Golden State Stunt Championships

[Howard Rush]

This is the West Coast's premier all-stunt contest and your last chance of the season to see the Jive Combat Team in stunt action. Evolving details are at http://aeromaniacs.com/ .  

If you plan to attend, it will help a lot if you register in advance.  That way we'll have time to get you entered into the computer and get your score sheets printed before you get called to fly.  

[Rudy Taube]

Hi Howard,

Thanks for taking on the CD job. This has always been a great contest, with some of the best pilots in the world, and beautiful "20" point airplanes. I look forward to another enjoyable weekend in the very nice town of Clovis. ........ My checks in the mail! 

Regards, 

[Gary Anderson]

Hi Howard,

Thanks for taking on the CD job. This has always been a great contest, with some of the best pilots in the world, and beautiful "20" point airplanes. I look forward to another enjoyable weekend in the very nice town of Clovis. ........ My checks in the mail! 

Regards, 

And you know the rest of the story?? Just kidding, I'm looking forward to this great contest, only if I didn't have to drive so far?? I'll be sending my money also, thanks for all you guys do for control line.

Gary Anderson
PC Flyers
Fresno, CA

[Howard Rush]

Thanks for taking on the CD job.

Rich Walbridge and I are co-CDs.  He's doing most of the work.  Doug Barton, Uncle Jimby, Jerry Silver, Heman Lee, and some other folks are doing the rest of the work. 

[Randy Powell]

Wish I could go, but no vacation time. Sigh...

Maybe next year when I'm all growed up.

[john e. holliday]

Wht pre-entry to make it easy for you guys!!!   Really it is just a little far for a weekend contest.   

[Don Hutchinson AMA5402]

I dunno Doc, I am seriously considering it! OTS and Classic on saturday and PAMPA on Sunday???
Don

[Gary Anderson]

Hi guys,

If you need more than just two days to fly, the PC Flyers in Fresno are opening up their field for practice on Friday. We have opened up our field the last couple of years and I want to thank all the different fliers that has come and played with us. We're a chartered club and if you go to AMA under chartered club you can see a picture of our field and see all the great places we have surrounding us. Last year we offer for those that had campers or motor homes to dry camp until Sunday Morning around six in the morning. We have a lot of parking and last year we opened up four circles to play in and yes we can open up more circles if needed. Our famous cook (Brian Massey) even cooked tube steaks for our company. We had a great time and thanks to Jimmy and all of the rest of the group that showed up. We're a church group and would love to have ya join us flying on Friday. I'm sure Rich will fill ya in with anything you want to know, if ya don't want to bother Rich you can e-mail me, (andersongl44@yahoo.com) and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about our site.

Thank You
Gary Anderson
PC Flyers Fresno, CA
AMA 882223

[Richard Walbridge]

Yeah...what Gary said! 

[Howard Rush]

Yup, this is a friendly town and a high-class operation.  We'll also have the usual banquet Saturday evening with an interesting program.  Alas, we may not have the traditional Address by the National Champion this year.  Don, please bring back the F-86.

[Steve Helmick]

Please get the hotel info updated ASAP. The cost of lodging needs to be considered when making the decision to stay or go. Sort of a Clash thang.  Steve

[Gary Anderson]

Please get the hotel info updated ASAP. The cost of lodging needs to be considered when making the decision to stay or go. Sort of a Clash thang.  Steve

Hi Steve,

Just sleep on the grass and the Fresno Police will give ya free room and board??? Just kidding, hope to see ya at our field this time, hey bring Mike with ya.

Gary

[Howard Rush]

Gilroy is a nice place, and a little more scenic to get to from here. Here are some places a little closer to the contest:

Hampton Inn & Suites, 327 East Fir Avenue, Fresno, (559) 447-5900, hamptoninn.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 330 East Fir Avenue, Fresno, (559)  449-0928‎, http://www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp?iata=99020724&WT.srch=1&sissr=1
Comfort Suites, 102 E. Herndon Avenue, Fresno, (559) 435-5650, comfortsuites.com 
Holiday Inn Express, 7115 N Howard St., Fresno, (559) 577-1350, holidayinnexpress.com‎
Rodeway Inn, 6730 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, (559) 431-3557, rodewayinn.com
Best Western Clovis Cole, 415 Clovis Ave, Clovis, (559) 299-1547, bestwesterncalifornia.com

Looking for hotels in Google Maps was sorta interesting.  People try to game those searches, so you get links to would-be middlemen and several nonexistent hotels.  The Clovis Cole, the traditional place to stay, is a bit far from the new contest venue.  Last year we stayed at the HI Express, which was nice and new. 

