The Search for UP By Don Stewart

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1 The Search for UP By Don Stewart May 2017 Staring longingly into the sky, I can see UP. I know UP is there. I ve seen it happen before and occasionally it happens to me. UP is a beautiful thing because if you discover some UP you can get HIGH. Up always gets a rise out of me. It s euphoric. It almost always makes me giddy. Must be the thin air. There are telltale signs of where UP is I m told, none of which is a sure thing. Signs like the Mylar ribbon that s supposed to point at it. The circling birds, the cloud of insects, that plastic bag that was captured by some UP or the fellow fliers that have already found UP. One of the problems with trying to get into someone else s UP is that sometimes they take all the UP with them. That leaves you with trying to find enough other UP so you can get into their UP. But most of the time they blissfully fly away and leave you with DOWN. DOWN is a real bummer. You feel terrible, your spirits are low (and so is your glider) which can lead to unwanted pointing and laughing. Most of all the bad things happen when DOWN finds you. You don t complete the task, your score goes in the toilet and depending on how fast your batch of DOWN is could very well resort in structural damage to your glider but most certainly your Ego. So, to summarize, for the most part, UP is good. Down is bad. Rarely we have seen bad UP. I m thinking of the UP Tom Culmsee found at Brooks Oregon one year. His Xplorer found so much UP that for all we know it s still UP. Then there s bad DOWN and then bad DOWN. I m thinking of a Pike Perfect launch that stripped the elevator clevis right out of the pilots hand resulting in instant DOWN. That bad Down happened in less than ten feet. DOWN comes in many forms. There s DOWN too fast, DOWN too slow. There s DOWN too soon, DOWN too far, UPside DOWN and the most frightening is I never saw it go DOWN. I ve never once had someone come running up to me and say Man did you see the butt load of DOWN that I found? What a rush!! UP always gets good reviews. Even when the UP is too much it still seems to get all the compliments. Maybe it s because UP is so much harder to find than DOWN. That s why we continue to search for the UP. I ve even tried to borrow a cup of UP from fellow fliers but to no avail. Now we all know the quest for UP is never satisfied and so we keep searching. With all of this in mind I d like to wish all the pilots out there, Gods speed. Get it UP, keep it UP, and may the force be UP/or uh with you.

2 NWSS Eagle May 2017 Volume 2017 The Eagle is the official newsletter of the Northwest Soaring Society. More information about the NWSS can be found at our website: Newsletter Editor: Jim Pugh Hardcopy production and mailing: Kevin Martin Contact Jim Pugh for address corrections, technical issues with electronic editions and information about receiving The Eagle. Send articles, classified and photos to Jim at Flyers for NWSS contests should be sent to Richard Van Dijk, NWSS Contest Coordinator ) who will proof them and forward to the newsletter editor and webmaster. Two delivery methods are available for The Eagle: hard copy, or copy of the newsletter (PDF format) NWSS Calendar/Coming Events June 1, 2017 Nominations for 2017 Board of Directors and Nominations for Cliff Mink Award are open. August 1, 2017 Nominations Closed for Board of Directors. August 1, 2017 Masters Class paperwork due for consideration for August 15, 2017 Nominations for Cliff Mink Award closed. Masters Class nominations closed. September 15, 2017 Board of Directors meeting before the Tournament at the flying field. September 16, st Annual NWSS Tournament September 17, 2017 Board of Directors meeting reconvened after flying for election of Officers for Board Meeting Tentatively in March 2018 at central location. Want Ads: For Sale: With the passing of Bill McVay, his son, William McVay will be selling Bill's r/c collection. For information on what he is selling, please call William at

