It's That Time Again!

April 2019 IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! By Don Stewart Yes, it’s time again to start thinking about the upcoming flying season. Time to dust off the snow, rust and cobwebs. Get your equipment ready to go. Your first concern should be your batteries, not only the receiver batteries but your transmitter as well. How long have they been in there? Were the cycled and stored properly last season? It’s way easier to replace a $20 battery than it is to replace a $2000 glider. How are your servos? Have any last flight hard landings? Do they all function properly and center every time? How about your clevises and control arms? I saw a beautiful Pike Perfect go in on launch because the pilot used a 2mm clevis on a 2-56 threaded rod. Check for cracks in the fuselage and any hidden damage to the flight surfaces and hinges. Any wiper damage that could hang up a flap or aileron? Did any components shift and alter the C/G? How about the flight program? Is left still left and right, still right? Up and down? How about your flap functions, launch mode and camber setting? If you are flying an electric does the brake for the motor work? Will the prop fold back correctly? How are those motor batteries and on board back up? Does your CAM unit still program correctly? Did you put your AMA number and FAA number on the plane? Did you include your identification on the off chance somebody else finds it and would like to return it? An offer of a reward is usually a good incentive. Do any building over the winter? Did you inadvertently glue something shut? Are all of you glue joints sound? CA glue can be very sneaky and unforgiving. Did you buy another ship from someone? Did they sell you a stripped servo or a damaged carbon fiber push rod? What shape is your on-field recharge battery and charger? There’s nothing like driving all the way to a contest to find out you can’t recharge for the next round. Look over your on-field repair kit. Do you have your own CA glue and 5-minute epoxy? How about some spare carbon fiber push rod stock and extra clevises, some balsa, carbon fiber or fiber glass cloth, extra wing bolts or empennage screws. Think of anything you could not do without if it gets lost in the grass. How about a blanket to assemble the model over so it won’t get lost in the grass. What tools might you need out there? Last but not least, how is the pilot? Is its brain to thumb function operational? Does it remember the launch and land schedule? Does it have sunscreen and insect repellant? The sun can be pretty brutal on the flight line and try to get your time with a swarm of gnats getting in your eyes and up your nose. Don’t forget the water. There! That’s a good start. Did I forget anything? Feel free to point it out. The real question here is did YOU forget anything?

From the March 2015 issue of Soaring Magazine • If you circle in sink, you will go down. • The glider knows how to fly, but it is like a little kid, it needs guidance and adult supervision. • If the wings are level, the glider must and will go straight, if you want to go straight keep the wings level. • The glider will do what every you “tell” it to do. You just gotta know what to tell it. • Making a spot landing, while leaving the glider as a pile of junk is not good. • Landing is nothing more than controlling the speed and making turns at the right places. Look for more glider words of wisdom in future issues of the Eagle. Thanks to Colleen Bumgarner and Dave Moore for these words of wisdom. NWSS Eagle April 2019 Volume 2019 The Eagle is the official newsletter of 2019 NWSS the Northwest Soaring Society. More Calendar/Coming Events information about the NWSS can be found at our website: June 1, 2019 Nominations for 2019 Board of www.northwestsoaringsociety.org Directors and Nominations for Cliff Mink Award are open. Newsletter Editor: Jim Pugh [email protected], 253-217-5738 August 1, 2019 Nominations Closed for Board of Directors. Hardcopy production and mailing: Kevin Martin [email protected] August 1, 2019 master’s Class paperwork due 503-469-0234 for consideration for 2018.

Contact Jim Pugh for address August 15, 2019 Nominations for Cliff Mink corrections, technical issues with Award closed. Masters Class nominations electronic editions and information closed. about receiving The Eagle. September 13, 2019 Board of Directors Send articles, classified and photos to meeting before the Tournament at the flying Jim at [email protected] field.

Flyers for NWSS contests should be September 14, 2019 43nd Annual NWSS sent to Richard Van Dijk, NWSS Contest Tournament Coordinator [email protected] 360-891-2188) who will proof them and September 14, 2019 Board of Directors forward to the newsletter editor and webmaster. meeting reconvened after flying for election of Officers for 2020 Two delivery methods are available for The Eagle: hard copy, or email copy of the March 2020 newsletter (PDF format). Board of Directors Meeting Tentatively in March 2020 at central location.

