-mail below. Please spread the word. We would love to see as many as possible at this unique HLG event and for those that have or are thinking of competing in the WAG Selection Contest at the IHLGF, this event is something you don't want to miss. Ron Ron Scharck, CD USA World Air Games 2009 Selection Contest 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] USA National FAI World Air Games Selection Contest
To all US HLG Pilots: On Friday afternoon, before the IHLGF, the Torrey Pines Gulls will be conducting a selection contest for the World Air Games 2009 which will be held in Turin, Italy. This event will be the first of its kind in the US. The entry fee is free and you have a chance at a week in Turin, Italy, all expenses paid once you get there. For complete information I invite you to go to our website, www.torreypinesgulls.org http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/ . There you will be able to get full information on the IHLGF and the US WAG 2009 Selection Contest including on-line entry forms. Thanks for your interest. Ron Ron Scharck, CD USA World Air Games Selection Contest 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Welcome to the IHLGF 2008
HLG Enthusiasts Worldwide: The Torrey Pines Gulls and HORIZON HOBBY and JR Radios, our 2008 Co-Hosts, are please to announce that the 15th IHLGF will be held June 7-8, 2008 in Poway, CA (30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego). This great event will have a few new wrinkles. This year we will be using the newly adopted international FAI F3K Rules and tasks. We have made a few exceptions to the rules but they are mainly Poway field specific. As I went through the F3K Rules (which include the tasks), I was surprised at how close they are to those that we have used for years. I guess that original input we made to the F3K process years ago, plus the influence of the international pilots that have participated in the IHLGF over the years, actually had some influence on the final product. The other wrinkle is that we are opening up entry for the IHLGF 2008 immediately. You don't need to wait till April 1st as in the past. Click on the IHLGF 2008 website and get all the information on the event and register while you are at it. Here is the link: http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/2008IHLGF.htm There is some anticipation that there will be a F3K World Championships held in 2009. Confirmation of this will not be known until after the FAI meetings in March. Should this come to pass, the IHLGF will be at the top of the list as one of the qualifier contests for the selection of the USA F3K Team. We had actually decided to change over to the F3K Rules before we knew of a F3K World Championship simply because it just made sense to do so; especially since they are so close to what we have been flying for years. This way, we are all on the same page. By the way, we already have commitments from four pilots from Argentina and four from New Zealand. We look forward to seeing you the first full weekend in June. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Ron Ron Scharck, Co-Chairman IHLGF 2008 Committee 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 619-913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Handlaunch Contest
Darrick: Check it out at http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm Ron Scharck, Committee Chairman IHLGF 2006 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Direct: 619-913-4949 Fax: 760-634-0620 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Darrick Dalton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 4:40 PM To: Jo Grini; Soaring@airage.com Cc: Stan Myers Subject: [RCSE] Handlaunch Contest can anyone tell me who won the 2006 International Handlaunch contest in San Diego this year? Jo Grini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now please ONLY in the glass version... But works very good with a JR770 (yes tested with both 72 and 35mhz) http://www.workflow.as/jogrini/diary/960supra/supra_antenna.jpg I used a 9-pin D-sub. male in the wing and the stripped female (take away themetal housing) in the fuse. the male was screwed in the wing and the female was glued in the fuse with hot plastic glue (dont know the english name for it). Antenna is stretched and glued as a Y antenna. Probably enough with only one direction but I wanted most angles covered. Antenna wire is the thinnest I could find in my box. Does not matter what kind it is... Hilsen (Regards) Jojo NEW: www.jojoen.no - Original Message - -- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:18:00 -0500 From: Stan Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring Digest <SOARING@AIRAGE.COM> Subject: Need info running rx antenna down wing on a Supra Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm putting together a Supra, somewhere,sometime,someone mentioned running the rx wire down the wing at the flap joint. am I dreaming. If not, details please. TIA Stan -- End of Soaring V1 #7772 *** RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Fly'n R/C High Darrick D __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[RCSE] IHLGF 2006 - Looking Back
The IHLGF 2006 is now history. The final IHLGF 2006 Contest Scores for All Classes may be found on the IHLGF website: http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm. Congratulations to Paul Anderson, the new IHLGF Champion. Paul has been very close many times, but this weekend he came from behind in the Fly-offs to take the championship. Known for his aggressiveNo Fearand almost magical flying style, Paul has been in the top ten almost every year he has participated. That same style has cost him the Championship on a number of occasions. No one was more congratulatory of his victory than many times IHLGF champion, Joe Wurts the man he nudged out of first place to take the victory. After ten grueling rounds (six in 102 degree heat on Saturday), Joe Wurts, had a respectable lead going into the fly-offs. His two departures from the perfect mark (1000 per round) were 998.31 and 935.27, which occurred in the first and second round respectively; were talking seconds off perfect. Hot (no pun intended) on Joes heels was the guy that everyone knew would someday take the IHLGF Championship someday Paul Anderson. The