1-26 Snowbirds

[Clif McVay]

Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

[Daniel Sazhin[_2_]]

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:56:15 AM UTC-4, Clif McVay wrote:
> Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

Where would this be?

Best Regards,
Daniel

[Clif McVay]

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:56:15 AM UTC-4, Clif McVay wrote:
> Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

I should have said "if I create it would anyone come?"

It would be in central Florida.

The date is along the lines of:
March 14 is PI Day (3.14)
May 4 is Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you...)

So January 26 is 1-26

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I would be there with #225, I live near pensacola so central FL would be close. I would suggest a day or two later, or the next weekend after christmass as most folks will be doing christmass and the day after with family.

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How about a new years camp. What a way to start off the new year by soaring.

[JS]

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 8:49:18 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> How about a new years camp. What a way to start off the new year by soaring.

Extra style points on New Years Day for using the Sport Canopy!
Jim

[Clif McVay]

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:56:15 AM UTC-4, Clif McVay wrote:
> Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

I own SGS1-26E #598 based in central Florida so we have 2 potential attendees already!

How about this:

1-26 Snowbird Camp
January 26, 2017 through January 29, 2017
Central Florida
Discounted tow rates for all SGS1-26 during the camp (amount to be negotiated)
Additional tow discount for those using the sport canopy!!!
A prize, of course, for the longest distance traveled to the camp.
(Blairstown, NJ is a potential winner.)

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My bird #225 is presently with me in ND, when I trailer her home would that qualify for the longest tow award? LoL

[Clif McVay]

On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 9:28:43 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> My bird #225 is presently with me in ND, when I trailer her home would that qualify for the longest tow award? LoL

Hmmm... I will have to consult the rules. (Are there any rules???)

[Citrus Soaring Club]

We would love to attend with our d model "480"

[Clif McVay]

On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:24:21 PM UTC-4, Citrus Soaring Club wrote:
> We would love to attend with our d model "480"

So that makes three Florida based 1-26s.

Any "snowbirds" interested?

For those unfamiliar with the term, a "snowbird" is a northerner who comes south to escape some or all of their cold winters back home. (To me at least, it's surprising how many snowbirds bring gliders.)

[Paul Agnew]

#445 just moved from Colorado to X59 in Valkaria, FL and is undergoing an annual this week to get it back in the air. I think you can count on it joining the group.

Paul A.
Jupiter, FL

[Clif McVay]

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 3:19:56 PM UTC-4, Paul Agnew wrote:
> #445 just moved from Colorado to X59 in Valkaria, FL and is undergoing an annual this week to get it back in the air. I think you can count on it joining the group.
>
> Paul A.
> Jupiter, FL

So is four Floridian flyers enough to make it a date?

Let's say yes for now. But if no out-of-state interest appears I may consider changing the name to the 1-26 Florida Fly-off. (Is "fly-in" appropriate for gliders?)

See you 1-26ers on 1-26!
(Details will follow as they are derived.)

[Walt Connelly]

I'd like to volunteer to fly tow.......we get four ropes of different lengths and I can get all four of you up at once.

Walt

[Clif McVay]

On Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2:43:04 AM UTC-4, Walt Connelly wrote:
> I'd like to volunteer to fly tow.......we get four ropes of different
> lengths and I can get all four of you up at once.
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> Walt
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> Walt Connelly

Walt,

I am hoping for a safer way to discount the price of tows.

Maybe just two at a time?

[Paul Agnew]

How about an "Around the Lake Rally" circumnavigating Lake Okeechobee as a task? Maybe we can get the club in LaBelle, Florida involved.

[Clif McVay]

OK Then...

An open invitation to all SGS 1-26 owners:

1-26 Snowbird Camp (hopefully an annual event)
1-26-2017 to 1-29-2017
Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont Florida

Watch our website's (www.soarfl.com) events page for details as they develop.

Clif McVay (manager of Seminole Lake Gliderport)

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Clif whats your tow prices there and is there free tent or rv camping on the field?

[Clif McVay]

Our normal tow fee is $45 for the first 2,000 ft then $15 per thousand above that. I want to discount the tows for 1-26s during the camp.

Normal camping fee is $7 per night (bathroom with shower available). RV water and power hookups are $20 per night. RVs not using hookup is $7. Again, I want to discount these rates for 1-26s.

We also rent rooms. See our website: soarfl.com

Clif

[Clif McVay]

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 5:56:15 AM UTC-4, Clif McVay wrote:
> Would anyone be interested in creating a yearly event for 1-26s on or around January 26 ?

For all the 1-26 pilots out there:

We are still planning to hold an informal 1-26 gathering in central Florida from January 26, 2017 (1-26) to January 29, 2017 at Seminole Lake Gliderport, Clermont FL.

On Thursday January 26 all SGS1-26 aircraft will get half price tows. (50% discount)

1-26 tows will be discounted 20% Friday (1/27) to Sunday (1/29).

A "fun task" will be offered each day for those pilots so inclined. Cheesy prizes will be awarded.

Send your questions and comments to Clif McVay via Seminole Lake email:

Clif

[Duster]

A quick look at the FAA registry for numbers of Schweizer 1-26 models in Florida alone:

5 1-26A
14 1-26B
1 1-26C
7 1-26D
3 1-26E

= 30 Ships + 32 ships of all types in nearest states = 62 ships in your "parish"

[Clif McVay]

On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:17:47 PM UTC-5, Duster wrote:
> A quick look at the FAA registry for numbers of Schweizer 1-26 models in Florida alone:
>
> 5 1-26A
> 14 1-26B
> 1 1-26C
> 7 1-26D
> 3 1-26E
>
> = 30 Ships + 32 ships of all types in nearest states = 62 ships in your "parish"

My E model (sn 598) is one of the Florida registrations.
SN 605 says he will be coming down from West Virginia.

We hope more will join us.
Clif

[Clif McVay]

Today I just discovered our invoicing system does not have a 20% discount button. I guess we will have to give the next closest button, a 25% discount on Friday through Sunday tows.

Thank goodness the 50% discount button is there for the Thursday (1-26 day) tows.

Clif

[Citrus Soaring]

Clif,

I am planning on being there with our d model "480". Should be a bunch of fun!

Franklin Burbank
Citrus Soaring

[Clif McVay]

Franklin,

SO glad to have you attend. Just promise me you won't send a "ringer" named Patrick to fly 480 in tasks.

Clif

[Citrus Soaring]

No promises

[Walt Connelly]

Franklin,

SO glad to have you attend. Just promise me you won't send a "ringer" named Patrick to fly 480 in tasks.

Clif

Make it like a horse race....weigh the heaviest jockey, everyone else has to add weight to equal him (or her) for the race.

Walt