Well, how about that? Papa Troy and son Adam Lawicki are #1 and #2 in
the 2-meter competition! I'm fairly certain that ain't happened
before. Amazing stuff, and Troy and Adam are quickly become a force to
be reckoned with in just about any competition (including handlaunch!)
They both were t
>>Fly a 2-Meter, RES plane... Then you can get 3 days of flying in... :-)
So are you saying he should fly a gentle lady?
Which is always a good choice, IMO.
Bill Swingle
Janesville, CA
#x27;
Cc: soaring@airage.com
Subject: RE: [RCSE] NATS 2008 - 2meter
Sigh...Just me bein' selfish I guess. Not bad-mouthin' 2M, however, 2 days
of RES definitely WOULD give ME more flying time .
I agree that 2M is challenging based on my observations at the NATs ('cause
I don't fl
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Subject: Re: [RCSE] NATS 2008 - 2meter
Gentlemen,
Hmm.. Bad-mouthing two meter is coming close to being the new national
pastime. Seriously, after being the CD of the 2 meter event for the past
two years, may I offer this observation: It is probably the most
challenging event
Gentlemen,
Hmm.. Bad-mouthing two meter is coming close to being the new national
pastime. Seriously, after being the CD of the 2 meter event for the past
two years, may I offer this observation: It is probably the most
challenging event (sorry, F3B or F3J fans) that is currently flown at
r the beer part!
-Sheldon-
(also not at the NATs...Sigh)
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From: Dave Hauch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:40 AM
To: S Meyer; Dennis
Cc: soaring@airage.com
Subject: Re: [RCSE] NATS 2008 - 2meter
hi,
think I have a solution for you guys on th
Yep! And don't we BOTH wish we were there having some FUN!!!
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From: Dave Hauch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 10:25 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'S Meyer'; 'Dennis'
Cc: soaring@airage.com
Subject: Re: [RCSE] NATS
All in fun. :-)
Dave Hauch
www.rc-builds.com
Dave,
While I'd rather see more RES and less 2M...You're being really harsh
Dude!...'cept of course for the beer part!
-Sheldon-
(also not at the NATs...Sigh)
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hi,
think I have a solution for you guys on the 2 meter thing.
replace the 2 days of 2 meter with 2 days of horse shoes.
entrees would probably go up, and the guy with the concession trailer
could sell beer.
EVERYBODY WINS! :-
hi,
think I have a solution for you guys on the 2 meter thing.
replace the 2 days of 2 meter with 2 days of horse shoes.
entrees would probably go up, and the guy with the concession trailer
could sell beer.
EVERYBODY WINS! :-)
wish i could go, you guys have fun.
looking forward to hear about i
Hey! I'd be UP for that idea!!!
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From: S Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 4:12 PM
To: Dennis
Cc: soaring@airage.com
Subject: Re: [RCSE] NATS 2008
Uggg.. Don't remind me. Only thing worse than a 2 meter contest is
the 2nd day of
- Original Message
From: S Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
...time to make RES a 2 day event and relegate 2 Meter to 1 day contest
That gets my vote.
There you go again Steve, bad mouthing 2 meter. 2 meter registration is
up too you know. :-)
Lets do two days for each... six days of flying is even better.
Dennis
S Meyer wrote:
Uggg.. Don't remind me. Only thing worse than a 2 meter contest is
the 2nd day of a 2 meter contest. :-)
Loo
Uggg.. Don't remind me. Only thing worse than a 2 meter contest is
the 2nd day of a 2 meter contest. :-)
Looking at the numbers I think it is time to make RES a 2 day event and
relegate 2 Meter to 1 day contest.
Wooohooo I'm going to LSF Glider Camp.
Steve
Dennis wrote:
Oh Boy, it'
Oh Boy, it's almost here... the Nats! The planes are ready, I've been
practicing and ready to go. The "Bad Duck" will make it appearance Monday.
Yah...
See you there.