other pilots that fought their way into the top ten were: Phil Barnes (2004 and 2005 IHLGF Champion); Chris Tank from New Zealand; Thomas Kiesling; Bob McGowan; Oleg Golovidov (2003 IHLGF Champion); Arthur Markiewicz; Phil Pearson (Mr. Encore); and Joseph Newcomb, a member of the USAs Junior F3B Team International pilots have cracked the top ten before, but Chris Tank, of New Zealand, took the I in International Hand Launch Glider Festival a huge step forward yesterday by placing third. As a matter of fact, the entire New Zealand team was outstanding. Peter Williams placed 15th; Shaun Mitchell and Lewis Williams (the Junior Champion) took the 20th and 21st spots, respectively. The Skunk Werks (the handle affectionately given the New Zealand team because of their distinctive black shirts with a white stripe running from sleeve to sleeve) were indeed outstanding. The other international team, the three member Japanese team of Yoichi Kajiro, Toyohiko Asazuma and Michihito Nozokido, were in awe of the level of competition at the IHLGF. All are very accomplished HLG pilots three of the best in Japan the Japanese Team promised that now that they are aware of the level of talent they must face here, they are going back home to practice; practice; practice so that when they return next year they will be better prepared to compete against the best in the world. Joseph Newcomb, a junior, registered in Open Class at the last minute with an eye toward a fly-off spot in the IHLGF. The talent behind his confidence was never in question to Joseph or anyone who knows him. His quite, unassuming, yet determined personality belies the talent that this young man possesses. Should he decide to continue his participation in the IHLGF, Joseph may well be the next young lion to capture the golden ring the IHLGF Championship. Other young lions to keep an eye on are this years IHLGF Junior Champion, Lewis Williams; A. J. McGowan (the talent pool in the McGowan family is deep) and Fateh Singh Khalsa, who participated in his first HLG event at last years IHLGF. There were 75 registered pilots of which 69 competed. From the standpoint of talent, this years IHLGF was second to none. In short, there was unbelievable talent in the top twenty pilots. Many familiar names, all with Champion titles, were unable to break into the top ten this year. Not to worry. They are just waiting till next year to make their moveagain. IHLGF 2007 dates: June 2-3. Mark your calendars now! Ron Scharck Carlsbad, CA
[RCSE] Updated IHLGF 2006 Pilot Roster and Frequency Assignments
HLG Enthusiasts Worldwide: The IHLGF 2006 updated Pilot Roster and Frequency Assignments may be seen on the IHLGF 2006 website at http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm. If you think you have registered and your name does not appear here, please contact me. If you or someone you know would like to attend but have not registered, please go to the IHLGF 2006 website ( http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm ) for complete details and registration form. All entries must be received by May 21st Keep checking into the IHLGF 2006 website for continuing updates and announcements regarding the contest. The following frequencies are unused: 14; 17; 36; 37; 45 The following frequency is closed: 29 Thanks, Ron Scharck IHLGF 2006 Committee Chairman 619--913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] IHLGF 2006 - Pilot Roster
HLG Enthusiast Worldwide: The IHLGF 2006, scheduled for June 3-4 in Poway (San Diego), CA, is fast approaching and it looks like another great year of world class competition. As of May 7, we have 63 pilots who have registered representing 15 states, Japan and New Zealand. From New York to California; from Florida to Washington State; from Minnesota to Oklahoma; and the great states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico in between. For a complete list of registered pilots go to http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm and click on the blue Pilot Roster If you think you have registered and your name does not appear here, please contact me. If you or someone you know would like to attend but have not registered, please go to the IHLGF 2006 website (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm ) for complete details and registration form. All entries must be received by May 21st. If you plan on attending, please fill out the entry form and fax it to me at 760-634-0620 or e-mail me with the information so that I can enter the data for the contest. I will still need you to send in the entry form, with a check in the appropriate amount, to the address below. On behalf of the Torrey Pines Gulls and the IHLGF 2006, I want to thank the generous sponsors whose donations make this event the success that it is. Airtronics is our Host Sponsor and has been a very special friend of the TPG for many years. Our Gold Sponsors include: Composite Structures Technology (CST); Hitec/RCD; Hobby Club; JR Radios; Maple Leaf Designs; and Peak Electronics. We sincerely appreciate their continued support of this great event. If there is anything I can do to facilitate your registration, please feel free to call or e-mail me. We sincerely look forward to seeing you at the IHLGF 2006. Ron Ron Scharck IHLGF 2006 Committee Chairman 619--913-4949 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] IHLGF 2006 Official Website with Entry Form
Dear HLG Enthusiasts: After more than a few setbacks and delays, we finally have our IHLGF 2006 website act together. We invite you to go to http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2006.htm for the complete information and entry packet for the IHLGF 2006. We may have been a little slow on the uptake this year but we promise the same fantastic contest that you have come to expect and enjoy. We cordially invite you to forward this information to anyone who might be interested in attending this years IHLGF. If you have not participated in the IHLGF in the last couple of years or your address (either e-mail or snail mail) has changed recently and would like to attend this years IHLGF, please e-mail me with you contact information so we can get you on the IHLGF mail list. Thank you for your patience and we hope to see you in Poway, June 3-4. Ron Scharck, Committee Chairman IHLGF 2006 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Direct: 619-913-4949 Fax: 760-634-0620 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Official IHLGF 2006 Information
