Author Topic: Annual Middlesex NJ Stunt Contest - August 2nd (Read 1124 times)

jfv · « **on:** July 29, 2020, 07:35:06 AM »

As of now, the Middlesex Modelers Annual Stunt Contest is on for this Sunday, August 2nd at the North Branch Park RC Field, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ. Weather forecast is calling for thunder showers, but still a bit early as we all know this can change quickly. Events will include 4 classes of PAMPA and one class of OTS. $10 fee covers all events. No BOM. Pilots meeting will be at 9:30 AM. Three circles will be available, two for competition and one for practice. As a number of our normal judges are unavailable, I will be looking for volunteers to help with the judging. Please let me know if you can help.

Please bring a mask as you need to wear one if in close distance to others. The plan is to send out for pizza as we can’t cook there with the Covid restrictions.

Any questions, give me a call: 908-334-7579

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2020, 03:34:17 PM »

Jim I probably won't be able to fly due to my bad right hip,but will try to get there and help out. Skip

jfv · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2020, 08:01:26 PM »

That would be great Skip.

Al Ferraro · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2020, 08:21:00 PM »

Woody is ready to put the LA 25 Nobler ARF In the show for the first time, so bring you A game.

Al

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2020, 05:05:47 PM »

I'll try to encourage as many Philly Fliers to support your efforts.You guys have always supported us.

jfv · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2020, 07:12:55 PM »

Thanks Skip!

Jim Damerell · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2020, 07:45:13 PM »

Jim, will the park have the Bathroom facilities open?

jfv · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2020, 10:49:49 AM »

There is a Porta-Potty large there with paper and hand sanitizer. Just checked this morning. Field is in great shape. Just hope the weather holds out.

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2020, 01:48:35 PM »

Sad to say but it doesn't look good.

Storms from 7 AM - all day.

Forecast as of 3:45 today:

weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/2d8fc24a84b081d100cf90047d107ac54936346ac0da6d676634c0104c3beb3a

Bob Z.

jfv · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2020, 07:24:37 PM »

Bob:

Checked a number of weather sites and they are all different. Best forecast was the the local airport site that says 45% chance of thunder showers between 11 and 2. Don't think anybody really knows. As of now our plan is to go ahead.

Al Ferraro · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2020, 08:17:26 PM »

Quote from: Jim Damerell on July 31, 2020, 07:45:13 PM

Jim, will the park have the Bathroom facilities open?

The big oak tree on the right of the driveway.
Al

Fred Quedenfeld jr · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2020, 04:20:20 PM »

Way Way too much WIINNDDDD !!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2020, 04:21:33 PM »

Guess nobody flew. Almost dead calm here in KC.

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2020, 05:48:58 PM »

We flew. Pretty decent turnout for the forecast. Fred is correct the wind was very difficult. Unfortunately there were a few casualties.
Regardless, it was a great day with the local gang. Thanks to the Philly gang for the huge support!!
Best,
Tom

Joseph Daly · « **Reply #14 on:** August 03, 2020, 08:24:39 AM »

Jim,

Excellent Contest! and not a bad turnout all things considered. Thanks to all that volunteered and made this contest happen.

Thanks,
Joe

jfv · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2020, 08:33:05 AM »

Want to thank everybody who attended and those who helped out. Was great to see everybody and despite a bit of wind, the flying was competitive. Here are the results, also posted in the Events Results thread.

jfv · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2020, 08:34:00 AM »

The winners

rich gorrill · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2020, 01:34:08 PM »

Great day at the contest. Think we got more wind burn than sunburn. Got quite hot in the afternoon when the clouds passed. Thanks to Jim and his guys and all the volunteers for a good day.

C.T. Schaefer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2020, 05:58:30 AM »

Thanks to all who came out. The biggest thrill was getting to see 'our people' which is a rare event these days! TS

EddyR · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2020, 07:22:02 AM »

Good to see you had your contest. Looks like you had fun. Hard to get that theses days
Ed Ruane🚴🏽‍♀️🚀

jfv · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2020, 01:38:35 PM »

Forget to mention that someone left a folding lawn chair at the field. I have it. If you left it, just let me know and we can get it back to you.