2008 Rotary Ring Out, Owatonna, MN

[ljsoarinson]

The 2008 Rotary Ring Out will take place in Owatonna, Minnesota. Event dates are August 22-24th.

Please note the field location is the Owatonna RC Modelers club, not the SMMAC field which hosted the event from 2003 through 2006. Unique circumstances have brought the Rotary Ring Out back to its roots. The Owatonna RC Modelers hosted the event for its first two years in 2001 and 2002.

Although the Owatonna RC Modelers field is smaller than fields used in more recent years, you can expect to enjoy great flying, an awesome raffle, great food (including the Saturday night BBQ), on-site camping, night flying, a bonfire and great friends.

Make plans now to come and fly at this "Classic" Rotary Ring Out, now in its eighth year!

For more information visit the event website: www.mrcha.org (http://www.mrcha.org) (look for the Rotary Ring Out link).

Pre-registration is now open!

[ljsoarinson]

Book your room now for the Ring Out weekend. Discounted rooms exclusively for Ring Out pilots have been set aside at two motels.

Microtel Inns & Suites, Owatonna MN ($10 reduction in room rate)
(507) 446-0228
www.microtelinn.com (http://www.microtelinn.com)

Super 8 Motel, Owatonna, MN (10% off regular room price)
(507) 451-0380
www.super8.com (http://www.super8.com)

Be sure to mention the Rotary Ring Out when you reserve at either place. These rooms will book up so set yours up soon. Don't forget to preregister for the event at www.mrcha.org (http://www.mrcha.org)!

See you there!

Larry Sorenson

[ljsoarinson]

Some have asked and I want to verify, YES, camping is available on site at the Ring Out.

Also, preregistration is now open for the event. It's a great value at $25 for all three days. With registration you get a 2008 Rotary Ring Out T-shirt (valued at $16) and a $5 raffle ticket. When you preregister, your fees will be reinvested into better raffle prizes and pilot amenities. And you save $5 when you register prior to arrival.

Check out www.mrcha.org (http://www.helifreak.com/www.mrcha.org) to see the 2008 Ring Out T-shirt, to preregister and to find out more about the event.

Thanks!
Larry

[ljsoarinson]

Todd Bennett will once again be offering his 3D class at the Ring Out field August 21-22nd.

Spots are available for this most worthwhile class. Cost will be $350 plus expenses. You will learn proper setup, safety and flying technique. Todd's classes include buddy box time to accelerate your learning of advanced maneuvers.

I've heard it said that you could spend $350 on a new gyro or better radio and it wouldn't improve your flying as much as a couple days with Todd Bennett's class. His techniques may even save you a crash or two!

Find out more about the class at www.freestyle3d.com (http://www.helifreak.com/www.freestyle3d.com).

Please reply or send me a personal message if you would like to sign up for the class.

Larry

[ljsoarinson]

A correction, the dates for the 3D school are August 20-22nd. The first two days are for machine setup and flying. Friday the 22nd is an extra day in case of rain.

Larry

[ljsoarinson]

Be sure to pre register for the Rotary Ring Out. It will save you five dollars and help us better plan for the event.

We realize you might want to register for the event right now and make the decision about camping at the field at a later date. No problem. Register now as a non-camper and sign up for camping at the field at registration on the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing you there. Register now at www.mrcha.org (http://www.mrcha.org/)!

Larry

[ljsoarinson]

It's coming up quick! Open flying at the 2008 Rotary Ring Out begins the morning of Friday, August 22nd and continues through the weekend...


A few notes:

Be sure to bring your own power source for battery charging. Generators, deep cycle batteries, etc. are all okay. Regrettably, 110 volt power is not available at the field. You may be able to borrow a few amps from someone else's power source but there's no guarantee. Best to come prepared.
Drinking alcoholic beverages and flying will NOT be permitted or tolerated.
Drinking alcoholic beverages after you are done flying for the day is just fine.
Fireworks will not be permitted at the field.
A bonfire is planned for Friday and Saturday nights.
Night flying is strongly encouraged!
Be sure to bring your AMA card.
The pilot raffle is shaping up to be a good one! Look for a quality 8-channel 2.4 GHz radio and a T-Rex 500 kit along with many more prizes. Stay tuned for prize list updates.

