US Region V West

Hey All Y'all Dashing Heroes of the Air,

I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest
at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get
your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest
for a number of reasons in (no particular order):

1. Chilhowee is just a great place to fly. It's mountain flying without
the fear. Of course the ridge flying can be excellent there, but the
varied terrain also makes for usually excellent thermal flights. I say
"without the fear" because there are wide agricultural valleys with
plenty of landing fields and airstrips for safe outlandings.

2. Legendary hospitality. Chilhowee is always a party, as anyone who has
attended Oktoberfest there will tell you.

3. It's a scenic, beautiful area with lots of attractions that your crew
will appreciate.

4. The contest is being held over two weekends - no need to miss work or
consume vacation days.

5. Chilhowee will be the site of the 2011 Sports Nationals. Region V
West is THE chance to learn the site and get all that vital "local
knowledge".

Chilhowee is a "new" racing site as far as hosting Regionals or National
comps. However, it is frequently the site for our local GTA race series,
so Sarah (the proprietor, for those unf has plenty of experience hosting
contests. I have no vested interest in Chilhowee Gliderport. I just want
to support a new racing site (and have lots of friends to play with at
the race).

Fly safe, y'all.

WB

In article ,
Berry wrote:

Hey All Y'all Dashing Heroes of the Air,

I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest
at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get
your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest
for a number of reasons in (no particular order):

1. Chilhowee is just a great place to fly. It's mountain flying without
the fear. Of course the ridge flying can be excellent there, but the
varied terrain also makes for usually excellent thermal flights. I say
"without the fear" because there are wide agricultural valleys with
plenty of landing fields and airstrips for safe outlandings.

2. Legendary hospitality. Chilhowee is always a party, as anyone who has
attended Oktoberfest there will tell you.

3. It's a scenic, beautiful area with lots of attractions that your crew
will appreciate.

4. The contest is being held over two weekends - no need to miss work or
consume vacation days.

5. Chilhowee will be the site of the 2011 Sports Nationals. Region V
West is THE chance to learn the site and get all that vital "local
knowledge".

Chilhowee is a "new" racing site as far as hosting Regionals or National
comps. However, it is frequently the site for our local GTA race series,
so Sarah (the proprietor, for those unf has plenty of experience hosting
contests. I have no vested interest in Chilhowee Gliderport. I just want
to support a new racing site (and have lots of friends to play with at
the race).

Fly safe, y'all.

WB

Sorry about the typos. Got interrupted and hit send without
conscientious editing.

I meant to say "in no particular order" and "for those unfamiliar with
Chilhowee,"

On Aug 12, 11:01*am, Berry wrote:

I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest
at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get
your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest
for a number of reasons in (no particular order):


When did Region 5 go Roman on us?

Is Arizona now in Region IX? Where is Region II?

http://www.ssa.org/members/ContactRegions.asp


Andy

In article
,
Andy wrote:

On Aug 12, 11:01*am, Berry wrote:

I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest
at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get
your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest
for a number of reasons in (no particular order):


When did Region 5 go Roman on us?

Is Arizona now in Region IX? Where is Region II?

http://www.ssa.org/members/ContactRegions.asp


Andy

OK, OK. Region 5 Occiduus

On Aug 12, 11:43*am, Berry wrote:
In article
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*Andy wrote:
On Aug 12, 11:01*am, Berry wrote:

I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest
at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get
your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest
for a number of reasons in (no particular order):


I have to agree with Wally. Chilhowee is INCREDIBLE! That area of
the country is so beautiful and GREEN! My husband and I visited from
our home state of Arizona, and my husband was flying and couldn't
figure out his landmarks because it was sooooo GREEN! He is used to
flying in Region IX, (for Andy), and the terrain looks a lot different
in TN! Sarah has done a GREAT job with the location, hospitality and
geared specifically for glider pilots of all kinds...It is a wonderful
place and staff to have a great contest! micki

On Aug 12, 2:20*pm, Andy wrote:
On Aug 12, 11:01*am, Berry wrote:

I don't want to speak out of turn, but the "split" Region V West contest
at Chilhowee (Benton, Tennessee, USA) is only 3 weeks away! Time to get
your name on the list. You really don't want to miss out on this contest
for a number of reasons in (no particular order):

When did Region 5 go Roman on us?

Is Arizona now in Region IX? *Where is Region II?

http://www.ssa.org/members/ContactRegions.asp

Andy

Plaga quinque optima est! SPQR!

(Actually I think Cordele started the trend by calling themselves
"RVS" --
Region V South).