Don Lowe Masters: The End of an Era

[bigadd43]

what will go next tas that sux frist toc now this what next

[metalmike]

i am truely thankful to have made it to the 2006 don lowes. beautiful flying, great people, and an unbelievably good time. don't even think of cancelling the joe nall.

[flyingklown]

Hey I hear ya! When it gets where it isn't any fun anymore, and most everyone is stressed and the whole thing is stressful...I don't blame you! Life is WAY too short to keep doing something like that with these results!

I must applaud you guys for making a decision to getting back to the basics and making it the way it supposed to be. FUN! and NON STRESSFUL!

[ScottM]

Hopefully someone else will step up to the plate, and bring a TOC caliber event to the east cost area. It's sad to see the Masters gone, but I hope this trend doesn't continue. All the practice we put forth is to someday compete at a top quality event. Maybe some of the east coast companies can come together, and get the money and support lined up to get a quality TOC type contest going. Scott

[snap a saurus]

Well definitely sad news, an event of the same caliber is needed for sure, who's going to do it? Any recommendations or ideas?

[jtec/radiowave]

Its a sad Day to hear this, We have enjoyed our time at the DLM, meeting new people supporting the pilots and getting over the stress of compitition. What a rush!!!

Contest like this can not be supported by one individual or company. The cost in time, money and manpower is extreme. IF YOU WANT TO SEE OR PARTICAPATE IN VENUES LIKE THE DLM or TUS. It is going to require the contributions of the WHOLE R/C community.

Don't put this on the backs of the industry. The industry will contribute its fair share but as my marketing instructor once said " THERE AIN'T NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH"!!!!!!! These events require the support of all involved in the hobby.

These events are where we see the newest manuver, the latest in techonolgy, the newest fade and best for all to have. It's time for the everyone to show there support and not just expect a "FREE LUNCH"

THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT TIMES!!!!!!

Al Young & Family

[JimC-MD]

I am sorry to hear that the DLM has ended. I went to the TOC years ago. I got out of the hobby for a little while and it was gone. I get involved again and found out about the DLM and was looking forward to attending. Business kept me away from the last event. I do understand why things like this happen. I applaud all involved for the past successes and the commitment to continue the Youth Masters.

One thing I would suggest is that any person or group that has or thinks about a venue like this should use all tools available. What I am thinking about is using the power of the internet to rally troops and support. There is a heck of a community out there and leveraging the power of that group could create grand things.

[GremlinX]

I am just proud to have been to one ..... it was a great show. I can understand the headache behind the schenes to get it together.

[Rbyrd]

Man I hate to hear that Biff. I had the previlege to fly in the event in '97 and '99. Great contest!!!! Couldn't have asked for a better group of people to put that kind of event on. The event will be missed by all.

Rick

[jongurley]

That sucks,,

[KrisW]

Perhaps. .NOW. . IMAC can concentrate on getting the NATIONALS geared up as the replacement for TOC and DLM. Here's is the chance for IMAC to step up, reach out, improve, grow, and bring about the finest GS aerobatics competition in the world.

I'd like to FORMALLY petition the IMAC BOD to consider this step forward for the SIG, by adding an "Invitational class" to the Nationals within a 2 year time frame, per the example of the TAS. This would be the "money class" to which all aspiring IMAC pilots could look as the final goal for their flying and practice, and would be invitation only from a select group of top pilots from around the world.

I was very saddened by the demise of the TOC. The JR CHallenge has disappeared, Now the Don Lowe Masters is a thing of the past. All things change, and we can;t hold onto what we have already lost. It's time to look forward, and onward, and make the most of this OPPORTUNITY for the hobby.

So, what say you IMAC BOD??

[Dangerous Dan]

Kris You Can download the RFA Forms from the IMAC Website

[KrisW]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Dangerous Dan
	Kris You Can download the RFA Forms from the IMAC Website

Verbal suggestion, then mass appeal, and finally the BOD will be washed over by the tide of public opinion. THEN I'll submit an RFA.

[Acromarco]

Hi everybody, here is Marco Benincasa from Italy.
I'm really sad to read this news, as partecipating to the DLM is been one of the best time of my modelling life. Having the privilege to be invited and allowed to fly in the best place of the world for model aircraft (I can say that, I flown all over the world, japan and south africa included), it's been really a dream. I was yet thinking about the 2008 edition, hoping to be invited again.
I can only hope that maybe one day something will change, and all the crew will have (even) more support form the industry and from other sponsors, permitting to start the DLM again.

It's a pity that such a wonderful event, organized by the best group of persons I ever met in one single event, will be stopped. I want to thank everybody who made it happen, from Pat to all the rest of the crew, like Carol, and obvioulsy my "one and only", the one who started "Team one", the great Bob Sadler.
I want also to thank again Al&Kevin Young of JTEC for letting me flying their great 40% Extra, Desert Aircraft for the marvellous 150 and obviously Futaba America for the servos and receivers and the friendship of Frank Noll.
This year I'm invited to the TOP GUN in Florida, that's shortly before the Nall; I can't remain in USA for too many weeks and coming to the 'Nall, but I'm sure in the future I'll be again stepping the marvellous Triple Tree grass for this event having even more fun with all my friends.

Happy flying to all

Marco

[Aerotech]

Hello,

Im sure the decision was a Tuff one for the crew at Triple Tree. As a small manufacturer in this industry it's not easy at times to choose how to spend you marketing dollars. That event had private individuals provide the bulk of the money for the event.

They all should be commended for thier efforts and service. Sie note: Biff Id better have your Python to fly at Joe Nall.

Take Care

John

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