2019 Board of Directors

President Rex Grace Colleen Bumgarner, Kevin Martin [email protected] Treasurer/NWSS Archivist [email protected] 208-929-0135 [email protected] 503-358-4424 Tom Culmsee 208-882-7126 Vice President [email protected] Jim Pugh, Newsletter Editor Richard Van Dijk 503-358-8421 [email protected] [email protected] Anne Stimers 253-874-2429 360-891-2188 [email protected] Rex Grace, Scorekeeper Jim Pugh 509-270-8648 [email protected] [email protected] Don Stewart 208-929-0135 253-874-2429 [email protected] Kevin Martin, Newsletter Ken Eaton 509-946-0915 Production. Assistant Newsletter 541-206-7344 Officers Editor. [email protected] Art Boysen, Secretary [email protected] Jim Frahm [email protected] 503-358-4424 [email protected] 509-927-8611 Richard Van Dijk Contest 509-443-2716 Coordinator [email protected] 360-891-2188 Dave Portwood, Webmaster [email protected] 503-381-6992

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Mail application and Check made out to the NWSS to: Colleen Bumgarner, NWSS Treasurer Good Samaritan Society Moscow Village Apartments Apt # 106 640 N. Eisenhower St Moscow Idaho 83843

In praise of AMY POOL By Guy Russo

I had the pleasure of flying with Amy at the 2018 NATS. We timed and called for each other on several rounds. It was such a nice surprise to see Amy again. I recall when she first showed up at the NWSS events in 1992-93. She was planning on reading a book, but the Portland group would have none of it and soon Amy was scoring and running a retriever and generally helping out. 1997 was her first contest in Pasco flying a Gentle Lady which she renamed the “Nasty Girl”… I think just because of its condition rather than attitude. I know that Amy had been flying in Texas and doing quite well at F3J. Amy had also gone to the F3J worlds to help the teams and also did the complex scoring for the worlds at one time. Amy came up for the 40th Tournament and showed a lot of skill. The NATS was when Amy and I invested a lot of rounds calling and timing for each other and I must say I was very pleased and impressed with Amy’s overall performance. Not only did she exhibit pro level flying skills but of equal importance she showed tremendous poise, focus and excellent decision making. Amy was in the top grouping going into the final 3-4 rounds. Her flying was consistent, and her choices showed real expertise. In the challenging conditions, several pilots were gambling on darting downwind right off tow and many were maxing. Not everyone of these pilots was making it back to within 75 meters of the spot and so came up with a zero score. In Fact, the pilot in first place, Rich Burnoski posted a zero and fell to 7th. Amy watched with a pros poise as one by one the leading contestants posted low scores. She made good decisions all weekend watching other pilots and tracking the changeable air. Ballast, no ballast camber and float or zip to a likely spot in the sky. Really fun to observe and learn from. The change in Amy’s demeanor from the 1997 to now was dramatic. Now lots of folks know what it’s like to be beat by a girl. Outstanding Amy!

Guy

PS I was feeling rather pleased with myself that perhaps I had something to do with Amy’s success, but she squashed that notion by also winning the F3J event! You go girl!

Shavings from the Editors Desk April 2019 Here it is April already. So, it’s time for another round of Shavings for 2019, I know you can hardly wait. Maybe by the time this issue of the Eagle gets out it may be warmer. We can only hope. OK one thing that is news worthy is the Big Arst AMA District XI Jamboree coming up in June this year. Here is some info about it that I have gleaned so far. Thanks to Sharon Diaz for all the info I have gotten so far. Also, on Saturday June 8th, Bob Dodgson of the famous Dodgson Designs will be inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame. Here is what I have information wise so far on the Jamboree.

Registration: https://www.redappleflyers.org/events/district-xi-jamboree-june-7-9

Website: www.amanwjamboree.com

Eventually the registration, schedule and other info may be added to the website. One thing of note, I believe that the field for the Red Apple Flyers has an altitude limit of 400 Feet.