[Brian Massey]

Yes; I'll be cooking the free Hot Dog lunch again this year. I'll be running back and forth between practicing and cooking so I apologize in advance if your "dog" taste a little like castor oil. 

Last year we had between 15 and 20 for the day of practice, and they kept the 3 circles going. But, there is sure room for more!

I'll be sending in my registration when I get back from this trip. Sure is a drag having to spend 3 weeks in Aspen. 

Brian

PS to Doc; The drive is a breeze!!! Come on Down!

[Steve Helmick]

Gilroy is a nice place, and a little more scenic to get to from here. Here are some places a little closer to the contest:

Hampton Inn & Suites, 327 East Fir Avenue, Fresno, (559) 447-5900, hamptoninn.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 330 East Fir Avenue, Fresno, (559)  449-0928‎, http://www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp?iata=99020724&WT.srch=1&sissr=1
Comfort Suites, 102 E. Herndon Avenue, Fresno, (559) 435-5650, comfortsuites.com 
Holiday Inn Express, 7115 N Howard St., Fresno, (559) 577-1350, holidayinnexpress.com‎
Rodeway Inn, 6730 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, (559) 431-3557, rodewayinn.com
Best Western Clovis Cole, 415 Clovis Ave, Clovis, (559) 299-1547, bestwesterncalifornia.com

Looking for hotels in Google Maps was sorta interesting.  People try to game those searches, so you get links to would-be middlemen and several nonexistent hotels.  The Clovis Cole, the traditional place to stay, is a bit far from the new contest venue.  Last year we stayed at the HI Express, which was nice and new. 

Of the above, which is CHEAP?  Steve

[Rudy Taube]

Hi Steve,

Like Howard said, the Holiday Inn Express is new and nice. I stay there and I think it is a good hotel for the low AAA price of $100/ night. Includes a decent breakfast and internet access in your room. If I remember correctly it is only about a 10 min. easy drive to the contest site. I think all the other hotels on the list go for around the same price.

There is a nice Motel Super 8 in North Fresno for $70/night. It is about 13 miles from the contest site. I don't think there are any less expensive motels in the area.

I hope you can make it, we all enjoy your good sense of humor. :-)

Regards, 

[Howard Rush]

One should beware of Steve's sense of humor.  He continually lobs puns over my head.  I get a few. 

Steve, ask PW where he's staying.  Shal is resourceful about finding him good deals.  Of the places listed, I think Rodeway is the cheapest.  Even if you aren't an AAA or AARP member, ax for the senior discount. It's usually the same.

[PJ Rowland]

heheh  I love that "good deals "

[Don Hutchinson AMA5402]

Howard-
Wish I still had the F-86, it really did fly quite well. Alas, it didn't do too well when the engine quit at the top of the circle! Not sure I would be up to doing another one at this age. With luck I will see ya'll at the Golden State meet.
Don

[Jim Rhoades]

Please get the hotel info updated ASAP. The cost of lodging needs to be considered when making the decision to stay or go. Sort of a Clash thang.  Steve

Steve,

I've stayed at the University Inn in Clovis the last few years.  I just checked and the rate was $63 per nite plus tax.  It's not the closest but only about 10 min drive to the field.  Internet and continental breakfast included.  They have a website.  I just googled University Inn, Clovis CA and found it.  It is about as cheap as any that I'd stay in.

Jim Rhoades

[Michael Massey]

Sorry, you are all wrong.  Staying at your younger brothers is cheaper and he serves up a good meal.  All you have to do is have a younger brother near by.

Works for me.

Mike

[Mark Scarborough]

Mike. so are you sharing your younger brother,, Mine lives just north of Portland, you can borrow him next year,,

Steve Helmick,, call me about this,,

[Larry Fernandez]

Sorry, you are all wrong.  Staying at your younger brothers is cheaper and he serves up a good meal.  All you have to do is have a younger brother near by.

Works for me.

Mike

Thanks Mike !!!!
Whats you Brothers address ? 

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

[Howard Rush]

Gary Anderson extends his People's Church practice invitation above to Thursday, also.  Here are directions from Google Maps for getting there from northbound 99:
17.   Take exit 131 to merge onto CA-41 N toward Yosemite   8.6 mi
18.   Take exit 134 for Herndon Ave   0.2 mi
19.   Turn right at E Herndon Ave 1.6 mi
20.   Turn left at N Cedar Ave 0.2 m
Destination will be on the right

Those coming from the north can find their own way to Herndon or go to Bakersfield, do a U-turn, and follow the above.

