Soar Redmond

2007

July 14^th and 15^th 2007

Events:

· SEEDED MAN ON MAN

· 10 minute tasks

· Hunski landings

Practice on Friday: Feel free to use the field on Friday for practice, launching scale ships, and general fun flying. A winch might be available at the field, but do not depend on it. Hand launched gliders and electric gliders are welcome. Please use one and only one of the frequency boards at the field. It is the responsibility of every pilot to ensure that the frequency they plan to use is reserved before turning on their transmitter.

Special notes:

· 1 pilot per freq

· There will be two seeded groups: (1) Open Class and (2) RES/2-meter Classes combined. Pilots may fly two classes, but may not fly both RES and 2-meter.

· AMA Required

Location: 60 Acers Park South, Redmond, WA (AMA Insurance Required)

Directions: From Interstate 405 (I-405) take the 124th Street (not Avenue) NE exit at the Totem Lake Shopping Center near Kirkland, north of Bellevue. Proceed east on 124th to 154th Pl NE (about 1 mile) and make a right on 154th and then another right at NE 116th St. Finally, turn left into the gravel parking lot, east of the field. Drive out back of parking lot onto gravel driveway that leads to field.

Fees:

· $15 for the 1st day, $10 for the second day, $5 per day for each additional class

Time:

· Registration / setup 8:00 am, pilots meeting 8:30 am, fly at 9:00 am, No lunch provided... we'll take a 1/2 hour lunch around noon, Last round at 2:00 on Sunday.

Awards:

· 1st-3rd Open expert, 1st -3rd Open competitor, 1st - 3rd. RES, 1st - 3rd. 2-meter, Novice award. Soar Redmond, Master of Soaring trophy (highest 2 day score).

C. D.: Dave Beardsley 425-931-5033, dave@beardsleys.net

Equipment: Winches/Retrievers Supplied by SASS

FACILITIES: 2 Porta potties on site. Complementary ice cold Soda Pop and water will be provided both days by the Seattle Area Soaring Society

Lodging:

· Motel 6, Kirkland: 425-821-5618

· Silver Cloud Inns (all are close to 60 Acres):
Kirkland: 800-205-6933; Redmond: 800-205-6934; Bellevue: 800-205-6937

· Days Inn, Bellevue: 425-643-6644

· Travelodge, Bellevue: 800-578-7878, 425-454-4967

· Best Western Kirkland Inn: 425-822-2300

· (In order of increasing distance the cities closest to 60 Acres are Redmond, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue, and Bothell)

CAMPING: Fully self contained can park at the flying field