Need new ideas for something fun
01-06-2009, 10:42 PM
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Need new ideas for something fun
Hi everyone, I'm looking for new ideas for our club to do other than the normal fun-fly's or fly-ins that we normally have. We started flying combat last year and for those of us that ventured into this arena, have really enjoyed it. We were all sitting around awhile back and were discussing what we could do new this year or try for a change of pace so to speak. Is there anything out there than anyone has heard of or actually takes part in that you would care to pass on? We have discussed the normal "contests" (e.g. limbo,line cuts, obstacle course, ballon breaks, egg drops, and various other games) and although I welcome any new ones or variations of others, I am really looking for activities of a more "meet weekly or monthly and do" type of thing not unlike the combat which we still continue to do. Any suggestions of any sort would be greatly appreciated and hopefully others of us out there might hear something new that they would like to try also. Thanks everyone in advance!! Todd
01-06-2009, 11:01 PM
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Our club is hosting a pylon race at the end of the month and most likely another in the fall. Practicing for a race and grudge racing is pretty good fun.
We also held a speed rally last summer that was a big hit. No rules just fast.
We also held a speed rally last summer that was a big hit. No rules just fast.
01-07-2009, 12:17 AM
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RE: Need new ideas for something fun
my number one activity is combat, but pylon racing id fun also.it doesnt have to be a special plane either. I think at our club we are gona start racing our spad warbird combat planes. it will be our own little reno air races
01-07-2009, 12:27 AM
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Wingless Trainer Races
Has been a tremendous boost to our club and surprisingly fostered much enthusiasm which has actually got more people flying too.
Two cones about 150 to 200 feet apart on the runway and line up four trainers at a starting line (no wings allowed but any airplane that can taxi without a wing) at the flag drop the first to complete ten laps wins that round.
I started this last year and was a big hit and had to do two more now talk is already of the wingless races this year. Best part is everyone can participate solo'd or not.
John
Has been a tremendous boost to our club and surprisingly fostered much enthusiasm which has actually got more people flying too.
Two cones about 150 to 200 feet apart on the runway and line up four trainers at a starting line (no wings allowed but any airplane that can taxi without a wing) at the flag drop the first to complete ten laps wins that round.
I started this last year and was a big hit and had to do two more now talk is already of the wingless races this year. Best part is everyone can participate solo'd or not.
John
01-07-2009, 11:45 AM
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RE: Need new ideas for something fun
I know, the question is, is it genetic or environmental. 
I am taking notes though. There are some really cool ideas out there and now my mind is working on overload. I might get back to some of these for more info. with them. Thanks a whole bunch! Todd
I am taking notes though. There are some really cool ideas out there and now my mind is working on overload. I might get back to some of these for more info. with them. Thanks a whole bunch! Todd