Here's a piece Gary sent me.  I omitted his and Brian's email addresses and phone numbers to keep them out of villains' hands.  Ask me and I'll send them to you.

"The Golden State Contest is being held on October 23 and 24Th. The PC Flyers Club in Fresno, CA is opening up their field for practice on Thursday, October 21 and Friday October 22 from 8am to 5pm.
1. Please let us know which days you would like to attend.
2. We apply all AMA rules
3. We require a pull test before first flight by AMA rules.
4. We plan on opening up three circles.
5. Our Famous Cook (Brian Massey) is going to cook tube steaks both days.(Bring your own drinks, water, soda, no alcohol please.
6. Dry camping is available Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday need to vacate by 6AM. We have limited spaces for dry camping, if you want a spot, please e-mail Gary Anderson to reserve a spot.
7. PC Flyers Club isn't connected with the Golden State Contest. We're just trying to make convenient for those that would like to have more flying time in our great area.
8. Fee to fly at PC Flyers Field, no charge just AMA requirements.

Gary Anderson, Brian Massey "

[Michael Massey]

Normally I would consider a trade but since I live in Oregon, and he buys my Martini "juice" for me in California, I would be cutting off my nose to spite my... well you know.  And, although, he can't accommodate all he would like, he has agreed to cook "dogs" for all who join him and his club at the practice field in Fresno.  I will meet you there.  You can refer to the Gary Anderson note above.

See Ya,

Mike

[Gary Anderson]

Hi Howard,

I heard a rumor that preregistration was going to get extra points on their score card??? Also there is only room for three in intermediate class, so Brian will be first, Ronnie will be second and yes! yes!!!! that leaves third for me. Finally, finally I won't end up last!!!!! Hey!!!!!! if there was only three places I would still be last, Ah Crap??? I also heard that you are going to sign each preregistration score card?? Wow!!!! that might be worth a lot of dough???

Hey? I'm just kidding, just wondering how preregistration is going??? I'm sure there will be a million fliers at this contest, cause its the biggest show in good old California!!!!! (Howard you did get my money order, didn't ya??) Gary

[Howard Rush]

I got the money.  It should be a humdinger of a stunt contest.  Where did you get all the exclamation points and question marks?  You been corresponding with Windy?

[Steve Helmick]

I checked the hotel list again, and even hit "refresh". They're all still in Gilroy. Somebody might be PO'd if they made a reservation at a hotel in Gilroy and found out on a late Friday arrival in Clovis that Gilroy was 121.74 miles away.  Steve

[FLOYD CARTER]

I've flown in the Golden State a couple years when I lived in the area.   A great contest and great people all around.  I regret I'm now too far away.

Floyd in Eugene

[Howard Rush]

We shall have driven five hours when we pass your house on the way there.  Come on along.

[Don Hutchinson AMA5402]

And I am planning to make it from Texas! Hook up with my daughter in LA for her birthday and then up to the GS to meet up with long time friends! Don't get no better than that. May even get a good flight in. Probably ought to practice before then eh??
Don

[john e. holliday]

Don,  practice, who needs practice.   

[Gary Anderson]

Hi Howard,

                        (WARNING NOT FOR KIDS OR WIFE TO READ)

Had a nice group at the field today,(Sunday) talked about the up coming practice fly at our field. Have you heard anything about anyone wanting to dry camp at our field for the contest??? If ya google our field you would see we have plenty of room for those that would like to dry camp, just need them to let me know, so I can get a spot set up for them!!! I believe the contest is going to be showing up in about three weeks!!! Funny how time gets away, I hope to see a large group playing at our field. Our field is about 4 or 5 miles from the contest and easy to get there from our field. If ya bring your kids there is a place across the street that has a lot of video game and I'm sure the kids would like to drain ya of all your change. Bring your wife cause across the street is several restaurants that the wife would like ya to take her too and treat her the way she should be treated. If ya haven't pre-entered better hurry up cause if ya don't, might miss the biggest show in Fresno, CA, Gary

[Howard Rush]

I'm looking forward to getting there early and putting in a few flights Friday.  Nobody has asked me about camping yet.  Mike Haverly may be interested.  He usually takes his huge RV to contests.  I'll remind him.  Thanks for the hospitality.

