[NSRCA-discussion] New Iowa contest report

[Mike Mueller]

 Hey Wayne, Sorry to hear this too.
 Been there and didn't like it but it happens.
 Stay strong and focus on the good things.
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On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 10:03 AM, Dr. Mike Harrison via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> Very sorry to hear that.  I have been where you are.  May your dad have
> peace and may you as well.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Wayne Galligan via NSRCA-discussion
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 9, 2017 10:00 AM
> *To:* Mike Mueller <mups53 at gmail.com>; General pattern discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New Iowa contest report
>
>
>
> My second contest ever was in the 70’s was in Cedar Rapids IA. They had
> pattern and scale in the same event. Flew a Trouble Maker with a ST
> Bluehead.
>
> I am in Iowa now but didn’t hear about the contest till too late.
>
> Unfortunately I am in Iowa for other reasons... Dad is terminal and we are
> here for him. Looks like I will be missing the NATS too.
>
>
>
> Ya’ll have fun.
>
>
>
> Wayne Galligan
>
>
>
> *From:* Mike Mueller via NSRCA-discussion
>
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 9, 2017 9:36 AM
>
> *To:* Unknown
>
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] New Iowa contest report
>
>
>
> Hey guys it was great to be able to attend a new contest this weekend in
> Cedar Rapids Iowa.
>
> Cedar Rapids used to be a regular stop for the circuit many years ago.
> (25+).
>
> D5 VP Mark Barnett ran the deal with a lot of help. We had a robust
> showing of Club Class and Sportsman with many flying in their first
> contest. This makes it so much more fun. Masters flyers we're paired up
> with the newbies to make them feel welcome.
>
> Bobby Satalino (Have a nice day!) had a unique training method.
> Implementing a foam baseball bat and his usual charm. Very effective.
>
> This was my 3rd contest of the year. All 3 have been well attended and we
> are having some increase in activity here in the Midwest.
>
> I have to tell you that I know a lot of what's going on in the RC Airplane
> industry and F3A is doing better than many other segments
>
> of the sport. Some words were written of our demise from a local contest
> and business perspective, not what I've been seeing.
>
> I recognize we have challenges. I commend the effort being put in by so
> many to promote the sport and would encourage others to look at it in an
> enthusiastic light. It's very effective when talking to fence sitters and
> people outside the activity.
>
> To use a famous quote from Mark Twain "The reports of my death have been
> greatly exaggerated".
>
> Looking forward to the New Nats which gain has a nice increase in flyers
> from last year.
>
> Mike Mueller
>
>
>
>   President of F3AUnlimited.com <http://f3aunlimited.com/>, Gator-RC.com
> <http://gator-rc.com/>, and Caiman Distribution LLC.,
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