Flying Site (Springfield, MO)

[James Mills]

We currently have a flying site dating back to the mid 80's that we are going to lose to a dog park (probably next fall).  The good news is that we're getting a new facility that is supposed to have area for 3 to 4 circles and am considering  a contest probably starting the 2008 season.

Trying to get an idea of how many would be interested in coming to a contest in our area.  We're in the Springfield Mo, just north of Branson.  There are many other attractions in the area as well.  We would find a weekend that didn't conflict with an established contest.

So, how much support would we tentatively have for this contest?

Thanks,

James

Thanks for all the responses.  A map will be no problem.  It would be awesome to get another yearly contest going in this area.

James 

[De Hill]

Hi James,

I believe that you would have a few Tulsa Gluedobbers attend your contest.

Do you need some judging help?

De Hill

[Keith Spriggs]

Several of us got back into control line after being away from 15 to 50 years. A couple are practicing the beginners pattern every chance they get. I am just trying to bring my plane home in one or two pieces.  I would bet that there would be at least a couple of competitors there from this area and a few more spectators. The last time I flew in Springfield I got a first or second in profile carrier. I also had dark hair then.

[RC Storick]

Most of the guys from here would show up. I know I would.

[Ken Nash]

James,
You know I will be there and help whatever I can.  Glad to hear that thinings
are going the right direction.  Keith has wanted to do a fun fly so maybe
that would work too.

Things here are going pretty well.  I am getting anxious to get home and
start building.

Take care and keep the wind to your back.

Ken

[Marvin Denny]

  A couple of Rednecks from wichita KS will probably make it.  That is if you can provide a good map on how to get there.

  Bigiron

[James Mills]

Hi James,

I believe that you would have a few Tulsa Gluedobbers attend your contest.

Do you need some judging help?

De Hill

We'll probably need all the help we can get, I've never put a contest on before (but like we said in the Army, charge on).  I should know more as far as the new site come late spring or summer.

Thanks,

James

[Keith Spriggs]

I should know more as far as the new site come late spring or summer.

Thanks,

James

Maybe after you get squared away you could have a scheduled "fun fly" , perhaps toward fall.

 Remember it is always a fun fly when I fly. Fun for the spectators anyway. I have heard people say " I have seen thousands of flights and I never saw anyone crash that way".  One stunt that is a real crowd pleaser is the one I call "The waivering wingover".  You may have seen other people do something similar, but I start waivering back and forth whether to pull out inverted or upright right after I pull it up. Sometimes I can get in as many 8 waivers on my way in to the ground.

[john e. holliday]

Fun fly or contest you can count on me to be there.  Ask Gary and Milo Wallace who are still flying F2C.  I have flown carrier and pitted entries in the racing events when the site was next to a shopping center.  I was a lot leaner then.  DOC Holliday

[James Lee]

James
As has been noted, possibly a fun fly to start with and then a small contest to get into the swing...  Keep it simple to start with.  Put me on the mailing list for a contest notice.
If the timing works out, I would love to come!!  Keep us posted!!
Thanks
Jim