[Howard Rush]

Jerry Silver just called and reminded me to announce that the Saturday evening banquet is back at the Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St, and will be catered as before by Outlaw's BBQ.  We'll have a great program, too, plus pretty airplanes to look at during appearance judging. 

Banquet is $20 per person plus beverages. We need a tentative headcount by the 19th, so if you haven't already sent me your banquet intentions with your preentry, please send me an email note.

[Chris McMillin]

You mean you guys have weekends off?
Chris...

[Gary Anderson]

You mean you guys have weekends off?
Chris...

Hi Chris,
I was so bad at what I did for a living that the organization decided to pay me not to help, So I get to play 7/24. I guess the answer is don't do such a good job and maybe they'll pay ya to stay Home??? Ha Ha, Getting to be a million years old has something to do with staying home!!!!! Gary

[skyshark58]

Don't forget to stop by the Castle AFB museum in Merced/Atwater just north of Fresno off of hwy 99. A very nice aviation museum that even has a B-36. If you have never seen one up close don't miss the opportunity.

http://www.castleairmuseum.org/   

[Brian Massey]

Looks like good weather for the GSSC        Daytime temps in the mid 70 to low 80 range, with nighttime temps in the low 50's. The days will be partly cloudy with a 10% chance of rain Thursday through Sunday; 10% . . . usually that means DRY!

Should be awesome flying weather!

Brian

[Howard Rush]

I just received news that the entire West Coast Varsity will be at the Golden State Stunt Championships.  Two World Champions will duke it out with Capt. Fancher and the reclusive Mr. Buck for the trophies, while the Jive Combat Team takes on all comers for the JV championships.  The banquet alone, with a multi(2)media 2010 World Championships Lowdown, will be worth the trip. 

It's too late to mail in your entry, but if you plan to come, please email me the entry sheet data, http://aeromaniacs.com/public/Events/GoldenStateReg2010.pdf if you can.  We'll still be delighted to accept your entry until 9:00 the morning of your event.

[Clint Ormosen]

Howard, I just mailed my entry this morning, so ignore it and trash the check when you get home. I will enter Advanced on Sunday morning and I do plan to get to the banquet Sat night. I have no email right now so this is the best I can do. I sent you a PM early this morning.

[Brett Buck]

I just received news that the entire West Coast Varsity will be at the Golden State Stunt Championships.  Two World Champions will duke it out with Capt. Fancher and the reclusive Mr. Buck for the trophies, while the Jive Combat Team takes on all comers for the JV championships. 

     Reclusive? Downtrodden and abused, perhaps.  If I can handle exposure to the light of day, that will be a big accomplishment.

    Brett

[Gary Anderson]

Hi Howard,


The church has mowed the lawn and is ready for all or any that shows up at our great field. The weather was great today and I got three flights in. (That's all this old guy can do?). Haven't had much contact from others but some have stated they will be at our field.  Looking forward to a great day at the contest and I know all that attend will have fun. Thanks to you, Rich and to all the other people that has made this contest happen, Gary

[Larry Renger]

The weather prediction for Clovis for the weekend, Friday included is RAIN!!  What is going to happen?

[Richard Walbridge]

The report that I saw said slight chance of rain off and on on Friday.  Partly cloudy with a high of 75 on Saturday and Sunday...Sounds like stunt heaven to me!!! 

[Randy Powell]

Nope, all the rain will be in Puget Sound. Typical pattern for this time of year -- sunny Monday-Thursday, rain Friday-Sunday.

[Mark Scarborough]

Randy, same here, now that I am back working again,, guess what the weather the last two weeks has been during the week?  of course, 60 to 70 degrees, light breeze, clear skies,, guess what this weekend is forcast for,, mid 40s rain, and wind,, sigh

[Gary Anderson]

Hi Guys,

We had a nice day here in Fresno, only three people, from out of town, showed up at the PC Flyers Field today. We had great weather and I'm sure we'll have several more tomorrow. The lawn is cut down for good flying but our famous cook had to make everyone feel at home, so he show everyone how soft the ground is??? He'll have the plane back in the air tomorrow. We learned that the lawn may be soft but the planes are softer, so if ya hit the ground please bring glue and maybe a crying towel. Come join us and have some fun, the three that showed up is Mike M., John w., and the one and only Steve H. Looking forward to see ya at our field.

PC Flyers
Gary A.

[wwwarbird]

 So it's finally this weekend, seems like I've been watching this post in anticipation forever. Don't forget to take and post a bunch of pictures for all of us that can't be there.

 Have a good one!