New Tangerine Classic Pattern contest to be held November 19, 20, 21 2010 in Apopka, Florida. This contest replaces the famous Tangerine pattern contest and is being held in conjunction with the Classic Pattern Association.
Retracts, tuned pipes, pumped engines will be allowed. Max engine displacement is a 0.61 2-=stroke engine unles the selected rulebook year stipulates other wise. More to come on this.

ELECTRICS ARE ALSO WELCOME TO FLY WITH US.

In addition, AMA?FAI type turn-around pattern will also be flown during the same weekend. We will be asking to pre-register at the RCACF website once registration begins.

We are working out the details and the application for sanction will be mailed next week. We will most likel;y fly the Novice, Sportsman and Masters sequences and the rule book year is still to be determined. More will be posted l;ater as time goes by.
This note is to mark your calandars



Orlando

91 four strokes OK?
Chris...

It depends on the rulebook year chosen. I believe prior to 1996 or 1997, only 2-stroke 0.61 engines and electrics were allowed.
At this moment I am still reviewing and trying to decide which rule book year to use.
You'll be safe on planning to use a 2-stroke 60 size engine.
Hope to see you at the contest.

Orlando

Ugh, my motor is too big. . . maybe I'll have something else ready by then. . .

I don't think the engine / motor police will be there ?????? It is all about flyig the classic planes and having fun...... it is still the person on the sticks... Maybe Orlando will shed some more light.


scott

This sounds Fun!!

bring it for a demo. a jett .90 is a treat regardless.

Perhaps I could apply for a waiver?

I don't think anyone will be checking for motor displacement, at least I won't. As Scott said, this is a Fun Type event.
No one will be turned away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More later.
Right now I'm getting ready to go to Puerto Rico for 2 months. I have a Tower Kaos there which I fly in spare time.

However, I will keep intouch and I will have my laptop with me.

Orlando

That's what I'm talkin' about...The way it should be!! Geared for Fun!!

I'm looking forward to hearing/seeing that Jett powered puppy scream!!! [8D]

Keith.....

okay.... (1) six pack (beer) as a waver !

As soon as I get somw more info it will also be posteded at www.classicpatternassociation.com



scott Anderson

Thanks Orlando,
OK. 91 four stroke it is.
Keith, I guess you're in too. Bring that XLT, it's super cool.
Chris...

OK guys, I just got word from Dick Tonan, Contest Coordinator for AMA District V the sanction for the Tangerine Pattern Contest has been approved.
I made a small change to the original; in the Classic Pattern event. we will fly Novice, Sportsman , Advanced and Masters. Engine displacement will be as follows, 4 strokes up to 0.91 CI. 2 strokes up to 1.20 CI displacement. This should accomodate just about everyone. But remember we will not turn anyone away. This event is about having fun.

In addition, we will fly AMA 401 thru 404 and 406. A deviation in the Sportsman category is a I believe a 13 lb weight limit. ONLY in Sportsman AMA 401.
The plan is to fly as many rounds as possible. If the Masters class inAMA is large, I will elect to split the line and fly two masters line at the same time. We have done this before and it worked well.
If all goes well, we could get as many as 8 rounds on the weekend.

The Classic Pattern schedules I will post later in this thread. They will be the same as the Ballistic Pattern schedules.
So mark your calendars, November 19, 20, 21 2010.
The field will be open for practice during the week up thru Thursday NOV 18, 2010.
I am working on a Flyer and will post it later.

Orlando

Dang, awesome Orlando, dang it, scrambling now to arrangethe leavetime! Where in FL is Apopka? Need at least one more Classic Pattern fix before the years out; Chris, you going to try and make this?
hQQk

Hook - It is down by Orlando, Disneyland. I don't know how far Disney is. I have flown up there a few time's, great club, nice runway, etc. This is the field Don Lowe flys at.

Crank

Awesome!!

Is there a website for this club for specific directions/location??

Is camping available?? If so are hook-up's available?? Pet friendly?? (dog)

Thanks...

Chuck

chuck,

I talked to orlando tonight and he is working on the flyer in the next few days and we will also have it posted on the CPA site www.classicpatternassociation.com

s.

Thanks Crank! Going to see what I can do to make this one.
hook

Chuck,

The address for the field is 203 W. Keene Road, Apopka, FL, 32703. Check out either MapQuest or Google Maps for directions/trip planning. I attended the 2008 Tangerine contest and it was a great event. This time, I'm hoping to try classic patttern. Hopefully, my Phoenix 7 will be ready.

If I recall correctly, camping is allowed at the field. No hook-ups are available. You will have to contend with the NOSE-y neighbor to the west. That place is a real Cornucopia of Olfactory Delights! As for me, Eau d' Landfill isn't my cup of tea. I'm staying at the La Quinta in Lake Mary. Rooms are only $40 per night ($44 with taxes) through Orbitz.

I am really looking forward to this contest.


Rob

Thanks Orlando! Great news. Planning on it!

Hi Mark,
Yes I am. Will go to Punta Gorda to finish my Intruder in September and October. I have an "elf" there, my dad's flying partner.

The field isn't all that far from Kermit's place either.

Chris...

Hi Chuck this is Victor THE RIB MAN whats goin on give me a call me and marcio are planing to fly this Saturday at my field in Covington you are welcome if you like to do some practice we are goin to Huntsville 10 -12 for the next contest call me 678-799-0518

Thanks soooo much for the info!! Exactly what I was looking for!! I have lots of Marriott rewards points built up and wanted to find the closest hotel to the field and needed the address. Your "insight" has me thinking I may go ahead and book a room rather than camp...

I have to plan all this stuff out cause I'm on a shoe string budget and down to my last string!!

Thanks a lot Scott and Victor!! (still tasting those Ribs!!)

Victor I sent you a P.M.

I'm looking forward to this contest too!!

Chuck

Well here we go again. More information on the Tangerine Pattern contest for November 2010.
The flier and pre-regisytration form are listed on the CPA website.
You can also go to the RCACF website and downloaad the pre-registration form and e-mail it to me as listed on the form.

I have included a brief write-up and the pre-registration form. Pre=registration will save you $5.00 per event.
Please pre=register as this will help in setting up the computer ahead of time and also help towards the puchasing of foodstuff for the contest.

RCACF has a 700 foot runway running N-S, temperatures in middle to late November are pleasant. That is not very cold nor hot. Most likeley need is a sweater or a light jacket. Although it has been known to get cold (that is for us Florida guys). Convenience stores are nearby in addition to restaurants and motels.
Overnight camping is permitted, however, no hook-ups are availab.
There is electricity for charging.
So mark your calandars and use the pre-registration form attached below.

Thanks

Orlando

sounds exiting ,I especially like the part about no one being turned away ............any thing else would be uncivilized.
z dog

Orlando,

Sounds like a great event that you have planned. I'd love to support it, but I'll be in Chicago on business that weekend. Best of luck with the contest.

Jeff