Dennis Hoyle
2008 Nats Registrar
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Gordy's there! XC only, need that LSF 5 run :-)
Gordy
In a message dated 6/23/2008 7:25:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2008/Register.html
**Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for
fuel-efficient used cars.
The final list of flyer's is now online:
http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2008/Register.html
The numbers are UP!
Dennis Hoyle
2008 Nats Registrar
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Tomorrow, June 14, 2008, is the final day to register for the 2008 Nats.
Attendance may exceed last year so get your apps in the mail now. RES has
shown a notable increase with 86 so far.
The LSF website is updated:
http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2008/Register.html
Thanks
Dennis Hoyle
2008
If you haven't done so already, please get your Nats app in the mail today. I
updated the LSF website with the current registered flyer's.
http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2008/Register.html
and frequency allocations. Please check yours, I did make a couple of changes,
first come first serve.
h
So tomorrow is the last day you can get your nats paperwork in by.
The post mark must be by June 1st and since it is a Sunday ... that
means that tomorrow is the last day.
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I'm looking for someone from the NE Ohio (Cleveland) who would not mind
delivering a 4M sailplane for me.
Thanks
Fred
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Recieved the 82 Nats entry form today and noticed not all ch's are
available for the RC Electric events. Why ?? Just curious.
Ray
Sky Bench.com
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What west coast event can you go to so that you can fly 8 days of
sailplane events and flights over 10 minutes?
Craig Allen wrote:
Nats ??? Is that that little East Coast contest you guys have every year? But
always complain about schedules and events?
Out West we have Viselia, IHLGF, Southwe
Based on my experiences as CD of the 2M Nats event the past two years,
I'd have to say, yes you are definitely missing something: A lot of fun
(primary reason) and a real challenge at a premium flying site. Oh wait,
wasn't the original poster of this topic the guy that stood on the site of
Sorry your missing the coolest event of all of them.
**F3B*
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To:
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:50 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Nats 2M, am I missing something???
Am I seeing things? Mon-T
Hay Joe,
Maybe there is a reason to attend that East Coast NAT'S contest. Two Supers
in the air at once.. What a sight that would be...
Send Gas money to.. hehe
Craig
Thermaler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Am I seeing things? Mon-Tues 2M?
My Nats schedule
Sunday - Super Esprit eats the
Am I seeing things? Mon-Tues 2M?
My Nats schedule
Sunday - Super Esprit eats thermals and HL's - win NOS
Mon-Tues - V tailed Osprey 2M eats thermals - win 2M
Wed - Secret Project eats thermals and things made in a mold - win RES
Thur-Fri - Other Secret Project eats thermals and things made in a m
Nats ??? Is that that little East Coast contest you guys have every year? But
always complain about schedules and events?
Out West we have Viselia, IHLGF, Southwest Classic, Fresno Classic and on and
on And we fly 12 months out of the year :-)
So if your bragging about being 3 hours away fr
I don't care what the NATS schedule is. I'm driving 1500 miles one way and will have the best fun I have all year long, except certain times with my wife. Make any schedule you want, I'll be there with my AVA and JW Onyx, if I ever get it built. Rick
Rick Bothell www.handsfreeretriever.com Msg
From: Chuck Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 11:16 PM
To: soaring@airage.com
Subject: [RCSE] Nats Scores
Are all the scores from the Nats posted anywhere? Some people would
like to know where they finished and need the data to fill out the
LSF achievement f
Are all the scores from the Nats posted anywhere? Some people would
like to know where they finished and need the data to fill out the
LSF achievement form. Not me since I finished Level V contest
requirements 10 years ago.
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Subject: [RCSE] NATS RES Scores!
RES wrapped up an hour ago - Dennis Hoyle takes top honors after five
rounds!
Our own Ed Wilson took sixth wood, and many I BEAT GORDY buttons were
handed out ;)
http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-r
RES wrapped up an hour ago - Dennis Hoyle takes top honors after five
rounds!
