SEN 3228
- Arizona F1E Champs on April 15, 2024 at Lost Hills
- May 18-19 FF Meets, Lacey-Kerr Memorial and Hatcheck Challenge
- MMM 14-Round FF Contest, July 13-14, in Denver
- SEN
Arizona F1E Champs on April 15, 2024 at Lost Hills
It had rained the Saturday and Sunday of the San Valeers Annual. On Monday (4/15) for the Arizona F1E Champs the main field entrance to the Lost Hills field was muddy and only the most Northern entrance was ok. Driving on the dirt roads was not possible, but driving the 2.5 miles from the field over the dried grass to Holloway Hill was the solution.
Because of the delayed arrival on the hill the first round started at 12 pm on the by then fairly dried-up hill top. The wind was at 5mph increasing to up to 12mph later in the day, coming from WNW and later NNE. Temperatures were 65°F to 78°F with clouds and sun.
1st. Fred Terzian 422.91%
2nd. Peter Brocks 421.34%
3rd. Geralyn Jones 359.20%
4th. Mike Richardson 331.86%
5th. Mike McKeever 292.54%
Peter Brocks, CD
May 18-19 FF Meets, Lacey-Kerr Memorial and Hatcheck Challenge
From Andrew Barron
Dear Free Flight Friends,
Please find here attached the contest announcements (two pages) for the Dave Lacey, Tom Kerr Memorial Free Flight Meet May 18 and the Robert Hatschek International Challenge May 19. With FAI, AMA, and concurrent FAC activity.
Hope to see many of you there. I will be the CD for the FAI and AMA event flying. Email me in advance, especially if you do intend to come.
The meets are back-to-back for several reasons. It is an inducement for competitors from across the country to come, especially if you are looking to get some diverse America’s Cup FAI activity.
For the less serious, it is a chance to choose which day you want to attend, knowing that your events will be available.
Thermals!
Andrew
Kerr-Lacey Memorial
+ Bob Hatschek International Challenge
+ Skyscraper’s Dinner
American Cup/ National Cup Barron Field, Wawayanda, NY
May 18-19, 2024
FIRST DAY:
Kerr-Lacey Memorial: Saturday May 18..
Inform the CDs by email or call in advance of intent to attend.
Note the staggered start times. Flying in multiple events over the two days encouraged.
Large FAI events: starting at 8 am. Five one-hour rounds. F1A (glider), F1B (Wakefield), F1C (power), and F1Q (electric).
Likely, first round max 240 sec. Shorter maxes if weather requires. Successive rounds may begin early if all competitors have flown a round.
Small FAI events: starting at 10 am. Five one-hour rounds. F1H (glider), F1J+F1P (power), F1G (rubber) and F1S (Electric). Likely, 120 second max.
AMA events: 10am-4:00pm. E20, E36, Electric A, Electric B, Hand Launch Glider, Catapult Glider and P30 rubber.
Flying Aces events: There is a concurrent FAC meet. Consult FAC sources for details.
FAI Flyoff Opportunities: 4:00pm, 7:30pm Saturday, and at 6:30am Sunday Morning.
The Club Annual Dinner will start at 5:00 pm. Venue to be determined, perhaps Cosimo’s Brick Oven Pizza.
Kerr-Lacey entry fee $20 for all events. Glassware awards at conclusion of each event.
Directions to the field are on www.brooklynskyscrapers.org
Camping is possible on the field. Hotels such as the Super 8 in Middletown available, though they have all become expensive. Competitors should feel free to pick just one day to compete to make it a day trip.
CD: Andrew Barron, +1 207-997-5229, delegated by Aram Schlosberg 917 446 3222. Email: Andrew.Barron@yale.edu
Second Day:
Hatschek International
American Cup/ National Cup Wawayanda, NY
May 19, 2024
Hatschek International: Sunday May 19.
Inform the CDs by email or call in advance of intent to attend.
Note the staggered start times.
Large FAI events: Five rounds starting at 7:30 am. F1A(glider), F1B(Wakefield), F1C(power), and F1Q(electric).
First round is 7:30-8:00am to complete it while winds are calm, with likely 300 sec max (to decrease the chance of a later flyoff). Subsequent rounds are nominally one hour. Successive rounds may begin early if all competitors have flown a round.
Small FAI events: starting at 9 am. Five one-hour rounds. F1H(glider), F1J+F1P(power), F1G(rubber) and F1S(Electric). Likely, 120 second max.
AMA events: 9am-2:00pm. E20, E36, Electric A, Electric B, Hand Launch Glider, Catapult Glider and P30 rubber.
Flying Aces events: There is a concurrent FAC meet. Consult FAC sources for details.
Hatscheck entry fee is $20 for all events.
CD: Andrew Barron, +1 207-997-5229, delegated by Aram Schlosberg 917 446 3222. Email: Andrew.Barron@yale.edu
MMM 14-Round FF Contest, July 13-14, in Denver
From Pete McQuade
Fellow FAI, AMA, NFFS, and SAM Fliers:
Come join us for the MMM’s 45th Annual 14-Rounder, Sat-Sun, July 13-14, 2024, in Denver, CO. It’s a great time of the year to get away from the summer heat and enjoy flying on a 22,000-acre field with a fabulous view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Warm days, cool nights, and friendly competition. We’ll have a large slate of FAI, AMA, NFFS, and SAM events. It’s a 2-day Free Flight festival! We hope to have food service available for lunch both days. For more details and to register, please see the announcement attached to this e-mail. Note the early-registration discount if your registration is received or postmarked no later than June 30, 2024.
We sure hope to see you in July. Free Flight Forever!
Pete McQuade and John McGrath
CDs, MMM 14-Rounder Contest
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