HLG Enthusiasts Worldwide: The first official information regarding the IHLGF 2006 (June 3-4) is being published in the TPG newsletter, Gull Wings. Fortunately, our newsletter is web-based and available to all. We are very proud of the newsletter and thought it would be a great vehicle to introduce the information on this years IHLGF to the public. Click on the link below and enjoy. We are in the process of getting all information regarding the IHLGF 2006 on our website and it should be ready to go within days. In the mean time, please feel free to download our newsletter and enjoy reading it. Also, pass on the link to anyone you know that might be interested in attending the IHLGF 2006. http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/GullWings2006-03.pdf If you would like to be included in the IHLGF database, or if your contact information has changed, please let me know and I will take care of it to make sure you are notified with IHLGF 2006 communications. We would really appreciate hearing from you. Thank you, Ron Ron Scharck, Committee Chairman IHLGF 2006 6005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Direct: 619-913-4949 Fax: 760-634-0620 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] International Hand Launch Glider Festival (IHLGF) 2006
Hand Launch Glider Enthusiasts Worldwide, please take note; Contest: 14th Annual International Hand Launch Glider Festival (IHLGF 2006) Hosts: Torrey Pines Gulls Date: June 3-4, 2006 Location: TPG Poway Flight Center, Poway (San Diego), California, USA. Our Goal: To produce a World-Class HLG/DLG contest worthy of World Championship Status; to provide an atmosphere where the best pilots may challenge each other for the coveted title of Champion and every participant has a great time. Our Hope: That you will join us. Watch for more announcements soon. For more information, contact Ron Scharck, Committee Chairman IHLGF 2006 9005 Hidden Valley Rd., Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Direct: 619-913-4949 Fax: 760-634-0620 [EMAIL PROTECTED] attachment: winmail.dat
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 Final Scores
We have cleaned up our act and made the final score sheets easier to read and, for those picky ones out there that actually want to see all of the rounds posted, we have included all the pilots and all the rounds, even the Throw-out rounds. Thanks to all the pilots who attended, especially those who had to travel long distances to get here. Thanks is a little short of expressing our appreciation to those International pilots, all nine of you, who among other things, had to show a passport or visa to get here. What a great opportunity it is to be able to mix and mingle, talk and commiserate, listed and learn from such a broad range of talent from the width and breadth of the US to the four corners of the world. All this and fly HLGs for three days. It's hard to believe and yet it happens every year at the IHLGF. Next years dates: June 3-4, 2006. Hope to see you here! Ron Scharck IHLGF Registrar
RE: [RCSE] Contest Cosmo WAS: JR Aero tow Reply
Michael: You are certainly right about the fact that we do have some of the not great weather, which is why I put (relatively speaking) behind the great weather statement. So here is a clue direct from the weatherman...San Diego does have some hot and humid days, with an (very) occasional thunderstorm in the months of late July and August. And it has a rainy season during the first three months of the year. Hey, Michael...365 days of the same weather would be like being in Seattle:) P.S. We love those guys from the SASS group. They are our most dedicated group from outside California. So here is a clue of when to come to San Diego...the first full weekend in June. Oh! And while you are here, bring a HLG and have a great time competing in the IHLGF -- the most fun and flying time you can have in R/C Soaring. Ron Ron Scharck, Registrar IHLGF 2005 6005 Hidden Valley Road, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92009 Direct - 760-496-7987 E-mail - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Michael Lachowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 7:04 PM To: Ron Scharck Cc: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Contest Cosmo WAS: JR Aero tow Reply One other thing Ron. You do a good job of promoting the event. And the Nats suffers from just the opposite on the weather. There were many years when soaring was stuck in the last week of July. By the last week in July, Muncie is usually hot and humid. Of course, every time I have been to San Diego, I have managed to get some of the not great weather. It's just not right to get hot and humid and thunderstorms in San Diego. Ron Scharck wrote: Steve: It really isn't fair to compare the NATS HLG event to the IHLGF. They are two entirely different cats. I use to attend the NATS on a regular basis, competing in most of the events, and I loved every single one of them. The LSF guys do a great job (in cooperation with AMA) of putting on a host of soaring events, most of which are very demanding from a personnel standpoint; and they only have a week to in which to cram all those events. I know that I am not telling you, or anyone else who reads this and has actually been to the Soaring NATS, anything new. In real estate, something I have a passing knowledge of, the three key words are: LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The IHLGF has that in spades. When someone plans to come to the IHLGF, they can be assured of four things which few other locations can boast...and they all have to do with being located in Southern California: 1. Great weather, relatively speaking; 2. Great flying conditions (if you don't mind a dirt field); 3. A large contingent of very talented pilots; and, 4. One of the top tourist destinations in the world. In all of the years (12) the IHLGF has been held, there has only been two delays of starting the contest on time. Both had to do with an early morning misting. There has always been 6 rounds flown on Saturday and seven (including the fly-offs) rounds flown on Sunday. Those are