[NSRCA-discussion] Eglin AFB Contest, 27-28 June - Official Cancellation Notice

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It's been many years since I've gone to the Elgin contest 
M looking for directions I will be there Friday 
Bryan 
---- Robert Campbell via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote: 
> I remember flying a Super Kaos 40 at the Oasis contest back in 2004 DURING
> a Hurricane! What is the world coming to? LOL
> 
> 
> 
> John Pavlick
> 
> Cell: 203-417-4971
> 
> Yep!  *I* once flew a micro BlackMagic in an approaching tornado in
> Lexington, KY.  The winds were reported to be in the neighborhood of 78-85
> knots (not MPH).  The specially-built mciro BM was exceptionally light.  It
> did get blown around a bit, but I was able to bore through the winds and
> complete the pattern.
> 
> 
> 
> There, top THAT!!  ROFL
> 
> 
> *Phil Spelt, KCRC Emeritus, Secretary*
> *AMA 1294, Scientific Leader Member*
> *SPA L-18, Board Member*
> *(865) 435-1476v  (865) 604-0541c*
> 
> Got videos?  The reason I'm asking is my source tells me MTV is looking for
> videos of exactly this type of stuff for their next installment of
> "Jackass".  :)
> 
> Have a nice day!
> 
> On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM, John Pavlick via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
> 
> >  Me too. Boy, how things change. J
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> > John Pavlick
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> > Cell: 203-417-4971
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> > *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
> > *On Behalf Of *Jim Woodward via NSRCA-discussion
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:44 PM
> > *To:* Ronald Van Putte; General pattern discussion
> >
> > *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Eglin AFB Contest, 27-28 June -
> > Official Cancellation Notice
> >
> >
> >
> > I thought wind was a minimum requirement?  Lol
> >
> > Thank You,
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Jun 24, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Ronald Van Putte via NSRCA-discussion <
> > nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
> >
> >  I am surprised so many are upset since only six pilots had preregistered
> > and three were Eglin club members:
> > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/142lx64hv5QzfC43oQepq9Y5ZxpEjpcN2KwFQCAg6xTc/edit#gid=0
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> >
> > Ron
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> >
> >  On Jun 24, 2015, at 12:18 PM, Dr. Michael Harrison, DDS via
> > NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> >
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> > Cancelled!!!Really!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> > <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] *On Behalf Of *John Pavlick
> > via NSRCA-discussion
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:52 AM
> > *To:* 'Robert Campbell'; 'General pattern discussion'; 'James Hannah';
> > 'Jas S'; fa18frog at hotmail.com; 'Victor Diaz'; 'Ronald Van Putte'; 'John
> > Fuqua'; 'Curt Oberg'; 'Mike Plummer'; 'Cody Powell'; 'Jeff & Jackie
> > Powell'; 'ripacheco1967'; 'Phil Conner'
> > *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Eglin AFB Contest, 27-28 June -
> > Official Cancellation Notice
> >
> >
> >
> > This is a first: a Pattern contest cancelled because of wind! I remember
> > flying a Super Kaos 40 at the Oasis contest back in 2004 DURING a
> > Hurricane! What is the world coming to? LOL
> >
> >
> >
> > John Pavlick
> >
> > Cell: 203-417-4971
> >
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> > Integrated Development Services
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> > *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> > <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] *On Behalf Of *Robert
> > Campbell via NSRCA-discussion
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:38 AM
> > *To:* nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org; James Hannah; Jas S;
> > fa18frog at hotmail.com; Victor Diaz; Ronald Van Putte; John Fuqua; Curt
> > Oberg; Mike Plummer; Cody Powell; Jeff & Jackie Powell; ripacheco1967; Phil
> > Conner
> > *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Eglin AFB Contest, 27-28 June - Official
> > Cancellation Notice
> >
> >
> >
> > All,
> >
> >
> >
> > I've decided to cancel the pattern contest scheduled for this weekend,
> > 27-28 June, Eglin AFB, FL because of forecast rain and high winds.  The
> > rain is expected to clear up mid-morning on Saturday.  However, after the
> > rain stops, winds are forecast to rise, with gusts (according to
> > Accuweather) exceeding 25 mph.  The forecast wind direction is almost a
> > pure crosswind, making landings very tricky.
> >
> >
> >
> > I apologize for the inconvenience.  Hopefully if you have a motel
> > reservation, you will be able to get a full refund.
> >
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> >
> > Rob Campbell
> >
> > Contest Director
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