Schedule of Events Friday 8:30am Pilots meeting - Open flying begins 11:00am Vendor demonstrations 12:00 noon RC Airshow - Attendees sign up for 5 different categories - 10 min each 1:00pm Open flying 3:00pm Control Line demonstration 3:30pm Drone racing 4:00pm Vendor demonstrations 5:00pm Open flying 7:00pm Hangar Party Sponsored by Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers Saturday 8:30am Pilots meeting - Open flying begins 11:00am Vendor demonstrations 12:00 noon RC Airshow - Attendees sign up for 5 different categories - 10 min each 1:00pm Open flying 3:00pm Hall of Fame Presentation and demonstration flying 4:00pm Vendor demonstrations 5:00pm Control line demo 5:30pm Open flying 7:00pm District XI Barbeque dinner and membership meeting Sunday 8:30am Pilots meeting - Open flying begins 11:00am Vendor demonstrations 12:00 noon RC Airshow - Attendees sign up for 5 different categories - 10 min each 1:00pm Open flying 2:00pm Raffle drawing

Airshow Categories Old timers/ WW1 War Birds WW2 Jets Rotor wings 3D Aero Tow IMAC Please note: Open flying will be managed. We will group like aircraft that can fly safely together and share time according to attendees. I will try to get everyone that wants to fly as much airtime as possible, but keep in mind we may have many different aircraft types in attendance.

More Shavings: Don’t forget to put your FAA Registration Number on your model and if you don’t have one, please go to the following website. https://federaldroneregistration.com/ So, there you have it, I think. Thanks, this month to the following, Guy Russo for the Amy Pool article, Colleen Bumgarner/Dave Moore for the Glider items, Art Boysen for the 2019 Aerotow Schedule and NWSS Board of Directors Meeting Minutes and Don Stewart for his article, I may have more from Colleen for the May Issue. Fair Winds and Strong Lift.

2019 Aerotow Schedule: April 27th (Sat only) PASS Woodburn OR (Jim Gibson) May 31-June 2 Yakima WA (Gene Cope) 20th Annual aerotow-- longest running event in PNW June 21-23rd Vernon BC (Greg Davis) June 30th (Sun only) PASS Woodburn OR (Jim Gibson) July 20th (Sat only) PASS Woodburn OR (Jim Gibson) July 26-28 Agassiz BC (Dave Smith) Aug 9-11 Othello WA Hot Lift Aerotow, Weaver's Field (Wil Byers) August 23-25 PASS Woodburn OR (Jim Gibson) Sept 8th (Sun only) PASS Woodburn OR (Jim Gibson) Sept 13-15th Kamloops BC (Dave Smith) For Updates: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3168087-2019-Pacific- Northwest-Aerotow-Schedule

2019 NWSS Contest Schedule Version 4.0

Contest Date Location CD PASS Barry Kurath Memorial 5/4/19 – 5/5/19 St Paul, OR David Portwood

IEQF Soar Paradise 5/11/19 – 5/12/19 Paradise Field Curtis Headrick

IEQF Pioneer Memorial 5/25/19 – 5/26/19 Farragut State Robin Kirkpatrick Park

IEQF Bruce Bumgarner Memorial 6/1/19 – 6/2/19 Lewiston, ID Duane Cassidy

AMA NW Jamboree 6/8/19 – 6/9/19 Wenatchee, WA

MCS Fry Fly 6/15/19 – 6/16/19 Eltopia, WA Don Stewart

PASS Thermalitis 6/22/19 – 6/23/19 St Paul, OR Tom Culmsee

Montana ALES 6/29/19 – 6/30/19

MCS Sun Fly 7/6/19 – 7/7/19 Eltopia, WA Joe Campbell

PASS ALES Tournament 7/13/19-7/14/19 St Paul, OR Chris Staats

SASS 5th Annual ALES Contest 7/20/19 – 7/21/19 Carnation, WA Sandie Pugh

PASS Thermal Search 7/27/19 – 7/28/19 St Paul, OR Kevin Martin

SASS Dennis Otter Memorial 8/10/19 – 8/11/19 Carnation, WA Jim Pugh

PASS Rippin’ Thermals 8/17/19 – 8/18/19 Eugene, OR Tom Culmsee

IEQF N. Idaho Championships 8/31/19 – 9/1/19 Farragut State Lee Urbaniak Park

NWSS Tournament 9/14/19 – 9/15/19 Basin Sod Farm Tom Culmsee Eltopia, WA

SOAR PARADISE Hosted by INLAND EMPIRE QUIET FLYERS www.ieqf.org

Spokane, Washington

Hi-way 195 and Paradise Road (10 miles south of Spokane)

May 11-12, 2019 Classes Open (expert and competitor), 2-meter, R.E.S. Task 5:00,7:00 and 10:00. CD Discretion Launch 2 winches will be available Electric launch accepted Lunch ------Will be provided to pilots Times, Fees, & Awards Registration at 8:00, Pilot’s meeting at 8:45, and flying will begin at 9:00. First plane $15/day – second plane $10/day. You must fly Open class first Awards for 1st – 3rd for Open, R.E.S., and 2 Meter Last round: Saturday at 4:00 and Sunday at 3:00 Subway approx. 6 miles from field AMA or MAAC membership required. Practice on Friday. Camping for self-contained units at field. Accommodations Davenport Hotel $$$$$ 455-8888 Doubletree Hotel $$$ 455-9600 Motel 6 $ 459-6122 Travelodge airport $$ 838-1471