3 2017 NWSS Board of Directors President Kevin Martin Vice President Richard Van Dijk Jim Pugh Ken Eaton Jim Frahm Rex Grace Tom Culmsee Anne Stimers Don Stewart Officers Art Boysen, Secretary Colleen Bumgarner, Treasurer/NWSS Archivist Jim Pugh, Newsletter Editor Rex Grace, Scorekeeper Kevin Martin, Newsletter Production. Assistant Newsletter Editor Richard Van Dijk Contest Coordinator Dave Portwood, Webmaster NWSS Membership Application New Member/Renewal Name: AMA/MACC # Address: Phone: City: State/Provence: Zip: Address: Can we publish your address on the NWSS webpage? (Anti-spamming measures are taken) Y/N Dues: Individual $20.00/year Family $25/year Junior $12.00/year Please select the type of newsletter delivery you want. Please mail me a hard copy: Y/N Please send me and telling me when a newsletter is available to download from the NWSS webpage, (Acrobat pdf format): Y/N Please the newsletter directly to me, (Acrobat pdf format): Y/N Use address above: Y/N Use an alternate address: Y/N Mail application and Check made out to the NWSS to: Colleen Bumgarner, NWSS Treasurer 1020 Eid Road, #8 Moscow, ID 83843

4 Shavings from the Editors Desk for May 2017 By Ye Olde Newsletter Editor Every time I sit down to write something for this column, I wonder what I will come up with. Contest season is about to get underway. So we get to have 5 months of fun and competition and hope that the weather stays OK. No rain, no high wind and plenty of sunshine. Let s hope that the summer months are not like what we have been having so far this year. Some of you may have heard that Amy Pool took a header off her bike, here is an update on her condition courtesy of Tom Clumsee. I chatted with Amy on Thursday and she is doing better. She started her physical (Brain) therapy regimen which will run for about 5 hrs. per day, M F. The therapists are optimistic on her full recovery. Right now, she has some difficulty spelling/writing and has had a few bouts of blurred vision in one eye. She is feeling well enough to accept calls and s (will try to respond as best she can, but it is more difficult) so feel free to do so. Just keep in mind the +2-hour time difference with Texas. Best times to reach her would be on the weekends or weekdays from 3 7pm our time (PST.) Hang tough Amy we are all pulling for you. One other news note. On April 10 th, ye Olde Newsletter Editor had open heart surgery to replace my Aortic valve. Surgery went well and now I am in the recovery mode. Still get short of breath and a little fatigued but every day it s better. My surgeon tells me that I can throw/launch gliders on June 10 th. I am looking forward to that day. Thanks to Don Stewart for his UP article this month, and thanks to all of the CD s for getting their contest flyers in early. Here is what I have so far on Regional ALES Contests for NW ALES Contest Information. Not counting the monthly Club ALES Contests. June 10-11, 2017 IEQF. Eltopia, WA Jim Frahm CD, jnsfrahm@q.com July 29-30, 2017 Seattle Soaring Society 3 rd Annual ALES Contest. Carnation Farms. CD Sandie Pugh, syjpugh@centurylink.net Cell Phone: August 19-20, 2017 Montana Summer ALES VI, for further info to the following link. Curtis Suter and Rod Musgjerd CD s That s about all for this month, however, please be thinking about nominating a person for the Cliff Mink Service Award for Nominations for the NWSS Board of Directors and Cliff Mink Service Award will be open on June 1, Fair Winds and Strong Lift.

5 2017 Aerotow Schedule RCSF Aerotow Spring Warm-up, Weaver's Field, Othello, WA, Wil Byers event host, May 5-7 (Fri-Sat-Sun) Portland PASS Aerotow, Willamette Turf, Salem OR, Jim Gibson event host, May 21 (Sunday) Kamloops Aerotow (2nd Annual), Capital Ranch, Kamloops B.C., Dave Smith event host, May 19, 20, 21 (Fri- Sat-Sun) Yakima Aerotow (18th Annual), Glessner's Field, Yakima, WA, Gene Cope event host, June 2-4 (Fri-Sat-Sun) Portland PASS Aerotow, Willamette Turf, Salem OR, Jim Gibson event host, Jun 11 (Sunday) Vernon BC Aerotow (2nd Annual), Lester's RC Field, Vernon, British Columbia, Greg Davis event host, July 7-9 (Fri-Sat-Sun) Portland PASS Aerotow, Willamette Turf, Salem OR, Jim Gibson event host, July 16 (Sunday) Skagit Aerotow (2nd Annual), Concrete Muni Arpt, Concrete, WA, Don Bailey event host, July (Sat- Sun) Portland PASS Aerotow, Willamette Turf, Salem OR, Jim Gibson event host, Aug (Fri-Sat-Sun) ***Stay for total eclipse of the sun on Monday morning!*** Portland PASS Aerotow, Willamette Turf, Salem OR, Jim Gibson event host, Sept 10 (Sunday) RCSF Fall Aerotow, Weaver's Field, Othello WA, Wil Byers event host, Sept (Fri-Sat-Sun) Portland PASS Aerotow, Willamette Turf, Salem OR, Jim Gibson event host, Oct 1 (Sunday)

