kitfox1

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Today I went to the BPA web site and did read the BPA rules and unless I am reading and interpreting the rules wrong my Daddy Rabbit and WM Intruder with OS Surpass 91 engines do not meet the engine requirements. I was really looking forward to be part of the BPA and enjoy once again the way I use to fly in the old days. I am building another SPA airplane at this time and the next project is going to be a BPA airplane with a Rossi engine and probably you will see me at the next meeting/contest. My best wishes to all of you.

MHester

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you're mistaken. BPA says any engine under 1.2 CI displacement and any plane smaller than 72" in span or length. you're "legal".

[8D]

-M

Nathan King

Alright, I'm pissed! Let me tell you a little story.

I missed flying in last years event because I was busy with work, etc. and simply couldn't rearrange my schedule for it. Therefore, I took it upon myself to plan SUPER SUPER early and clear everything out of the way. Nothing can take precedence, right? WRONG!!! Ugh, my sister just had to set her wedding date right on top of the friggin' meet. [:@]

Not that I'm unhappy about going to the wedding, but Jesus, can I just get some free time to go to this darn meet once in my life?? Perhaps I'll make it before I die, perhaps not...

Rant over.

OLDPATFLYER

NO NO NO There are no "black list" of aircraft. There is a guideline like 72 inch wingspan and 15 cc engines, but, unless you bring out like a 2 meter plane, you are more than welcome to compete. I was the biggest naysayer on 15 cc engines and have since been on their side completely. Thats 91's either 2 or 4 stroke. We had about 7 or 8 SPA planes last year and Bob Underwood himself flew and enjoyed himself. Gary will let just about any type of plane to enter, and fly. The idea of BPA is to be inclusive, and enjoy the non-turnaround type planes, pipes and retracts are encouraged. If you designed a plane today, and it's around 72 inch wing and has 60-90 engine, come and fly. I hope that I have explained it clearly. Maybe Gary will better explain.

DAVE

OLDPATFLYER

Uuuuh yea. Mr Hester is correct. I had forgotten that the rules that BPA is following is like 1994 or 1995 and 20 cc engines were the critters of choise then.

DAVE

kitfox1

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Thank you for your answer/s. I am back in again and I better get ready to practice this weekend. Thanks again and I will see you next month.

grcourtney

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Well the 2008 nats is over time to start practicing some BPA. routines. Looking forward to flying my XLT and hopefully a new phoenix 8 maybe...


gary

grcourtney

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1 week to go!!! who is planning on coming???

gary

OLDPATFLYER

I'll be there. Just spent #500.00 fixing brakes and front end on my van. See ya soon.

Dave Wenzel
AMA 39847

grcourtney

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Went practicing Fri with Jon Lowe flying a p9 and Scott Smith flyg a dash-5. We were flying the masters routine, boy it sure looks easy on paper!!!!

gary

rv7driver

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Well, I registered, but was informed a couple of days ago, I have other commitments%#&##%** that I was not told about until now so next year for sure if I can get a way I'll try to come up Sunday and at least watch the final round. [:@][:@][>:] Pete

crankpin

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Just go. Show up for the wedding, have planes, etc., packed. After the "I do's", kiss the wife and take off.

Crank

rv7driver

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Well Crank, after showing this to my wife she said I can go now, just have to provide her with one of the dude's, I think she has one picked out!!! LOL!
sick! I love it Pete

crankpin

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Hey that is an actual site. I just put something up there, and did not know it was that. LOL.

Crank, (married with a wife, (female).

skyhawk172n

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I'm in! I'll be there Friday for practice, and maybe this year I can keep the YS91 running in the Conquest VI. I can't wait ,guys!

Roy Aultman

rv7driver

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Crank, mine is female also, soooo, you did'nt know that was a real web sight??? he** I JUST CLICKED ON IT THERE IT WAS LOL Pete[X(][X(]

crankpin

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Hey, I'm gonna take that crap off of there. I will never hear the end of this.

Crank

grcourtney

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weather is looking good this weekend so far!!!!!!!!!!


gary

Atlanta 60

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Hope Ya'll have Tons-O-Fun!!

I'm headed out to Nellis AFB for a few weeks...Sorry I'm missing it..Again.. [&o]

OLDPATFLYER

I was hoping to meet you there. Maybe next year. Keep safe.
DAVE

OLDPATFLYER

Am I going to be the only Georgia Peach again this year. Come on guys. It ain't that far. It IS our thing. And it's just like it was, only maybe better. Ahhhhhh. Forget it. If you don't come, then I don't have to whip ya. Maybe that will get the juices going. Really I'm not that good. Then you can whup me.
Am packing van now.
See ya soon.
DAVE

grcourtney

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see ya there dave


gary

THERCAV8R

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Hey NAthan,
It may be a little late but you could offer the bride and groom a sum of money to elope. That would free up your weekend.

MHester

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Sorry guys, gotta stay home and mind the store this year. I wish I could be there this go around. And it's not even over 100 degrees!

You fellas have fun and post some pics will ya? Hopefully I'll see you down in Florida in a couple months...

-Mike

JAS

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I wished I could have gone, but too much in too short of time. Still getting ready for Tenn the end of the month, but hopefully next year I'll be there again. I know the Orlando crew would have liked to have gone too.... next year we'll all be there.

Got a short note from Gary: They had 12 contestants [], 4- Masters, 2-Adv, 3-Spts and 3 Novice.