It is hard to believe this will be our final year to host a pattern contest at our Richmond field. We have received an eviction notice from the East Bay Regional Parks Department advising us we have to vacate the premises after June 4th. Unfortunately, after many years of negotiation, they refuse neither to incorporate us into their system nor have any interest on helping us to relocate.

This year's contest will be on 5/5 - 6, attached link to the contest flyer - http://www.rcpilot.com/eventFlyers/184/2012%20BARCS.pdf

We will try to finish 4 rounds on Saturday, so pilots can make their return trip early on Sunday. If weather permits, flying will start at 9 on Saturday. Otherwise, we'll wait till the morning sun is out of the way.

Unfortunately, we're not able to provide lunch on both days. Therefore, please bring your own. However, there are a number of fast food restaurants within 10 minutes drive from the field.

Sportsman is allowed to fly any AMA legal planes - maximum 98db noise limitation on all planes.

FAI will be flying 4 rounds of P-13, and 2 rounds of F-13 with the best 3 of P-13 counting and the best F round counting to total up for the final score.

This will be Derek Koopowitz's 18th year as a CD, and my 17th as his assistant. We have had some real good contests in the past and hope to see many of you this year to join us celebrate and bit a fond farewell to this great flying site.

The field will be open for practice on Friday after 11:30. Any question please contact either:-

Adrian Wong - [email protected]

or

Derek Koopowitz - [email protected]


Hope to see you all.

Adrian