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Old 01-11-2019 | 08:06 AM
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First off your square dancing examples are pointless. Way more popular then R/C competition so yes it stands to reason that it would also be easier to get the required people and venues. Your suggestion of a flying field looks really good however for R/C events it is not suitable. For pattern with the number of contestants, 4 flight lines need to be run simultaneously. We typically run 2 flight lines at local contests and that requires a minimum of a 400' runway. IMAC is pretty much the same flightline requirement but Im sure you saw the 90db sound limit the field has ( possible waiver though ). As of right now that sound limit will eliminate R/C pylon, IMAC and most likely scale. The satellite image Imwas able to look up would indicate that there is not enough grass real estate to set up 6 winches and have 12 landing tapes. Winches and tapes require 10 yard separation. I see no area where CL circles can be placed. I don't know how many would be required as I have never done that event. I imagine 3 minimum. The sound issue would affect the CL guys as well. Dave, do us all a favor and do your homework before calling things excuses. In this case you simply don't have the knowledge to do so.