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ON AUGUST 21-22, 2004, the third annual
Dawn Patrol and Classic Aeroplane Racing
event was held at Grant Sharp’s field in
Molalla, Oregon. The event is sponsored by
the Northwest RC Aviators.
John Radebaugh, CD of this unique
event, states, “The best thing we did was
move the event to Oregon after the first
year.” The Oregon location makes Dawn
Patrol more accessible to RC pilots from
California, Oregon, Washington, and this
year as far away as Arizona. Grant Sharp’s
is an excellent field featuring a large grass
runway, bleachers for public seating, and
plenty of RV parking. It is located east of
the I-5 corridor south of Portland and is in
easy reach for West Coast fliers.
More than 65 World War I and earlier
vintage airplanes were present with 45
registered pilots at Dawn Patrol 2004. World
War I open flying—with a mixture of oldtime
air racing—is what this event is all
about. Some outstanding examples of World
War I scale models and early vintage
aeroplane were at the event.
Pilot’s Choice awards were given out on
Sunday in addition to more than $2,000
worth of prizes to pilots holding one of the
lucky tickets!
A new feature of the event in 2004 was
the racing for Proctor Antics. Because of the
popularity of the Antic, and the excitement
that previous year’s racing provided, a
special category for Antics was created.
Just as in the Classic Aeroplane Race
event, the Antics raced around a closed
course, one-at-a-time against the clock. The
winner this year was Joe Topper flying an
Antic powered by three—yes three—O.S.
52s. This will be the one to beat next year!
John Cole, flying J.R.s 1/4-scale Sommer
monoplane won the Classic Aeroplane Race.
Frank Wright of Ephrata, Washington,
won the Pilot’s Choice award for Best
Vintage model with his 1/4-scale Hanriot.
Scott Enochs of Gaston, Oregon, won the
Best World War I award with his Spad.
Joe Topper of Sandy, Oregon, won Best
Static model with his Fokker spin and John
Cole of Peoria, Arizona, was awarded Most
Realistic Flying with his Fokker E.III
Eindecker.
A special show at noon had been
arranged and was a surprise to all! Two 7/8-
scale Nieuports flew two passes over the
field, with the second including an actual
touch and go! Pilots and builders, Al
Cleveland and Henry Bartley of Oregon
manned these stunning Nieuport 11 replicas.
A major contributor for this event is Pepsi
and Weinstein Beverage of Wenatchee,
Washington. They will work with the local
Pepsi bottler next year to provide additional
public promotion. Proctor Enterprises, Balsa
USA, Horizon Hobbies, Hitec, Great Plains,
the Red Dog Saloon of Juneau, Alaska, and
Northwest RC Aviators all made significant
contributions to the event along with many
other suppliers and manufactures.
Dick Hansen Scale Videos was present,
of course, and is now offering volume 77
with an hour of coverage of Dawn Patrol
2004.
The 2005 event will be even bigger! Plan
now to be at Grant Sharp’s field on August
20-21 in Molalla, Oregon, for Dawn Patrol
2005. For more information, contact J.R. at
[email protected].
Associate Vice Presidents
Rick Allison, 26405 SE 160th St., Issaquah WA
98027; E-mail [email protected]
Darrell Anderson, 132 Fifteenth Ave NW, Great
Falls MT 59404
E-mail: [email protected]
Al Culver, Box 86, Wilder ID 83676
E-mail: [email protected]
Jerry Holcomb, 1010 NE 122nd Ave., Vancouver
WA 98684
Reeves Lippincott, 4400 Gray Wolf Dr., Wasilla
AK 99654 E-mail: [email protected]
Gene LaFond, 840 Stevens St., Wenatchee WA.
98801 E-mail: [email protected]
Dave Legard, 3139 Kurt Drive NW, Salem OR
97304 E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Mosbrooker, 533 E. Birch St., Oak Harbor
WA 98277 E-mail: [email protected]
Frequency Coordinator
Phil Tallman, Medical Lake WA (509) 299-5102
District XI Report
Alaska / Idaho / Montana /
Oregon / Washington
Bruce Nelson
Vice President
807 E. Vicksburg St.,
Spokane WA 99208
[email protected]
Tel./Fax: (509) 467-1852
Cell: (509) 953-4418
District XI Web site:
www.yosemiteflash.com/xiama.htm
Edition: Model Aviation - 2005/04
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