Our own Ed Wilson took sixth wood, and many I BEAT GORDY buttons were
handed out ;)
http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-res-01-final_scores.jpg
http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/20060728-nats-res-02-final_
Hi All,
As I said in an earlier post, welcome to the 2006 Mike Smith NATs :-)
Open has just finished, and it was another gruling day. Rain, overcast &
wind was the rule for today, More broken planes, off field landings, even one
over shot landing into the pilots flying area, for a zero
oaring Nats
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:34 PM
> To: soaring@airage.com
> Subject: [RCSE] NATs
>
> Hi All,
> 2 Mtr finished yeaterday, Lost my bird :-(
> Open st
Marc,
CONGRATULATIONS!
Great job.
Mark
V#115
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From: Marc Gellart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 12:45 AM
To: Soaring Exchange
Subject: [RCSE] Nats and Other Thoughts
Well, we are in our downhill slide here. I did finish my Level V
hange
Subject: [RCSE] Nats and Other Thoughts
Well, we are in our downhill slide here, we have had everything from great
conditions to some pretty tough stuff. George made comments about it, the
humidity has not even been that bad, but George comes from that "dry heat".
Mike Smith has be
This is the first year I've been to the Nats for a small competition
(eg, not Unlimited, etc), and maybe that made a difference, but the Nats
Team really seemed to go out of their way to make the experience
enjoyable.
I can't count how many different people talked to me, took pictures my
and my
DP:is well DP,
He's had a couple of real 'get away' flights but yesterday he really showed
why he is a world champion on a consistent basis.
First conditions WERE that difficult proof being one of his landings that
should have been a walk in, and his plane just got pushed down onto the gro
Well, we are in our downhill slide here, we have had everything from great
conditions to some pretty tough stuff. George made comments about it, the
humidity has not even been that bad, but George comes from that "dry heat".
Mike Smith has been flying great, Daryl and Mike Fox too, whats new
tia)
Matrix Magician
2006 Soaring Nats
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Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:34 PM
To: soaring@airage.com
Subject: [RCSE] NATs
Hi All,
2 Mtr finished yeaterday, Lost my bird :-(
Open started today. Conditions toda
6 rounds, and some really "interesting" air today. The slope surf was up
on the front side of the field thanks to a steady 20MPH wind. Many short
landings. Sky broke open for only a little bit in the afternoon, and the
occassional "real" thermal was spotted.
#1 is the first half of the scoreshe
Hi All,
2 Mtr finished yeaterday, Lost my bird :-(
Open started today. Conditions today were different than I have ever flown
in. Cloud cover almost all day, windy and very humid.
I spent 4 of 6 rounds working wind waves and not getting the full 12
minutes, nd so did MANY others.
Hi Don,
thanks for the nice write
up, thanks for all your work - the Nats coverage this year is
outstanding!
Much luck to all flying
this week, thanks to all working it -
Brent
I see that! I'll have to buy him a drink when I get there to ease the pain,
good thing gonzo bailed or he may have been lost as well!
H-
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From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:13 PM
To: soaring@airage.com
Subject: RE: [RCSE]
Daily NATS info, pictures and scores can be found
at this link.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/natsnews.asp.
Don
RichmondSan Diego, CA (Muncie, IN
today)[EMAIL PROTECTED]www.hilaunch.com
Hi all,
Well today finished the F3B contest, XC and Aero tow. Jo & I worked both
days assisting with the F3B tasks. Phil Renaud ran a tight ship and things ran
smoothly.
The only real excitement was when Rick Bothel and myself, while working
base "B" for the speed runs, had to take cov
James V. Bacus wrote:
Looks like Capn' Jack flew his Ventus scale model into the powerlines!!!
Yeah, he did. I was packing up my tent in the camping area when I heard
a clatter that sounded like someone kicking the port-a-potty over.
Turned around, and I saw the Ventus spiraling down near th
I agree, total thumbs up to whomever is involved. (It's not my doing this
time, even though I did it for several years before this nats.)
Looks like Capn' Jack flew his Ventus scale model into the powerlines!!!