6 2017 NWSS Contest Schedule Updated 03/25/17 Final May 6/7 13/14 Brooks, OR Barry Kurath Memorial 2M/RES David Portwood Mothers day 20/21 Lewiston, ID Bruce Bumgarner Memorial Duane Cassidy 27/28 Farragut, ID Pioneer Memorial Robin Kirkpatrick June 3/4 Spokane, WA Paradise Fly Off's Steve Adams 10/11 17/18 Pasco, WA Fry Fly Don Stewart Fathers day 24/25 Brooks, OR Thermalitis Tom Culmsee July 1/2 Pasco, WA Sun Fly Joe Campbell 8/9 Carnation, WA Soar Carnation Sandie Pugh 15/16 Spokane, WA Soar At Paradise Curtis Headrick 22/23 29/30 August 5/6 Brooks, OR Thermal Search Kevin Martin 12/13 19/20 Carnation, WA Dennis Otter Memorial Jim Pugh 26/27 Eugene, OR Rippin Thermals Tom Culmsee September 2/3 Farragut, ID N. Idaho Championships Lee Urbaniak 9/10 16/17 Pasco, WA NWSS Tournament Tom Culmsee

7 The Barry Kurath Memorial 2-Meter & RES Contest May 13th & 14th Awards given out each day for 2-Meter: 1-3 Expert, 1st Competitor RES: 1-3 Expert, 1st Competitor ALES welcome, same tasks and classes Tasks: First round each day 3sd; Then CD's Choice of 5, 7 and 9id. Landings alternating between line and spot. Location: Willamette Turf 8624 Wabash Dr NE Salem OR This will get you close Launch: Fee: Winches & retrievers $10.00 per day for first plane, $5.00 per day for second plane. AMA or MAAC membership required (you may join AMA at the field). Camping: Food: Camping in self contained vehicles Is permitted in the parking area.. None please bring your own Time: Registration 8:30-9:00 Pilots' meeting each day 9:15 No new rounds started after 3:00 on Sunday Lodging: Best Western La Quinta Super CD: David Portwood, (503) ; portwood@aracnet.com

8 BRUCE BUMGARNER MEMORIAL RC GLIDER THERMAL CONTEST LEWISTON, ID Dates: May 20th and 21 st 2017 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 Wall Mart. 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. AMA/MAAC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Fees: $15 for the 1st day, $15 for the second day, $5.00 per day each additional plane. Only 2 classes/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-2nd 2-meter. Orrin Crooks Memorial Traveling trophy (highest 2 day score); Thermal Wizard trophy. Note: Alternate Electric Launch allowed; CAM unit setting 200 meters or as designated by CD at contest Events: CD will determine times before each round. Flying window to be determined by number of pilots present. We will use line landings for all classes. C. D.: Duane Cassidy rd. Ave South Great Falls Mt address: vintagebirdman@hotmail.com Equipment: Winches/ hands Free retrievers supplied by I.E.Q.F.; Eastside Fly Guys Lodging: Motels filling fast Inn of America st. St Holiday Inn Express 2425 Nez Perce Dr Holiday ( ) Super 8 Motel 3120 North/South Hwy Motel Bridge St. Clarkston Wa Comfort Inn th Ave or Clearwater River Casino and Resort Nez Perce Rd CAMPING: Fully self contained can park at the flying field.

