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Contest Announcements and Reports
Sturbridge contest sunday April 20th
The Sturbridge Lawn Darts held their Spring Gremlin contest on April 20th. Stock and open classes were held with 12 pilots registering. 10 flew in stock and all 12 in open class. The weather was perfect for the contest and we had a good number of spectators also. We flew 3 rounds of each class.
Stock class saw some great match ups but only 2 cuts in all the heats. We had a fly off for 2nd/3rd place money and as luck would have it, the only stock mid-air was in the flyoff with Tom Loose being the last fuselage to the ground.
| First | Bob Barger Jr. | 5 points |
| Second | Tom Loose | 3 points (by flyoff AND *mid-air*) |
| Third | Mark Hunton | 3 points |
The first flight in Open class was between long term clubmates Al Vasquez and Bob Barger Sr and it wasn't long before Bob took out Al, ejecting his engine in the process (which was found afterwards in a group sweep of the off field area). Open class seemed to get each other in their sights a bit better with 9 cuts in 18 total heats. With this level of contact it was no surprise to see you needed 2 cuts to place in first/second and 1 cut and two landings to get into the flyoff for third. Jim Mitchell and Bob Perreault flew off for third with Bob getting it by a landing point.
| First | Dick Lempicki | 9 points (two cuts and all three landings) |
| Second | Bob Barger Jr. | 8 points (missed a landing point) |
| Third | Bob Perreault | 5 points (fly off with Jim Mitchell) |
A great turnout, a great group of pilots and a great time was had by all. Hope to see everyone back in the fall! - Jim
Here are a few pictures of the pits, the flightline and the peanut gallery from the day.
*CANCELLED* Rocky Hill Flying Circus contest sunday May 4th *CANCELLED*
Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 12:52:51 -0400
From: "Rene Rusche"
Subject: Re: Gremlin contest in Oxford next weekend
To:
Jim,
I'm canceling the Gremlin contest for Sunday.
The weatherman expect 100% rain for tomorrow.
Please, can you post the cancellation on your website ?
Rene'
The Quinapoxet Model Flying Club contest sunday June 8th
The Quinapoxet Model Flying Club held a Gremlin contest on June 8th at 10am at their Holden MA field. Stock and open classes were run in a winner take all format. There were 5 contestants and incredible heat. Team Barger came out on top I believe.
The Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club contest sunday July 20th
The Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club will hold a Gremlin contest on July 20th at 10am. Stock and open classes will be held with a $5 per class entry fee to be divided as prizes for the top 3 places per class. Bob Barger-CD
Sturbridge contest sunday September 21st
The Sturbridge Lawn Darts will hold their Fall Gremlin contest on September 21st at 10am. Stock and open classes will be held with a $5 per class entry fee to be divided as prizes for the top 3 places per class. Jim Reith will CD
The Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club contest Sunday October 26th
The Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club will hold a Gremlin contest on October 26th at 10am. Stock and open classes will be held with a $5 per class entry fee to be divided as prizes for the top 3 places per class. David Beach will CD
Rocky Hill Flying Circus contest sunday November 2nd
The RHFC in Oxford MA will host Gremlin combat contest on November 2nd. There will be both stock and open class flying and the contest is based on Gremlin rules.
Entrance fee is $5.00 for each class and the proceeds will be divided between 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each class.
Directions to RHFC flying field:
From RT 395 take exit 4B to Oxford,this is Sutton Ave. At the stoplight go straight it than changes to Charlton Street, From there follow the "R/C SIGNS" to our flying field.
The gate will be open at 8:30 and flying will start at 9:30 after a pilot's meeting.
Hope to see you there!
For more information send email to info@racores.com
