Hi Gary:
Glad that you can make it. I understand from talking to Humberto and Mike Constantine, Ryan, Jason, Joe Walker are coming. I'm sure they will be flying BPA.
I'm trying to finish my "Arrow". It's all painted, servos are in, pushrods installed. Pnematic retracts are in, need to set the axels and wheels. Mount the engine and test, cut the header and test fly. I don't know if I can have it ready, but I am trying.

BTW:
Hotels are fairly easy to get, but perhaps go to hotels.com and make reservation if needed at one of the local motels.
The most popular are the
Howard Johson on Noth O.B.T (SR 441) in Apopka, nicer places are the Best Western on Douglas Ave in Altamonte Springs and also the Holiday Inn (may be pricey). These are the places where the patten guys and pylon racing guys use toi stay at.

In any event, here is the scoop on the contest:
To all interested pilots:

This is a reminder for the up and coming SPA vs Historic (BPA) Challenge to be held on December 1, 2, 2007 at RCACF field in Apopka Florida (check website www.rcacf.com for contest flyer, map and location). It is very important we have a good turn out. Spread the word to other pilots who may be interested in flying. Remember if you fly SPA Novice you need not be a member of SPA. If you fly Historic or BPA you do not need to be a member of SPA. However, you must be an AMA member to fly SPA or Historic/BPA or to fly at RCACF field.

Both categories SPA/Historic will be flying NOVICE, SPORTSMAN and EXPERT. SPA and Historic will compete head to head. The schedules may be downloaded from the SPA website www.seniorpatter.com .
This should make things very interesting and exciting. Contestant judging will be utilized.

Event Registration begins at 8:00 A.M., Registration fee $20.00, (Note- you may choose to fly both SPA and Historic with associated airplanes, the fee for this will be $30.00), Pilots meeting at 9:15, and flying begins at 9:30. I plan on flying 6 rounds, 4 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. The AMA scoring parameters will be used for scoring. The field will be open for practice on Friday November 30, 2007 I will try to be there about 3:00 P.M.

Spread the word to fellow pilots who you may think are interested, invite them come and participate. Make this a successful event.

Orlando Frets
AMA 3569, CD, AMA Leader Member, SPA 380
Sec Florida Vintage Pattern Assoc