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<p class="MsoNormal">Once again it is that time of year to make
plans to attend
the 27th Annual Roadrunner Pattern contest. This year it will be
held on May 19
and 20th at the Rocky Mountain Flying Machine(RMFM) field outside
of
Albuquerque, NM. This field is north of the Route 66 Casino on
county
road 36. Maps are available either through the RMFM website at <a
href="http://rmfm.org">http://rmfm.org</a> or through the NSRCA
website.
Weather and size of entry field permitting we are planning to fly
six rounds
with four on Saturday and two on Sunday. We have both north-south
and east-west
runways that are over 500 feet in length with a petromat surface
and no dropoff
at the edges. There will be no issues due to early morning sun as
both runways
will be set up with stripes and 150 meter poles. We will also be
doing a
courtesy weight check and checking for proper failsafe operation.<br>
<br>
Since they are doing shooting the latest version of the Lone
Ranger just a few
miles away from the field, there have been a lot of improvements
in the road
between I-40 and our turnoff and, who knows, maybe Johnny Depp
will show up at
the contest to see what all the excitement is about. After all, we
do need
someone to trim the scores from the scoresheets. Additionally we
laid on a
light show for Sunday afternoon. There will be a total eclipse of
the sun after
the contest. I suggest taking the third longest aerial tram in the
world to the
top of Sandia peak and watching the eclipse from 10000 feet
looking across the
Rio Grande valley and the city of Albuquerque(5000 feet). You can
also drive to
the top of the tram if you wish.<br>
<br>
The world famous Laguna burgers will be available for lunch both
days at the
contest plus the standard coffee and donuts in the morning. We are
planning a
Saturday night outing to Village Pizza as we have done for the
Fall contest in
the past. There is also a full casino and hotel within three miles
of the
field.<br>
<br>
If you have any questions please drop me an email or give me a
call at
623-986-8206. I look forward to seeing many of you next month. <br>
<br>
Thanks <br>
John Gayer CD</p>
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