the basic reasons why the IHLGF has been able to be as successful as it has been. Just the dumb luck of being in the right place at the right time! Ron Ron Scharck, Registrar IHLGF 2005 6005 Hidden Valley Road, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92009 Direct - 760-496-7987 E-mail - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Steve Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 6:59 PM To: Ron Scharck Cc: Lex Mierop; 'James V. Bacus'; soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Contest Cosmo WAS: JR Aero tow Reply The sad part is, the NATS will be lucky to get 22 from not much more than 9 states for HLG. Steve SOAR LSF IV At 08:44 PM 6/8/2005, Ron Scharck wrote: Lex: You left out a couple of countries that added to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the IHLGF; France and Taiwan. Altogether we had 94 registered pilots at the IHLGF 2005 representing seven countries and 15 states. Not bad for a hand launch glider contest. We will get ol' Jim down here one of these days:) Ron -Original Message- From: Lex Mierop [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:52 PM To: 'James V. Bacus'; soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply Shows that you've never been to the IHLGF. We had Englanders and Brazilians, Japanese Kiwis. Also Yankees, Good ol' Southern Boys, Texans, Midwesterners and them funny guys from north of here that don't seem to know what that big yellow thing is in the sky... :-) :-) :-) -l -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 1:57 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply Nice write up Jack, there was a guy from Canada as well. And of course the two guys from Japan doing the video show. I would say it was the most cosmopolitan event I have ever been to. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R
RE: [RCSE] Contest Cosmo WAS: JR Aero tow Reply
Steve: It really isn't fair to compare the NATS HLG event to the IHLGF. They are two entirely different cats. I use to attend the NATS on a regular basis, competing in most of the events, and I loved every single one of them. The LSF guys do a great job (in cooperation with AMA) of putting on a host of soaring events, most of which are very demanding from a personnel standpoint; and they only have a week to in which to cram all those events. I know that I am not telling you, or anyone else who reads this and has actually been to the Soaring NATS, anything new. In real estate, something I have a passing knowledge of, the three key words are: LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The IHLGF has that in spades. When someone plans to come to the IHLGF, they can be assured of four things which few other locations can boast...and they all have to do with being located in Southern California: 1. Great weather, relatively speaking; 2. Great flying conditions (if you don't mind a dirt field); 3. A large contingent of very talented pilots; and, 4. One of the top tourist destinations in the world. In all of the years (12) the IHLGF has been held, there has only been two delays of starting the contest on time. Both had to do with an early morning misting. There has always been 6 rounds flown on Saturday and seven (including the fly-offs) rounds flown on Sunday. Those are the basic reasons why the IHLGF has been able to be as successful as it has been. Just the dumb luck of being in the right place at the right time! Ron Ron Scharck, Registrar IHLGF 2005 6005 Hidden Valley Road, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92009 Direct - 760-496-7987 E-mail - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Steve Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 6:59 PM To: Ron Scharck Cc: Lex Mierop; 'James V. Bacus'; soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Contest Cosmo WAS: JR Aero tow Reply The sad part is, the NATS will be lucky to get 22 from not much more than 9 states for HLG. Steve SOAR LSF IV At 08:44 PM 6/8/2005, Ron Scharck wrote: Lex: You left out a couple of countries that added to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the IHLGF; France and Taiwan. Altogether we had 94 registered pilots at the IHLGF 2005 representing seven countries and 15 states. Not bad for a hand launch glider contest. We will get ol' Jim down here one of these days:) Ron -Original Message- From: Lex Mierop [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:52 PM To: 'James V. Bacus'; soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply Shows that you've never been to the IHLGF. We had Englanders and Brazilians, Japanese Kiwis. Also Yankees, Good ol' Southern Boys, Texans, Midwesterners and them funny guys from north of here that don't seem to know what that big yellow thing is in the sky... :-) :-) :-) -l -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 1:57 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply Nice write up Jack, there was a guy from Canada as well. And of course the two guys from Japan doing the video show. I would say it was the most cosmopolitan event I have ever been to. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply
Lex: You left out a couple of countries that added to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the IHLGF; France and Taiwan. Altogether we had 94 registered pilots at the IHLGF 2005 representing seven countries and 15 states. Not bad for a hand launch glider contest. We will get ol' Jim down here one of these days:) Ron -Original Message- From: Lex Mierop [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:52 PM To: 'James V. Bacus'; soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply Shows that you've never been to the IHLGF. We had Englanders and Brazilians, Japanese Kiwis. Also Yankees, Good ol' Southern Boys, Texans, Midwesterners and them funny guys from north of here that don't seem to know what that big yellow thing is in the sky... :-) :-) :-) -l -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 1:57 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] JR Aero tow Reply Nice write up Jack, there was a guy from Canada as well. And of course the two guys from Japan doing the video show. I would say it was the most cosmopolitan event I have ever been to. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 Update - DSL Clinic
