SSA Region 1 Races?

UH,

Thanks for adding the above. I was hoping to fly during the Region 2N this year, but just like last year I will be flying a trip in Europe so will miss out again. That was one of the reasons for my original post. As a eager new cross country pilot looking to expand into racing, for the entire 2014 racing season the only possible local race I may be able to commit to is the Region 2 at Mifflin. I would love to see more races in our area just to get a better chance to attend a few more each year.

I've also been looking at Valley's XC web page among others mentioned above in an effort to create a similar fun competition system for our club as well as others close by. I love the boomerang idea and I think GBSC has a similar Red Baron trophy but haven't been able to get any specifics of it's whereabouts or if the friendly competition still even exists. Thanks again!

Greg
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Greg, I do know the whereabouts of the Red Baron trophy as I was the last to "steal it". It is currently hanging in the FBO at Sterling MA (3b3) (GBSC). Originally it was claimed by flying to the airport that had it, and you took it back with a ground retrieve. When i "took it" I few to Springfield and landed, then got a relight from Walter, and flew back home. I would like to think this would be the "new normal" that you would fly up and GBSC would give you a free 2k tow and you can fly back. But nothing wrong with just landing and taking it back with your crew.

Just a note, it will not fit in your glider on the way back. I was thinking about redesigning it for easier transport. But if you fly up to claim it, we will happily ship it back to you...

There, the gauntlet is thrown...

As for a new R1 Contest it would be great. If they are game, it seems Springfield would be the perfect place, and we do have lots of capable pilots up here to run it. So if we could coax NESA to host, and perhaps provide a CM, i am sure we can come up with a CD.

Rick Roelke / RR