At 01:09 PM 7/23/2006, Harry DeBoer wrote:
very well done!!!
Jim
Downers Grove
thanks a ton for posting this Jim, it's been killing me not being
there for f3b.
Dave Hauch
www.git-r-built.com
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From: "James V. Bacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:00 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Nats Coverage
The Nats co
very well done!!!
God I miss you guy's I will be down no latter then Thursday evening for the
banquet and RES!
Harry
aka Psycho ;)
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From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 2:00 PM
To: soaring@airage.com
Subject: [RCSE] Nats Cov
The Nats coverage is pretty good this year...
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/NatsNews06/0721.pdf
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/NatsNews06/0722.pdf
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/NatsNews06/0723.pdf
Jim
Downers Grove, IL
Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR
AMA 592537L
Title: Re: [RCSE] NATs HLG
Alright, Mike! Great job! Something about you and the NATS...a good combination. Way to represent the West Coast!
JE
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:02:03 -0700
To: soaring@airage.com
S
CONGRADS Mike!!! Nice to see a fellow SoCal guy do well
against all the other top pilots that attended. I'm sure
everyone is having a blast at this year's NATS!!! Please
keep feeding us updates when someone can!!!
Edgar
"The Soaring Junkie"
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> It's official
>
It's official
Mike Smith from San Diego is the new national champion. Mike flew superbly
during a tough event. Lift was spotty and sometimes non- existant. His
launching and air reading skills really showed up in the sometimes windy
conditions, lots of overcast.
CONGRADS Mike Well Done
G
I been here since July 3rd. It has been so full of RC fliers that getting
to fly was almost impossible even though open flying was available after each
days contest, the contestants would all fly till dark.
So today I got the chance to fly my new Vandal. the workmanship on this
modeol
George is right, it has been hot around IN/OH the last few days, but the
start of the Soaring Nats looks great. Temps for Friday and the weekend are
forecast in the low 80's and under 10 winds. After the last attempt at XC
two years ago, this looks like paradise. Look forward to seeing everyo
Hi all,
I've been here in Muncie since July 3rd. It has been hot and humid and
some windy conditions.
Be sure to bring lots of water.
Hope to see many of you this weekend :-)
Smooth Landings
George
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I am getting all of my Nats orders together. If you guys need any thing, and
would like to pick it up at the Nats, Let me know so I can have it for you.
Thanks.Johnny and Butch
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My roomie bailed out, so I have space to share at the Hotel Roberts for the
week of the Nats if anyone is interested. Contact me offline.
Jim Thomas
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Sat Pull Pork, Ribs, shrimp jalapeno poppers,Kern onda KobBond fire by
Bacus$5.00 per person (Gordy eats first)
The BBQupra got named at the MidSouth BBQ when I got sauce all over the
fuse, launching with a Rib in one hand.
So now my Carbon Supra is not only the Heaviest in the world but t
It's that time of year already...
Will have informal cook out on Friday the 21st
Real Deal on Sat after the first day of flying
This "shindig" is in its 5-6 year and growing by leaps and bounds thanks to the
help of many many friends
If you can help out let me know
If you think you mig
How many folks are going to need batteries for F3B at the Nats?
I am going to be seeing our battery guys next Monday and will set the
number, if any, are needed. Also, I need the spec for the battery as well.
Marc Gellart
Nats ED
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Hi guys,
I have one more spot open in the twin Cessna 421
(pressurized/turbocharged/air-conditioned) to get to
Muncie. Any takers?
Ping me offline to discuss.
Thx,
D
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In 1974, I attended my first SOAR Nats and have attended either the
AMA Nats or the LSF Tournament every year since then except when I
couldn't get off from work. I retired in 1994 and bought a lap top
computer and a van for travel to contests. Since that time, I have
kept a log of my experie
At 07:20 PM 4/2/2006, Chuck Anderson wrote:
At 07:38 PM 4/2/2006, you wrote:
There is more to the Nats than flying. I prefer the way Visalia
runs their contest. It is a better balance of flying and partying.
