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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Vince + Phil,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yeah but it’s till a “minivan”. I had a Dodge Caravan until I discovered that a Durango can hold 2 pattern planes without moving either of the 2 front seats into an uncomfortable position. Durangos get about the same mileage as what you’re getting with the added advantage of AWD. In the northeast, that’s a big plus.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Pavlick<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 203-417-4971<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img width=90 height=39 style='width:.9375in;height:.4062in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.png@01D62C46.8A2E47B0" alt=idslogo2><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Impact",sans-serif'>Integrated Development Services</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Phil Spelt via NSRCA-discussion<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, May 16, 2020 7:12 PM<br><b>To:</b> Vicente Bortone <vincebrc@gmail.com>; General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Aircraft carriers<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>I will second Vicente's nomination of the Pacifica. While it is a "minivan" it does not drive like one. Over the years, we have had two <br>Buick Park Avenues, a Town & Country, and a host of other vehicles. The Pacifica is by far the most comfortable vehicle we have ridden in, and my wife almost prefers driving it to her Ford Fusion. We typically get about 25 mpg over all, including some driving in Knoxville, and some on suburban roads. I get 29 mpg on highway trips. Also, it is much better looking than your average minivan. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>On the other hand, if you are really serious about an aircraft carrier, I have a great flying buddy who served 6 years on the Enterprise, right after it was commissioned. It is being towed to Hanford, WA, to rermove the 2 reactors, so you'd have to get an engine for it, but I'll bet you could buy it for a bargain price!! <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><em><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>SPA L-18, Board Member, NSRCA 2032, KCRC Emeritus</span></em><br><em><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'>Knoxville, TN 37931 (865) 604-0541c</span></em></span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 16, 2020 at 2:02 PM Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion <<a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>> wrote: <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The Pacifica great. I can’t get 2 pattern planes, the electronic scoring equipment, everything I need tools, generator and more important my wife with all her stuff. I can’t describe how much is that. I can’t fit all that in any other car. Besides that, I also can fit 2 IMAC 35% planes. The only huge problem is that is NOT sexy. With tail wind more than 30 mph. If you like to be green get the hybrid. <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Vicente “Vince” Bortone <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 12:16 PM Daniel Lipton via NSRCA-discussion < <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>> wrote: <o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Acura MDX has worked well for <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Me. Don’t think I can get 2 Parten planes in it but one fits with room to spare - and it’s ride is quite nice and nearly 30MPG on the highway. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 16, 2020, at 9:53 AM, Stuart Chale via NSRCA-discussion < <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>> wrote: <o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>Never really looked at the Flex. Just couldn’t get past it’s looks. I have the XC 90. Possible to fit 2 planes but tight. Generator would have to go in the front seat. Never compared it to the XC60 or V models. <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Nice features and ride on the Volvo. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>For pattern room I still like my last vehicle the Honda Pilot. Generator will fit behind the front seat (Volvo has non removable rear headrests that take up too much space when folded down.) <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On May 16, 2020, at 9:40 AM, Anthony Romano via NSRCA-discussion < <a href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a>> wrote: <o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hello pattern pilots, <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>After 196k miles my Sienna is worn out and after 18+ years of driving mini vans I am done with those too. Contests are rarely big travel weekends any more and I never bring more than one plane so the reduction in space shouldn't be an issue. Now looking at a Ford Flex or Volvo V60. Does anyone have any experience with either of these or a similar alternative? <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Anthony <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt;color:#575757'>Sent from my Galaxy Tab® S2 <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________ <br>NSRCA-discussion mailing list <br><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a> <br><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" target="_blank">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________ <br>NSRCA-discussion mailing list <br><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a> <br><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" target="_blank">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________ <br>NSRCA-discussion mailing list <br><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org" target="_blank">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a> <br><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion" target="_blank">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a> <o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Vicente "Vince" Bortone <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________ <br>NSRCA-discussion mailing list <br><a href="mailto:NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA-discussion@lists.nsrca.org</a> <br><a href="http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion">http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion</a> <o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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