[NSRCA-dist8] 2021 Season

[Patrick Harris]

When I was the DVP we had a couple of contests at Wenatchee, but as has
been said, the members didn't want to give up their field when none of them
flew pattern. I can fully understand that. With Alex and Pavel being
members, we might have an in. Exceptional field. For those that
haven't been there, it could very well be the elette RC field in the US.


On Sun, Oct 11, 2020 at 9:51 PM Bob Crump via NSRCA-dist8 <
nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> I’m thinking Bill probably has his finger on the problem. We had contests
> at the Lake Chelan airport for years that the Red Apple Flyers sponsored.
> Over time the club support went away. Their field now is beautiful but I
> don’t think they want to tie it up for a pattern meet.
> By the way they used to have these great trophies with a ceramic red apple
> on them. Everyone wanted to win an apple. It was a big deal. If the support
> is there, trading one contest in Tri- Cities for Wenatchee sounds like a
> good idea but I’m doubtful.
> B
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 11, 2020, at 8:14 PM, Bill Bowen via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> 
> Wenatchee is a great flying site but they kicked us pattern fliers out as
> they were having too many events and their regular members were limited in
> their use of the field.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Stebbins via NSRCA-dist8 <nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org>
> To: Shawn Bekheimer <flyfamily at yahoo.com>; AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sun, Oct 11, 2020 8:07 am
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist8] 2021 Season
>
> To your point about travel times, Hiller drives at least that and much
> more to any Oregon contest from Spokane.
>
> Has anyone considered Wenatchee?   Beautiful flying site, not as long a
> trip for us Washingtonians, and some of the Canada boys usually show up.
> Just a thought.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 11, 2020, at 7:34 AM, Shawn Bekheimer via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> I too agree that 6 is a good number. Having said that I think that
> locations could be a bit better. Everything but Molalla is a 3 plus hour
> drive for me. The guys in the Medford area have a long haul to get to the
> Wa. contests. Perhaps investigate holding a contest in the Eugene or Salem.
> I'm pretty sure there are viable venues in those areas.
>
> Shawn Berkheimer
> (408) 509-4459
>
> On Oct 10, 2020, at 9:10 PM, stnagler--- via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> We're still new to this so I will go with the flow and say 6 is a good
> starting point.... 1 per month is a manageable cash flow for me.
>
> Scott n TJ
>
> On Sat, Oct 10, 2020, 20:13 Bill Bowen via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
> Art
>
> I agree with both Jim and Bob for 6 contests.  Let's pray that by the time
> contest season rolls around that we will be back in control of our lives.
>
> Thanks
> Bill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Art Kelly via NSRCA-dist8 <nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org>
> To: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY <nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sat, Oct 10, 2020 11:45 am
> Subject: [NSRCA-dist8] 2021 Season
>
> After days if not weeks of smoke and haze and challenging flying
> conditions today in Medford we are receiving a steady rain that should
> clear out the skys.
>
> I'm sheltered indoors with my computer and have started looking at the
> 2021 calendar. Obviously there are no clear indicators on the horizon for
> an effective vaccine so we could still be in limbo by next summer.
> Nonetheless, I think we should start planning. I'm asking those of you who
> were designated CD's for the 2020 season to begin checking with your
> respective clubs to see if they are receptive to scheduling our contests
> for the corresponding weekend for 2021. In addition I'm asking all active
> D-8 pilots for thoughts on contests. For the last several years we've
> worked with the six contest format. Is everyone comfortable with that or
> are you open to scheduling another contest or two? If we do proceed with
> additions I think we all agree (from past experience) that we not schedule
> on consecutive weekends. Respond with your thoughts and if you lean toward
> an extra one or two events, what locations do you suggest?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Art
>
>
>
>
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