Author Topic: dumb newbie question? (Read 3908 times)

RDJeff · « **on:** March 08, 2012, 05:16:04 PM »

OK, what is this VSC I keep seeing reference to? I'm kind of isolated up here in Alaska, so don't get a lot of exposure to all the fun stuff you guys out in America get to do.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2012, 05:29:54 PM »

Vintage Stunt Championship.

Mike Keville · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2012, 05:40:24 PM »

Begun in 1989, this will be the 24th Annual hosting of the Vintage Stunt Championships - a celebration of sorts for Old Time (pre-1953) and Classic (pre-1970) Stunt designs. It includes a spark-ignition event for Old Time. From its original two-day format it has grown to become a week-long affair, drawing not only past and present USA Stunt addicts but also those from Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Held each March in Tucson, Arizona, it's worth a trip for anyone "lost in the Fifties" as well as anyone who'd like to meet yesterday & today's top flyers.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2012, 09:08:05 PM »

Quote from: RDJeff on March 08, 2012, 05:16:04 PM

OK, what is this VSC I keep seeing reference to? I'm kind of isolated up here in Alaska, so don't get a lot of exposure to all the fun stuff you guys out in America get to do.

Umm is Alaska part of America?

RDJeff · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:34:00 AM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on March 08, 2012, 09:08:05 PM

Umm is Alaska part of America?

One wouldn't think so sometimes. Only 1% of the land is in private hands, the rest is locked up in parks and sanctuaries.

RDJeff · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:35:33 AM »

I'll have to plan on coming down for that in the near future. I get to retire in 6 months, so I'll be looking for things to do. Thanks for the explanation. I knew it was a big deal, and it sounds like huge fun!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:05:21 AM »

You will never regret attending the VSC. I remember my first one. Couldn't get my vacation time for the NATS which left the racing guys in the lurch as I was supposed to be event director again. Then I seen the announcement of the VSC in Tuscon. Wife's Aunt Betty was living in Tuscon Estates. Was told if we stayed in a motel she would disown us.

So scheduled vacation for VSC. Have not missed one since. The second year drove out by myself. My oldest grandaughter was only a couple of months old for the first one. This may be last year as Aunt Betty is in an assisted living complex. First year staying in a motel at Tuscon. As I stated anyone having a chance to attend a VSC will not be sorry.

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2012, 10:13:28 AM »

VSC is a mecca for stunt models, and the host Cholla Choppers club in Tucson do a splendid job of managing it. The site is outstanding, and so is the experience.

Highly recommended, don't miss it!

L.

"You moon the wrong person at an office party and suddenly you're not 'professional' any more." -Jeff Foxworthy

John Lindberg · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2012, 11:47:35 AM »

Ever run into Reed Lippencott?

RDJeff · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:12:51 PM »

Quote from: John Lindberg on March 09, 2012, 11:47:35 AM

Ever run into Reed Lippencott?

Hmm, never heard that name...

Les McDonald · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:54:51 PM »

Quote from: John Lindberg on March 09, 2012, 11:47:35 AM

Ever run into Reed Lippencott?

If you do--- tell him he owes me forty dollars!!
BTW, VSC is almost as much fun as girls.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2012, 01:16:04 PM »

Maybe I oughta go. Girls are fun.

RDJeff · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2012, 01:27:59 PM »

Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't go. Girls are lots more fun than anything else I've ever done...

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2012, 06:41:14 PM »

Most fun of all are the Girls of VSC!

The whole reason I first became interested in Stunt was for the Money and the Women.

L.

"What you don't know will always hurt you." -First Law of Blissful Ignorance

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:17:02 PM »

Hey now carefull talking about the girls at VSC, I am bringing my daughter,, so you all better behave,,

oh heck who am I kidding, I know how you guys are,, good thing she lives with me so she will be prepared for you guys!!!

Sean McEntee · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2012, 12:47:04 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on March 09, 2012, 08:17:02 PM

Hey now carefull talking about the girls at VSC, I am bringing my daughter,, so you all better behave,,

oh heck who am I kidding, I know how you guys are,, good thing she lives with me so she will be prepared for you guys!!!

As one of the younger flyers at VSC this year, I think she'll be safe. After years of traveling and flying, I prefer the company of older women (Linda Gleason, Rickii Pyatt, Lila Lee, ect

)

My first VSC was in 97. Flew my second OT pattern ever on my first official...the first one being in the grass about 10 minutes prior. Have been to the 2005 and 2007 VSC, and each visit was a ton of fun! This year I'm an hour down the road, down at Ft Huachuca. Should be a blast!!!

Geoff Goodworth · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2012, 01:42:43 AM »

'dumb newbie question?'

From the number of responses and the fun that people have had with your question you should be able to see that the only dumb question around here is the one you don't know the answer to but still don't ask.

Marvin Denny · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2012, 10:50:19 AM »

Quote from: Sean McEntee on March 12, 2012, 12:47:04 AM

As one of the younger flyers at VSC this year, I think she'll be safe. After years of traveling and flying, I prefer the company of older women (Linda Gleason, Rickii Pyatt, Lila Lee, ect )

Sean, I am JUST THE OPPOSITE of you--- I preferr YOUNGER women--- like Linda Gleason, Lila Lee, Rickii Pyatt... etc.
VSC IS a good event to get to see many strange and unusal old designs. Wish I could make another one.

Bigiron

john e. holliday · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:39:16 PM »

Now you guys keep it clean. Got to see a lot of people today and quite a few I didn't get to say to. Mark and Randy's planes look great sitting on the tarmac together. No pics as camera is in living room back home, along with handle for my Old Time. Had a very pretty young lady sing the National Anthem to get things started for a change. Being an old man I can't remember her name. Seen quite a few really good flights and a couple of planes that are no more for some reason or another. Gene Martine is taking pictures all over the place. You will need to contact him for a CD of pictures. More later as I am wore out. Came back to motel and the dogs slept as well as I did. If we could teach the family to enter the room a little more quietly.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:17:13 PM »

Doc, sorry I was kinda preoccupied when you wandered by the north fourty. I was trying to sort a couple issues out , mostly the crap run I had on my first flight,, ( literally crap,, my filter was a mess!!) lol next time thump me and tell me to say something inteligent ,,

john e. holliday · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2012, 04:17:22 PM »

Hey Mark, I understand and no apology needed. When a person is getting things ironed out for competition, they should not be bothered. I have probably been a snob to some people, when I too was busy. There are so many people and things going on. Hope everyone is having fun. the Fox is giving me fits in the Thunderbolt.