The Time is NOW!!!

(well actually the contest is Feb 16-17 2008)


The North Las Vegas Parks Dept has approved use of the Willie McCool Regional Park for this IMAC contest.

Overnight camping and parking is authorized!

So what do you need to do?

1) Sign up here......www.letsflyrc.com

2) Get your directions here......www.propnuts.org

3) Get your sequences here and IMAC card (not required but encouraged)......www.mini-iac.com

4) Get your AMA card (its required) .....www.modelaircraft.org

5) Start practicing......

6) Hotel list---

Fiesta Rancho - It's a Station Casino on Rancho
(702) 631-7000
2400 N Rancho Dr

Texas Station - Another Station Casino on Rancho
(702) 631-1000
2101 Texas Star Ln

Suncoast Casino - Rampart Blvd. Far away but about 20 minutes Easy Access to the field.
(702) 636-7111
9090 Alta Dr

JW Marriott - North Rampart - This is in the same location as the Suncoast. Easy access to the field
(702) 869-7777
221 N Rampart Blvd

Budget Suites - Lake Mead and Rancho - This is across the street from the Texas and Fiesta
(702) 638-1800
2219 N Rancho Dr

Cannery Hotel - Craig Road
(702) 507-5700
2121 E Craig Rd

Comfort Inn - E. Cheyenne Not the best area of town
(702) 399-1500
910 E Cheyenne Ave

Hampton Inn - Cascade Valley Ct.
(702) 360-5700
7100 Cascade Valley Ct

Courtyard by Marriott - This is by local hospital/health care facilities - usually used by family members getting medical treatment
(702) 646-4400
1901 N Rainbow Blvd


7) Entry fee is $50, all AMA rules enforced (Sound, ACS, Pilot/Panel etc)
*Remember Basic is fly what you got, any plane is ok. Youl will still be judged sound and ACS though*



Ok.......so enough of the required mumbo jumbo. Now to the Nitty Gritty.....


-2006-

-Only 30 Day notice of the contest to the club
-65 registered pilots and 58 show up
-19 Sponsors
-At least 2 prizes per pilot
-Everything ran smoothly
-Dust devil, just to keep it interesting
-Raffle for a 100CC Ultimate open to anyone (you just paid shipping if you won)
-Aerotech 50cc Yak raffled to the pilots
-Plaques through 5th place

-2007-

-We had Wind.....in the 30-35 range but we still had a great contest
-72 pilots registered, 47 flew in the wind
-26 sponsors (only rivaled by the TAS!)
-Awesome Plaques 1st-5th place
-Max lost to a 10yr old in Basic!
-I did it all for the Pilots


So what is in store for 2008?

-My last SW contest I will CD :212:, as I will be moving in the summer
-I expect 1 more sponsor than last time
-I plan to hit the 60 pilot flown mark
-1-5 places at least
-We will crown an overall champion (working on the format for that now)
-I am going to try to get SCORE graphs for everyone at the end of rounds.
-News coverage
-Getting Max to fly again! (the kid moved up, so he has a shot at winning)
-I'm going to try something similar to TAS as far as a work schedule for everyone
-Last thing.......a smile on every pilots face as they have fun, Win or Lose!

Sponsor list to date:

[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]BuyRC.com
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]Donalds Hobby Shop

Sponsor list to date: 5

[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbico.com]Hobbico[/link]
[link=http://www.astroflight.com]Astro Flight[/link]
[link=http://www.sullivanproducts.com]Sullivan Products[/link]

Sponsor list to date: 6

[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbico.com]Hobbico[/link]
[link=http://www.astroflight.com]Astro Flight[/link]
[link=http://www.sullivanproducts.com]Sullivan Products[/link]
[link=http://www.jerseymodeler.com]Jersey Modeler[/link]


The Raffle is back up!

33% World Models Ultimate (purple version)



Due to a mix up that is outside my control.......

The 42% Ultimate is being replaced with a 33% Ultimate of the same color.

It is currently in Vegas awaiting the drawing. I've updated some of the earlier posts to include this.


