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Bringing back MOM racing!

I fully intend to be there! The last time I participated in the ISR at Davenport was sometime in the early 90’s (1992 maybe?). If I remember correctly, it was dominated by Joe Wurts and Daryl Perkins flying their F3B Eagles. I was too poor to put up anything competitive, but it was a blast to be there and I learned a lot. I love the long course at Davenport. I just hope that there won’t be any restrictions on wingspan because I want to be able to race something at least a little over 3m. At 68, my eyes aren’t what they used to be and the bigger span definitely makes it easier to see!
 
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New pilots with good skills are welcome to compete, but if you are still gaining experience it is best to come and watch. Racing these planes is a high skill requirement. I guarantee it is a great invest of your time, you will learn a ton just from watching the pros go at it. Come on down and we will all have a great time!
 
keithskye said:
I fully intend to be there! The last time I participated in the ISR at Davenport was sometime in the early 90’s (1992 maybe?). If I remember correctly, it was dominated by Joe Wurts and Daryl Perkins flying their F3B Eagles. I was too poor to put up anything competitive, but it was a blast to be there and I learned a lot. I love the long course at Davenport. I just hope that there won’t be any restrictions on wingspan because I want to be able to race something at least a little over 3m. At 68, my eyes aren’t what they used to be and the bigger span definitely makes it easier to see!
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Hey Keith. We are talking to NCS about the limited wingspan. Nobody seems to be able to find a reason why its a safety concern.

Doc.
 
I had hoped I could fly my 4m Alpenbrise. I also have another older moldie with a 3.7m span I want to use as a backup. I have a 3m Evoa I can fly, as well as a Predator III, but I’d definitely prefer the larger span models.
 
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keithskye said:
I had hoped I could fly my 4m Alpenbrise. I also have another older moldie with a 3.7m span I want to use as a backup. I have a 3m Evoa I can fly, as well as a Predator III, but I’d definitely prefer the larger span models.
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We are on it, Keith.

You are one of several people who want to fly the bigger planes.

Doc
 
Wayne said:
New pilots with good skills are welcome to compete, but if you are still gaining experience it is best to come and watch. Racing these planes is a high skill requirement. I guarantee it is a great invest of your time, you will learn a ton just from watching the pros go at it. Come on down and we will all have a great time!
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I'll be there to watch, looking forward to it.

It's nice to hear about the history of flying in the area. I wonder if the guys that used to fly a bit further south on a hill off of Soquel Dr. are still around. I got the bug from watching them, even if it took me 30 years to actually finish building a plane.
 
keithskye said:
I had hoped I could fly my 4m Alpenbrise. I also have another older moldie with a 3.7m span I want to use as a backup. I have a 3m Evoa I can fly, as well as a Predator III, but I’d definitely prefer the larger span models.
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Hey! I've seen one of those around. Perhaps we can have our own heat.
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Well, I just got my days off confirmed. I can make the race! Got my hotel booked: Fairfield Marriott, 2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz.
 
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I'm looking to share a room if someone wants to split costs?? Mission Inn is where some people have reserved at already. I got a room at the Davenport Roadhouse., has 2 separate beds

Mike Retterer
 
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Sharing my room now with an RC flying buddy who’s tagging along to check out the event. Hotel is the Fairfield Marriott, 2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz. I plan to get up there Thursday afternoon. Really looking forward to this!
 
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