Chuck Anderson
There you go Chuck! I remember when... Better not go there. :-)
"...Gives guys lots of "after" hours flying time and Gordy can shoot more
landing in preperation
for that Nats plaque..."
You will notice Chuck, that the reference was for fun flying, not the
contest, Lord hope and the river does not rise, we will not go late this
year so you will not miss your di
At 07:38 PM 4/2/2006, you wrote:
> Well boys, daylight savings time has arrived, it's April, <
Remember, Indiana finally got with the world and is changing their clocks,
so we will have an extra hour of sun in Muncie this summer. Gives guys lots
of after hours flying time and Gordy can shoot
> Well boys, daylight savings time has arrived, it's April, <
Remember, Indiana finally got with the world and is changing their clocks,
so we will have an extra hour of sun in Muncie this summer. Gives guys lots
of after hours flying time and Gordy can shoot more landing in preperation
for tha
Well boys, daylight savings time has arrived, it's April, and there's
less than 8 weeks left for you to register for this year's LSF
Soaring NATS.
To date, 60 pilots have made a decision about what they will fly
when. Four frequency blocks have filled up and the XC, F3B slots are
limited
In a message dated 3/23/2006 2:12:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have to do something to one up my F3J performance at last years NATS .
Gordy,
I some IBG name tags left from last year!
Don RichmondSan Diego, CA (Pensacola, FL for a few days)[EMAIL PROTECTED
I'm thinking of entering with the new Super AVA.
I have to something to one up my F3J performance at last years Nats .
Gordy
) '"
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:40 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Nats F3B
With F3B being flown at the Nats, what are some of the planes people will
be using this year?
Mike
Las Vegas, NV
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Estrella, Mike I am jealous.
Dave.
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> Estrella - Webershock/Fischer
>
> Erophia 2K - Crosstail - Webershock
>
> Altus - Perlick
>
>
> At 07:51 AM 3/22/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >Graphite 2, carb
Estrella - Webershock/Fischer
Erophia 2K - Crosstail - Webershock
Altus - Perlick
At 07:51 AM 3/22/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Graphite 2, carbon and Graphite 2 partial carbon, MH 32, V-Tails.
Regards, Dave Corven.
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Graphite 2, carbon and Graphite 2 partial carbon, MH 32, V-Tails.
Regards, Dave Corven.
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From: Michael Conte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> With F3B being flown at the Nats, what are some of the planes people
> will be using this year?
>
> Mike
> Las
<>
Diablo (X-tail) - Own design... molds almost complete
- ping me offline for renderrings
Altus - Small little f...er - T-tail - Dieter Perlick
F3B model development has really taken a back seat to
F3J model development the past couple of years. We are
finally starting to see some new F3B toys
Furio (X and V tail).
Tom
Michael Conte wrote:
With F3B being flown at the Nats, what are some of the planes people
will be using this year?
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With F3B being flown at the Nats, what are some of the planes people
will be using this year?
Mike
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Just a reminder that nats entries are open and already close to fifty are in
the books from 15 states. Appreciate all the entries that have come in, all
the info is on www.silentflight.org under the 2006 Nats heading. Barry
Anderson will gladly take your entrie.
Looking forward to the summer!
A reminder to all potential Nats contestants:
PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO THE REGISTRAR ADDRESS ON PAGE 2 OF THE
ENTRY FORM. SENDING YOUR ENTRY TO THE LSF PO BOX AT AMA IN MUNCIE WILL
ONLY SLOW DOWN THE RECEIPT OF YOUR ENTRY AS IT MUST BE BUNDLED BY AMA,
SENT TO THE LSF SECRETARY AND THEN FORWARD
I think they're just trying to save 2 cents. :-)
At 06:58 AM 1/7/2006, Barry Andersen wrote:
Some of you guys really like this sport! There are 10 pilots
already registered for this years RC Soaring Nationals.
