[NSRCA-dist8] Pattern Contest

[Patrick Harris]

Jim,

I agree the 23rd and 24th works fine for most. I could be there early
afternoon to coach if needed.

Thanks for the work setting this up.

Pat



On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 5:20 PM, J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Tim I'm putting this to the NSRCA discussion list for additional input.
> Consider it an introduction to the NW pattern community. Tim has the Silver
> Hills field and wishes to hold a pattern contest. Feel free to reply with
> questions and concerns.
>
> The following is my suggestion for a first event.
>
> At this time I personally have July 12-13, Aug 2-3 & 23-24 open.
>
> July 12-13, being the weekend before the pattern NATS, may not attract
> folks
> going to the NATS. Aug 2-3 is followed by Snohomish which is a long drive
> for most and they may not like two in a row where the 23-24 is followed by
> a
> contest in Woodburn which is a long drive for us Spokane competitors and
> would probably be the best date.
>
> I'd suggest scheduling Aug 22-23-24 running pattern training on the Friday
> and Saturday Aug 22-23 with classic and Sportsman (Pre-novice,TBT? &
> 401)Turnaround on Saturday, all classes of turnaround (401,402,403,404 &
> 406) on Sunday.
>
> D-8 competitors that travel will show up Friday, some will stay on sight
> that will help setup the field and be available to help with airplane setup
> and coach new people that want to try out pattern, either classic or
> turnaround. I and probably one other from the Spokane area will come over
> Friday to help interested participants.
>
> Jim
>
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