Hello,

This message is very important for anyone planning on attending the NSRCA District 3 Championship. The originally scheduled date for the event was for this coming weekend, September 25th and 26th, and it was going to be held in Pensacola, FL. As most of you already know, the area has been severely crippled due to the winds and rain of Hurricane Ivan. Parts of the I-10 bridge on both sides of the city no longer exist and much of the city is without power. After speaking with Tony Stillman, we decided that it was not a good idea to try to hold the contest this next weekend. Also, there is concern for having the contest in Pensacola even in the coming weeks. Although the flying field itself was not damaged, hotels are still a major concern. Even though the city will hopefully be recovering in coming weeks and should have power back, I felt that hotel availability may be questionable due to workers coming in to the area and people that have been forced out of their homes. Also, we just don't know when things will return to normal. So, the decision has been made to move both the contest date and location.

The new contest date is October 9th-10th and the contest is being moved to Andersonville, GA. This is a privately owned field and the owner was gracious enough to let us use it on such short notice. Those of you that have attended the Peach Pattern Classic know that this is a fantastic facility with one of the nicest hobby shops located behind the flight line. There are RV hook-ups on site and I have called four of the hotels in the area and all have plenty of rooms available. You can print an event flyer by going to this web address....
http://flyinggriffins.org/D3Flyer/index.html (Hotels are listed on the new flyer)

I would like to apologize in advance for the inconvenience, but I felt this was our best solution. I know many of you have already juggled around your time off of work and family vacation to fit in this contest. I hope you will be able to change your schedule to attend. Also, I would like to ask any of you that have friends that are not internet users (either don't get the NSRCA email list or don't follow RC Universe) to please contact them and pass along this information. If you have any questions, I can be reached at this email address...
[email protected]

Thank You,
Emory Schroeter, CD.

Sure would have liked to attend, but the SPA moved there Masters contest to this date last wedensday. See you fellows at the next contest.
Jamie

I have the same problem! I'd like to attend both also. But I need the points from SPA!!

Jon Lowe
SPA 245
NSRCA 3612

Sorry Jamie and Jon. I hope to see you at some other contests.

Emory.

Hmmmmm Andersonville huh? Maybe....just maybe........



-Mike

Come on Mike, only a 2 1/2 hour trip and a good excuse to fly...

Emory.

Hello,

This is just a reminder to anyone wanting to compete in the NSRCA district 3 championships. The contest will be in Andersonville, GA this weekend. Hope to see you there.

Emory, CD.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there....

Bryan

Nice to see you in my house, Bryan

If I have a radio I'll be lucky. I broke the left stick and had to send it next day to Radio South yesterday. So, no practice for me.

I'll be there Friday...practicing advanced if I have my transmitter......I must be insane....

-Mike