For those of you who will be attending the IHLGF 2005 DSL Clinic, please note the following: The clinic will begin promptly at noon on Friday, June 3rd. You must be registered at the field to attend the Clinic. Pilot registration will begin on Friday morning at 9:00 A.M. The Ground School portion on the clinic will take place from Noon to 1:30 P.M. The Flight School portion of the clinic will be from 1:30 to 3:00. Frequency control for the Clinic attendees will be accomplished by assigning a frequency range to each flight group. See below. Respective frequency pins will be given to each flight group and frequency control will be the responsibility of each group. In order to facilitate the DSL Clinic, the field will be closed to flying from Noon to 3:00 P.M. on Friday. If you would like a copy of the DSL Clinic syllabus see the IHLGF 2005 website (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm) Ron Scharck, Registrar 619-913-4949
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 - Final Pilot Roster
The IHLGF 2005 final Pilot Roster will be posted today, May 23, to the IHLGF 2005 website (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm). As you will note from the Representing column, the U.S pilots came from the East coast to the West Coast; from the Canadian border to the Mexican border and a host of states in between. We are especially grateful to our international pilots who will be representing New Zealand, Brazil, France, England, Taiwan, and Japan. Thanks to all who had an interest in our event for this year. From the registration figures, the DSL (Discus Style Launch) Clinic was one of the factors that drew the record breaking attendance at this years IHLGF. Thanks to all the World Class pilots that volunteered to conduct this first for us event. If you missed the IHLGF 2005, mark your calendars for the first full weekend in June, 2006 for the next great IHLGF. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 - Pilot Roster/Channel Update as of 5-12
Dear HLG Enthusiasts: On behalf of the Torrey Pines Gulls, our Platinum Sponsor, Airtronics, and our Gold Sponsors - Composite Structures Technology (CST); FMA Direct; Hitec/RCD; Hobbico-Futaba Radios; Horizon-JR Radios; Hobby Club; Kennedy Composites; Maple Leaf Designs; Peak Electronics and R/C Direct, I want to thank everyone for the tremendous interest in the IHLGF 2005. For only the second time in our 12 years of holding this little contest we have exceeded the limit of 90 registered pilots. Not only do we have more pilots than ever registered for the event, but we also have the largest contingent of International pilots (12) representing the largest number of countries (6). The US is well represented with 79 pilots from 16 states -- from Washington to Florida; California to Massachusetts; Texas to Minnesota and a host of wonderful states in between. I also want to thank all the pilots who registered for the DSL Clinic. Without the very generous donation of time and talent that the world class instructors have committed to make this wonderful opportunity a reality, there would be no DSL Clinic and for this we all say THANKS! The new updated IHLGF 2005 Pilot Roster, with assigned channels, will be posted to the IHLGF 2005 website (http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm) today. If you are a registered pilot, please check and make sure you know your assigned channel. If you think you have registered and your name does not appear on this roster, I would suggest that you contact me immediately at 619-913-4949. Wednesday, May 18th, will be the final day before the roster is set in stone. Thanks again for your overwhelming support of the IHLGF 2005. We look forward to seeing you the first week of June. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 - Last Chance to Enter
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your overwhelming response to the IHLGF 2005 and the FREE DSL Clinic has resulted in a sold out, 90 pilot registration. Even though the 90 pilot limit (15 pilots per heat with 6 heats in a round) has been reached, we know from doing this many years that some of those paid registrations may not be able to make the event. So the IHLGF 2005 Committee has decided to accept 5 more registrations. If you have been holding off, this will be your last chance to enter. The next five paid registrations will be accepted, provided your frequency is still available. For information on the IHLGF 2005, the DSL Clinic, and an entry form for the IHLGF 2005, go to http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm. Please fill out the entry form (be sure to include at least 2 frequency choices) and then fax it to me at 760-634-0620. By doing so, I will be able to include you in the frequency allotment. Also, be sure and indicate on the form if you want to attend the FREE DSL (Discus Style Launch) Clinic. I will still need you to mail me the original entry form along with a check for the appropriate amount to the address on the entry form. NOTE: The following frequencies (channels) are closed: 19, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34, 40, 42, 50, 51, 52, and 54. The following frequencies (channels) have no one on them: HAM 3, 4, 5, 9; FM: 36, 57. Once again, thank you for your continued support of the IHLGF. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 - Updated Pilot Roster 5-3-05
The IHLGF 2005 Pilot Roster, complete with assigned frequencies, may be found at http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm There are a few spots left out of the 90 pilot limit, so if you have been putting off participating in one of the best HLG contests in the world, there is still an opportunity...but don't wait too long. If you want to be included in the IHLGF 2005, fax the entry form to me at 760-634-0620 and then send in the original entry form together with the appropriate funds. Be sure to read about the DSL (Discus Style Launch) Clinic on the IHLGF 2005 website. The Clinic is free to all registered pilots, however, it is necessary that you let me know that you want to attend the Clinic. Do so on the registration form or if you have already registered and your name does not have a Y under the DSL Clinic column, contact me by direct e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let me know that you want to attend. Thanks for your continued support of the IHLGF. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 - Pilot Roster with Frequencies
