BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//69.162.173.137//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://clovisrc.club X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-4970@clovisrc.club DTSTAMP:20240328T160558Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:CAM Event\,Flying Event\,Jet Rally CONTACT:Jan Sundberg\; (559) 479-0047\; jancsundberg@gmail.com\; https://cl ovisrc.club/events/jet-rally/ DESCRIPTION:
May 1-4\, 2024
\nThe Event Director(s) for this event are Jan Sundberg and Da ve “Falcon” Fusinato. Dave\, who’s been flying turbine powered craft since the 1990’s. A legend in jet construction and a cornerstone to Team Hunter . with Jan Sundberg taking the helm on this mission. Both are members of t he Clovis Area Modelers. Jan\, has excelled rapidly into the field of Turb ine aircraft achieving a first at the USSM for his first appearance. His s pecial focus is in the area of onboard cockpit authenticity employing robo tics\, digital displays and a HUD for the animatronic pilot. Jan is no str anger to RC Modeling having a background that exceeds 30 years. Dave himse lf has previously managed jet rally’s from the Fresno Radio Modelers early 2000 events to the more recent field design on the 2019 US National Scale Modelers Championship. With assistance from other notable Turbine Jet Pil ots (Jim Chapman\, Tom Messer\, Scott Lampkin\, Dan Carlson\, and more) th is will inevitably play into the success of this rally.
\nBe prepared for a phenomenal event with even Large Turbine Model Aircraft (L TMA-1) and speed with formation & High and Low G Maneuvers!
\nThis event will be held at the CAM (Peg) field [FRIA CERTIFIED] located adjacent to the Friant-Kern Canal. This is just below the north s ide of Campbell Mountain near Reedley\, CA. A short 2 0 Minute drive from Clovis. This field is off Highwa y 180 and Alta & Jensen Avenues with a visual view of the Sierra Nevada to ward Kings Canyon National Park. See directions below.
\n\n \nMarch 11\, 2024
\nDear Friends\, p>\n
In our February meeting we decided to arrange a membership fun fly BBQ on short notice as soon as the weather improves.
\nWell\, the we ather will be perfect this coming Saturday\, sunny and 74 degrees!
\nPlease plan on joining us for our first official BBQ club event in 2024.< /p>\n
The club is cooking up the meat\, please bring a small side dish o r dessert.
\nFestivities at Peg Field will start at 10am and conclud e around 2pm (Saturday March 16).
\nHope to see you all there!
\nBest Regards\,
\nJan Sundberg
\nM: (559) 479-0047
Welcome to
the Clovis Area Modelers annual RC IMAC
\n“Kings Canyon ” Aerobatic C
hallenge
\n(Sep 27 – 29\, 2024)
Peg field has a re-surfaced 700’ runway with an ove
rall length of 3\,000’ with the sun mostly at your back as the pits face n
orth. The Pit/Shade area is 120’x26′ deep and offers 20′ wide bays for lar
ge scale aircraft access. Each bay is equipped with 110vac outlets and li
ghting via Solar/Generator power. There is a 120’x15′ Tarmac in front of
the pits with two (2) 65’x15′ concrete ramps to the runway. The field prov
ides adequate room for RV/Trailer parking and overnight camping (dry campi
ng only).
More Info and directions go to: https://clovisrc. club/flying-fields/
\nThe field will be open fo r IMAC practice starting on Friday at 8am. Pilots Meeting to be held Satur day at 8:00AM.
\nTHE COMPETITION & FEES
\nEntry fee: $50 for IMAC members\, $70 for Non IMAC me mbers. First time Intro/Basic pilots are free with IMAC membership.
\nIMAC Competition for Basic\, Sportsman\, Intermediate Advanced and Unlimited will be both Saturday and Sunday. Freestyle demo/co mpetition Saturday afternoon depending on Pilot availability.
\nAN INTRO TO AEROBATIC IMAC COMPETITION
\n< p>Any AMA R/C Pilot who would like to try aerobatic (IMAC) competition but who has never flown in a contest before should come out Th ursday at 4PM and attend our 1-2 hour orientation (where we will cover\, f lying etiquette\, sequences (maneuvers and elements)\, scoring\, points\, k-factors\, the box\, turn-arounds\, callers\, and scribing)\; then. learn and practice the BASIC sequence. On Saturday at 8AM\, Intro Pilots may si gn up at the field\; where\, you will be assisted by the Contest Director and other experienced IMAC Veteran pilots on what to do. You will have th e opportunity to fly our INTRO/BASIC sequence in the Contest just on Satur day.\nRECOMMENDED AIRCRAFT FOR INTRO/BEGINNER u>
\nAs for the aircraft\, bring what you have now. Fixed Wing – Gas/Glow or Electric and join the fun and take advantage of this opportunity to join our IMAC family. The recommended sizes for planes to compete with at the INTRO/BASIC Level are:
\nCONTACT INFO
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CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE JET SHO W!
\nBUTTONWILLOW ELK-HILLS AIRPORT\, BUTTONWILLOW\, CA
\n6-Flight Lines\, Food On Site\, Spectator Seating\, Camping on Sit e\, 3\,260 X 50 Foot Paved Runway\, No obstructions No Restrictions\, 1200 foot Ceiling\, RV Parking on Site (No Hook-Ups)\, On Site Thursday Night Taco Night\, On Site Friday Night Pilots Dinner\, On Site Saturday Night B anquet Awards Dinner and Auction With 36 Spectacular Awards Including The “Prestigious” The Colonel Robert E. Thacker Award\, all in our huge 40 X 8 0 Enclosed Tent on site. Best in the West will be a 6 day event\, Tuesday October 12th. through Sunday October 17th\, 2021.
\nGENERAL INFORMATION:
\nBest In The West J et Rally is a non-competition AMA-Sanctioned event. This is an open\, fun -fly event with very few restrictions.
\nAll Registered Pilots planning to operate a tu rbine-powered model must have a Valid AMA Card and must be a CURRENT Tu rbine Waiver holder.
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< strong>If you plan on only flying Electric or Gas ducted fans\, you must o nly be AMA Current. Please have this information ready before you register \, or at the Registration Table.
\nAll Non-Waiver Pilots\, MUST fly on the buddy box sy stem. If you would like to have a Turbine Waiver Pilot and CD sign you off \, this may be done from Tuesday or Wednesday by 6:00 PM. Please have all AMA papers with you. Please contact Joe for waiver time. p>\n
Best in the West 2021\, the 32nd. Annual will be another great show as in the past. Come and join the many in attendance from all around the
\nUnited States and many from around the World.< /strong>
\nWe encourag e everyone to RV and Camp at the field as there are many fun things going on during the after hours\, BBQing\, Night Flying!
\nJoin “The Cali Crew” and see how we do it!
\nAmerica’s Favorite Jet Rally!
\nBITW 2023
\nht tps://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-jets-120/11705050-best-west-jet-rally-da tes-2023-a.html
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