Guest policy

Mon Nov 24 16:16:37 AKST 2003

John
In the Atlanta area most of the clubs have the 3 trip rule,then you 
decide.All new comers seem to understand.No one likes to be a moocher.
The other side is that some people will drive for whatever distance to fly 
at good pattern practice fields. Me and My pattern practice buddy joined a 
club in Munford Ala,80 miles one way just to practice pattern. We stay all 
day and fly till the fuel is gone(moneys worth).We do this 3-4 times a 
month. It's kinda nice,small club and the sport flyers will go up 3 at a 
time. When they come down, we fly a round and they watch in awe. They fly 
and we refuel.They come down ,we go again.We have the sky to ourselves.I 
burned 1.5 gals. last Saturday and was tired when the day was over.
I understand from Troy N and Bryan Kennedy,  have found another field at 
Stone Mountain Ga that looks good for practice. That is 40 miles for me. 
There is another good practice field in Griffin Ga.This is 60 miles for 
me.The way we are treated is great by the clubs because we bring a lot of 
info and experience with planes and engines. I have never been told -could 
not fly as a guest. I also don't overdo my welcome either.
So you see we travel to the fields for different reasons.

Jim Ivey

jivey61 at msn.com

>From: "John Ferrell" <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Subject: Re: re:Guest policy
>Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:42:59 -0500
>
>Lots of members travel more than 30 miles each way and the annual dues are
>only $30 anyway...
>
>I suggested that concept earlier for half rate at 60 miles and got shouted
>down. Lets face it: Some people just cannot imagine having friends that are
>willing to drive a couple of hours to just to get together and fly.
>
>There was an organization of the local clubs that allowed flying privileges
>at other clubs for a half rate membership. We came out as the bad guys
>because you could join our club and join the other club at half price and
>pay less than a full membership at the other club!
>
>We just deal with it on a day by day basis. We had a fun fly last month and
>half the participants were pattern flyers. Did you ever see anyone try to
>break a balloon by diving straight down on it? That strategy demands a good
>first try, you don't get a second one.... unless of course someone is
>foolish enough to loan you another airplane!
>
>
>
>John Ferrell
>6241 Phillippi Rd
>Julian NC 27283
>Phone: (336)685-9606
>johnferrell at earthlink.net
>Dixie Competition Products
>NSRCA 479 AMA 4190  W8CCW
>"My Competition is Not My Enemy"
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Wayne Galligan" <wgalligan at goodsonacura.com>
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 3:41 PM
>Subject: re:Guest policy
>
>
> > Two of the clubs in our area including ours have an associate member
> > program.  Set a mileage limit if someone has to travel getting to your
> > field, say 30-40-50 miles.   If they live past that zone charge them an
> > associate member fee like $30-$40 dollars.   I think a 2-3 time 
>visitation
> > is plenty to decide if you want to become part of the club.
> >
> > Wayne Galligan
> > Skyblazers R/C Club pres.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Henderson,Eric" <Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:22 AM
> > Subject: RE: 2003 D2 Championship (BARKS) contest - a legal / sanctioned
> > contest?
> >
> >
> > Three visits then a $10 fee after that works well.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> > [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Ferrell
> > Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:47 AM
> > To: discussion at nsrca.org
> > Subject: Re: 2003 D2 Championship (BARKS) contest - a legal / sanctioned
> > contest?
> >
> >
> > We are not real sure when we are going to start flying off of it. It 
>looks
> > great now because of the rye grass that was seeded along with the 
>Bermuda.
> > The exact grass plan was provided by the NC State Ag Agent. Just what
> > happens this spring when the rye dies (it is an annual) and the Bermuda
> > sprouts is the question.  There is some fescue in the mix intentionally
>and
> > by accident. The straw mulch always brings a lot of miscellaneous plant
>life
> > as well.
> >
> > Since we have two fields, there is not a great need to rush the 
>operation
> > but the guys putting out all the work need to some results as soon as
> > possible. The only expense variable between open and closed is the cost 
>of
> > Potty rental.
> >
> > It is a great example of how a small number of members carry the bulk of
>the
> > burden. Most of us "old guys" have been close to useless on the project.
> >
> > We are also struggling with a "Guest Policy". While many of us would 
>like
>to
> > keep things pretty open, there is a contingent that would like to hold
> > guests to three visits annually.  We have tried to get the inhospitable
>few
> > to allow those of us who want our visiting friends to feel welcome to go
> > along with a separate guest pass we could buy and use for our company.  
>So
> > far, we just bicker over it.
> >
> > John Ferrell
> > 6241 Phillippi Rd
> > Julian NC 27283
> > Phone: (336)685-9606
> > johnferrell at earthlink.net
> > Dixie Competition Products
> > NSRCA 479 AMA 4190  W8CCW
> > "My Competition is Not My Enemy"
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <randy10926 at comcast.net>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 10:14 AM
> > Subject: RE: 2003 D2 Championship (BARKS) contest - a legal / sanctioned
> > contest?
> >
> >
> > > Can I try it out when I drop by this winter?
> > >
> > > Randy Hatfield
> > >
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