33% Utlimate

Specifications
Wing Span : 76 in / 1930 mm
Wing Area : 2100 sq in / 135.5 sq dm
Flying Weight : 23 - 25 lb / 10440 - 11350 g
Fuselage Length : 82 in / 2080 mm
Engine Required : 100cc Gasoline
:
Radio Required : 6-channel radio w/ 9 servos


Key Features
High quality balsa and plywood construction
Light weight but strong for aerobatics maneuvers
Hand painted fiber glass cowling and wheel pants
Strong aluminum landing gear
All necessary hardware provided


I apologize to everyone and all ticket holders will be notified for a refund if they wish.


The raffle will continue though........There is still 2 planes to win....both more managable for cars and trucks to haul around.


Tickets are $5 for one and 5 for $20.

Its open to anyone, not just the pilots! You can pay with cash, check, moneyorder, paypal......however you want. Mail/Online payments will be taken through 15 Feb. Winnner will be drawn right after the Unknown round on Sunday 17 Feb. Need not be present to win but winner is responsible for any shipping charges to get it from my house to theirs.

Thanks again www.BuyRC.com

Sponsor list to date: 7

Welcome Aboard!

[link=http://www.friendlyhobbies.com]Friendly Hobbies[/link]


[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbico.com]Hobbico[/link]
[link=http://www.astroflight.com]Astro Flight[/link]
[link=http://www.sullivanproducts.com]Sullivan Products[/link]
[link=http://www.jerseymodeler.com]Jersey Modeler[/link]

Here are a couple of Maps and driving directions......

Realize there has been lots of new homes in the past 2 yrs.

You now have to takeDecatur and Turn Right on Grand Teton. Then turn Left on Aviary. You can also take I-215 to Alliante to Horse. (the left side of horse by decauter is now closed!

FROM I-15 (California)

Start out going NORTH on I-15 N.
2: Take the CHEYENNE AVE exit- EXIT 46.
3: Take the CHEYENNE AVE WEST ramp.
4: Merge onto E CHEYENNE AVE/NV-574.
5: Turn RIGHT onto N DECATUR BLVD.
6: Turn RIGHT on Grand Teton
7: Turn Left on Aviary
8: Field is straight ahead


From US93 (Boulder City NV)

Stay STRAIGHT to go onto I-515 N/US-95 N. Continue to follow US-95 N
2: Take the DECATUR BLVD exit.
3: Turn RIGHT onto N DECATUR BLVD.
4: Turn LEFT onto N RANCHO DR/NV-599 N/US-95 BR N/TONOPAH HWY.
5: Turn RIGHT onto N DECATUR BLVD.
6: Turn RIGHT on Grand Teton
7: Turn Left on Aviary
8: Field is straight ahead



From I-15 (Arizona)

Take I-15 S. 2: Merge onto CR-215 W via EXIT 52.
3: Turn RIGHT onto SIMMONS ST.
4: SIMMONS ST becomes ALIANTE PKWY.
5: ALIANTE PKWY becomes SIMMONS ST.
6: Turn LEFT onto GRAND TETON DR.
7: Turn RIGHT onto N DECATUR BLVD.
8: Turn RIGHT on Grand Teton
9: Turn Left on Aviary
10: Field is straight ahead




Cargo trailers need to be parked in the dirt because there will not be enough room for both car and trailer in the parking lot with 50+ pilots. You may leave your trailer overnight or take it with you each night. Cars are not allowed to stay parked in the dirt where the cargo trailers are.

For RV's there are no hookups and no dumping allowed. The closest spots are reserved for handicap (Joey Cass and family have first spot). If you are handicap and have a sticker I need to know to plan ahead. There will only be one motor home allowed by the field and that is the scoring motorhome.

Sponsor list to date: 10

Welcome Aboard!

