[NSRCA-discussion] New Contest - Looking for Interest (D3, 4, and 5)

[Lisa n Larry]

I'm looking for interest regarding a new D4 contest in 2010. I don't have
any dates in mind and have not discussed this with the flying club at this
point. I have had conversations with some key folks and believe the club
members will support it. They tried a pattern type primer before I was a
member so I know there is some interest for locals in Sportsman.

 

The flying field is located at:

38.038915,-87.47304

Cut and paste to Google Maps and look at the satellite view.

 

There is a club meeting in a week or so. If there is interest, I will bring
it up at the club meeting and get it going.

 

I have CD'd a couple of contests in Jasper, Indiana and had a fair turnout
w/ positive feedback.

 

Pro's:

1)      Located in Evansville, Indiana. Center stage at the corner of D3,
D4, and D5.

2)      The runway is 500ft concrete with a wide grass runway outside of it.

3)      Contest Date could possibly be scheduled with other event(s) that
may interest those that attend.

4)      I would be willing to sanction for FAI if even one pilot shows
interest in the FAI class.

5)      Field is less than 3 miles off I-164 (to actually drive your car to
get there.vbg).

6)      This flying site was the location for the AMA Grand Event in 2004. 

7)      Club membership is about 150 strong.

8)      110AC power available at the field for those flying electrics.

 

Con's:

1)      Runway runs North / South

2)      Pilot line faces east.

3)      Contest start would not be earlier than 10:30am for first round.

4)      Trees are located ~170 meters out and are about 40ft tall (not
necessary a problem just want it known)

 

I have been a member of this club since late 2005/ early 2006. Very nice
people and very willing to help and most will land and watch me fly pattern
albeit very rough attempts.Yes there is some heckling, but earned on my
part.

 

For those that will attend, I promise you will not be disappointed.

 

You may respond off-line if you wish.

 

Larry and Lisa Diamond

lld613 at psci.net

 

 

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