The IHLGF 2005 Pilot Roster, complete with assigned frequencies, may be found at http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm There are a few spots left out of the 90 pilot limit, so if you have been putting off participating in one of the best HLG contests in the world, there is still an opportunity...but dont wait too long. If you want to be included in the IHLGF 2005, fax the entry form to me at 760-634-0620 and then send in the original entry form together with the appropriate funds. Be sure to read about the DSL (Discus Style Launch) Clinic on the IHLGF 2005 website. The Clinic is free to all registered pilots, however, it is necessary that you let me know that you want to attend the Clinic. Do so on the registration form or if you have already registered and your name does not have a Y under the DSL Clinic column, contact me by direct e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Let me know that you want to attend. Thanks for your continued support of the IHLGF. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 Update
The Torrey Pines Gulls and co-sponsor, AIRTRONICS, are pleased to announce that we are very close to the 90 pilot limit for the IHLGF 2005, June 4-5. There are a few spots remaining and we would love to have you join us. In addition to representation from 15 states, pilots from New Zealand, England, France, Brazil, Japan and Taiwan form the international contingent. If you want to enter, I need to get your registration form in ASAP. Information regarding the IHLGF 2005, including the Pilot Registration List, as of 4/27, may be found at http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/IHLGF2005.htm. Please fill out the entry form (be sure to include at least 2 frequency choices) and then fax it to me at 760-634-0620. By doing so, I will be able to include you in the frequency allotment that much sooner. Also, be sure and indicate on the form if you want to attend the FREE DSL (Discus Style Launch) Clinic. I will still need you to mail me the original entry form along with a check for the appropriate amount to the address below. NOTE: The following frequencies (channels) are closed: 19, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34, 42, 51, and 52. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] Great Article on IHLGF 2004
If you dont have access to the great article that John Erickson wrote for Model Aviation magazine covering the IHLGF 2004 and have an interest in learning more about the IHLGF, here is the link to the AMA article as provided by Liz Helms at the request of AMA District 10 VP, Rich Hanson. Thanks to both of them for their efforts on the behalf of the IHLGF. http://www.modelaircraft.org/mag/HLGfestival/index.html Ron Scharck, Registrar IHLGF 2005 13520 Evening Creek Dr., N. Ste. 160 San Diego, CA 92128 619-913-4949
[RCSE] IHLGF Notes and Congratulations!
I wanted to be one of the first to send congratulations to the new IHLGF Champion, Oleg Golovidov. Oleg's IHLGF victory and the seemingly impossible feat of beating Joe Wurts put him in a very rare class. The only other person to beat Joe Wurts at the IHLGF is Daryl Perkins who did it back to back in 1996 and 1997. Oleg is now breathing rare air - that which was formerly restricted to multiple time World Champions! Many of us have the privilege of knowing Oleg personally and more of us know him from his accomplishments in the HLG/DLG arena. Either way you have to be impressed with this young man from Russia who has only been in the United States a relatively short time. Oleg first entered the IHLGF in 1999 where he placed 22nd. He has returned to compete in the IHLGF every year since with the explicit goal of winning the contest many call the (unofficial) world championship of HLG. Last year, flying his own design the Taboo, Oleg came ever so close but when all the dust cleared, the venerable Joe Wurts edged Oleg out in the fly-offs to garner the IHLGF 2002 Championship. With a whole host of championship caliber pilots on the heels of Joe every year, it was only a matter of time when even the world's greatest HLG pilot would make that one mistake in judgment or miss that one nearly phantom down wind thermal that would allow a new champion. But there had to be someone who could challenge Joe to the brink. Last year Craig Greening let Joe know that he was a factor to be reckoned with. Two years ago, Oleg pushed Joe to the very limits missing the championship by a mere 9 points (out of 12,000). This year the master blinked and the challenger took advantage of the opportunity. And the crowd of IHLGF contestants, spectators and Joe Wurts cheered the new Champion. Congratulations, Oleg! On behalf of the Torrey Pines Gulls, the IHLGF Committee and the Sponsors of the IHLGF 2003, I want to thank each and every one of the 80 pilots who choose to spend June 7th and 8th in Poway, California this year flying HLG's and being a part of HLG history as a participant in the IHLGF 2003. Special thanks go to our International pilots, many of whom travel great distances to compete with the worlds largest assemblage of championship caliber HLG pilots. You, the pilots are what makes the IHLGF the event that it is. Without you, there would be no IHLGF. So, begin now to make plans to attend the IHLGF 2004, June 5th and 6th. Ron Scharck, Registrar IHLGF 2003 1550 Hotel Circle N., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-725-5434 Fax: 619-491-0791 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] IHLGF's Scharck is Calendar Challenged!!
Contrary to my proclamation that"Monday is April 1st,"today is not April 1. After hearing form those more informed, I have now joined the rest of the world in accepting that tomorrow, Tuesday, is April 1st, which is the first day that your entry form for the IHLGF 2003should be postmarked. If you decided to err on the side of caution and mailed your entry today (March 31st) your entrywill be accepted. I apologize for any confusion I may have created in trying to rewrite the Gregorian Calander. Ron Scharck, RegistrarIHLGF 20031550 Hotel Circle N., Ste 100San Diego, CA 92108
[RCSE] Re: IHLGF Postmark Question?
