[Dave]

Special Notice PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!

Last summer, on fairly short notice, the 2002 Canadian National "Category" Nat's were held in Eastern Canada. In fairness, I believe that the underlying reasons for the short notice had more to do with a failure to get budgeting approval for a "full" Nat's. With time being a major factor, some willing people stepped up and held the Canadian Nationals for Precision Aerobatics. Nice to see it happen and good for them for taking on the challenge! I would definitely prefer a "Category" Nat's somewhere as opposed to no Nat's at all.

As most of you know, we have not had a full Canadian Nat's since the very successful 2000 Vancouver edition (Had a blast!) With the next scheduled Nat's not until 2004 (again in Vancouver), we find ourselves without a "full" Nationals for 2003. As big as our country is, it's hard to imagine that we can't get a host every year. For whatever reasons, be they logistics, manpower, or leadership (someone willing to head up & organize the event) no person(s) or club(s) have, to date, come forward to the MAAC Executive to host a full Nationals in 2003.

In light of these facts, several dedicated, experienced and most importantly, willing people have come together and are now proposing to host the 2003 Canadian National Precision Aerobatics Championships in Princeton, BC. Several hurdles had to be jumped in order to facilitate this event so work has already begun behind the scenes.

To date the following has occurred:

1. The 2003 Nationals proposal for Category (Precision Aerobatics) was presented to the MAAC Executive and it has received their support. This also included a realistic budget (No loss anticipated or expected.)

2. The event sanctioning process is underway with the assistance of newly elected BC Zone Rep. Doug McMillan.

3. Ensured little or no potential conflicts with other scheduled events.

4. Identified & obtained the use of a suitable & proven location.

5. Obtained local community support and involvement.

6. Formed a four (4) person 2003 Category Nats - Precision Aerobatics Committee to oversee all aspects of the competition.

In order to give everyone sufficient notice and an opportunity for all those wishing to attend, I ask you to please "TENTATIVELY" mark your calendars with the:

2003 Canadian National Precision Aerobatics Championships on July 26th & 27th, 2003

at the Princeton Airport, Princeton, BC. All levels will be flown. More news and information on this event will follow, as they become available.

Respectfully,

Dave Reaville dkrev@shaw.ca
Victoria Radio Control Modelers Society

and

Hartley Hughson hhughson@dccnet.com
Sunshine Coast R/C Flyers

Mark Byrne rctestpilot@shaw.ca
West Coast R/C Aircraft Flyers

Steve Kovacs rcscale@hotmail.com
Princeton Model Flying Club

[Dave]

Hi folks,

Great news! It's official!

The sanction for the 2003 Canadian Precision Aerobatics Championships has been approved by MAAC.

The event will go July 26th & 27th in Princeton, BC Canada. (Rain date July 28th)

For full contest details & downloadable entry form, check out the Canadian National Precision Aerobatics website at http://members.shaw.ca/cdn_nats2003/

I'll post more details, as they become available.

See you there!

Dave Reaville
Member CN-PAC2003
NSRCA I-VP Canada-West District
NSRCA 3156
MAAC 56510
http://members.shaw.ca/nsrcawestdistrict

[Dave]

Hi guys & gals,

Just a reminder that the deadline for entries is approaching. June 30th is the cut off date as we need exact numbers for meals/support facilities and oh yes maybe even a "prize" or two....

1) Go to the Nat's website at http://members.shaw.ca/cdn_nats2003/

2) Click on "Registration"

3) Click on "Download Entry Form" and your computer should ask you were you want it to go. Select your desktop (so you will not lose it!) and download it on to your computer.

4) Open the entry form (You need the Acrobat Reader - see the link right on the registration page)

5) Print it out, fill it out and send it to Mark at the address on the registration form.

6) Arrive at Princeton on the aforementioned dates and prepare to have a good time flying you plane & socializing. Also there will be some Artistic aerobatics going on this year and, if you have never seen this before, your in for a treat. Actually you can enter if you like!

We had Nedim & Chad do demos at Princeton and it got the interest peak for several flyers. I will not say anything more about my tune selection other than to say it may be German engineered....

On behalf of the Category Nat's - Precision Aerobatics Committee 2003 I hope to see you there!

[Dave]

Hi folks,

Just a reminder that the entry deadline is fast approaching..... check out the links on the previous post for details.

Come on cdallas... times running out!

[Dave]

Hi folks

Just one last remainder that today is the mailing deadline for entries!!! Run, don't walk, to the nearest mailbox and send that entry in now!

See ya there,