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Bringing back MOM racing!
- Thread starter Red
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nickchitty
New User
I am working on an idea as a game changer for pylon racing in Uk just saying red
Red
Very Strong User
Glad you are going to give it a try Jure! My gut says the Magnus is probably better suited, but the reality is either is fine to try things out. I would suggest that you fly whichever one you are most comfortable with. I'm happy to help out if you need anything, feel free to reach out.
Red
Red
Very Strong User
Awesome Nick! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve! Hmmn....maybe there is a UK slope trip in my future.....
Yotaman1985
Very Strong User
As much as I want to make it out to Banos for these first races, I dont think its going to work with my schedule sadly. If something changes, Ill do my best to make it but please take photos/videos and update us with how it all went!
Doc James Hammond
Very Strong User
Have a great time, Boys - I hope the wind gods cooperate.
Pics pics pics!
Cheers,
Doc
Pics pics pics!
Cheers,
Doc
Red
Very Strong User
Thank you to everyone who came out today. The wind was challenging but delivered some good rounds. The heat was nearly unbearable though. It was a long day for sure.
This is the start of what we intend to be a semi monthly thing, so having such a strong turnout is encouraging.
Special thanks to Ollie & Doc for the help arranging everything. It was also great everyone pitched in to help run the event, that’s what really made it work and will continue to make it work in the future.
Stay tuned for the next race date announcement!
Red
This is the start of what we intend to be a semi monthly thing, so having such a strong turnout is encouraging.
Special thanks to Ollie & Doc for the help arranging everything. It was also great everyone pitched in to help run the event, that’s what really made it work and will continue to make it work in the future.
Stay tuned for the next race date announcement!
Red
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Doc James Hammond
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I want to echo Red's thanks to all those who showed up to race today. I counted 17 pilots. It was really encouraging to see so many come out for the first event. I'll give a special shoutout to the several first-time racers. We hope you'll all come back for more of the events.
The conditions were in some ways better than expected. After about 10 am, the wind came in from the north east and provided all of us the opportunity to checkout our racers before the event. Sadly, it wasn't the hill best suited for the race nor the one on which the course had been setup. We waited for the expected shift to the hill with the pylons and the shift came in the early afternoon.
There were sixteen entrants in 60" and eight in unlimited. We flew one full round of each class. All the contestants got the chance to fly at least once if not twice. The was a bit of carnage and one midair during the unlimited event. All in all, it was a pretty typical MoM event
.The unwanted and uninvited guest of the event was definitely the heat. While not unexpected or uncommon, it left many of us, me included, absolutely fried. My phone agreed and decided to shutdown for self preservation. Unfortunately, I didn't get many photos of the fun.
Red and Doc, thanks for all your help to kickstart MoM racing again. It wouldn't have been possible without a group effort. Hopefully this is just the beginning of many more races and, with luck, it builds to a repeat of the ISR at Davenport.
Ollie
Thanks to everyone for organizing, showing up, and especially for bringing extra shade and water! I really enjoyed seeing old and new friends, as well as seeing the new 3D printed planes show up and prove their airworthiness! They showed some speed and promise!
I had a great time despite the heat! But the heat did fry a lot of ambition in many pilots to keep going late in the afternoon, I think. I'll Bring shade, Chairs and More water next time! Maybe even a mister!
Again, Many thanks to the organizers and racers who put in the effort to make this event work! Let's keep up the comradery!
Mike R
I had a great time despite the heat! But the heat did fry a lot of ambition in many pilots to keep going late in the afternoon, I think. I'll Bring shade, Chairs and More water next time! Maybe even a mister!
Again, Many thanks to the organizers and racers who put in the effort to make this event work! Let's keep up the comradery!
Mike R
Doc James Hammond
Very Strong User
I'm so glad it went well!
Doc.
Doc.
I'm going to say it.. Let's never do that again... Los Banos in the summer.
I had a great time, but honestly the heat took a toll and I failed to do some of the one on one interactions with the new folks. Sorry guys! It was great to see the new pilots, I hope they were able to have some fun!
I had a great time, but honestly the heat took a toll and I failed to do some of the one on one interactions with the new folks. Sorry guys! It was great to see the new pilots, I hope they were able to have some fun!
