2009 Southwest Regional Contest

[Phxsparky12]

Hi Everyone,
I just got off the phone with Bernie Boland and he wanted me to let everyone know that the the SW Regional contest will be held on Friday Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27th, 28th, & 29th, following Thanksgiving day. A special format will be used for this contest. So yes this will be a 3 day contest to see who is the "Best of the Best in the Southwest"! He will be posting a flyer very soon with all the details. Check back for more details.

Good luck to all the flyers representing the SW at the TAS!! :198:

Hope to see all of you at the Regional.

[bodywerks]

Unfortunately t-givin weekend is a big family weekend for me so I probably won't be able to make it. Besides, I'll probably be practicing 2010's sequences by then...

[jseven27]

I will be there!! Can't wait should be fun!

[AZ Berndog]

Hello all you SW IMACer,

I am excited to announce the SW IMAC finals scheduled for the 27th to the 29th of November. This contest will be a challenge to all the classes bringing out the best in all the pilots. I have always felt the Final contest should be the toughest contest of the year.

I know this weekend will not work for everyone, sorry.


I am very luck to have a topnotch group helping make this an outstanding finish for 2009.

First the EVA Club and all the members being behind the event.
Bill Adams as co-CD
Dean Bird has step up as head judge.
2 different Hotels have offered huge discounts for our group
Black Bear Dinner has stepped up with a great deal for our Saturday night Banquet

The event has a lot of different things going on as you can see on the IMAC sight when you sign up. Three days of flying with 3 total unknowns for Sportsman and up. One unknown for Basic on Sunday that Tim Attaway is personally cooking up.

“The Basic unknown will be flown for a special trophy not part of the contest score totals”

The EVA home page will have the flyer up in the next day or so. The flyer will have the hotel deals, map and more contest details.
http://www.eastvalleyaviators.org/index.htm

If you have not spent much time in the Phx area over Thanksgiving time the weather is great. The hotels can be very expensive and I have worked 2 hotels for a great deal. Please make plans ASAP with the hotel (you can cancel them at no cost).

More to come in the next few days.

See ya soon,

Bernie Boland

[rad951]

I guess we'll be eating Thanksgiving dinner in Apache Junction. Sounds excellent!

Randy

[Hammerman]

Sounds like a good time to me:198:

[AZ Berndog]

Hey Boys,

I have worked out a deal with 2 different hotels. Here is the info. Call them ASAP as the rooms are first come first serve. Ask for the IMAC or EVA rate.

Sleep Inn $59 + tax
Phone: (480) 807-7760
http://www.sleepinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=AZ022 (http://www.sleepinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelHome?hotel=AZ022)

Country Inn & Suites (nicer hotel) is the upgrade hotel with a $89 per room $99 for Suites
Telephone: (480) 641-8000
http://www.countryinns.com/mesaaz (http://www.countryinns.com/mesaaz)

The rates will work for all week and a few days past the weekend so book them as you see fit.

Remember that RV's are welcome at the field (there are no hookups) There is also a KOA like 5 miles from the field.

See ya soon,

Bernie

[Hammerman]

What will the entry fee be?
Thanks

[AZ Berndog]

Hello Dave,

Good Question. I forgot to post that tidbit,

$50 for IMAC members
$55 for all none IMAC members.

Anyone that wants to join / renew IMAC at registration will get the $50 price and I will process the registration on Monday after the weekend so they will be a member for the next year’s event. IMAC cards will be needed to get the savings. We will have a couple of computers on line at the event that can be used for membership verification.

Cheers,

Bernie
bwboland@onsemi.com
602-509-3412

[Hammerman]

Thanks Bernie.

[mbacosa]

Make sure to work Bill's ass off that weekend. I am looking forward to this event. Will be a nice ending to a long year.


Hello Dave,

Good Question. I forgot to post that tidbit,

$50 for IMAC members
$55 for all none IMAC members.

Anyone that wants to join / renew IMAC at registration will get the $50 price and I will process the registration on Monday after the weekend so they will be a member for the next year’s event. IMAC cards will be needed to get the savings. We will have a couple of computers on line at the event that can be used for membership verification.

Cheers,

Bernie
bwboland@onsemi.com
602-509-3412

[AZ Berndog]

Michael,

I have seen how big Bill's A%$ is. I don't think I can work him hard enough to make it go away LOL....

See ya at the field.

Bernie

[Badams]

Michael,

I have seen how big Bill's A%$ is. I don't think I can work him hard enough to make it go away LOL....

See ya at the field.

Bernie

No wonder you two dont score very well at contests, you are both blind. My a$s is small, its my gut that you have to work off. Jeez people, pay attention.... :202:

Bill

[mbacosa]

Bernie,
Well it's worth a try! Can't wait! Bill and I are still working the bugs out of my 120" Yak but I'm getting close!

