Best place in the world to fly?

[karlwatt]

Here is a challenge to the members. Find the best place in the world to fly RC planes. For this one let's make it outside only. Here are some criteria for scoring.

Score one point for every month of the year that is good for flying - this means average temperture above 40 F and winds 10 mph or less.

Score one point for every flying field/club that is in the area - 45 minute drive radius.

Score one point for each RC hobby shop in the area - 45 minute drive radius.

Score three points for every national event, two points for every regional event, and one point for every local event each year.

For example here in Boise:
We can fly consistently for at least 7 months of the year = 7
We have 3 clubs and 2 fields = 5
We have 4 hobby shops = 4
We have no national events, 2 regional events, about 12 local events = 14

TOTAL SCORE = 30

What's your score? Yes, we can add other criteria.

[Stainless Skills]

I would have to say the Canadian Rockies in Alberta would be an absolute kick ass place to fly. Just because of the mountains.

It not very windy, unless you get up around the peaks but I guess you are at like 8000' so it doesn’t score but like a 1.

You can’t beat that scenery!

If you have been there you know what I mean, wonder if there are any giants in Alberta?

You cant beat that scenery!

[adrian]

oh boy you boys are in trouble!!!

we fly 12 months of the year - av temp 22c

rain fall - 1.5 inch a year

wind - well sometimes not sure when but sorta once a week so for about 2 weekends a year the wind blows.

winter mornings - freezing until 10 am then t shirt for the rest.

night flying - yes often.

biggest rc air show in the world once a year

The ARAVA - southern desert of Israel

and we have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Benji]

My flying club is the best, good people too hehe.

[Kiwi]

OK.

I'm much like Adrian.

Fly 12 months of the year = 12

Winds over 10K maybe twice or three times a year.

Nearest hobby shop ( My workshop is well stocked but 1000 miles away for a real one)

Local clubs = 1

Comps = 0

Flying buddies, us three have a ball.

Guess you can t have it all, but the limitless flying days. Absolutely no trees, dead stick almost anywhere you like. There are a few rocks and yes they are plane magnets.

Kiwi

[ilovemetro]

pontiac miniature aircraft club

3 taco bells within 20 mins, +3,000,000
fly 12 months a year (winter skis yaaaa)
3 hobby shops within 30 mins
4 clubs 4 fields, pmac, united flying organization, cloud hoppers, and i forget the other one.
rarely over 5 mph wind
5 or 6 local events

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by adrian
	oh boy you boys are in trouble!!! we fly 12 months of the year - av temp 22c rain fall - 1.5 inch a year wind - well sometimes not sure when but sorta once a week so for about 2 weekends a year the wind blows. winter mornings - freezing until 10 am then t shirt for the rest. night flying - yes often. biggest rc air show in the world once a year The ARAVA - southern desert of Israel and we have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Adrian, your right I was there and watched guys fly helicopters, but today, you guys can also fly to avoid Rockets from Hezbala,

Roger

[Mithrandir]

Las Vegas wins.... I dunno how many months you can fly... and I dunno how many hobby shops or other flying fields are nearby... but I do know.... when you can't fly... there are OTHER things to do!!!!!

[jongurley]

I am not going to do the points thing but,, North Carolina,,>>>Beach on one side, beautiful mountains on the other, Nations capital 6 hours away, JOENALL 2 hours away, can't beat it,,

[notorious_benny]

My old club at Mildura Australia was awesome!

FLying 12 months a year, you could fly till 8pm or later in summer cause of the long days. The middle of the day got too hot though.
Wind was only really a problem in August and almost always died down in the afternoons.

It hardly ever rains here either!

Heres a picture from goodle earth.