Author Topic: Just before the snow flies contest... is on! (Read 10279 times)

Bob Hunt · « **on:** September 30, 2019, 08:45:47 AM »

How many East Coasters would be interested in one more Stunt contest at the end of October?

I have recently gained access to a beautiful - and wide open - RC field here in the Lehigh Valley (think Easton/Allentown area). My thought is to quickly put together a Stunt contest to be held on this facility. My question is, how many would commit to coming that late in the season? Unless I can get a quick and adequate head count estimate, this contest will not happen. So, please chime in here if you can make it, and want to make it.

My target date is Saturday, October 26 (the day before my birthday! No, you don't have to bring a present...), with a rain/snow date of Saturday, November 2nd.

The events will be PAMPA Stunt classes, and perhaps Old Time and Classic if we can get enough advanced entries to make that viable. Or, would most prefer to have Profile instead of OTS and Classic. I'm open to suggestions, but need to have some very quick feedback as there is little time to put this all together.

The field is grass and is extremely well maintained, and there are no obstructions anywhere around it that would cause turbulence. I know we can fit 3 circles in, and possibly 4. I would like to keep one circle open for practice all day, so a head count of probables will help me determine what and how many events can be contested.

Please call me if you can commit to coming to this event. My number is 610-746-0106, and my email address is robinunt@rcn.com.

Thanks - Bob Hunt

Joseph Daly · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2019, 12:08:18 PM »

Bob,

I am in!!!!

Joe

Jim Damerell · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2019, 12:24:10 PM »

Sounds good to me! Vote for Profile.

mike londke · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2019, 12:30:34 PM »

Join us in Huntersville NC and make it an even bigger turnout. Great contest if you've never been. 3rd weekend in Oct.

Jim Mynes · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2019, 04:40:52 PM »

Rats! I’m going to be in South Carolina waiting between the Huntersville and Palmetto contests.
I’ll look forward to this next year!

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2019, 05:15:31 PM »

Ill be there!

Tom

Lyle Spiegel · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2019, 06:32:31 PM »

It is on my calender. Timing couldn't be better, since Friday 25th Mayflower truck is coming to move me out of NY and relocate me to Hamburg, which is only a 30 mi drive to Allentown! What a great way to kick start my new life in Pa - go flying! See ya soon!

Mike Ferguson · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2019, 09:41:55 AM »

Well, shoot. I might be closer to that field than you are! I’ll swing by!

rich gorrill · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2019, 01:03:20 PM »

Hi Bob, I am sorry I have to miss this event, leaving for Chicago that morning to visit Grandkids, maybe next year.

Rich Gorrill

Philly Fliers M. A.C.

Chris Cox · « **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2019, 03:44:24 PM »

I’m in!

No,wait, wrong coast. Well shoot.

Have a great contest Bob. Sounds like it will be a lot if fun, provided it doesn’t snow, of course.

Chris

George Waters · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2019, 06:25:12 PM »

This will be a fun contest. I went down to Bob's today and saw the field. It will be great, four or five circles depending on turn out. No trees or other things to cause turbulance,and a nice pavilion with charging stations for the electric crowd. I'm looking forward to this event. George

Mike Ferguson · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2019, 07:02:51 PM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on October 02, 2019, 06:18:24 PM

This info is on the aforementioned LVRCS website at LVRCS.com:
3140 Gradwohl Switch Road Easton, PA 18045
GPS Coordinates DD: Lat. 40.7127207 Long. -75.30775619999997
Or DMS: Lat: N40°42’45.7956” Long: W75°18’27.921”

I went out to the contest site this morning and determined that we can get 5 circles in safely. That means two practice circles all day for the contest unless the turnout is so high that we need to use one of the practice circles as a contest circle (doubtful...).

If you look on the website under the club info tab, and then the Flying Zone tab you will find an aerial photo that shows just how wide open this field is. It will be my daily practice site from now on. I've never had such a facility at my disposal, and I'm a bit giddy. Why couldn't this have happened 30 years ago?

Later - Bob Hunt

Out of curiosity, Bob, would it be possible for other fliers in the area to use this site for practice as well?