Michael,

I have seen how big Bill's A%$ is. I don't think I can work him hard enough to make it go away LOL....

See ya at the field.

Bernie

[mbacosa]

Sorry Bill I guess we are having trouble trying to distinguish which is the front and which is the back!:210:

No wonder you two dont score very well at contests, you are both blind. My a is small, its my gut that you have to work off. Jeez people, pay attention.... :202:

Bill

[AZ Berndog]

Hello All,

I just wanted remind all of you coming from out of town. The killer hotel deals we worked out are filling up at both hotels.

If you wait to the last second to make hotel plans you will not get our IMAC deal. “Plan on spending well over a $100 per night in Mesa this time of the year if you can get a room”

Here is the hotel link / info. http://www.eastvalleyaviators.org/CLUB%20DOCUMENTS/EVA%20Southwest%20IMAC%20Regional%20Hotel%20Specia ls.pdf

You can cancel them with a 24 hour notice at no cost.

Cheers,

Bernie

[jseven27]

T minus One day until my 1st Imac event!!! It going to be fun...

[Lin Andresen]

Hi Jason, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. See ya tomorrow.

[Captain Carlton]

OK...I have a bunch of good photos...here we go! :-)

[Captain Carlton]

Argh...My camera is going on a Diet!

[Captain Carlton]

Lots of Fun Today... Great Weather!

[Captain Carlton]

We got lots of people shots too...

[Captain Carlton]

"I'll be the Judge of That!" --- Name that Movie :197:

[Captain Carlton]

Some of the Folks are from the East Valley Aviators...Nice Group of people. Meanwhile...Bernie...is smoken' up some dogs.

[Captain Carlton]

Wow...We had a quite a few photos to share... including some planes. LOL :200:

[Captain Carlton]

Well...there is a local ordnance against having this much fun! Randy doesn't care as he delivers a smoking performance in the basic program. Spencer's dad risks citations for having too much fun...as the crowd gathers for the free style. Oooohh!!!

[Captain Carlton]

Too much fun!!! My electric IMAC planes...can smoke too...but they can to do that ... just once :197:

[Captain Carlton]

Great Show!

[Captain Carlton]

Bernie...finishes strong...with a functional airplane!!! We'll see if he makes it all the way to Sunday. Lower!!!!

Quick Note: This collection of photos is present on my site as well...in a different arrangement... in case you don't like how this works.

http://www.richardcarlton.com/web/index.php?gallery=RC000364

[sweetpea]

Go Spencer! I still remember the day his small plane broke and he borrowed his buddies gas plane and shook the whole flight. I was proud to lose to him in only 1 IMAC contest.

[AZ Berndog]

Day one down and 2 more fun pack ones in front of us. Nice pictures....

[tailstrike4]

Thanks for the picks Captn
Larry S.

[mickeyo]

Additional photos can be found on the East Valley Aviator's gallery site:

http://eastvalleyaviators.org/eva_photos/main.php?g2_itemId=3478

[jseven27]

It was a very fun 1st day!!! Can't wait until tomarrow.... but NO MORE SERVO PROBLEMS!!!!

[nordqk]

Well, the official SW Regional Points contest is complete. An awards banquet was held at the local Black Bear restaurant put on by assistant regional director Bernie Boland and the East Valley Aviators flying club. Everyone was well fed, the points all tallied and the awards presented. The top three from most of the classes were very close and the points will be officially posted on the IMAC web site shortly. The unofficial results from the awards ceremony were:

Basic
1st- Mike Smith
2nd- Randy Dreyer
3rd- Richard Carlton

Sportsman
1st- Kirt Campbell
2nd- Dominic Grasso
3rd- Andrew Taylor

Intermediate
1st- Spencer Nordquist
2nd- Kyle Goodwine
3rd- Matthew Stringer

Advanced
1st- Todd Bridges
2nd- Bill Adams
3rd- Cody McLean

Unlimited
1st- Eric Powell
2nd- Adam Bry
3rd- Bernie Boland

Seniors
1st- Joe MacGregor
2nd- Peter Watkins
3rd- Bruce Roland

Since there is another day to the extended regional IMAC contest, those results will be posted after the conclusion of the contest tomorrow. There are two unknown and two known sequences along with two freestyles to be completed and the weather promises to be exceptional. Stay tuned.

[Judge]

Bernie, Dude, when did you get OLD?? :34:

[mbacosa]

Just wanted to say thanks to Bernie and the rest of the crew for putting on a yet another great contest. Those trophies are incredible. I had a great time and just wanted to say thanks to Bill Adams, Martin Treat and Jim Dornberger for calling for me this weekend. Your help was invaluable. It was nice to meet some new people and see some old friends. Have a great Christmas everyone.

