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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/2/2008 2:29:25 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/3/2008 3:16:17 AM   
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Sounds like you all had a blast! Now I am really sorry I could not make it, as it turned out I had to work on Sunday anyhow (I spent the weekend in the most boring place in the world....). I look forward to hearing more and seeing the photos when posted. I am very happy to hear everyone had a great time!
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/3/2008 4:16:38 PM   
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The first Northeast SPA workshop is history. All participants had a great time. Jim Hamilton you did miss a good event. Too bad you had to work but I understand. We all had some good practice and tips while being judged (first time in 15 years, scary) and we had some new blood go through the pattern for the first time (he did really well, made some of us old timers look shakey).

We hope to see more guys for the next workshop and keep the event growing up here in the northeast. FB has some real nice pictures which I'm sure will be in his report. He did a great job as event director.

I got some special help turning the stab adjustment screws the correct direction for trimming upright and inverted passes and also found out why four strokes like the heli fuel so much. Wow night and day difference in engine runs. I now have my Vic Koenig Dirty Birdy on the bench to join the WM Intruder hopefully the next time out.

Just a quick update.

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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/6/2008 4:33:38 AM   
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I am also sorry I could not make it, sounds like your event was very productive and fun. I would like to reschedule the S.I event for August. July is a very busy month at my club, The date is up for grabs, since you have the most guys in one area maybe you could come up with a date that is good for all. I like to schedule events on a Saturday if possible. Please let me know what you decide.

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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:12:28 PM   
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Thanks for all the praise guys, but without YOU, our little workshop would not have been possible.

Last Sunday on 6/1/08, a few of us SPA types got together at the Central Connecticut Radio Control Club field for an SPA Workshop. The goal was to promote the SPA, recruite new blood, train on how to fly the patterns, but most of all, to have fun. All of which was achieved on this day.
The field was in great shape, weather was good, wind was a little on the high side, but for the most part, down the runway from the west. For us, that meant flying a left to right pattern. We kicked off at 9:30am with a handout given to each pilot that consisted of the maneuvers and judging criteria that was downloaded from the SPA website. After an excellent discussion of maneuver placement and what judges look for, it was time to fly. Below is a group shot of the pilots that participated and they are: WEDJ, Yogi, Mad Man MarkO, Rob and Freebird (behind the lens). We also had a young man show up just after we got started who is very enthusiastic about SPA and is probably going to get a Tower Kaos to start with.

FB

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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:26:25 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:34:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		We flew three rounds and it quickly became apparent that we had some good pilots and the skills were only going to improve as the day went on. As each pilot flew his flight, he had a caller just like a contest, but the rest of us coached and critiqued the manuever as it was being flown. We believe that this process helped the pilot to fly a better maneuver as mistakes were pointed out immediately. After each flight, the group got together and pointed what they liked or didn't like and the overall impression of the flight. As expected, the first round was rough, but during the later rounds, using the lessons learned, there was quite an improvement of the flights. Mark took advantage of the trim options of his Intruder and his 2nd and 3rd flights were beautiful! Rob gave us a little scare when his engine quit on the down leg of the double stall turn, but he was able to make it back to the runway and land his Kaos without incident.

All in all, we had a great time at a wonderful flying site. We learned a lot, improved our skills and had a few laughs. (Thanks Mark!)Those that didn't make it really missed out on a unique event. I'd really like to thank those that participated for their enthusiasm and positive feedback, and to CCRCC for the use of the field!

Below are some pics of the pilots are their mounts.

FB

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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:36:14 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:38:05 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:39:13 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:41:16 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 1:42:35 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/7/2008 8:55:56 PM   
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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/9/2008 4:04:01 PM   
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It is great to be able to place faces with the "posters" of the threads. You need to send this same description and photos to Bruce Underwood for the SPA newsletter. You are right, the field looks great, and you folks look happy doing what we vintage pattern buffs love to do. It doesn't seem to matter what part of the country it is, the ingredients for success are the same, enthusiasm for vintage pattern, desire to fly competitively AND for fun at the same time, and the emphasis of each individual over the event itself. When you do that, and make newcomers feel welcome while still flying inexpensive planes you are going to be successful, and draw a lot of new people. It really is the "best-kept secret within AMA", but the word is getting out.

We just had our "Hotlanta" contest this past weekend, and it lived up to its billing Gatorade was flowing freely during the day, but we still managed to have a good time. There will be contest results and pictures posted soon on the SPA web site, www.seniorpattern.com.

Like at your meet, it is particularly fulfilling and encouraging to see younger pilots with all kinds of different backgrounds come together with the same interest-to fly at a vintage pattern meet. As I have always said, this organization is not limited to "old guys" with their old relics-it's all about COMPETITION WITH vintage planes-and competition isn't age-related, and never gets old. We had several "newbies"in their 20s and early 30s join us so far this season, and we are always seeing new faces. People that watched and took it all in last year are competing this year .

Our next OFFICIAL SPA contest is in Asheville, NC July 12-13th at my home field-hosted by the Asheville ABA, (Asheville/Buncombe Aeromodelers). My hope is that at least some of you folks setting up workshops etc in the NE Chapter will come down and fly with us, as Jim Hamilton did in 2006, (hope to see you Jim), Randy S, (from the Indiana Chapter) did last weekend in preparation for his own upcoming contest. It's the very BEST way to see how it all comes together, and live the "SPA EXPERIENCE"

If anyone is considering taking me up on my invitation please contact me. I guarantee I'll make you feel welcome and give you the "red carpet" treatment.

Duane Wilson (Kingaltair)

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RE: Northeast SPA Event Schedule - 6/10/2008 3:09:02 PM   
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