Mike Ferguson · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:06:44 AM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on October 02, 2019, 07:19:50 PM

Hi Mike:

If you join the club ($50.00 dues per year), you will be able to use the helicopter pad for CL practice when not in use for heli operations. My understanding is that there are not too many heli pilots who use that pad on a regular basis. And, when no one is at the field, members who fly CL will be free to use the main runway for CL operations.

By the way, the president of the LVRCS club is none other than Stan Rauktis, owner of S&W fuels. If you will be attending the contest and want Stan to deliver fuel to you there (avoiding Hazmat charges on shipping), that can be arranged by contacting Stan at S&W. Stan's business number is 610-252-2024, and his website address is s-whobby.com

Later - Bob

Oh wow. Thanks for letting me know. A local flying site, finally! I expect I may see you there on more occasions than just the contest!

Chris Fretz · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2019, 06:35:20 AM »

Quote from: George Waters on October 02, 2019, 06:25:12 PM

This will be a fun contest. I went down to Bob's today and saw the field. It will be great, four or five circles depending on turn out. No trees or other things to cause turbulance,and a nice pavilion with charging stations for the electric crowd. I'm looking forward to this event. George

George bring your A-Game I'll be there!

Hopefully the whole gang shows up.

Chris

Tim Stagg · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2019, 09:49:58 AM »

i would be there, and plan to in the future, but I will be In Alabama that weekend. Have fun everyone, sorry I will miss it

Tim

George Waters · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2019, 05:04:32 PM »

Chris I will be ready for you I will be in Zachary la the week before and hopefully there fri to practice. See you then. George

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2019, 06:37:48 PM »

Looks like I can make it! If I can't fly I'll help out.I'll talk it up with the rest of my Philly crew. Yo Fretz and Waters,if my neck is ok you're both going down!!!! Cheers,Skip

Chris Fretz · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2019, 07:08:40 AM »

Quote from: Skip Chernoff on October 03, 2019, 06:37:48 PM

Looks like I can make it! If I can't fly I'll help out.I'll talk it up with the rest of my Philly crew. Yo Fretz and Waters,if my neck is ok you're both going down!!!! Cheers,Skip

Alright... now we are taking! Skip I hope you bring your pins and epoxy cause I'm gonna blow your wings completely off!

I hope you can fly but if not it will be great to see you there!

Formerly

jfv · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2019, 09:47:40 AM »

I rearranged my schedule. I'm in!

Alan Buck · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2019, 07:09:02 PM »

Bob can sign up on Friday thank you

Chuck_Smith · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2019, 05:59:32 AM »

Bob, I'll see if some of the NY Finger Lakes gang wants to come. I've been itching for a road trip.

Chuck

YakNine · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2019, 04:37:37 PM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on October 13, 2019, 11:09:38 PM

That sounds great, Chuck! Hope you can make it.

I was out practicing on the site today with my son, Robby. No turbulence at all, very open field.

As I am the Contest Director, I will not be flying in the contest, but there will be a memorial flight with Buddy Wieder's Ryan's Eagle, and I'll have the honor at the handle for that.

Later - Bob

I hope you make that a tradition Bob , I only met Buddy a couple of times but he was a nice guy, It was really nice all that he and everyone did for John D' with his award from the AMA.TJ

Rick_Huff · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2019, 05:16:23 PM »

Rain, Shmain; we'll be there!
Really looking forward to it,
Rick and Saramarie

wwwarbird · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2019, 07:52:02 PM »

Sounds pretty close to ideal I'd say, comfy temp with a sweatshirt, no sun in your eyes, and just enough breeze to tell where you're at.

Joseph Patterson · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:54:59 AM »

Bob I wish you well on this new contest. I think it is a great time of the year to have a contest up there. I hope it is very successful. I would like to attend it in the future.
Best wishes,
Doug

Jim Damerell · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2019, 08:37:46 AM »

How many Guitars will be there Friday night? Open mike at the Pizza Party?

Rick Wetzel · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2019, 07:10:15 PM »

See everyone there on Saturday! I won't be able to attend the practice session or pizza party on Friday. Weather forecast is looking good!
Rick

Chris Fretz · « **Reply #27 on:** October 25, 2019, 08:23:02 PM »

Practice day

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wwwarbird · « **Reply #28 on:** October 25, 2019, 09:06:35 PM »

Thanks for the great pics Chris, please keep'em coming!

