Helis Over Apache Pass - April 7 -9, 2017

[kennys]

Thanks Alan!

Just over a month away. Make sure your plans are made, time is set, get everything ready. It's going to a great time!

Kenny

["SUPER-STROKER"]

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=2tnmpLlnIv4

I know. We need a new/current video and.I apologize for that. However, I can assure you its only gotten better!

Capacity set up to 21 flight stations, depending on pre entries.

RV spots are first come first served. Please call in advance to do so. Camping permitted at flightline, no charge. If you bring RV there is miniscule fee for tank fillup, and dumping for the weekend. We do allow RVs on the flightline. No power on flightline but plenty of Hondas and Ryobis. Fly as absolutely late as you want. I personally usually stay flying till 3-4 am. There will be light towers. We like to bring the party together at night, whether there is 1 or 3 flightlines, and have the fun amass at show center.

I will continue to put out the details as it evolves further, but it is turning out to be the biggest heli event we have had yet. No hype. Once your here, we'll see you yearly. If an interest presents itself golf carts can be arranged Id be 99% sure. If you have one bring it. There is a ton of simple stuff to do. If you bring a pit bike or such, they are not for anything other than pit travel, directly around event. Flight line is very IRCHA like. Entire property is many thousand acres and you will not be able to see it all on foot.

I know everyone will not be able to have aa golf cart or pit bike. I will have my Polaris there and will do my best to take people on tours of the entire property as I truly want everyone to be able to take in all that the historic beautiful property has to offer. Just come and find me and be understanding if everyone doesnt get to go. It seats 6 so we are already ahead of the game.

It is held just outside the City of Rockdale, Texas.

Several restaraunts, Walmart Super Center, Several hotels. Ill be looking up hotel info and rates for the dates and inform.

Please share this on whatever media outlets you can and lets #KeepRCHelisAlive. This venue has big potential and already a ton of work has been put in. Thanks for the support and I look forward to seeing you all soon!

All proceeds of the event, go directly towards the event expenses, or to the further improvement of the facility, we are working hard to bring electricity up the hill but the expense is obvious. So we continue to put forth out best efforts working towards our goal! We have already established/accomplished two absolutley smooth 1000+ foot rc runways, a 3300+ foot fullsize agricultural runway, and dug a 9000 cubic yard pond for the irrigation of the runways. It has all just taken dedication. We have been blessed witg a dedicated consistent crowd and it is just goimg to grow this year!

Registration is open on RCFlightdeck.com .

[TheBum]

Here's Heliguy68's video from last year's event.

George Brown 2016 Helis Over Apache Pass Saturday Walkthru (1 hr 12 min 36 sec)

["SUPER-STROKER"]

I was trying to post the 2015 video because it showed the property in its entirety pretty much but I guess the link got corrupted somehow.

["SUPER-STROKER"]

Originally Posted by Diogenes

I do believe im going to be able to come out. Figure I'll pitch a tent or some such if my wife decides not to come to save money. Are there shower, etc facilities available? And is power available? I don't have a genny.

/first funfly

Yes hot showers on site!

[TheBum]

There should be enough people with generators that you can borrow some power. If the weather is cool, I'll have both of my Honda 2000s available for charging most of the day.

[heliaddict69]

I'm ready, looking forward to flying with the Texas Boys!

["SUPER-STROKER"]

We are looking forward to having you out!

["SUPER-STROKER"]

So far our sponsors are as follows:

AMain Hobbies
Align/Enterprise Hobby
Revolectrix USA/ FMA Direct
Align TRex Store
Helis 4 Life
Lynx/Oxy Heli
Aero Hobbies TX
KDS Models/ USA
Gaui/Empire Hobby
Only Fine Helis
Ninja Wraps/Team Ninja
Castle Creations

Thank you each for your generous contributions! It is made possible in part through your help!

Come out and fly with us. We will eat well, fly as good as we can, and have as much fun as we can with our models!

[kennys]

Awesome line up on sponsors!

Make sure you guys are getting your gear together. Oh and by the way, if anyone needs help getting their gear together, I promise you there will be a lot of talent willing to help. So don't hold back because of technical problems or being new to the hobby. We want to help!

[joelr]

George put together another video for this event.

George Brown 2017 Helis Over Apache Pass Introduction (7 min 21 sec)

["SUPER-STROKER"]

Yeah, heres a link to a video that our good friend George Brown put together for us. They will be more specific as we near the event. Listen to the impressive list of pro pilots that will be in attendance!Also we have a nice sponsor list, which you can see at the end of the video.

George Brown 2017 Helis Over Apache Pass Introduction (7 min 21 sec)

Thanks,
Apache Pass Heli side ECs

["SUPER-STROKER"]

Guys and gals,
I have some exciting news! As a bonus for attending this event as a registered pilot, who checks in at the event, the fine folks at A Main Performance Hobbies have agreed to BUY BACK YOUR ENTRY! THE EVENT IS BASICALLY FREE!
THATS RIGHT A MAIN IS BUYING BACK YOUR ENTRY!!!!!!!
Now this is a neat deal, pay 25$ to enter the event, and get a 25$ voucher handed to you when you register at the event. Simple, no strings attached, just giving back to the pilots! You guys make sure and thank Frank and Christine Columbia for helping brainchild this deal. Who doesnt need more heli funds???
In addition to this, they have a large portion of their heli flight team attending, and are generously donating the following items for you to have a chance to win. (FOR THE RAFFLE YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN, AND ONCE WE ROLL ON, WE DRAW AGAIN FOR THE ITEM) ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
3 Pro Tek PTK-270TBL cyclic servos
2 4 piece hex driver sets
2 plastic storage bins
1 IR Thermometer
1 carbon fiber soldering jig
4 bottles of threadlocker
2 pit mats with closable mesh bag
2 Gens Ace 60c 6s 5000 mah lipos
Thanks you to A Main for all the support! We look forward to hosting you all this year and annually!
#AMainHobbies
www.amainhobbies.com
THANKS A MAIN PERFORMANCE HOBBIES!!!!!!!!!!

AMain Performance Hobbies
When you want to lay down some serious speed or tear through the sky with cool tricks, shop with us for a great selection of RC cars, drones, helis, planes, and more!
AMAINHOBBIES.COM

[TheBum]

Nice! I doubt I can spend only $25 at A Main though.

[Doug Darby]

I'll be happy to help Alan... just give me your refund voucher!!!

[Hexapod32]

I went to the pilot registration link, and after entering some info, selected to pay $25.00. Site then said amount due would be $625.00!
So I cancelled registration for now. What happened? Does my $625.00 fee include a heli?

[Hexapod32]

OK, now I'm registered, and only paying $25.00 .... Guess I'll never understand computers...

[TheBum]

It's a good thing you don't make a living programming them.

[Hexapod32]

I doubt I'd last very long in a software career!
Hunting for programming bugs makes me feel like

[Dennis Everett]

On our way , past Tucson..