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The 2012 contest season is on its way.  I hope everyone is getting ready.  To help you along I have put together contests and dates for the D2 2012 contest season as they currently stand. 

2012 D2/D3 challenge-- March 31st and April 1st

Green Sea Spring Opener--April 21st and 22nd

Winston Salem Spring Opener--  May 5th and 6th

Farm Spring contest-- May 26th and 27th

BridgeWater 1st annual -- June 9th and 10th

D1/D2 Challenge-- No date set

Possilble NATS primer--no date-to be discussed

East Coast Pattern Championships-- Current date planned Sept 15th and 16th

Winston Salem fall contest--- no date set

Green Sea fall contest--- no date set

I will update this schedule as I receive more information regarding new contests and dates.

Larry Kauffman

D2 VP

I hope everyone is doing well after the holidays.   I 'm sure everyone had their wish list filled with all the pattern goodies they were asking for.  Would you believe it?  I actually flew a few rounds in January here in Northern Va.  That is not normal for this area. I replaced the 30-10 EVo that was in my Visa with a new Plettenberg Advance.  I could not believe the difference in power and how quiet it was.  Now I have to change my throttle curve.  Ok everyone, we have again been challenged by D3 again this year.  I have talked to Vector about last years site and the issues that surfaced in 2011.  We will be flying at a new site and changes are being made as far as scheduling.  Dates are March 31st and April 1st.  I'm looking forward to going.  Put it on your calendar. By the way the new site does look very nice and to top it off those famous ribs will be served.

JR Varela is working on the final approval of a new contest at his home field in Bridge Water. Va.  Dates are June 9th and 10th.  Lets make sure to support him.  Travel distance from southern areas to his site will be a couple hours closer then the Northern Virginia contests.  This could become another annual contest for the district.  The FAM contest will again be in May. (Dates 26 and 27th) Make sure to put it on your calendar.  Buff Miller has scheduled his Green Sea contest for April 21st and 22nd.  I'm sure Bill will be adding the Winston Salem contest to the list. I would expect it to be scheduled for the first or 2nd week of May.  Looks to me District 2 will be doing fine this year.  Lot's of contest to go to.  Now that we have the contests how about everyone helping me getting some more Sportsman fliers!!!!!  WE NEED TO INCREASE THE SPORTSMAN FLIERS!!  I have a thought.  Free entry into a contest if you bring a new Sportsman pilot along to fly in the contest. (You and the sportsman pilot)  How does the district feel? Let me know.

Have a great New Year!

Larry Kauffman

D2 VP

It is that time of year when pattern calms to only an occassional practice day for most of us in D2.  That means all of you CD's should have time to make sure you get your 2012 dates to Buff or myself.  I want to make sure this happens early enough to allow other contest to be added to the 2012 season.  Yes, it looks like we will have a few more pattern events this coming year.  For the ones that are working with their local clubs and need to know when open weekends exist for scheduling again get in touch with Buff or myself.

I have another item I would like to discuss concerning the earning of points when attending contests outside District 2.  I would like to increase the numer of contest that count toward district points to at least two.  Currently the rule allows for only one contest to count toward district points.  I feel if we increase the number we will make it more attractive to attend contests outside our area and we may just increase pattern attendance in other areas.  I would also like to know how everyone feels about what contest points  should count if you have multiple placements outside District 2.  So, I am waiting for the flood of emails and phone calls to come in!!!!

If anyone has any item or items they would like to discuss please let me know.  If it should be heard by the whole district, what better way than to put it out on the district web site.  By the way I have flown what may be the 2013 version of the Advance Sequence as well as Masters.  These sequences are not set in stone at this time but are very close.  I felt the Advance sequence was even better in the way it flows when compared to the current sequence.   After flying the Masters sequence or should I say after attempting to fly the Master sequence I felt it was not something outside of my capabilities. (With a lot of practice.) Shoot me an email if you would like to get a copy of what may be the future Advance or Masters sequence for 2013. At least I will know someone read this!! By the way the committee is asking for input if you fly the new sequences.

Until next time,

Larry Kauffman

D2 VP 

I hope everyone had a great 2011 pattern season.  I have certainly enjoyed this year working with each and every one you.  There is so much talent not only fllying but also in the support of the hobby.  Thanks so much!!  For everyone that CD'd a contest, without you there would have not been a  contest season.  I know the work it takes!  Buff thanks for keeping us up to date with scores and final placements and schedules.  Finally I want to thank our winners of the 2011 Fellowship Award.  Two great people-Phil and Rhonda Vance!

Larry Kauffman

D2 VP