John: The Postmark is the determining factor. Do not waste your money on express mail. Ron Scharck, RegistrarIHLGF 20031550 Hotel Circle N., Ste 100San Diego, CA 92108 - Original Message - From: John Kappus To: Ron Scharck Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 8:15 PM Subject: IHLGF Postmark Question? Ron, Does registration go soley by postmark, or does arraival date matter? In other words, is there any reason to mail by express mail? Thanks, John Kappus
[RCSE] IHLGF is looking for a few good men!
At their request, I sent invitations to the IHLGF to following gentlemen whose addresses were kicked back. If any of you know the current e-mail address of any of the following they would appreciate it if you would share it with me so I can get them their packets: John Asplund: Wil Byers: Darwin Barrie: Jerry Krainock: Barry Baskin: Adam Till: Thank you! Ron Scharck, RegistrarIHLGF 20031550 Hotel Circle N., Ste 100San Diego, CA 92108
[RCSE] IHLGF 2003 Announcement II
If you have already seen this be sure to see NEW INFO regarding Motels Rooms at bottom! 2003 International Hand Launch Glider Festival The Torrey Pines Gulls and AIRTRONICS are pleased to announce thetenth annual International Hand Launch Glider Festival (IHLGF) will take place June7 and8 at the TPG Poway Flight Center, Poway (San Diego), California. The international reputation that the IHLGF has developed over the years is due in great part to a combination of the competition format that the IHLGF has created and the wealth of championship caliber pilots from all over the world that gather each year in Poway to battle for the unofficial World Championship of HLG. You don't have to be a world caliber pilot to have a great time at the IHLGF. Thesheerjoy of two days (actually three or four for most pilots) of flying HLG's with a great group of pilots, combined with the "social" aspect of the IHLGF is what makes this "event" so popular. As for the international aspect of the IHLGF, as ofthis date, we have commitments frompilots from New Zealand, Canada, and Japan. We are also expecting participants from Switzerland,Argentina and Texas.Germany and Austria have also indicated an interest. We love our international pilots! Not only are they great pilots but they are always great ambassadors for their countries. After two years ofadapting the Tasks and Rules to adjust to theDiscus Style Launch (DSL)we have, what we feel is, a finished product. With one minor revision from last years Tasks, the rest of thecontest format that has proven so popular will remain the same. You can expect 6 rounds of competition on Saturday, followed by four rounds on Sunday. The top ten pilots, as determined by the 10 rounds of open competition, will compete in a three round fly off to determine the 2003 IHLGF Champion and final standing for the remaining nine pilots.Awards will begiven through tenth place. Additionally, there will bea Junior (age 15 and under) Championship and three Eagle (55+) Class awards. The entry fee for the two-day contest will be $50. Included in the entry fee will be a complementary lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Entries will be limited to 90 pilots. The official registration packet will be mailed the first week in March. If you have participated in the IHLGF in any of the last 3 years, you are on our mailing list. If you have moved during that time or if you know someone who would be interested in additional information or receiving a registration packet, please give me a call at 619-725-5434 or better yet, e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Hotel Info: It has been reported that the Poway Country Inn is already booked up and rooms elsewhere are going pretty quickly. I have reserved a block of roomsat two other local motels. In both cases be sureto mention that you are with the International Hand Launch Glider Festival to get the special rates noted below:Ramada LimitedErik Cortes, Asst. Mgr.12448 Poway RoadPoway, CA 920641-858-748-73111-858-679-2717 (Fax)[EMAIL PROTECTED]$69.00 + taxLa Quinta Rancho Penasquitos10185 Paseo MontrilSan Diego, CA 921291-800-531-59001-858-538-0476 (Fax)E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]$75.99 + taxBe sure to make your reservations as soon as possible. If you have any problems, please let me know.Ron Scharck, RegistrarIHLGF 20031550 Hotel Circle N., Ste 100San Diego, CA 92108619-725-5434
[RCSE] Last Call for IHLGF Registration
The International Hand Launch Glider Festival, AKA, "IHLGF"; "Poway"; and some other names we are just too modest to publish, will close it's registration as of noon tomorrow, Friday, May24th. We have once againgarnered a great group of pilots from 13 states and four countries. We still have a few spots open and I don't want anyone to miss the opportunity to fly in this great contest. So, if you have been holding off for one reason or another, don't hesitate now. E-mail me with your registration information and 3 (if possible) frequency choices. Registration information may be found at the TPG website www.torreypinesgulls.org We look forward to hearing from you. Ron Scharck, RegistrarIHLGF 2002 1550 Hotel Circle North, Suite 100San Diego, CA 92108619-725-5434 (Office)619-491-0791 (Fax)619-913-4949 (Cell)[EMAIL PROTECTED] (E-Mail)
Re: [RCSE] Flying at Torrey Pines
