2008 AMA Class 1-3 / FAI Event Schedule

[Shawn K]

2008 AMA Class 1-3 / FAI Event Schedule
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March 7-9 - Tampa Bay Heli Classic

* Sponsored by The Can-Am Flyers
* All classes competing - FAI Class flying Schedule A/C
* Non-rulebook funfly running concurrently on separate flight line
* Contest Entry Fee - $25
* Funfly Landing Fee - $15
* Additional info at www.can-amflyers.com
* Send RSVP to Erich Freymann - ejfreymann@verizon.net



April 18-20 - Flying Tigers Annual Heli Competition

* Sponsored by Flying Tigers Model Aviation
* Event Location: 1443 McKnight Rd. Scranton, SC 29591
* Open for heli practice (only) April 18
* Entry Fee $20 - Does not include lunch, but lunch will be available on field
* Bathrooms, showers, and camper hookups available
* Approx. 1 hour drive from Myrtle Beach, SC
* Food and lodging info at http://www.flyingtigersrc.com/accommodations.php
* Contact person: Brett Horton - jbretthorton@yahoo.com


May 17-18 - 1st Annual NE Ohio Heli Setup Clinic

* Event Location: 5935 Graening St., Hartville, OH 44632
* Clinic Director: Tom Erb - Terb0@aol.com
* Hotels and restaurants within 15 minutes of field: Super 8 - 330-821-5688 / Holiday Inn Express - 877-410-6681 / Comfort Inn - 330-821-5555
* Flying from 8am-6pm Saturday, 8am-4pm Sunday
* Event is a setup clinic for AMA Class 1-3 and F3C flying
* Hands-on help for all aspects of machine setup and practice
* Seated judges will be on hand to evaluate pilot skills and provide feedback for pilot growth



June 27-29 - 13th Annual Music City Helicopter Championships

* Event Location: Cain Ridge Park - 419 Battle Rd. Antioch, TN 37013
* Field open for practice June 27
* Event fees donated to local charity
* Accomodation information and directions can be found at http://caseco-inc.com/chopper/
* Contact Person: Tim DiPeri - caseco@comcast.net



July 15-19 - AMA Nationals and USA F3C Team Trials

* Hosted at the AMA International Aeromodeling Center, Site 4
* Event Address: 5161 E. Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302
* Team member selection for 2009 USA F3C Team, which will compete at the World Championships in Muncie, IN
* Entries must be received before July 1, 2008 or a $45 late registration fee will be included
* Event entry form can be downloaded at http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats/Entry%20Forms/natsentryfm.pdf
* Registration cutoff date: July 15, 2008 - 5:00pm
* Event Director: Craig Bradley - cbradley@iserv.net


October 3-5 - The Heli Invasion

* Hosted by the Fredericksburg Area R/C Club
* Event Location: Robbie Campbell Memorial Air Field, Fredericksburg, VA
* Large format funfly w/ AMA Class 1-3/F3C Contest
* Landing fee: $30 (Includes T-Shirt)
* Event Directors: Joe Coppola / Clay Klemm - clay@clayklemm.com
* Event URL - www.heli-invasion.com
* Link to Google map of field - http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=115452077461576532568.00000111d338106db4eea&ll=38.142877,-77.526237&spn=0.004362,0.009044&t=h&z=17


More info to come...

[WiscHeli]

will they all be in the south / east ???

[Shawn K]

With the exception of the AMA Nationals, pretty much. At least this year.

[GMONEY]

Well planned schedule.. Good luck to all who compete this year..

G

[Shawn K]

Event added.

[tdswan]

Will the Schluter Champion be flown by Curtis again this year? ;)

[Shawn K]

Bump to the top

[Shawn K]

Scranton, SC event coming up in less than 3 weeks. Should be a good one!

Pilots of all levels are invited and encouraged to compete. You don't have to be the "best in the world" to have a great time!

[helifreak5623]

What different kind of competitions are going to be held at this event?

[Shawn K]

It's an AMA Class 1-3/F3C contest. The sequence of events for each class can be found on the AMA's competition regulations, via their website:

http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/rulebooks/RC%20Helicopter.pdf

[helifreak5623]

Thanks. Just curious for future reference.

[Shawn K]

No problem. ;)

[Shawn K]

New information posted for October 3-5 event, including a new event website URL

[Shawn K]

New event added: May 17-18 - NE Ohio Setup Clinic

For anyone who has been interested in traditional precision aerobatics (some call it "pattern flying" or "contest flying"), this will be a great, no-pressure weekend of learning the finer points of machine setup. (Note that this is not a 3D funfly. This event is focused on AMA Classes 1-3 and F3C)

On-hand setup help will be available, along with lots of practice time and seated judges who can evaluate your flight as if you were in a bona fide AMA Class 1-3 / F3C contest event.

Many people have expressed an interest in attending an event that's low pressure, but still gives the pilot chance to see what Contest Flying is all about. Even if you find that traditional precision aerobatics isn't your cup of tea, the time spent learning some finer points of machine setup will pay dividends no matter what style of flying you prefer!

This is sure to be a good event, so make plans to attend!