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Post by vh7377 on Sept 20, 2009 17:43:59 GMT 10
A very special Armidale Sailplane expo will be held from Saturday January 23 until Monday January 25 2010. It will be the 30th time the Armidale Sailplane Expo has been held. In keeping with the history thing we have added a separate RES Nostalgia event along with Open Thermal, Open and Limited Electric Glider and Hand Launch Glider. This year we will have a Trade Display, so you can see the latest and greatest in RC equipment available for your gliders and electric models. The entry form for the 30th Armidale Sailplane Expo is attached. I will keep track of entries etc at www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1114068As you enter I will provide an updated list of frequencies on the rcgroups thread. The intent is to have as many fliers as practical in each heat of Open and RES / Nostalgia to ensure good competition (as well as have fun). See you in Armidale on the Australia Day weekend in 2010. Hutton Attachments:
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Post by bananaman on Sept 20, 2009 18:37:06 GMT 10
Entered!
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Post by vh7377 on Oct 15, 2009 19:13:45 GMT 10
Have modified the entry form a little to encourage you to bring guests to dinner. Attachments:
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Post by vh7377 on Nov 14, 2009 19:47:23 GMT 10
It seems that Phil would like to have orders for commemorative shirts by Dec 15. I hope he's told you ;D JIC..he hasn't you can find the Sailplane Expo brochure here www.fly-rc.com.au (under information /events) I've been reading about SEO stuff, so it seems a shameless plug is in order. In fact lots of them would be terrific. Enjoy. Hutton |
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Post by vh7377 on Dec 8, 2009 19:56:11 GMT 10
Sorry to cause you bovver BUT..
Open Thermal at Expo will be flown to MAAA Open Thermal Rules (i.e. 400m winch lines) with FAI landing tape - ORRIGHT?
and just in case you forget, we can make up local rools too..(can't we Kevin).
See you in Armidale
Hutton
PS why such a strange post?? you may well ask ;D
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Post by shane on Dec 23, 2009 22:17:31 GMT 10
Looking for lift down to Armidale or ,if somebody is interested to go with me in my ute and share expenses .
Please PM if interested.
Shane.
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Post by vh7377 on Jan 7, 2010 11:21:40 GMT 10
To provide some clarity to the post of Dec 8th (above).
Some flyers had asked about using 150m line length in Open Thermal. The point was that we will use 200m, as currently permitted under Australian Open Thermal rules.
Although there is a trend for those in the South to run entire contests to either F3J rules (150m line length) or a local rule that restricts line lengths to 150m for Open Thermal, we do not intend to do that at Expo.
But, we will accommodate those who wish to fly with 150m line lengths.
They will be set up to one side of the 200m lines, with a safety corridor.
We would prefer that everyone flew with same length lines, but understand the need of the F3J team to practice.
Would be nice to see your entries.
See you in Armidale,
Hutton
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Post by vh7377 on Jan 17, 2010 17:42:59 GMT 10
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Post by skyboyken on Jan 20, 2010 11:31:57 GMT 10
Off to Armidale this weekend!! I'm not taking the Shooter. I had to rush the final installations because of my house move, and I'm just not confident that all will be well. So for once I'll take my time and pull it all apart when I get my move done and make sure all is well. So it'as the deadly Caracho again!! (all tremble in fear  ) What I'm short of is winch line. Club supplies are not available despite promises to the contrary (Grrrrr) so I only have 1 new line and 2 used to take, and I only have that much thanks to Bananaman's generosity. This worries me as last year there was absolute line carnage on Day 1 as people got used to being at a big comp. Hutton if you read this can you please ensure that line discipline is re-inforced at the Pilots Briefing on Saturday morning? I'm on the Sunshine Coast until we leave so I'm not going to be able to pick up any more line. If someone has 1 or 2 lines they'd be happy to sell me or have me replace after this weekend I'll be very grateful. This will only work though if we can get the lines to someone who's going. Thanks in advance! Ken. |
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Post by vh7377 on Jan 20, 2010 11:48:04 GMT 10
Ken, Line discipline... like the idea.  Will whip something up. Hutton |
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Post by skyboyken on Jan 20, 2010 12:37:37 GMT 10
Stop That!! You'll go blind  |
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Post by bundyglida on Jan 20, 2010 13:25:55 GMT 10
Ken, I've got km's and km's........I can spare some for you  See you there Dale |
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Post by skyboyken on Jan 21, 2010 10:18:27 GMT 10
Thanks Dale!
Looking forward to catching up with the Bundy boys.
Ken.
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