New York Spokane

Seattle I-90 10 miles Paradise Road X

CD: Curtis Headrick 509-304-4871 #195 [email protected]

BRUCE BUMGARNER MEMORIAL RC GLIDER THERMAL CONTEST LEWISTON, ID Dates: June 1 & 2, 2019

Location: Lewiston, ID at the power field at Mann’s Lake Lewis and Clark RC Club Field (similar to Farragut)

Directions: After entering Lewiston from HWY 95 or HWY 12, continue across the bridge going over the Clearwater River continue on to 21st. St. Turn south onto 21st St. The Red Lion Motel will be on the left on the hill and on the right the Inn of America. Continue on 21st St. to the top of the hill by Walmart. The road becomes Thain Road. Continue until you come to Powers Ave. Turn left (east) on Powers Ave (by the Lutheran Church) Go on Powers Ave. for 5 miles following the signs to Mann’s Lake. Field located on the east side of the lake.

Fees: $15 for the 1st day, $15 for the second day, $5.00 per day each additional plane. Only two classes per pilot allowed

Classes: Open expert, Open competitor, RES and 2 meter.

Time: Registration 8:00 am, pilots meeting 8:30 am, fly at 9:00 am last round at 2:00 on Sunday.

Awards: 1st-3rd Open expert, 1st -3rd Open competitor, 1st-3rd RES, 1st- 3rd 2-meter. Bruce Bumgarner Memorial Traveling trophy (highest 2-day score); Thermal Wizard trophy.

Events: CD says 5, 7, 9 your choice start with 5. Flying window to be determined by number of pilots present. We will use line landings for all classes. Note: Alternate Electric Launch allowed; CAM unit setting 200 meters or designated by CD at contest.

C. D.: Duane Cassidy, 3616 3rd Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405 406-761-3155 Assistant CD: Jim Frahm 509-443-2716

Equipment: Winches/Hands Free retrievers supplied by I.E.Q.F.

BBQ Saturday Evening: $5 per person, at Tim Lynch’s Home, 1506 17th Ave, Lewiston, ID

Lodging: Inn of America 702 21st. St. 208-746-4600 Holiday Inn Express 2425 Nez Perce Dr. 1-800-Holiday or 208-750-1600 Hampton Inn 2701 Nez Perce Dr 208-743-9004 Comfort Inn 2128 8th Ave 208-798-8090 Fairbridge Inn 1325 Main St. 208-746-3311 Super 8 Motel 3120 North/South Hwy 95 208-743-8808 Motel 6 222 Bridge St. Clarkston WA. 509-758-1631 Comfort Inn 2128 8th Ave. 2 208 798-8090 or 800-228-5150 Red Lion Hotel 621 21st. 208-799-1000

CAMPING: Fully self contained can park at the flying field. Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston for camping, reserve early.

19th Annual Fry Fly Eltopia, WA

DATES: June 15-16 2019 (One 2 day contest)

LOCATION: From Pasco on highway 395 to Spokane. Go north about 8.6 miles from the Kartchner road overpass (near King City truck stop) to Sagemoor road. From the North go about 14.3 miles south of Highway 17 intersection to Sagemoor road. Turn Easton Sagemoor and go about 3 miles to bridge over canal, and then follow NWSS Soaring signs. AMA/MAAC Membership Required. Fees: $20.00 for 1st day, $10 for 2nd day, $5.00/day for 2nd airplane CLASSES: Open Expert, 2 meter and RES combined. Alternative electric launch in both Open and 2meter/Res. Skegs optional on electrics. TIME: Registration: 8:30, Pilots meeting 9:15, Fly at 9:30. Last round about 4:00pm on Sat. , 3pm on Sunday. EQUIPMENT: 12 volt winches and retrievers, NWSS 50 foot landing lines. AWARDS: 1st - 3rd in Open Expert, 1st-3rd in 2 meter/ RES. Awards for top 3 Novice/ Competitors. Thermal Wizard trophy for most time in the air. TASKS: To be announced at pilots meeting. (We will fly as many rounds as we can day 1, and pick up where we left off on day 2.) Flight windows will vary between 40-60 minutes; if you’re flying 2 classes you must fly Open first. FOOD SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE. (Bring your own food and drink.) CD: Don Stewart 509-946-0915 Email: deserthawk2 @ charter.net