[link=http://www.Flyinggiants.com]Flying*Giants[/link]
[link=http://www.eagletreesystems.com]Eagle Tree Systems[/link]
[link=http://www.wildberryproductions.com]Wild Berry Productions[/link]

[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbico.com]Hobbico[/link]
[link=http://www.astroflight.com]Astro Flight[/link]
[link=http://www.sullivanproducts.com]Sullivan Products[/link]
[link=http://www.jerseymodeler.com]Jersey Modeler[/link]
[link=http://www.friendlyhobbies.com]Friendly Hobbies[/link]


Get your 42% Ulitmate Raffle Tickets!!!

FWIW.. that 42% Ultimate from World Models is the EXACT same design that Chip Hyde used to win the last TOC held. World Models was the manufacturer of the airplanes for Aeroworks over in China. It's a very good flying aircraft.

Thanks Doug.......You are 100% correct

Adding another Sponsor today.


R/C Armour (www.rcarmour.com)

More and more prizes for the pilots!


Welcome Horizon Hobby (actual brands TBD)



Don't forget the raffle for the 42% is open to anyone. Need not be present to win!

Sponsor list to date: 14

Welcome Aboard!

[link=http://www.rcarmour.com]R/C Armour[/link]
[link=http://www.horzionhobby.com]Horizon Hobby (Brand TBD)[/link]
[link=http://www.covermewingbags.com]Cover Me Wing Bags[/link]
[link=http://www.desertaircraft.com]Desert Aircraft[/link]

[link=http://www.Flyinggiants.com]Flying*Giants[/link]
[link=http://www.eagletreesystems.com]Eagle Tree Systems[/link]
[link=http://www.wildberryproductions.com]Wild Berry Productions[/link]
[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbico.com]Hobbico[/link]
[link=http://www.astroflight.com]Astro Flight[/link]
[link=http://www.sullivanproducts.com]Sullivan Products[/link]
[link=http://www.jerseymodeler.com]Jersey Modeler[/link]
[link=http://www.friendlyhobbies.com]Friendly Hobbies[/link]


Get your 42% Ulitmate Raffle Tickets!!!

There has been a huge change to the raffle!!!!!!

The raffle is now even better!

The raffle is for 2.......that is right......2 Airplanes!!!

The first ticket drawn will get their choice of these 2 great planes. We will then draw a second ticket. So you get 2 chances per ticket!



33% World Models Ultimate (purple version)

Due to a mix up that is outside my control.......

The 42% Ultimate is being replaced with a 33% Ultimate of the same color.

It is currently in Vegas awaiting the drawing. I've updated some of the earlier posts to include this.


33% Utlimate

Specifications
Wing Span : 76 in / 1930 mm
Wing Area : 2100 sq in / 135.5 sq dm
Flying Weight : 23 - 25 lb / 10440 - 11350 g
Fuselage Length : 82 in / 2080 mm
Engine Required : 100cc Gasoline
:
Radio Required : 6-channel radio w/ 9 servos


Key Features
High quality balsa and plywood construction
Light weight but strong for aerobatics maneuvers
Hand painted fiber glass cowling and wheel pants
Strong aluminum landing gear
All necessary hardware provided


I apologize to everyone and all ticket holders will be notified for a refund if they wish.


The raffle will continue though........There is still 2 planes to win....both more managable for cars and trucks to haul around.



36% PAU Edge 540


Wing Span : 105 in
Wing Area : 2123 sq in
Flying Weight : 26 lbs +/-
Fuselage Length : 98 in

Engine Required : 100cc gasoline engine
Radio: 6-7 Channel 8 High torque servos

Features:

* Cannister Ready
* Control surfaces pre-installed except rudder.
* Cowl installed with internal ring, mounting bolts are hidden.
* Aluminum main landing gear for durability.
* Covered in dark pearl yellow, blue, and silver using genuine Ultracote covering.
* Carbon fiber wing and stab tubes
* Fiber glass cowl and wheel pants
* Comprehensive hardware pack



Kit includes:

* CF wing and stab tubes
* PAU Aluminum horn set with hardened steel post's
* Genuine Dubro Ball links.
* Titanium turnbuckle pushrods
* Genuine Dubro Heavy Duty Pull-Pull system
* Genuine Dubro light main wheels, axles and wheel collars
* Graphic set as shown
* Haig style tail wheel

Tickets are $5 for one and 5 for $20.