9 Pioneer Memorial Inland Empire Quiet Flyers Farragut State Park, Athol, Idaho May 27 th & 28 th, 2017 CLASSES & TASKS Open (expert & competitor), Two-meter, R.E.S., Woody/Nostalgia Pilots limited to two classes One Hour Flight Windows (or less, as conditions permit) Tasks: 5, 8, 10 Line Landing Note: Alternate Electric Launch allowed; CAM unit setting 200 meters or as designated by CD at contest TELEMETRY ALLOWED RSSI, BATTERY MONITORING EQUIPMENT 12 volt winches and retrievers TIMES, ENTRY FEES, AWARDS Pilots meeting at 8:30 AM All classes will begin at 9:00am $15 per day 1st plane, $10 per day 2nd plane Two day total score; last round will be 3:00 PM Sunday Awards, 1st, 2nd, 3rd each class; Thermal Wizard LOCATION Farragut State Park Flyers Field; 4 miles east of Athol, Idaho Camping: Self-contained units can park at the upper parking lot, at the field Contact Farragut State Park, (208) for camping reservations Everyone pays the park usage a fee of $5 per day at the park enterance OTHER STUFF AMA or MAAC membership required to fly Fun Fly on Friday with Farragut Flyers Winches will be set up after 5:00 PM for practice and trim flights Fun Fly on Saturday evening, so bring your electrics and scale planes CONTACT Robin Kirkpatrick 7443 N. Wiscomb St., Spokane, WA (509) AMA 6744 brkirk15@yahoo.com

10 PARADISE FLY OFFS hosted by INLAND EMPIRE QUIET FLYERS Spokane, Washington SR #195 and Paradise Road, 10 miles south of Spokane June 3 & 4, 2017 Tasks & Classes Thermal Duration, CD s choice 3,5,7,9 or10 Open (Expert & Competitor), 2-Meter, RES Note: Alternate Electric Launch allowed; CAM unit setting 200 meters or as designated by CD at contest Equipment 12-volt winches and hands free retrievers Landing Lines Times, Fees, & Awards etc Registration at 8:00, Pilots meeting at 8:45, flying at 9:00 Practice on Friday, fun flying Saturday after contest First plane $15/day - second plane $10/day Awards 1 st. 2 nd, 3 rd for each class and Thermal Wizard Last round at 3:00 on Sunday AMA or MAAC membership required No food on site camping for self-contained units at field Canada #395 Spokane New York Seattle I miles Paradise Road X CD: Steve Adams # steve@adamsglassworks.com

11 4 th Annual Spokane ALES Classic JUNE The Inland Empire Quiet Flyers will be hosting 2, 1 day ALES events. However, this year the event will be held in beautiful Pasco Washington on the sod farm located in Eltopia Washington , This is one of the best flying sites you'll ever see with no flight restrictions due to roads, houses, power lines, etc. Prizes include: 1st - 3rd for Sat 1st - 3rd overall for Sat and Sun with overall winner receiving 1st place championship trophy. IEQF Home Page Signups will be open until 0815 Saturday morning. Pilots meeting at 0830 followed by the first round at 0900 MOM 5 meter landing tapes Limited to the first 55 pilots. 200 meter launch height ALES League rules will apply with the following exception: Varios are not allowed Please submit your registration to the CD. We need your name and AMA number Jim Frahm (jnsfrahm@q.com) $25 total for both days or $15 for one day When submitting your payment please include your name, AMA number and which day/days you will attend. Send a check to: Inland Empire Quiet Flyers S Goss Road Cheney WA Or PayPal: ieqfsales@gmail.com If paying via PayPal please include the contest name with your payment.

