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Peg field has a re-surfaced 700’ runway with an overall length of 3,000’ with the sun mostly at your back as the pits face north. The Pit/Shade area is 120’x26′ deep and offers 20′ wide bays for large scale aircraft access. Each bay is equipped with 110vac outlets and lighting via Solar/Generator power. There is a 120’x15′ Tarmac in front of the pits with two (2) 65’x15′ concrete ramps to the runway. The field provides adequate room for RV/Trailer parking and overnight camping (dry camping only).

More Info and directions go to: https://clovisrc.com/flying-fields/

The field will be open for IMAC practice starting on Friday at 8am. Pilots Meeting to be held Saturday at 8:00AM.

THE COMPETITION & FEES

Entry fee: $50 for IMAC members, $70 for Non IMAC members. First time Intro/Basic pilots are free with IMAC membership.

IMAC Competition for Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate Advanced and Unlimited will be both Saturday and Sunday. Freestyle demo/competition Saturday afternoon depending on Pilot availability.

AN INTRO TO AEROBATIC IMAC COMPETITION

Any AMA R/C Pilot who would like to try aerobatic (IMAC) competition but who has never flown in a contest before should come out Thursday at 4PM and attend our 1-2 hour orientation (where we will cover, flying etiquette, sequences (maneuvers and elements), scoring, points, k-factors, the box, turn-arounds, callers, and scribing); then. learn and practice the BASIC sequence. On Saturday at 8AM, Intro Pilots may sign up at the field; where, you will be assisted by the Contest Director and other experienced IMAC Veteran pilots on what to do. You will have the opportunity to fly our INTRO/BASIC sequence in the Contest just on Saturday.

RECOMMENDED AIRCRAFT FOR INTRO/BEGINNER

As for the aircraft, bring what you have now. Fixed Wing – Gas/Glow or Electric and join the fun and take advantage of this opportunity to join our IMAC family. The recommended sizes for planes to compete with at the INTRO/BASIC Level are:

Any Low Wing Electric Aerobatic 1.1meter/42” w/s; (a Sukhoi, Extra, Visionaire etc.)
Any Low Wing Aerobatic .40 -.60 size model – w/s ~48”–60” (Ugly Stik/EasySport OK!)
Any LW Aerobatic 1.20 + size model with w/s ~ 60”– 80”, weight under 12 lbs.
Any LW Aerobatic 25cc –50cc with w/s ~ 80”–90”, weight under 20 lbs

AMENITIES

Concessions and/or lunch will be offered for Saturday and Sunday
Onsite Portable Toilets (4 Standard plus 1 ADA)
Large Parking Area
25 min from Clovis, CA

CONTACT INFO

Contest Coordinator: Dale Grant (559-696-5128)
Hosting Club website: https://clovisrc.com/

Categories: CAM Event Flying Event IMAC Competition

Sep

30

Mon

CANCELLED – Jet Rally – Best In The West (BITW) – Open for Alternative Options @ Buttonwillow Elk-Hills Airport

Tickets

Sep 30 @ 7:00 am – Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm

Due to unforseen life circumstances, Joe apologizes but is suspending the BITW Jet Rallys this year and going forward.

That said, two clubs are filling the gap with comparable events:

> Associated Modelers of Sacramento (amosrc.com) is hosting Thunder in the Valley – Jet Rally (Sept 26-28) – https://amosrc.com/product/thunder-in-the-valley-jet-rally/

> Clovis Area Modelers (Clovisrc.com) is hosting a Warbird Rally (October 24-26) – https://clovisrc.com/events/warbird/

It’s unfortunate about BITW; however, that event sparked interest among other California Clubs who are stepping up to help Joe’s legacy carry on.

WELCOME TO THE 33rd. ANNUAL BEST IN THE WEST JET RALLY 2024 (Tentative Dates)!

ONE OF THE LARGEST JET SHOWS IN THE WORLD!

CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE JET SHOW!

BUTTONWILLOW ELK-HILLS AIRPORT, BUTTONWILLOW, CA

AMA SANCTION #?

6-Flight Lines, Food On Site, Spectator Seating, Camping on Site, 3,260 X 50 Foot Paved Runway, No obstructions No Restrictions, 1200 foot Ceiling, RV Parking on Site (No Hook-Ups), On Site Thursday Night Taco Night, On Site Friday Night Pilots Dinner, On Site Saturday Night Banquet Awards Dinner and Auction With 36 Spectacular Awards Including The “Prestigious” The Colonel Robert E. Thacker Award, all in our huge 40 X 80 Enclosed Tent on site. Best in the West will be a 6 day event, Tuesday October 12th. through Sunday October 17th, 2021.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Best In The West Jet Rally is a non-competition AMA-Sanctioned event. This is an open, fun-fly event with very few restrictions.

All Registered Pilots planning to operate a turbine-powered model must have a Valid AMA Card and must be a CURRENT Turbine Waiver holder.

If you plan on only flying Electric or Gas ducted fans, you must only be AMA Current. Please have this information ready before you register, or at the Registration Table.

All Non-Waiver Pilots, MUST fly on the buddy box system. If you would like to have a Turbine Waiver Pilot and CD sign you off, this may be done from Tuesday or Wednesday by 6:00 PM. Please have all AMA papers with you. Please contact Joe for waiver time.

Best in the West 2021, the 32nd. Annual will be another great show as in the past. Come and join the many in attendance from all around the

United States and many from around the World.

We encourage everyone to RV and Camp at the field as there are many fun things going on during the after hours, BBQing, Night Flying!

Join “The Cali Crew” and see how we do it!

America’s Favorite Jet Rally!

BITW 2023

https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-jets-120/11705050-best-west-jet-rally-dates-2023-a.html

Categories: Flying Event Jet Rally

Oct

24

Thu