Its open to anyone, not just the pilots! You can pay with cash, check, moneyorder, paypal ([email protected]).....however you want. Mail/Online payments will be taken through 15 Feb. Winnner will be drawn right after the Unknown round on Sunday 17 Feb. Need not be present to win but winner is responsible for any shipping charges to get it from my house to theirs. Please include your first choice of plane.

Thanks again
www.BuyRC.com
www.performanceaircraftunlimited.com

Sponsor list to date: 19

Welcome Aboard!

[link=http://www.performanceaircraftunlimited.com]Performance Aircraft Unlimited (PAU)[/link]
[link=http://www.greatplanes.com]Great Planes[/link]
[link=http://www.sincityjets.com]Sin City Jets[/link]
[link=http://www.smart-fly.com]Smart Fly[/link]
[link=http://www.hitecrcd.com]Hitec[/link]

[link=http://www.Flyinggiants.com]Flying*Giants[/link]
[link=http://www.eagletreesystems.com]Eagle Tree Systems[/link]
[link=http://www.wildberryproductions.com]Wild Berry Productions[/link]
[link=http://www.buyrc.com]BuyRC.com[/link]
[link=http://www.donalds-hobby.com]Donalds Hobby Center[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbico.com]Hobbico[/link]
[link=http://www.astroflight.com]Astro Flight[/link]
[link=http://www.sullivanproducts.com]Sullivan Products[/link]
[link=http://www.jerseymodeler.com]Jersey Modeler[/link]
[link=http://www.friendlyhobbies.com]Friendly Hobbies[/link]
[link=http://www.rcarmour.com]R/C Armour[/link]
[link=http://www.horzionhobby.com]Horizon Hobby (Brand TBD)[/link]
[link=http://www.covermewingbags.com]Cover Me Wing Bags[/link]
[link=http://www.desertaircraft.com]Desert Aircraft[/link]

Get your 42% Ulitmate/ 36% Edge 540 Raffle Tickets!!!

If you would like to be a sponsor simply PM me.

Due to a mix up that is outside my control.......

The 42% Ultimate is being replaced with a 33% Ultimate of the same color.

It is currently in Vegas awaiting the drawing. I've updated some of the earlier posts to include this.


33% Utlimate

Specifications
Wing Span : 76 in / 1930 mm
Wing Area : 2100 sq in / 135.5 sq dm
Flying Weight : 23 - 25 lb / 10440 - 11350 g
Fuselage Length : 82 in / 2080 mm
Engine Required : 100cc Gasoline
:
Radio Required : 6-channel radio w/ 9 servos


Key Features
High quality balsa and plywood construction
Light weight but strong for aerobatics maneuvers
Hand painted fiber glass cowling and wheel pants
Strong aluminum landing gear
All necessary hardware provided


I apologize to everyone and all ticket holders will be notified for a refund if they wish.


The raffle will continue though........There is still 2 planes to win....both more managable for cars and trucks to haul around.

Sponsors: 25 of them!

Our newest ones.....
AeroWorks
Bob Smith Industries (BSI Glue)
Tru Turn Spinners

Air Age Media
Tuffy Dogs (LJ will be cooking at the contest Friday-Sunday!)
Micro Fasteners
Hitec
Performance Aircraft Unlimited (PAU)
Great Planes
Sin City Jets
Smart Fly
Flying Giants
BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop
Hobbico
Astro Flight
Sullivan products
Jersey Modeler
Friendly Hobbies
Wild Berry Productions
Eagle Tree Systems
R/C Armour
E-Flite (Horizon Hobby)
Cover Me Wing Bags
Desert Aircraft

We have enough prizes for everyone (including the helpers!)

We will distribute the prizes on Sunday morning at 7:15am. Raffle right after the unknowns and Awards ASAP after the last score is turned in. I'm going to try to get everyone on the road early to beat the traffic home!

