Re: [RCSE] JOJO To Muncie,,, Flights are expensive!

[Klaus Weiss]

Gordy.
            how about 
me?  I can't fly for nuts, but I can talk with an Aussie accent, and can 
wear my Steve Irwin clothes.  Maybe you could loan me one of your models, 
so I can try F3J :)  Start digging deep for my sponsorship.  Really 
though, I hope you can sponsor JoJo - half his luck.  Although... come 
to think of it, I was only 7 places behind you at the Heathcote Cup comp in Feb, 
and I was flying a 2m . hm!
 
 
Klaus WeissSydney, Australia.http://www.hsl.org.au
 

[RCSE] JOJO To Muncie,,, Flights are expensive!

[GordySoar]

The airline ticket looks expensive. Just tested 
travelcity.com   Air France $1243   
American  $1284  Delta  $1317  United  
$1382 Continental    $1449 

 
 
Hi Guys,
Okay for you guys who have no interest, feel free...to participate! 
:-)
"Why JoJo?"...
This year LSF is featuring F3J at our Nationals, as part of the fun 
and to make it even more representative of the World scene of F3J, some of 
us are doing what we can to bring Jo Grini over from Norway, Jo's a great guy 
and rc soaring contributor (http://www.grini.no/diary) or (http://www.grini.no/), but also 
one of the top contest Soaring guys in his part of the world.  This effort 
as spurred World F3J Champion David Hobby of Melborne Australia to finagle his 
work schedule to conicide and there is a possibility of Colin Lucas 
(English Nationals Champ and British F3J World Pilot) attending too...not to 
leave out Doug Pike of Canada and ???. 
The "Lets bring JoJo to Muncie" started as a fun idea but has now 
blossomed into inspiration for international top pilots to take some notice.. 
However, David is traveling with work, Colin picks a free fight because of 
his other flying buddy being an international airline pilot, but Jo...he's on 
his own coin...
 
JR has provided Radios
Barry Kennedy is providing airplanes so that Jo can compete in all 
events (some electtric too!)
Modelers who have become email pals with Jo are providing a room 
and transportation,,,but the ticket is tough and we are about half way there 
with help.
 
Jim Bacus leads the way with $250 with Larry Jolly and Michael 
Volz just behind, donations have come from the East, Midsouth and the 
slopes of California
it won't take many of those to get this chiseled down..or just a 
little from each of you Nationals pilots and F3J World Team guys.
 
Jo will bring some fun and interest to F3J in general...and to all 
the events.
Send the donations to my address:
 

Gordy 
Stahl9303 LeBeau CtLouisville Ky 40299
(anyone have some frequent flyer miles they need to 
dump?)
The airline ticket looks expensive. Just tested 
travelcity.com   Air France $1243   
American  $1284  Delta  $1317  United  
$1382 Continental  $1449