shomenda

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It's that time of the year again to begin preparing for the Tangerine Pattern Contest, scheduled to take place December 6 & 7, 2008, at the RCACF Club Field in Apopka, Florida. I'll be CD once again, with assistance from my Co-CD, Humberto Pomales. This year, to spice things up, I have invited Orlando Frets to act as CD for an SPA/BPA contest to run concurrently with the pattern event. To make things interesting, since points count for 2009, I'm considering proposing Masters pilots fly the new 2010 sequence. Also, does FAI still prefer flying P on Saturday and F on Sunday?

Since Sportsman, Intermediate and Advanced sequences are unchanged from 2008, I'd like some feedback from those planning on flying in Masters and FAI. Also, I'd appreciate hearing from everyone who is planning to attend this year's contest/s in order to get an idea on the number of SPA/BPA pilots, AMA 401-404 & FAI pilots, or those of you who wish to fly both contests at the same time.

Thanks,
Steve Homenda

apereira

Hello Steve, we are thinking of going to the contest, we are 2 from Venezuela and to more from Argentina possibly but they have to confirm yet, please let me know what do we need to do in order to participate.

Regards

grcourtney

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I'm there no wrk till monday after the 10hr drive home..

gary

jonlowe

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Steve,
Let's fly the new Masters pattern. I will be moving up, and don't want to fly the old one just for this contest.
I'd also like to fly both AMA and BPA/SPA.

lodomjr

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Steve,

Chris and I will both be there and the rolling hotel.

Larry

shomenda

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apereira,

Thanks for your reply. I'll be posting a flyer for the contest in the very near future along with hotel recommodations, etc. For the time being, feel free to access the club web site (www.rcacf.com) for a map to the field.

Steve Homenda

vellum2

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Hey Steve,
New Masters
P&F in FAI
I'll be flying both BPA and AMA
Maybe Masters and FAI TOO! (Jk)

Joe

shomenda

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The 3rd Annual Tangerine Pattern Classic will be held on December 6 & 7, 2008, at the RCACF Club Field in Apopka, FL. Due to popular demand, Masters Class will fly the new 2010 sequence and FAI will fly P on Saturday, F on Sunday. Look for the Contest Flyer in the near future. AMA Sanction #08-1872. As previously advised, there will be an SPA/BPA contest held at the same time.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Apopka again this year.

Steve Homenda - CD

JAS

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Here's the flyer for the contest

AmericanSpectre505

Hello Guys,

Are campers/RV's welcome,..............If so are there any hook ups? I am planning on attending and bringing the family.


Thanks,
Bill Holsten

MHester

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Ya know, I had thought of maybe passing this year just to take a much needed break....but I think this is too much candy to pass up, so now it's on my calendar again. LOL

And Bill you need to come down! It's a fun contest. The field is neat, it's warm for that time of year, (usually), and it is always run very smoothly thanks to Steve and his crew. This year I think it's running concurrent with the BPA/SPA thingy and that should be a nice touch as well. if that's still the plan I will probably bring the Aurora from hell too

And with the new masters pattern being flown....that makes it too irresistable for me, so I'm definitely going.

-Mike

PS Yes campers are usually welcome, although no specific hook ups. I brought mine last year, and Larry and Chris brought theirs.

jrpav1

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Hmm, I was thinking about a road trip this winter - sounds like it might be to Apopka (again). If I can get Dave L. and a few other guys from D1 interested, maybe you'll see us there. I may have to bring something for the SPA event too. That sounds like a lot of fun!

John Pavlick
Team Black Magic, Tech-Aero Designs

JAS

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Cool... it'll be great to see an Aurora at a BPA contest again. I'll try and get Dustin to show-up with his too. I'll have the Calypso unless something else comes up before then. I know there are a few planes in the works, so hopefully they'll be done in time too.

MHester

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Yeah this is the same Aurora that we all flew around down there a couple years ago....now with new wings, new belly pan, all glass/paint Long time in the making but cool!

I'm still searching for an engine though. I'd LOVE to find a hanno but I think gary has cornered the market on those LOL

-Mike

grcourtney

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No!!!! just at the right place at the right time.. I have planes for all 5 of them..lol

gary

AmericanSpectre505

Thanks Mike,........still need to come down sometime and fly with you! Is there enough parking for Campers down there? Looks like it could be a large contest!

Sounds like a lot of fun!!!

Regards,
Bill Holsten

MHester

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Oh yeah, I'm sure we can find enough room [8D]

Well our districts is the weekend of Oct 11-12, and D2's have been moved back a week to the weekend after that. Our contest is at the Ga jets field in south Atlanta, and a better field is hard to find! 1000' paved runway, recently resurfaced....as in not a crack or bump for 1000 feet....and it sounds like a couple more D2 guys are planning on the trip down, and I might come back up to yours the weekend after.

Bottom line, let's FLY!!!!!

-Mike

PS I'm working on the flyer for the districts now. Should have it up before I leave for the weekend.

cdodom

Mike You got to let me fly that Aurora, I need something to fly for the BPA contest. Do you think I could make a trade for a good ole steak.

MHester

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Steak for a BPA loaner? Yeah I'll share, no problem...LOL

-M

cdodom

hahaha, I think we are bringing the HOUSE with us. Dean better be there this time. and I hope me and my dad dont get locked in again like last year

Gregg G

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Hey Mike,
A friend of mine gave me back a Tiporare I built 30 YEARS ago! I'm going to bring it down and fly it in BPA, your more than welcome to fly it. Okay I feel real OLD now!
Greg Grigsby

MHester

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SWEET! Part of the "coolness" of BPA so far, is that everyone flies everyone else's planes.

News flash: I might have a Tipo as well

BUT....I'm looking forward to playing with the new AMA master's pattern a bit. Maybe I'll fly the Aurora a couple rounds of AMA too just for fun....

And of course, whatever I bring, you guys are welcome to fly...AMA or BPA...

-Mike

AmericanSpectre505

I had a Tiporare that was given to me years ago,.....never finished it,...gee's now I wish I had the bird,..sounds like fun!

Mike,...will come to the contest for your dist. championships,...sounds like a good time!


Best Regards,

Bill Holsten

MHester

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I'll hold you to it Bill!

-Mike

AmericanSpectre505

Mike you can count on it!
It's about time I started to participate more,...ain't gett'in any younger. And I am always open to meeting new people,...fun,..friendship and a good time sum up my 15 years of flying!!


Best regards to you and your family,

Bill Holsten
Dist2