Page Title

Through These Pages Surf the Worlds Greatest Pilots!

March District 2 update

District 2 - D2 Home

I'm looking forward seeing everyone in the district again. We have a few flyers that have not joined NSRCA for this year. Just a friendly reminder if your planning on competing for the district awards this year make certain you are paid member of NSRCA prior to the first contest. We have a few new members in District 2 this year. I hope to see them compete. If you see a new face at a contest or at the field practicing make sure to give them a good district 2 welcome.
The weather finally improved enough here in Virginia to actually get a few rounds of practice in. I need to move south! For some reason the plane did not fly like the one on my simulator.
I recently attended a NSRCA board meeting. The news for Intermediate and Advance is there will be finals flown this year. For Intermediate and Advance weigh in will be availble as a courtesy check at the AMA garage. The final six after the preliminary rounds are flown will report again to the garage for final weigh in and processing before actual finals begin. Masters will be flown in the same format as in 2009. Weigh in for Masters will also be processed after the completion of the preliminary rounds and before finals begins. (Understand this will happen immediately after completion of the flying and the announcement takes place) FAI as it stands now will be processed for weight requirements at time of registration. This is being done to help understand any issues that might come up for the Worlds in 2011.
The Green Sea contest is not far away. Buff is planning on great weather. (He told be so) Hope to see a great turn out.

Larry
D2 VP

District 2 February Update

District 2 - D2 Home

Flying as I know it in Virginia no longer exist. There is still approximately 2 feet of snow in my backyard not to mention the drifts and the piles of snow the snow plows left. (Most at least 6 feet high) To add insult to injury I get phone calls from the southern portion of the district letting me know that oh, by the way, we went out and flew just the other day. I believe I finally get the picture-move south!

I am seeing a few contest start to show up in the calendar. That is good news. I also have another to add. FARM will again hold the Sept. contest. This year the FARM Club will support both the spring and fall contests I recently spoke to George Asteris. Looks like if all goes well we will have another fall contest at Green Sea. Should be a good time as it will be around the Halloween time frame. Buff's spring event is already scheduled. Winston Salem should be hosting their Spring and Fall contest. Marvin Marozas is working with the Lake City Club to schedule a contest. At this point I count at least six contest that are or will be scheduled. Don't forget to plan on attending the D1/D2 Challenge. Archie is working hard to make this one we will all enjoy. (Guys we need this trophy)

On the subject of contests I would like to talk about the district finals. I believe everyone knows but for the ones that don't the contest is held at Winston Salem unless another club or individual submits for the finals to be held at another approved site. It should be noted that approval must be granted by the District. I'm bringing this up now as it is never too early to begin thinking about it. Winston Salem does a great job and I don't in any way want to suggest they don't. This would give the District another contest as the finals replaces Winston Salem's fall event. Bill and Terry please let me know how you feel on this.

I hope everyone is ready to go for that first contest. Until then back to the simulator.

Larry Kauffman

D2 VP

January Update for D2

District 2 - D2 Home

Just a few items for January:
I hope everyone received that special gift for the holidays. What ever it may have been, a family gathering, time off from that busy job or a special gift. ( A new two meter airplane) Good news! We will be able to continue with two contest at the FARM field for 2010. Dates are May 29th and 30th for the 1st event and the second event is scheduled for Sept.18th and 19th. The contests have been voted on by the FARM board of directors and approved. Make your plans early- save those dates. A new contest has been scheduled for 2010. This contest is being advertised as D1/ D2 Challenge. I had hoped when I mentioned the idea last year it could happen. Archie Stafford did exactly that. Contest dates are June 19th and 20th. The contest will be listed on the D1 NSRCA site. Check it out for site and contest information. The event site is more centrally located. Should be a little closer for north and south fliers. We need strong representation to show that DISTRICT 2 is the champion. This will give eveyone a chance to fly against new pilots. Let's make this a great event and one that will continue on.!!! Let's take that trophy back to the South!
One final word. Start putting those 2010 contests in the calendar. It really helps for scheduling those new contest.

Still looking for more input. Where are those articles from the District members?

Larry Kauffman
D2 VP

December Update District 2

District 2 - D2 Home

December is definitely here in Virginia. Not much flying going on. How about the Carolina's? With winter upon us I finally have a chance to catch up on a few of my District VP duties. One of which is scheduling of contest. I really need to hear from everyone who is going to CD a contest or even thinks they may have a contest. I need dates and locations. This year especially as I'm working with D-1 to have a D1/D2 shootout. I 've got some interest from District 1 to include a club that is willing to have the contest. Location would be in Maryland. Date looks to be in June. Now my next question is, can I count of District 2 for a good representation in all classes. I want the home of the shootout trophy to be in District 2. I believe we have the talent now all we need is the comittment.
I'm sure by now all NSRCA members have gotten the rules survey. Please make sure to fill it in and return it. Any comments you have send them my way. I'll put them in front of the board. I'm seeing a good conversation dealing with the 11 lb. weight limit for pattern airplanes. If your interested check it out on the RC Universe Pattern Forum page. If we maintain the 2 meter size limit do we need to be concerned about weight?
I do have one other task to do and that is to get the gifts wrapped for my Mrs Santa. Without her support this hobby "Pattern" would not be half as much fun! I hope everyone in District 2 has a great holiday season. Let me know what Mrs. Santa get's you.

Larry Kauffman
District 2
VP