Hey fellas, I have been throwing around the idea around of holding a 3-day (fri,sat,sun) IMAC contest here in the Northeast Region in 08'. It would be a sponsored event with prizes for the pilots, similar to the an event like the JR Challenge that used to happen in FL. I would also attempt to invite in judges to keep the amount of contestant judging to a minimum. I would need to gauge well ahead of time the interest in a 3-day contest here in the N.E. Region. I know that the JR Challenge used to draw pilots from all over the east coast. What are your guys thoughts on having this type of contest up here? I would be aiming for August timeframe for the contest as the weather is far more predictable/better up here that time of the year. I have several location possibilities as well, but it would be central to the core groups of guys which exist in the PA area, as well as the NH/ME area so that either group wouldnt be traveling an exorbindent amount of miles.

John that sounds awesome, I'll be there for sure.

Lee

I would be interested in that- you could take the regular CAPI date- last weekend in August. We are moving the CAPI and guys are already used to having a contest that weekend so you could build on that.

I imagine you have something in mind along the lines of the Connecticut area. Having said that, I'd love to see something that could be a big enough deal to draw from Canada and parts of the Midwest as well.

Another idea would be to get a "home and home" series with the guys in the Midwest. We have two contests- one in, say, Ohio somewhere and one in the NE where we travel to each others contest.

Just throwin' some ideas around.

Dave

John/Dave,
Both are great ideas.Can't wait to hear more.

Trent

Count me in John.

Igor

Sounds like a great idea John. For me, I take most of my vaction days on Friday's to go to contests and camping so a three day contest is fine with me.

........Mark

I would say there would be 2 of us from my field that would go depending where it was.

Sounds like a Huckfest tank! We're there.

Glad to hear the positive feedback to the idea. I think I am definetly gonna try to roll with it. I think it would great to have a 3+ day contest with multiple unknowns, and lots of flying. As I get more details togethor, I will keep you guys posted. As it looks now, I would probably be holding it in the CT/NY/MA area, as it is directly in between the Northern NE guys and the Southern NE region guys. Also, I have direct access to several fields in that area that are ideal for this type of event, with a great facility and ample room. Of course contestants from anywhere would be welcomed! The more the better!

Originally Posted by dmichael

I would be interested in that- you could take the regular CAPI date- last weekend in August. We are moving the CAPI and guys are already used to having a contest that weekend so you could build on that.

I imagine you have something in mind along the lines of the Connecticut area. Having said that, I'd love to see something that could be a big enough deal to draw from Canada and parts of the Midwest as well.

Another idea would be to get a "home and home" series with the guys in the Midwest. We have two contests- one in, say, Ohio somewhere and one in the NE where we travel to each others contest.

Just throwin' some ideas around.

Dave

Those are great ideas Dave!

John, we talked about this at the pocono contest and I think is an awesome idea. It would not be a bad idea to get a couple of CDs involved to help out, either way I'm in let me know if I can help in any way.

Albert

Originally Posted by dmichael

Another idea would be to get a "home and home" series with the guys in the Midwest. We have two contests- one in, say, Ohio somewhere and one in the NE where we travel to each others contest.


Dave

We need to make that happen somehow.
Us NC guys would love to beat up on you NE posers...

Originally Posted by Wayne

We need to make that happen somehow.
Us NC guys would love to beat up on you NE posers...

Oh no you Di-ent!

If it's not to high upon the map, I am in.

Every contest needs last place! I'm in!