[Phxsparky12]

Definatley a fun contest. Had a great time all 3 days. Thanks to Bernie and the whole gang along with everyone from the southwest for making it such a fun contest. I got to fly the basic unknown. Now its on to sportsman, look out!!:201:

[jseven27]

It was great fun!! Thanks to Bernie, Mike, Verlin and everyone at EVA that put on this great event!! I met some great new friends!! See you in Jan!!!

[rad951]

Thank you Bernie, and to everyone from the EVA field for putting on an excellent event!! Rich, you and your family always take amazing pictures and share them with all of us, thanks. And for the PA system, it was SICK for the free style, thanks Phil! I'm looking forward to seeing all the new faces next time! Congratulations to everyone!!!!

Randy

P.S.

Rob, that beverage was outstanding, I owe you one!

[AZ Berndog]

All,

The contest was great because of all of you that came over for the long weekend made it!

The list is too long to name all of you but thanks for all the help pulling this off. I know there was a bunch of pictures still needing to be posted so stay tuned.

Cheers,

Bernie

[AZ Berndog]

Good one... If I still colored my hair I would only fat, not fat and old :198:...
Bernie, Dude, when did you get OLD?? :34:

[mickeyo]

On behalf of the entire EVA membership, I would like to thank all of you who came out and either spectated or participated in the event. I would especially like to thank Bernie Boland, Bill Adams, Dean Bird, Verlin Boeder and the rest of the volunteers that put in the hard work to ensure this event was a success.

We look forward to seeing you in January for the 2010 Superstition Challenge IMAC Contest.

Pictures I took at the event can be found on our clubs web site at
http://eastvalleyaviators.org/eva_photos/main.php?g2_itemId=3478

Mickey O.
EVA President

[Judge]

Good one... If I still colored my hair I would only fat, not fat and old :198:...

Got that right. My business partner is bald and skinny. I tell him all the time that while I may be fat, he's bald. And I can go on a diet!!

Seems eons ago that we were flying in El Dorado park doesn't it??

[Captain Carlton]

OK...here we go...last day... This event ended in a crazy wind/sand/rain storm. I guess this is normal for the area.

[Captain Carlton]

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[Captain Carlton]

Last...from CC. Thanks for the fun!!!

[sweetpea]

Now the sand/wind storms I don't miss.

[lazyboyflyer]

Thanks for the pictures Richard, what were the final results??? Bernie?

[jseven27]

Now the sand/wind storms I don't miss.


:26: Yes, the weather can come on quick out here! We were hoping it would pass us up! But alas it is Arizona...:200:

[AZ Berndog]

Hello Boys and girls,

I will have the results up on line on Saturday. I had to fly out of town after the contest for the week and the numbers are on the computer at home.

Sorry for the delay guys,

Bernie

[AZ Berndog]

Here are the ending standings.

Bernie

[lazyboyflyer]

Thanks for posting the results Bernie. Randy D, I knew you could win with that 260. Good flying Kirt, winning Intermediate sequences in your first Intermediate contest. Looks like you guys had a good time.

[mbacosa]

I was pretty impressed with talent that is in the Basic class. Randy D left no doubt that he was the man to beat in Basic. His unknown looked really good as well. It is going to be a tough year for Sportsman in 2010. Glad I'm moving up!! And again thanks for a great contest. I really enjoyed the 3 day event.....more flying!

[rad951]

I was pretty impressed with talent that is in the Basic class. Randy D left no doubt that he was the man to beat in Basic. His unknown looked really good as well. It is going to be a tough year for Sportsman in 2011. Glad I'm moving up!! And again thanks for a great contest. I really enjoyed the 3 day event.....more flying!


Thanks mbacosa and Howard! Sportsman is going to be very tough next year, it's all ready packed with excellent pilots! I'm gonna bring my sleeping bag cause its going to take a few years to make it to Intermediate, if I ever get there.:202:

[jseven27]

Thanks mbacosa and Howard! Sportsman is going to be very tough next year, it's all ready packed with excellent pilots! I'm gonna bring my sleeping bag cause its going to take a few years to make it to Intermediate, if I ever get there.:202:


Randy it won't take you that long!!!:198: I just hoping I can catch up with you by 2011!!:200:

[mbacosa]

You won't be in Sportsman long. You looked really good. I predict one year in Sportsman for you.:197:

Thanks mbacosa and Howard! Sportsman is going to be very tough next year, it's all ready packed with excellent pilots! I'm gonna bring my sleeping bag cause its going to take a few years to make it to Intermediate, if I ever get there.:202: