Author Topic: The Brodak Fly-In - 2017 (Read 9504 times)

Robert Zambelli · « **on:** May 08, 2015, 09:35:47 PM »

As most of you know, the last date for the Brodak Fly-In is June, 2016.

Last Saturday at the Huntersville event, it was announced that the Fly-In would continue after the 2016 Carmichaels event.

The new location? We were told that it would be in Julian, NC, around 15 miles southeast of Greensboro.

I spoke with John yesterday and he did indeed confirm it.

No date as yet but I would see no reason to change the dates.

I'm sure there will be more info coming, hopefully in the next Control Line World.

Is this great news or what?

Bob Z.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:09:45 PM »

Not for lack of desire, but I've yet to ever make the 929 mile one way trip out to Brodak. Now it'll only be 1132 miles one way.

Dennis Leonhardi · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2015, 01:50:01 AM »

Well ya better start making plans now Wayne, you'll meet some great folks there in NC ...

Dennis

PS: OK, what's the scoop on the change of location?

EddyR · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2015, 05:31:36 AM »

One huge advantage to the new location is there are a lot of motels close to the event.

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:28:16 AM »

Someone else has a backyard with 6 flying circles? Amazing!!

Paul Smith · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:31:49 AM »

People have driven a lot farther....Brazil, South Africa.

Fred Quedenfeld jr · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:55:03 AM »

In the late 1970's there was the USA Control line Championships (AAAA) it was the biggest control line event of the year
May times out drawing the NATS in North Carolina

Jim Carter · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2015, 07:08:48 AM »

Quote from: Paul Smith on May 09, 2015, 06:31:49 AM

People have driven a lot farther....Brazil, South Africa.

How'dey do 'dat Willis .... drive from South Africa, that is???

Now that would be one heck of a "left" turn!!

Fred Cronenwett · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2015, 07:26:08 AM »

Hopefully they have full paved flying circles for the CL scale pilots, that location is still a 2 day drive for me from St Louis

Did John say what club locally would be sponsoring the contest? And where the flying site is located?

Fred

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2015, 07:45:04 AM »

Here is some information on the proposed flying site: http://oldjulianairport.org/

Bob Z.

Garf · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2015, 08:36:34 AM »

It will certainly be lot closer for me from Miami.

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2015, 08:54:47 AM »

Around SIX hours closer!

Bob.

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:32:30 PM »

that should be about 4 hours shorter for me. Looks like a nice site!

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2015, 12:43:20 PM »

Around 4 1/2 hours for you, Steve.

Bob Z.

EddyR · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2015, 01:04:31 PM »

83.7 miles from my front door. I can handle that if I am still fly model aircraft by them. I believe they are going to do a update to the flying area to accommodate CL flying. I did a CL demo there a few years ago.

Jerry Higgins · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2015, 01:12:08 PM »

Bob,
That is great news. Brodak's is 1,462 miles from my front door in Colorado. The new locations is just 160 miles farther, so I can live with that. Based on my experience at Brodak's last year, the trip is worth it!

Jerry

Brad Smith · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:11:01 PM »

6 hr 30 min ride from here not to bad that's about what brodaks is for me.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #17 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:16:54 PM »

Quote from: Jim Carter on May 09, 2015, 07:08:48 AM

How'dey do 'dat Willis .... drive from South Africa, that is??? Now that would be one heck of a "left" turn!!

Sean McEntee · « **Reply #18 on:** May 09, 2015, 08:24:48 PM »

I traveled from Iraq to the Sig contest in Iowa in 2006. Flew from Taji, to BIAP, to Ali Al Saleem AB, to DFW, then to St Louis, jumped right into the car and drove up to Montezuma. Fortunately, models were already on site

RknRusty · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2015, 10:47:26 PM »

So, do you think they'll have a fully equipped workshop that everyone is invited to use for whatever they need... And a manufacturing facility with craftsmen that will build for you, on request, a tank or other custom part you desperately need for your next flight and hand it to you with a smile and wish you luck?

That's what I've heard about the event at John's house. I've unfortunately never been able to make the trip to PA, but this seems too unique to duplicate. That being said, Julian is close enough for me to attend on a weekend, and I have no doubt it will be a wonderful experience. Kind of like the October Carolina Criterium on serious roids. I sure look forward to it and will definitely come.
Rusty

Brett Buck · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2015, 11:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Jim Carter on May 09, 2015, 07:08:48 AM

How'dey do 'dat Willis .... drive from South Africa, that is??? Now that would be one heck of a "left" turn!!

They had some problem with flooding the engine.

Brett

Frank Imbriaco · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2015, 05:09:24 AM »

The flying site at Julian, NC looks pretty good.
My big worry is the Friday Night Banquet. Buzz Brodak and the ladies from John's supermarket cannot possibly be equaled

Jim Carter · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:24:16 AM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on May 09, 2015, 06:16:54 PM

R.O.T.F.L.M.B.O.!! Now 'dats a good one!! 'Dats a good one!! Thanks, I needed this laugh!!

Bill Little · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:16:47 AM »

A couple of thoughts. I hope the participation is as high! I will not expect to have ALL the amenities that come with being at John's home. It is maybe an hour and a half from my house which is GREAT! Maybe they will go back to the 3-4 day schedule and not having to be there for a week if you want to fly a few events.

All in all I am very grateful to those who are taking this task to heart and wish them all the best! Iy might not equal John's Fly-Ins, but give it time and support the event!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

RknRusty · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:32:47 AM »

That's about my expectation too, Bill. I was also there when the guy announced it. In fact the questions I posed above were from Bob's description of John's event, while a few of us were talking over dinner Saturday night. And my other expectation is TO MEET YOU!

Finally, in person.
Rusty

bob whitney · « **Reply #25 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:05:02 PM »

who would have thought that first year that Johns contest would take on a life of it's own. i made the first one and hope to make the last one

Robert Zambelli · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:18:32 AM »

This will give you all a picture of how the event has grown:

Year Entrants Flights
1997 36 154
1998 84 346
1999 132 482
2000 96 398
2001 109 432
2002 134 592
2003 148 674
2004 153 808
2005 162 676
2006 126 588
2007 148 795
2008 165 741
2009 156 752
2010 161 734
2011 147 714
2012 141 626
2013 128 598
2014 119 553

Paul Smith · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2015, 04:39:12 PM »

20 Brodak Fly In's?
So where does that stack up against other long-running majors?

Plymouth Internats -5
AMA Navy Nats - 15
AMA traveling Nats - 20?
AMA Muncie Nats - 20?
Sig at Montezuma ?

I didn't look this up. I'm sure plenty of people will weigh in with accurate numbers.
Anyway, The Brodak was a long-running major CL event.

Mike Keville · « **Reply #28 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:25:12 PM »

VSC is coming up on #28.

bob whitney · « **Reply #29 on:** May 11, 2015, 06:29:52 PM »

King Orange Int 60 years of either free flight or controlline

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #30 on:** May 11, 2015, 07:25:44 PM »

Quote from: Frank Imbriaco on May 10, 2015, 05:09:24 AM

My big worry is the Friday Night Banquet. Buzz Brodak and the ladies from John's supermarket cannot possibly be equaled

Amen to that! A lot of flyers wives in there!

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #31 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:21:07 PM »

and a keg!