View Full Version : Fredericksburg Helicopter Invitational July 8th
Magnumeng
06-04-2006, 01:38 PM
Come and Join the Fredericksburg Area RC Club for our first Helicopter invitational (Funfly). There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit The Grace Oughton Cancer Foundation. Rain Date July 9th
Gates open at 8am, flying starts at 10-1900. No Landing Fees. Hope to see your there.
Magnumeng
Magnumeng
06-05-2006, 07:51 AM
More info...
DebianDog
06-05-2006, 07:53 AM
Yeah something close!
WillJames
06-05-2006, 08:00 AM
It was great meeting you at MHA Chad, wish I lived closer!!
You guys in thge area should DEFINITELY GO to Chad's event and support a local club in the area.
ClayK
06-05-2006, 10:28 AM
To give some background on the event....
There are no landing fees/event fees. No money is going to the club itself. There is a 50/50 raffle, as noted on the flyer, with all proceeds going to the Grace Oughton Foundation. For more information on the Grace Oughton Foundation, see this link (http://www.savegrace.com). Grace is the daughter of one of our members that was afflicted with Neuroblastoma. A rare form of rapidly progressing cancer. She is currrently undergoing treatment. Her father is a member of our club and his insurance bailed on him. Our club voted unanimously to pay for his dues and his AMA during this time, even though he isn't flying. It's really a sad situation, hopefully this fly will help support the family in their time of need. She is in our prayers.
ClayK
06-06-2006, 01:33 PM
It's fun to fly with our helicopter brothers and sisters, it's just icing on the cake that the fly is to benefit a worthy cause.
http://www.savegrace.com
heliplt
06-08-2006, 10:25 PM
Sounds like a great oppertunity to burn some fuel :smokin:
DebianDog
06-26-2006, 05:42 AM
Clay you going to this? Clintstone's? or both?
DavidH
06-26-2006, 08:00 AM
Just a suggestion about the name of the event. I would not use invitational in the name of the event. To me that means that it is only an event for pilots that are invited. Sort of like the XFC and 3DM events. Also Invitational sounds to me more like a contest than a funfly. Just a suggestion. Best of luck with your event.
David
keith shaw
06-27-2006, 05:44 PM
But, if you or Clay or DD or somebody could put up a link to allow HeliFreaks to make a donation to the FF regardless if we attend or not would be nice. This is a sad situation. I know if I were in the same position as the parents of this child, I would appreciate any and all help I could get! Set it up for PayPal, Visa, or whatever! I'll contribute! And I'm sure most of this community will also! :hug:
WillJames
06-28-2006, 04:02 AM
There is a Donate Link on teh site Clay posted and is also below. That is great Keith!!
http://www.savegrace.com/
keith shaw
06-28-2006, 06:29 PM
Nice page for the little girl! :hug: :hug: Also, I've forwarded the link to my entire mailing list which includes the membership of my RC club :wink:
DebianDog
07-03-2006, 01:49 AM
Be there! The dog will be there. Condor will block out the sun....
Make it there!
ClayK
07-04-2006, 07:52 AM
Excellent field to fly at, I know you'll be impressed. I'll be there :)
Magnumeng
07-04-2006, 09:06 AM
Bring your night rigs. We will be having a night Fly also.
Chuckie
07-05-2006, 01:00 PM
Looks like I'll be able to make this one. See ya on Saturday.
Chuckie
DebianDog
07-05-2006, 01:03 PM
about a second late on my PM then... :lol:
Chuckie
07-05-2006, 02:08 PM
Thanks for the reminder Dan. Did anyone confirm Clint was coming to this event? I heard he was trying to get other GA freaks to attend. If they come up Friday night I might do the same.
Chuckie
DebianDog
07-06-2006, 06:25 PM
I would hope but man what a "hump" for a one day event.
Chuckie
07-07-2006, 07:08 AM
Talked to Clint last night and he will not be able to make it this weekend.
Regarding night flying I might bring a few other flyers from my area of Maryland if they know for sure someone will be flying at night. Who's planning on flying at night? If we have car lights we could fly the Trex's but if anyone crashes it doesn't count. :lol:
Chuckie
Chuckie
07-07-2006, 07:40 AM
As Greg's not going I don't have a fancy GPS navigation system to find my way. Was considering going via Rt301 from Annapolis MD area. Using Google Map I cannot see exit numbers so please validate I have the correct information. Exit 118 is to Rt 606. City is Thornburg. Rt 606 name has Marris Rd to the west of Rt 1 and Mudd Tavern Rd then Stonewall Jackson Rd to the east. If I go via 301 I drive to Bolling Green and go west on 605 (Paige Rd) to 95 then take 606 off 95.
Does this sound correct?
Chuckie
woodturner
07-07-2006, 12:48 PM
If your heading south on Rt. 301 I would take 206 to 218 (I think it's White Oak Rd)
218 dumps you at Rt 17 business, Butler Rd which turns into Warrenton Rd.
Then take 95 south..
Exit 118 = Thornburg = Rt 606 = Marris Rd.
Head west appx 600 meters to traffic light,
Turn right - North on Rt. 1 = Jefferson Davis Hwy
Hope this helps.. I'm about 25 miles north of the flying field, (22 miles on I-95)
Your crew is welcome to crash at my place on Sat. Bring air bed & sheets..
Frank
DebianDog
07-07-2006, 12:52 PM
Some need to call the Hirobo guys... I want video of that Lepton flying better than I saw it fly at MHA.
ClayK
07-07-2006, 10:57 PM
Charles, you can call me and I can direct you in :P
See you all early in the morning. I'll be at the field burning fuel :)
DebianDog
07-08-2006, 08:02 AM
See ya there