Annual Raffle:

33% Ultimate and 36% Edge 540 ARF's........open to anyone (cash, check, paypal). Need not be present to win! You only have until the 15th to get your tickets online or by snail mail! (note: snailmail must reach my house by the 15th) But you can buy tickets in person upto 10mins before the drawing on the 17th after the unknowns

Please visit and support these great sponsors! We have some the of the best prizes for the pilots out there. Just a small sampling....hats-shirts-sweatshirts-gift certificates-batteries-chargers-electric planes, prop covers, Custom Rudder cover plus much much more! And even if you can't attend......we give you the chance to win a 33% and 36% ARF!



Freq conficts are listed here......

www.propnuts.org/report_frequency.html

Nice show and some great pilots. I took out three students today, Sat. so they could see what real flying was like and not just hacking around like I do. I think throttle management has finally sunk into there heads.
Loved my standard hot dog and five dollar burger meal too!! Just the right amount of grease to give it that special slide down the throat. Haven't had one that good sense my last show A couple of years ago.
For those locals that didn't make it out today it's worth the trip jut to see some really nice flying machines!!!!!!!

Thanks........

I'll have the results posted sometime tonight with photos as well.

First thing first........

The Thanks.......

Without these people the contest would never have been so smooth or even happened.

Howard Pilcher (lazyboyflyer)---Use of the home on wheels for scoring....can't thank you enough
Kathy----the wife----the scorekeeper
PropNuts R/C club and Rebel Squadron R/C Club
The unlimited/advanced classes for Judging so much
The other classes for being flexible judging/scribing
The Weatherman.....they were finally right!

The Sin City Sponsors (26 Strong!)

DW Foamies
AeroWorks
Bob Smith Industries (BSI Glue)
Tru Turn Spinners
Air Age Media
Tuffy Dogs (LJ will be cooking at the contest Friday-Sunday!)
Micro Fasteners
Hitec
Performance Aircraft Unlimited (PAU)
Great Planes
Sin City Jets
Smart Fly
Flying Giants
BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop
Hobbico
Astro Flight
Sullivan products
Jersey Modeler
Friendly Hobbies
Wild Berry Productions
Eagle Tree Systems
R/C Armour
E-Flite (Horizon Hobby)
Cover Me Wing Bags
Desert Aircraft

To anyone else I missed........its been a long weekend for me, I'll remember in a few days and if not THANKS anyway!


So here are the long awaited Results

2008 Sin City Results


Now for the Grand Champion and how it was determined......

Every sequence had the possiblity of getting 120 points
-10 manuevers (max point of 10 on each)
- Sound Score (max of 10 points)
- ACS Score (max of 10 points)

We flew 4 rds (3 knowns and 1 unknown)
-3rds x 2 sequences = 6
-1 unknown= 1
-6 sequences x2 judges= 12
-1 unknown x2 judges= 2
---total sequences=14 x 120(possible points each sequence)=1680

So up for grabs were 1680 points.

I did not throw out any sequences.
I did not count Pilot/Panel penalties
I did not count K-factors
In case of a tie the unknown round (basic flew 1 known sequence so it still worked for them) point winner would be used
In case of still a tie then the Highest throw out rds combined would be used
If still a tie.......I didn't get that far, thank Goodness

No one at the contest knew the criteria (as not to influence judging ...I also did not judge), I just told everyone to fly good in all rounds!

The Grand Champion is based on the pilots ability to get as many "Raw" points in every flight as possible. There was no need to handicap a pilot since all classes were handicaped based on abilities of the pilots.

Here are your top 10 (and the class they were in)
10 Ryan Hart (U) 1289
9 Joe Mac Gregor (I) 1294
9 Sam Gaglio (S) 1294
8 Steve Nelson (U) 1301
7 Eric Powell (U) 1307.5
6 Jason Benson (U) 1312
5 Rusty Fried (S) 1354
4 Curtis Pilcher (I) 1361.5
3 Bernie Boland (A) 1373
2 Bill Hempel (U) 1384.5
1 Ryan Archer 1459.5

Basic topped the list at #14 with Greg Minden