Sugarland Big Bird Report:
Saturday November 11, 2006 saw cool temps (56 degrees) and high winds (gust to 20 MPH) in New Iberia, Louisiana. However we still managed to pull in 25 registered pilots including Blaine Austin and Eddie Weeks with his variable pitch setup! Many flights were flown without any issues. Cajun R/C, the host club, was very fortunate with sponsorship. Each pilot left with a small pilot prize. We then had a "pilots only" raffle for some model specific items such as the Aeroperfect incodence meters and Astroflight whatt meter; stuff that the general public would have no real use for. Then we held a raffle open to the public for a H9 Funtana X100, Airtronics VG6000, Dremel set, and a T-Rex heli donated by our LHS.
This event historically draws many, many spectators as we promote our event through newspapers, radio and local television. At times during the event I'm sure the pilots were out numbered with spectators 5 or 6 to 1!!!!! All in all it was a great event with alot of participation from pilots and spectators alike.
More info and a ton of pics can be found at
www.cajunrcclub.com
On behalf of Cajun R/C Club, THANK YOU EVERONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A complete sponsor list: Thanks sponsors!!!!
Airtronics
Aeroperfect
Aerotech R/C Models
Astroflight
Futaba/Hobbico/Tower Hobbies,
FMA Direct
Robart Mfg.
Sullivan
Big Boys Toys
Horizon Hobby
Lanier R/C / Carl Goldberg Models
Composite ARF
Dremel