Get more details and register online at www.mrcha.org (http://www.mrcha.org) .

See you at the Ring Out!

Larry Sorenson

[miami6]

this is the next event after IRCHA please post any pictures of the event


thanks

miami6

[ljsoarinson]

King Kong Hobbies is coming to the Ring Out. They specialize in Align (450, 500, 600E and 600N and now 700), Thunder Tiger, E-flite, Venom and more. Night flying equipment will be available for sale. If you have specific needs call the shop at (763) 390-0490 and tell them you need parts at the Ring Out!

Find event info and preregistration at www.mrcha.org (http://www.mrcha.org/)

See you at the Ring Out,

Larry Sorenson

[ljsoarinson]

The raffle at the Ring Out is shaping up with some very good prizes. Here is what you can win:

JR 9303 2.4 GHz Radio
Align T-Rex 500CF electric helicopter kit
Thunder Power 610C Balancer Charger
Pelican transmitter cases
Castle Creations prducts
A set of V-Blades
Custom painted canopies
Ray's Definitive Series DVDs, Field Manuals
Duralite gift certificates
Ready Heli gift certificates
Eagle Tree gift certificates
Duralite gift certificates
Callie Graphics gift certificates
King Kong gift certificates
AND MUCH MORE!!!

Come for the flying and the fun, stay to win stuff at the raffle Sunday at noon!

Larry

[ljsoarinson]

The Rotary Ring Out is upon us! Along with fabulous raffle prizes there is over $400 in merchandise to win at the contests! I hope to compete in a few, if only to have a little fun and be there for someone else to beat. Here is the schedule for the weekend:

Friday, August 22nd

9:00 am Registration and impound open
9:00 am Field open for flying
6-7:30pm Pork Chop Dinner--plan to eat at the field!
Dusk: Bonfire, and Night flying begins!

Saturday, August 23rd

8:00 am Registration and impound open
9:00 am Pilot meeting, then open flying
11:00 am Spot Autorotation contest
Noon-12:30 pm: Show flights TBD
1:00 pm Group Photo (field closed temp)
1:30 pm Timed Flight contest
2:30 pm Scale Judging
3:30 pm Drag races
6:00-7:30 pm BBQ Rib Dinner
Dusk: Bonfire, and Night flying begins!

Sunday August 24th

9:00 am Registration, Field open for flying
Noon: Raffle! $5 per ticket or 5 for $20. Stop by the registration tent to see what you can win! Be sure to put your pilot number on the ticket you put in the raffle box. You do not need to be present to win.
Noon-5:00 Open flying!

Note: Please impound all 72 MHz transmitters!
Please observe the impound during the following hours:
Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Note: 2.4 GHz transmitters (Spektrum, FASST, XPS etc.) do not need to be impounded.


Come with a friend if you can, spotters are required when you fly.

Hope to see you there!

Larry

[ljsoarinson]

The Straight River Inn Café from Hope, MN will be at the field this weekend to provide food for the event.

Friday, August 22nd

6-7:30 pm Dinner at the field!
Butterfly Pork Chop with scallop potatoes and vegetable, $8.00

Saturday, August 23rd

AM Breakfast: Donuts, rolls, coffee and juice
Lunch (and through the afternoon) Hot dogs, sloppy Joes, chips, baked beans, soft drinks, reasonably priced
6:00-7:30 pm Dinner: Barbeque Ribs, potato salad, sweet corn and dinner roll, $9.50

Sunday August 24th

AM Breakfast: Donuts, rolls, coffee and juice
Lunch (and through the afternoon) Hot dogs, sloppy Joes, chips, baked beans, soft drinks, reasonably priced

Bring your appetite and enjoy your time at the field,

Larry