Ratt Belly
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Joined: 10/11/2002
From: Buffalo,
MN, USA
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All,
Andy (Budgetdude) and I are considering holding an IMAC contest next summer, although no dates have been discussed. The purpose of this post is to gauge interest level and determine if we should proceed. If interest is low we may decide to abandon the idea.
Andy recently spoke with our club president, who did not seem averse to the idea. Our plan, if we move forward, is to formalize the proposal and present it at our next club meeting, scheduled in October.
The reasons that we would like to do this are twofold;
We want to provide a fun, competitive contest for IMAC members that will make you all want to return.
We are looking to reinvigorate the “Aerobatic Scene” in Minnesota. As quite a few of you North Central guys know, Andy and I are really the only current, active IMAC participants, but the interest seems to be growing. By holding a local contest we think several new people will jump on the IMAC bandwagon with us and get this thing going. Additionally, there are several “retired” Scale Aerobatics guys who may be lured back to the competitive side of the hobby.
We are looking to have the contest at our local field, Tri-Valley, in Rosemount, Minnesota. It’s got a great 600 ft asphalt runway, with a large overflight area that is mostly bean field. There has also been camping onsite in the past although there are no hook-ups.
We plan on having a fairly standard AMA sanctioned IMAC event, Freestyle included, with contestant judging.
Our site is also located within a roughly 45 minute drive of the Mall of America, Waterpark of America, Canterbury Downs (Horse Racing), and Valley Fair (Amusement Park), not to mention all of the hotels and restaurants, so it would make a good family destination for those inclined.
For you local guys: Andy and I are also looking to get anyone interested in IMAC together on a regular basis for some flying, contest prep, etc.
Let us know what you all think, and if you would be willing to make the trip, assuming no scheduling conflicts, of course.
Jason
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