If you include an email address on your entry, I will confirm by
email, followed
h.com
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From: "Barry Andersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "RCSE"
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 7:58 AM
Subject: [RCSE] NATS registration
> Some of you guys really like this sport! There are 10 pilots
> already
Some of you guys really like this sport! There are 10 pilots
already registered for this years RC Soaring Nationals.
If you include an email address on your entry, I will confirm by
email, followed by hard copy, US mail.
The link to the NATS registrar from the LSF site is not pointing to
nd Friday.
Ray Hayes
http://www.skybench.com
Home of Wood Crafters
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Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 8:36 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Nats & contest issue
> In a message dated 10/31/2005 11:36:06 PM Eastern
Bob,
I fly sailplanes almost exclusively. But I like reading about other
disciplines also. Having the National Aeromodeling meet not covered
in the AMA publication is like the EAA downplaying Oshkosh, or the
PGA not covering the Masters. If it wasn't given coverage because
"only 5 percent
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "TJB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> And one issue a year about competition
> shouldn't be such a big deal. How are people going to learn about
it and
> become interested?
I agree. And, Jim's Nats coverage was awesome. Sad to see we do not
have it in the mag this yea
In a message dated 10/31/2005 11:36:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I can understand why many sailplane fliers don't want anything to do with contest the way most of them are conducted today. We seem to have two types of sailplane fliers. Those who only want to fly MOM
Well Jeff, I guess since I never fly there I do not know what I am talking
about. I have never flown the 6x6 in any club event that MIST has had that I
was there for in a number of years. The only event we fly the 6x6 is our OVSS
Fall Round Up other than the Nats and hopefully the team trials
: "Jeff Steifel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Marc Gellart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Ray Hayes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Dan Kitching"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "RCSE"
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats Issu
That's not totally true Marc. The locals were saying that on normal days
the guys flying gliders (really one or two). Go over to our soaring
area. The leave their cards on the boards and put a note that they are
over at the soaring area. Kaluf told us we couldn't do that, even
though all the l
Jeff,
What Kaluf did is SOP at AMA during the week, and since you were not in an
official event, that is where everyone flies at AMA in an uncontrolled
environment. I will admit, it is not a great B site, but to control
frequencies, all fliers have to work from "center" on any open flying da
don't belong to clubs than do belong.
Ray Hayes
http://www.skybench.com
Home of Wood Crafters
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From: "Dan Kitching" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "RCSE"
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats Issue and AMA ED
We
, October 31, 2005 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [RCSE] Nats Issue and AMA ED
> I remember hearing somewhere that AMA has had some members stopping
> in wanting to fly at the AMA site but were disappointed that they
> were denied because there was an official event on the site. Don'
I remember hearing somewhere that AMA has had some members stopping
in wanting to fly at the AMA site but were disappointed that they
were denied because there was an official event on the site. Don't
remember where I heard this. I have certainly never heard of any
problems with local fliers
Dan,
That is a falicy that the Muncie Sky Chiefs have learned, they have another
field now. The MIST soaring club also has an alternate. The AMA never
intended the IAC to be purchased for or it's design for just the locals. When
it works, many locals do fly there and enjoy the facility, bu
I guess we should all write the editor telling him how disappointed we
are in not seeing full NATS coverage.
James V. Bacus wrote:
That's not what I heard from the editor of the mag. I heard that the
AMA received numerous letters from members that were tired of seeing an
entire issue about co
lying
sailplanes that don't belong to clubs than do belong.
Ray Hayes
http://www.skybench.com
Home of Wood Crafters
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Kitching" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "RCSE"
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats Issue and
Is it the only flying site in the Muncie area? It is a national flying
site, not just a local one. We pay a good deal of money for it. Wish the
whole country would pay for a site in our area.
From: "Dan Kitching" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Well sure, they shouldn't have a problem giving up their f
e - From: "James V. Bacus"
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats Issue and AMA ED
That's not what I heard from the editor of the mag. I heard that the
AMA received numerous letters from members that were tired of seeing
an en
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