12 17th Annual Fry Fly Eltopia, WA DATES: June 17-18, 2017 (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 1 st day, $10 for 2 nd day, $5.00/day for 2 nd 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 - 3 rd in Open Expert, 1 st -3 rd 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 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 1922 Thayer Dr. Richland WA , charter.net Lodging (area code 509) King City Truck Stop Motel Highway 395/ Hillsboro road Pasco Budget Motel 1529 N. Oregon just south of 395/182 intersection, Pasco Super N. Columbia Center Blvd; Kennewick Red Lion 2525 N 20 th Ave Pasco Camping is allowed at the site. No hook-ups for any service.

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14 Kirby Parker Memorial Sun Fly 2017 Eltopia, WA DATES: July 1-2, 2017 (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 1 st day, $10 for 2 nd day, $5.00/day for 2 nd 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 - 3 rd in Open Expert, 1 st -3 rd 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 minutes; if you re flying 2 classes you must fly Open first. CD: Joe Campbell 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) King City Truck Stop Motel Highway 395/ Hillsboro road Pasco Budget Motel 1529 N. Oregon just south of 395/182 intersection, Pasco Super N. Columbia Center Blvd; Kennewick Red Lion 2525 N 20 th Ave Pasco Camping is allowed at the site. No hook-ups for any service.

15 Seattle Area Soaring Society Soar Carnation Glider Contest July 8/9, 2017 (Two one day contests, trophies awarded both days) Carnation Farm NE Carnation Farm Rd Carnation, WA Registration 08:30 AM. Pilots meeting 09:00 AM. Start Flying 9:30 AM AMA/MACC membership required Fees: $15/day First Glider/Second Glider $5/day CD: Sandie Pugh / cell Asst CD: Jim Pugh cell / Classes: Unlimited Expert, Competitor and 2 Meter/RES Combined Note: Alternate Electric Launch allowed; CAM unit setting 200 meters or as designated by CD at contest 12 VDC Winches and Hands Free retrievers, 50 foot landing lines Awards: 1 st 3 rd place in each class both days Tasks: First two rounds 5 and 8 minute ID (in any order) followed by a 3 for 23 minute add em up (no limit on the last flight) additional 5 and 8 minute flights until approx. 4pm on Sat. and 3 pm on Sunday. Scoring Courtesy of Portland Area Soaring Society Last round 3 PM Lunch: SASS Sandwich Shop will be open. Please contact CD for gate code for non-sass members. CAMPING IS ALLOWED AT THE CARNATION FLYING SITE. CONTACT THE CD FOR PARKING LOCATION.

16 Third Annual Seattle Area Soaring Society ALES (Altitude Limited Electric Soaring) July 29-30, 2017 (Two one day contests, trophies awarded both days) Carnation Farm NE Carnation Farm Rd Carnation, WA 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 / cell Asst. CD: Jim Pugh cell Classes: Radian/2 Meter and Open/Unlimited/RES Awards: 1 st 3 rd 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: 6 Minute to 10 Minute as designated by CD prior to round Last round 3 PM Scoring Courtesy of Thurston County Miniature Aircraft Association/ TCMAA (This event counts towards The Pacific Northwest ALES Championship Series ) SASS Sandwich Shop will be open for lunch for a nominal fee Please contact CD for gate code for non-sass members CAMPING IS ALLOWED AT THE CARNATION FLYING SITE. CONTACT THE CD FOR PARKING LOCATION.

17 Seattle Area Soaring Society 2017 Dennis Otter Memorial Glider Contest Date: August 19 and 20, 2017 Two one day contests Location: Carnation Farm NE Carnation Farm Rd Carnation, WA 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 12 VDC Winches and Hands Free retrievers 50 foot landing lines. Awards: 1 st 3 rd place in each class both days Tasks: Rounds 1 and 2-6 and 8-minute international duration (one each, declare on landing), Rounds 3-5 VariLand (modified 10-minute duration event)- Round 6 and on, 8- minute international duration. AMA/MACC membership required Scoring Courtesy of PASS Last round 3 PM Fees: $15/day Second Glider $5/day CD: CD: Jim Pugh syjpugh@centurylink.net Phone: Cell Assistant CD: Sandie Pugh parrot2luv@centurylink.net Phone: Cell Lunch: SASS Sandwich Shop will be open. 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.

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