Author Topic: 2014 Golden State Stunt Championships (Read 3597 times)

Brian Massey · « **on:** September 07, 2014, 02:22:59 PM »

Hi All! It's almost time!

Dates: October 18-19, 2014

Where: Madera Municipal Airport, Madera, CA

Open practice will begin Thursday afternoon (the 16th) and continue all day Friday (the 17th).

Host Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites which will also be the location of our Saturday Night Banquet!

You must call the hotel direct to get our special "Golden State" room rates. Call them at 559-661-0910.

More later, gotta get into town and fly!

Brian

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2014, 07:07:19 PM »

I can't afford to go. Is there any sponsorship money available?

Steve

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2014, 07:12:56 PM »

Steve, If you show up, I'll buy you dinner Fri night.

Seriously!!

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2014, 07:31:10 PM »

Golden State has always been one of the top stunt contests in the US. The move from Clovis to Madera 3 years ago has proven to be a real winner. Great flying facility, great accommodations within 1/4 mile of the field and some of the best contest organization I've seen. Bryan and his crew do an outstanding job, and it's much appreciated. Last year there were 25 flyers in Expert class with heaven only knows how many National Championships flyers, and US and Canadian World Championship team members competing. A field that rivals the US Nats for sure. I attended the GSSC for the first time in 2001 and didn't make the trip again until 2012. Now it has become a must do contest for my schedule. Hey it's only 1000 miles one way for 2 official flights.
Mr. Walker and I will be arriving on Thursday around noon. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Alan Resinger

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2014, 07:44:49 PM »

Hey Alan, bring a Classic or OT model and get a couple more officials for your troubles.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2014, 08:20:14 PM »

That's during my four day weekend...anyone care to fly me out and let me borrow a plane??? LOL

Brian Massey · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2014, 08:41:46 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on September 07, 2014, 07:07:19 PM

I can't afford to go. Is there any sponsorship money available? Steve

No sponsorship money, but plenty of free hot dogs with spicy brown mustard await! I would think that would be more that enough! Actually, we will be adding to the menu this year. Free hot dogs on Friday, and free

Sat & Sun.

Brian

Jim Hoffman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2014, 09:14:11 PM »

What Alan said.

I have a mere 630 miles to travel from the Phoenix area, the guys from Tucson about 100 more.
Plan to arrive Thu evening. Looking forward to a great weekend

Jim Hoffman

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2014, 12:45:00 PM »

Jim,
A mere 630, just a walk in the park. Now the Tucson crew, there's a bunch of real men. I'm amazed they even talk to you. Look forward to our annual get together.
Alan

Michael Massey · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2014, 12:50:55 PM »

Only 615 mi for me but my reward is being put to work by my task master brother.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2014, 01:07:04 PM »

My problem is that if I was to go, my route down would be about 1,050 miles and my route back would be about 1,600 miles (via Death Valley/Boise route), 'cause I'd have to visit my brother over in Ridgecrest. I'd like to do the drive, and even visit with my bro, but the charge card would take months to pay off. Realistically, I'd be in debt until at least February, what with Christmas and all. Plus, I'm dieting, and hotdogs are verboten. Then again, I didn't go to Edmonton for "Perry Fire" because the date mysteriously got changed to coincide with our Scobee Memorial. I think that was a plot...

Steve

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2014, 06:29:02 PM »

I flew the Golden State Stunt Champs two or three years. But I was living nearby in CA. These days, I'm restricted to local contests in OR.

Floyd

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2014, 05:43:01 AM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on September 07, 2014, 08:20:14 PM

That's during my four day weekend...anyone care to fly me out and let me borrow a plane??? LOL

Can't you take a school 172 for a looooong cross country??

proparc · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:22:45 AM »

Could you guys relocate it to Round Rock Texas for this year,(maybe next year also). We have verrry good barbecue here.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2014, 09:29:08 AM »

Quote from: Steve Fitton on September 10, 2014, 05:43:01 AM

Can't you take a school 172 for a looooong cross country??

LMAO, with the cost of the rental rate for the plane, it would probably cost me my entire refund I just got from the school.

tom brightbill · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2014, 09:59:31 PM »

Is there a link for event info? Thanks

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2014, 02:16:47 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on September 10, 2014, 09:29:08 AM

LMAO, with the cost of the rental rate for the plane, it would probably cost me my entire refund I just got from the school.

You got a refund!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened? Didn't they teach you anything? Oh wait, that's normal.

Wish you could make it, Matt. Love to meet you in person.

Ted

Shawn Lenci · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2014, 04:22:11 PM »

Brightbill....I'll email you the info tonight. You could stay a couple of weeks after the Fall Fest and come fly Stunt. Be there or be square. See you in Visalia. Shawn

tom brightbill · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2014, 04:36:51 PM »

Hey Shawn, maybe someone else in the PNW would be silly enough to want to go---

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 11, 2014, 05:59:13 PM »

Tom,
If you go to Golden State I will give you those plans you wanted. Of course if you are in Auburn this weekend I will have them with me. Get up the nerve to fly it yet?
Alan

tom brightbill · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2014, 06:11:54 PM »

Hi Alan, It's ready, definitely more so than I am. I'm thinking sometime next week after I return from the NWSS soaring tournament that is this weekend, otherwise I would be in Auburn. Golden State is calling, just don't know yet, it's two weeks after a big season ending soaring contest in Visalia. That's a hell of a lot of driving. Hmmm-

Matt Colan · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2014, 07:12:02 PM »

Quote from: Ted Fancher on September 11, 2014, 02:16:47 PM

You got a refund!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened? Didn't they teach you anything? Oh wait, that's normal.

Wish you could make it, Matt. Love to meet you in person.

Ted

The school gives out refunds for extra money you applied for, for financial aid that the school didn't need. People, including myself use as money to live off of so we depend on those refunds.

I'm still waiting on the day when I get the opportunity to meet you as well Ted!