SAM 86 - The SAM/WNYFFS 86 Great Grape Gathering, September 19,20, 21 2008

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The SAM 86 2008 Great Grape Gathering - Geneseeo HAG Field <Click Here for Entry Form>
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Preliminary Schedule of Events - CG Jim Anderson (SAM 86)
Friday September, 19
Saturday September, 20
Sunday September, 21
1/2A Nostalgia Bob Gordon Trophy/Classic Gas AMA A/B/C Gas
.020 Replica/1/4A Nostalgia (9) 1/2A Classic Gas Unlimited Towline Glider (5)
Diesel Duration (6) ABC Nostalgia Gas SAM Small Rubber Stick to 150 sq.in.
P30 (Sponsor:Les Sayer) (8) Diesel Duration (6) Large Rubber Fuse >150 sq.in. (Sponsor:Jim Anderson)
Cloud Tramp (3) SAM Small Rubber Fuse. to 150 sq. in. SAM Commercial Rubber
HL/CL Glider combined (1) SAM Large Rubber Stick >150 sq.in. Nostalgia Rubber
Senator HL/CL Glider combined (1) Mulvihill/Unlimited Rubber (7)
Classic Wakefield (4)
Saturday FAC Events
  
  FAC OT Gas Rep. Electric (10)  
  FAC Golden Age Scale (10)  
  FAC Rubber Scale (10)  
  FAC Dime Scale (10)  
  FAC 2 Bit Plus one, OT Rubber (10) (Sponsor:Bob Morris)  
SPECIAL EVENTS:
I'm sure you remember the social event of the season at last year's GGG, and how the guys stood around with their tongues hanging out.  Well, this year all are invited to a Lemonade Party and I guess that means the great unwashed can come too. Everyone is Invited to a LEMONADE PARTY at the GREAT GRAPE GATHERING Saturday, September 20, 2:00 pm. Wear a hat! There will be a prize for the best decorated hat. If you are so inclined, bring a dozen cookies or whatever else you would like to share with the group.
   
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Ladies Cloud Tramp Mass Launch Sat., (Sponsor: Richard Barlow)
Denny Dart : This is a chance to build and fly this model, then buy kits for your young Friends. Neil is doing great work with these models in local schools. (Sponsor: Neil (Wombatt) Dennis)
CD Jim Anderson, 135 Margaret Pl. Brockville ONT K6V 6Y6 janderson@ripnet.com
FREE FLIGHT RULES, GGG 2008.  VALID MAAC OR AMA MEMBERSHIP CARD REQUIRED
All events except HL/CL glider and Mulvihill to start with 3, 2-minute flights, then 1 minute increments.
Builder of the Model rule applies to all free flight events except Cloud Tramp.
SAM, AMA, FAC and NFFS rules apply where applicable,subject to CD discretion and the following notes.
1. HL/CL Glider: AMA Rules.  Fly Friday and/or Saturday and score the best 3 of 6 flights.
2. Bob Gordon Trophy/Classic Gas: Any engine, no moving surfaces except DT.  Engine run: 7 sec. glow; 9 sec. diesel.
3. Cloud Tramp: Builder of Model Rule waived for this event and Ladies Mass Launch.
4. Classic Wakefield: Any 4 or 8 oz. Wakefield built to the rules of its era; pre-1943.  ROG required.
5. Unlimited Towline: Any size/weight model, straight tow only, no bunt and no moving surfaces except autorudder. Hi Start launch permitted; 50 metres max. (~164 feet) including no more than 15 metres (~50 feet) of rubber.    
6. Diesel Duration: Engine run 12 sec.  Three qualifying flights Friday and/or Saturday for a qualifying total of 250 sec. Qualifiers make an unlimited flight between 0800 and 1000 Sunday.      
7. Mulvihill: Any rubber powered model of 300 sq.in. wing area or less.  Make 3 qualifying flights of 2, 3 and 4 minutes, then minute increments.  If a max is not achieved on an early flight, subsequent max flights may still be attempted.      
8. P30: Winning models and motors may be weighed, at the sponsor's discretion.
9. 0.020 Replica/¼A Nostalgia: Engine runs: 0.020 Replica, 12 sec., ¼A Nostalgia, 9 sec.
10. All FAC Events will be flown to current FAC Rules.
As of this date , Lin Reichel and Ross Mayo will be handling the FAC events. Lin is thinking about adding some events and if so will have them on Saturday and Sunday. In that case, there may be a few more events added , BUT , their participation will depend on the date they will have for the September contest in Muncie. Watch the FAC newsletter or contact Jim Anderson for details as the date approaches.
If you wish to have a special event included, please let me know immediately. Sponsors may provide prizes of their choice, although I suggest wines are always suitable. SAM 86 will provide the award plaques. Sponsorship means you will provide the prize of your choice as noted in the Special Events item. The sponsor must provide any rules that govern the event. Please write them carefully as they will be published exactly as written.
The GGG raffle was started to give us a financial cushion for those years when we did not have a “break even” contest. It is also a great way to clear out our accumulation stuff and junque that we just couldn’t resist adding to our collection. At this time, we do not have a coordinator. If you are willing to take on this task, please let me know. In the past, all proceeds went into the SAM 86 coffers. If a member of WNYFFS takes over, it seems reasonable that proceeds should go to their coffers after we have ensured a “break even” status. - Jim Anderson SAM 86
2005 Great Grape Gathering Photos
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Jim Moseley just about to launch his own design Apple Honey for its farewell flight.   John Carls taking a flight on his electric powered Zipper from the BMJR kit   Rich Barlow prepares to launch his Cassano Stick in the Small Stick
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WNYFFS Vice President Joe Mollendorf stakes out his position on the flight line, biding his time till his next flight.   Westen New York Free Flight’s own Bane Trust. Club Treasurer Ruth Bane and Club President Brad Bane.
   
 
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