Author Topic: Middlesex Modelers 2015 Annual Stunt Contest (Read 2435 times)

jfv · « **on:** July 02, 2015, 07:50:38 PM »

Sunday August 2, 2015

The Annual Middlesex Modelers, Middlesex, NJ Stunt Contest is being held on August 2, 2015. This year we are holding the event at a NEW LOCATION: the Somerset County, North Branch Park RC Flying Field. The field is located at 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

We will be flying off the main runway which is groomed grass. Three circles will be available with one circle available all day for practice and fun flying.

Events will be Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert PAMPA classes and Old Time Stunt. No BOM.

Food will be available.

Bob Hunt and Keith Ferguson will be judging. Come join us for a fun day of stunt flying and comradery. $10 entry fee ($5 Middlesex members)

Jim Vigani, CD (908-334-7579)
Ed Barry, Ass’t CD (908-259-0288)

Howard Rush · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2015, 02:55:31 PM »

Why say "no BOM"? Only Nats age-group classes require BOM.

jfv · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2015, 03:04:45 PM »

People ask me.

jose modesto · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2015, 03:34:54 PM »

It means no appearance point penalty.
Bring and fly what you want.
Jose Modesto

Howard Rush · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2015, 04:23:58 PM »

Quote from: jfv on July 03, 2015, 03:04:45 PM

People ask me.

That makes some sense. Prospective contestants may wonder if they are eligible to enter. "No BOM" says bring and fly what you want, but it certainly does not mean that there are no appearance points.

I see "No BOM" a lot in contest announcements from the East. Brett thinks it's because of some sort of conspiracy, but I suspect that folks there just haven't given the issue much attention. Sorry to corrupt your announcement with controversy, Jim, but subsequent posts will bump it up, and that's a virtue.

jfv · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2015, 08:09:29 PM »

Any bump is appreciated.

Motorman · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2015, 08:55:35 PM »

I'll be there bump.

MM

jfv · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2015, 07:18:41 PM »

Just a bump as a reminder that the Middlesex Stunt contest is this Sunday, Aug 2nd. Don't forget it's at a new location. See 1st post for details.

Al Ferraro · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2015, 04:34:45 AM »

What Time ?

Mike Ferguson · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2015, 04:50:05 AM »

Quote from: Al Ferraro on July 31, 2015, 04:34:45 AM

What Time ?

The flier in the original post says:

Electric flying begins at 9 AM
Pilots meeting at 9:45 AM
IC flying begins at 10 AM

jfv · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2015, 08:34:29 AM »

Competition starts at 10:00 AM for both electric and nitro. Practice flying for electric starts at 9:00 and nitro at 10:00 (Park rules). A practice circle will be available all day. Food and drink will also be available and we will have some pop-up tents available for sitting in the shade. Looking to be a good day.

Motorman · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2015, 05:19:29 PM »

Somebody bring a Ringmaster I can fly old time with.

MM

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2015, 05:30:33 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on July 03, 2015, 04:23:58 PM

That makes some sense. Prospective contestants may wonder if they are eligible to enter. "No BOM" says bring and fly what you want, but it certainly does not mean that there are no appearance points.

I see "No BOM" a lot in contest announcements from the East. Brett thinks it's because of some sort of conspiracy, but I suspect that folks there just haven't given the issue much attention. Sorry to corrupt your announcement with controversy, Jim, but subsequent posts will bump it up, and that's a virtue.

Announcing "No BOM" also puts any terrorists who are also weak readers on notice that they should find some other venue for their explosives. Alas, it doesn't work with those who can read.

jfv · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2015, 05:34:59 PM »

Quote from: Motorman on July 31, 2015, 05:19:29 PM

Somebody bring a Ringmaster I can fly old time with.

MM

I borrowed one!

Joseph Daly · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2015, 06:17:56 PM »

Jim,
Excellent job, I thought it was a well run contest and definitely worth the trip and you couldn't have asked for better weather day then today. I would also like to thank the judges, it was no easy to stand out there all day in the hot sun and watch people fly (one of the judges told me that "this is what they are paying me to do"!!!). Plus my two sons had ball flying in their first contest.
Thanks putting together a great contest.
Joe Daly

jfv · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2015, 07:21:12 PM »

Thanks, Joe. I was very pleased how everything work out and all the help that I received. A special thanks goes out to the judges, Bob Hunt, Keith Ferguson, Sleepy Dawson and Jim Damerell. As you said, it was not an easy task with the sun beating down on you all day. BTW, You flew very well and took home some hardware. The results are posted in the Event results thread.

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2015, 06:51:33 AM »

Wow! What an enjoyable day and what a great venue! I thought I'd have to judge about 10 flights and we'd be done. To my pleasant surprise, there were a bunch of contestants and we didn't finish until late in the afternoon. Just like the old days at contests on the East Coast.

Kudos to Jim Vigani, Ed Barry, Ryan Barry and all those who helped out. The host R/C club supplied the manpower and they were very friendly to us "stringliners." I hope that they will have the contest again next year at this venue. This is one you should not miss!

Later - Bob Hunt

P.S. Sarah Huff pointed out to me that it was determined that one of the first four settlers in America was named Robert Hunt. Wonder if he was an ancestor...

B,H.

peabody · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2015, 06:57:12 AM »

Great news about the attendance! And kudos about the new venue and management!
I hope it becomes an annual affair!

Have fun!

Motorman · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:04:13 AM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on August 03, 2015, 06:51:33 AM

Sarah Huff pointed out to me that it was determined that one of the first four settlers in America was named Robert Hunt. Wonder if he was an ancestor... B,H.

I'm not sure but his boat was reported to be foam core with a 1/16th balsa hull.

Sorry I couldn't be there, heat wave got me.

MM

Mike Palko · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2015, 10:35:00 AM »

The flying site was beautiful. Short grass, flat circles and straight air. A charging station was provided along with a practice circle.

I look forward to going next year.

Mike

C.T. Schaefer · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2015, 11:03:13 AM »

Jim, Thumbs up and a big round of applause for dreaming this up and making it happen so well. With some luck, next year will be as much fun! I won't say better 'cause other than my early departure, it couldn't have been better.

TS

jfv · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2015, 12:02:22 PM »

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback on the event. With all the responses I've had, I'm working on securing the site for next year. Suggestions were that we add profile or classic events. We have the room.

As I mentioned before, thanks to everyone who pitched in.