Lodging (area code 509) 547-3475 King City Truck Stop Motel Highway 395/ Hillsboro road Pasco 546-2010 Budget Motel 1529 N. Oregon just south of 395/182 intersection, Pasco 736- 6888 Super 8 626 N. Columbia Center Blvd; Kennewick 800-800-8000 547-0701 Red Lion 2525 N 20th Ave Pasco 800-325-4000

Camping is allowed at the site. No hook-ups for any service.

Kirby Parker Memorial Sun Fly 2019 Eltopia, WA

DATES: July 6-7 2019 (One 2 day contest)

LOCATION: From Pasco on highway 395 to Spokane. Go north about 8.6 miles from the Kartchner road overpass ( near King City truck stop) to Sagemoor road. From the North go about 14.3 miles south of Highway 17 intersection to Sagemoor road. Turn Easton Sagemoor and go about 3 miles to bridge over canal , then follow NWSS Soaring signs. AMA/MAAC Membership Required. Fees: $20.00 for 1st day, $10 for 2nd day, $5.00/day for 2nd airplane CLASSES: Open Expert, 2 meter/RES, Alternate electric launch. Skegs on electrics optional. TIME: Registration: 8:30, Pilots meeting 9:15, Fly at 9:30. Last round about 4:00 on Sat. 3PM on Sunday. EQUIPMENT: 12 volt winches and retrievers, NWSS 50 foot landing lines. AWARDS: 1st - 3rd in Open Expert, 1st-3rd in 2 meter/ RES. Top 3 Novice/Competitors. Thermal Wizard trophy for most time in the air. TASKS: To Be Announced at the pilots meeting. (We will fly as many rounds as we can day 1, and pick up where we left off on day 2.) Flight windows will vary between 40-60 minutes; if you’re flying 2 classes you must fly Open first.

CD: Joe Campbell 509-588-4636 [email protected]

FOOD SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE. (Bring your own food and drink.) *** BBQ at Mary Ann’s Saturday Night !! $5.00 . Sign up at the contest.*** Lodging (area code 509) 547-3475 King City Truck Stop Motel Highway 395/ Hillsboro road Pasco 546-2010 Budget Motel 1529 N. Oregon just south of 395/182 intersection, Pasco 736- 6888 Super 8 626 N. Columbia Center Blvd; Kennewick 800-800-8000 547-0701 Red Lion 2525 N 20th Ave Pasco 800-325-4000 Camping is allowed at the site. No hook-ups for any service.

Fifth Annual Seattle Area Soaring Society ALES Contest (Altitude Limited Electric Soaring) July 20 and 21, 2019 (Two one-day contests, trophies awarded both days) Carnation Farm 28785 NE Carnation Farm Rd Carnation, WA 98014

Registration 08:30 AM. Pilots meeting 09:00 AM. Start Flying 9:30 AM AMA/MACC membership required Fees: $10/day, Second Glider $5/day CD: Sandie Pugh [email protected] cell 253-653-3052 Asst. CD: Jim Pugh [email protected] cell 253-217-5738

Classes: Radian/2 Meter and Open/Unlimited/RES Awards: 1st – 3rd place in each class both days 50’ Landing lines Altitude limiters required (CAM Units) Setting 200 meters / No self timing ALES League and AMA rules apply/ This is a Man on Man Event; No thermal sensing devices allowed. Tasks: First Round 6 Minutes, 10 Minute rounds the rest of the day. Last round Sunday @ 2:30 PM Scoring Courtesy of Thurston County Miniature Aircraft Association/ TCMAA Please contact CD for gate code for non-SASS members CAMPING IS ALLOWED AT THE CARNATION FLYING SITE. CONTACT THE CD FOR PARKING LOCATION.