Steve: As long as you are an AMA member, there is no trick to flying at Torrey Pines. There is a facility on site where you must register. There is a $5 a day fee for flying there. The scenery alone is worth the $5. The main problem with Torrey is the air traffic congestion since it is also a favorite spot for hang gliders and paragliders. This is one area where you really have to watch the traffic. The weekends is where you will find most of the R/C guys, especially the Scale guys. On a good Sunday there is a carpet of scale sailplanes...a truely beautiful sight, both on the ground and in the air. One of the regulars there is Ron Brown. A really nice guy that will make sure you feel right at home. Others to ask for are Larry and/or Gary Fogel. If you meet Larry, thank him. He single handedly preserved Torrey Pines as a flying sight by getting it acknowledged by the Sate of California as a State Historical Site. Charles Lindberg learned to fly gliders there. For more information on Torrey Pines, the Gliderport and the Torrey Pines Gulls club check out our website at torreypinesgulls.org Hope this helps, Ron Scharck TPG Member - Original Message - From: Steve Richman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 8:02 AM Subject: [RCSE] Flying at Torrey Pines Anyone a member of the Torrey Pines Gulls? Have tried to contact the club via their web site as I'll be in San Diego for a couple of days at the end of this month and was hoping to bring a sailplane along for a little flying on 2/27 or 2/28. Any info greatly appreciated. Flying on channel 15. Thanks, Steve RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] International Hand Launch Glider Festival
They say the best advertising is "word of mouth." Instead of me telling you what a great contest the IHLGF is, I thought it much better to quote from one of the articles written about last years IHLGF "You've heard the business term "continuos improvement." Well, the Torrey Pines Gulls (TPG) have continuously refined the IHLGF to the point that it runs like a well-oiled machine. Imagine organizing 90 pilots, 10 rounds and six flights groups. With three minute intervals between rounds, the IHLGF is a management marvel. Computerized scoring, pre-printed task and scoring sheets - including the pilot's name - and great people running the whole shebang. It doesn't get much better, except that the tasks are varied, challenging and ordered to make sense for the time of day, e.g., add 'em ups early to warm up stiff arms, 1,2,3 4 minute flights later in the day when the lift is in, etc. Then add the world's top pilots to this mix, and you've got yourself one amazingly fun and challenging contest. Oh, and the food - free subs for lunch during a short break, and, of course, Tony's Mexican Restaurant on Friday and Round Table Pizza on Saturday with all your buds - new and old. If you fly HLG at all, you owe it to yourself to do the IHLGF at least once." Rudy Seigel Cincinnati Soaring Society's on-line Newsletter Would you like an invitation to the IHLGF 2001? Send me an e-mail with your name, mailing address, telephone number, and AMA # and I will make sure you get an invitation. Ron Scharck, Registrar
[RCSE] International Hand Launch Gliger Festival 2001
Dear HLG Enthusiasts: The Torrey Pines Gulls is pleased to announce the eighth annual International Hand Launch Glider Festival (IHLGF) will take place June 2 and 3 at the TPG Poway Flight Center, Poway (San Diego), California. The international reputation that the IHLGF has developed over the years is due in great part to a combination of the competition format that the IHLGF has created and the wealth of championship caliber pilots from all over the world that gather each year in Poway to battle for the unofficial World Championship of HLG. The sheer fun of two days (actually three or four for most pilots) of doing what they love to do most, combined with the "social" aspect of the IHLGF is what makes this "event" so popular with all those who are less than world caliber pilots. We will stay with the same contest format that has proven so popular. You can expect 6 rounds of competition on Saturday, followed by four rounds on Sunday. The top ten pilots, as determined by the 10 rounds of open competition, will compete in a three round fly off to determine the 2001 IHLGF Champion and final standing for the remaining nine pilots. Plaques will be awarded through tenth place. Additionally, we will be awarding a plaques to the top three Junior (age 15 and under) and Eagle (50+) pilots. The entry fee for the two-day contest will be $40. Included in the entry fee will be a complementary lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Entries will be limited to 90 pilots. The official registration packet will be mailed the first week in March. If you have participated in the IHLGF in any of the last 3 years, you are on our mailing list. If you have moved during that time or if you know someone who would be interested in additional information or receiving a registration packet, please give me a call at 619-725-5434 or better yet, e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron Scharck, Registrar IHLGF 2001
[RCSE] Tokyo Terror to attend IHLGF
For those of you who attended the IHLGF two years ago, you will be happy to know that Buzz Tokunaga, "The Tokyo Terror", will be attending this years IHLGF. Buzz, who is the National HLG Champion of Japan and is considered to be the Joe Wurts of Japan, e-mailed me yesterday to tell me that he will definitely will be attending. In his own words, "I can't wait to get there and see everybody there!" If you would like to send a welcome note to Buzz, his e-mail address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] April 1st is right upon us. It's going to be a full house of 90 again this year so be sure and get your entry forms in on April 1st or as close after that as possible to reserve a spot at this year's "Poway Happening." Ron Scharck Registrar -- IHLGF 2000 San Diego, CA PLEASE NOTE new e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