Chris Fretz · « **Reply #29 on:** October 26, 2019, 09:51:55 PM »

Contest day...

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Chris Fretz · « **Reply #30 on:** October 26, 2019, 09:54:21 PM »

Continued...

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Chris Fretz · « **Reply #31 on:** October 26, 2019, 09:56:29 PM »

Scores!

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Tom Luciano · « **Reply #32 on:** October 27, 2019, 04:00:15 AM »

Great contest!

jfv · « **Reply #33 on:** October 27, 2019, 05:43:25 AM »

Great time with a great turnout! Thank's again Bob. What a fun way to end the season.

Dwayne · « **Reply #34 on:** October 27, 2019, 06:58:33 AM »

Thanks for the pics. Anyone have info on the E3D conversion? Setup? How did it fly?
Thanks

Fred Quedenfeld jr · « **Reply #35 on:** October 27, 2019, 09:54:03 AM »

Best Plane on the field
fredQ

Fred Quedenfeld jr · « **Reply #36 on:** October 27, 2019, 09:55:35 AM »

Yes MR "W" can fly

Fred Quedenfeld jr · « **Reply #37 on:** October 27, 2019, 09:57:55 AM »

They been tellin' me My P-40 ARF is a crappy plane
Well I flew this T'Bird
I guess they were not foolin
Fred Q

Fred Quedenfeld jr · « **Reply #38 on:** October 27, 2019, 09:59:02 AM »

It may take a while but my next P-40 will have a full body similar to this
Fred Q

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #39 on:** October 27, 2019, 10:28:30 AM »

That was one fun time! Really good turn-out and pretty good weather for late October. But, the visit to Bob's shop at Friday night's pizza party was really enlightening! The lost foam wings that Bob is building are the straightest and lightest I have ever seen. His workmanship is unbelievable. Boy, do I have to step up my technique. Thanks Bob for being such a terrific host!

George Waters · « **Reply #40 on:** October 27, 2019, 02:23:30 PM »

Bob and the club put on a great contest. We had good weather and a lot of good friendly competition.
thanks to Chris for the good photo coverage. A great way to end the season. George

wwwarbird · « **Reply #41 on:** October 27, 2019, 05:29:13 PM »

Thanks again for the great pics Chris, looks like it was a good one!

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #42 on:** October 27, 2019, 07:35:13 PM »

Where do you start? First off, big thanks to Bob for organizing such a wonderful event,with thanks to the R/C club for letting us use the field and all of the helpers ,cooks etc.. Thanks to the judges and tabulators who did a fine job. The Friday night Pizza party and sing along at Bob's was a nice touch. Thanks to Mother Nature for giving us beautiful autumn weather . The door prizes were fantastic as were the awards given out for the top fliers in each class. The camaraderie among the contestants and good
sportmanship was in full effect .
Thanks to Chris Fretz for always sharing his photos of the event for all of us to enjoy. We can't wait until next year's meet.....Cheers,PhillySkip

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #43 on:** October 27, 2019, 07:39:01 PM »

Yo, Fred the Thunderbird II, if built light and straight is a very fine flier. I would have flown mine over my Akrobat, had it not been for a fuel tank gremlin.

John Lindberg · « **Reply #44 on:** October 28, 2019, 11:15:01 AM »

I enjoyed the one-day contest very much, despite my embarrassing attempts at the stunt pattern (chalk it up to old-age and losing my flying and practice site)!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #45 on:** October 28, 2019, 11:40:13 AM »

Sounds like Bobby hit the nail on the head with this one. Yes, late October can be chancy, especially in my part of the good ole USA. Just a little far for this old man, but then again I have driven farther by myself. Thanks to all involved from the old DOC.

Tom Vieira · « **Reply #46 on:** October 28, 2019, 01:04:26 PM »

beginners! that's great to see!!!!

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #47 on:** October 30, 2019, 05:05:19 PM »

Real nice video.

Author Topic: Just before the snow flies contest... is on! (Read 10279 times)

Bob Hunt

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