Seattle Area Soaring Society 2019 Dennis Otter Memorial Glider Contest Date: August 10 and 11, 2019 Two one day contests Location: Carnation Farm 28785 NE Carnation Farm Rd Carnation, WA 98014 Time: Registration 08:30 AM. Pilots meeting 09:00 AM. Start Flying 9:30 AM Classes: 2 Meter/RES Combined, Unlimited Expert and Competitor Alternate Electric Launch allowed CAM unit setting 200 meters or setting as designated by the CD 12 VDC Winches and Hands-Free retrievers 50-foot landing lines Awards: 1st – 3rd place in RES/2Meter and Open Expert classes both days. 1st place Competitor. Awards both days Tasks: Rounds 1-3 – 5, 7 and 9-minute International Duration fly in any order, rounds 4-6 VariLand (modified 10-minute duration event), rounds 7 and on if time allows. 8-minute international duration. AMA/MACC membership required Scoring Courtesy of PASS Last round Sunday @ 3:00 PM Fees: $15/day First Glider, Second Glider $5/day CD: Jim Pugh [email protected] Phone: Cell 253-217-5738 Assistant CD: Sandie Pugh [email protected] Phone: Cell 253-653-3052 Please contact CD for gate code for non-SASS members. CAMPING IS ALLOWED AT THE CARNATION FLYING SITE. CONTACT THE CD FOR PARKING LOCATION. THERE ARE NO SPRINKLERS ON SITE.

NWSS BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING MINUTES RICHLAND, WA March 30, 2019

I. With a quorum of members present, President Kevin Martin called the spring meeting of the NWSS Board of Directors to order.

Board Members present: Kevin Martin – President, Richard Van Dijk – Vice President and Schedule Coordinator, Art Boysen – Secretary, Jim Pugh – Newsletter Editor, Don Stewart, Anne Stimers, Jim Frahm, Tom Culmsee, Ken Eaton and guest Sandie Pugh.

II. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the September 14, 2018 minutes as written.

III. TREASURER’S REPORT

Colleen Bumgarner reported that there was $3,253.561 in the treasury. A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the treasury report.

IV. OLD BUSINESS

1. TOURNAMENT CD

Tom Culmsee has graciously accepted to be the Tournament CD for 2019. Kevin Martin will be the Assistant CD.

2. NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Jim Pugh will be retiring as Newsletter editor end of 2019. If anyone would like to take over, please contact Kevin Martin.

V. NEW BUSINESS

1. DRAWING FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

Drawing for newsletter articles/tips (schedule) was held. Jim Pugh will send out finalized schedule. Thanks in advance to all for writing articles.

2. OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS

Ken Eaton, Tom Culmsee, and Richard Van Dijk are the outgoing Board Members for 2019. All have agreed to run for reelection. An official announcement for Board Member nominations will be in the June Newsletter. If anyone is interest in being on the Board, please contact one of the current Board Members.

3. CLIFF MINK SERVICE AWARD

The official announcement for the Cliff Mink Service Award will be in the June Newsletter.

4. 2019 CONTEST SCHEDULE

The 2019 contest schedule is currently on Google Calendars and will be published in the Newsletter.

5. 2019 AEROTOW SCHEDULE

The 2019 Aerotow Schedule was provided which will be published in the Newsletter.

6. WEB PAGE STATUS

Kevin Martin will look into having a “professional” manage the NWSS Web Page. If anyone has any web experience, please let Kevin know.

7. 2019 TOURNAMENT LOCATION

Since no other suitable sites have been found, the 2019 Tournament will be in Eltopia, WA.

8. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

There was mixed feelings on the 2018 Tournament format (some liked it and some did not). More discussion to follow and flyers will be asked for feedback at the contests. It was noted that the Tournament needs to be special, not a typical two day contest.

9. ALES CONTEST AND SEASON POINTS

A motion was made, seconded and passed for the 2019 ALES contest in Seattle (July 20, 21) to count towards Season Points.

10. TWO MODELS PER CLASS

Currently two models are allowed to be flown per class in a contest. It will be up to the CD if they will allow one model to be a winch launched model while the other model will be an electric motor launched model.

11. AMA DISTRICT JAMBOREE

The AMA District Jamboree will be at the Red Barons Field in Wenatchee, WA June 7-9. Bob Dodgson will be inducted into AMA Hall of Flame on Saturday afternoon.

12. AMA DISTRICT XI SOARING CONTEST BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

Jim Pugh is stepping down as the AMA District XI Soaring Contest Board Representative end of this year. If anyone is interested, please contact one of the Board Members.

13. FAA ISSUES

The AMA is requiring that all models have an FAA number on them. The FAA currently has a 400’ altitude limit but the AMA will not be enforcing.

VI. SCHEDULE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING

The next Board of Director’s meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Tournament location in Eltopia, WA. The meeting is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

With no other business before the Board, a motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting.

Respectably Submitted by: Art Boysen NWSS Secretary