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shinden33(at)earthlink.ne
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:35 pm Post subject: All Red Star

When is ARS this year?

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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:36 am Post subject: All Red Star

On Jan 20, 2006, at 1:33 AM, Shinden33 wrote:



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 When is ARS this year?



May 18-21
	




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barry(at)flyredstar.org
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:28 am Post subject: All Red Star

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 When is ARS this year?


	


Good question!  We have tentatively scheduled for the 17-21 of 

May....the now traditional weekend after Mother's Day.  However, there 

are two issues.  The CAF traditionally has their TRARON at Castle the 

weekend before Memorial Day, and this year that creates a conflict 

between the events.



Second, Castle Airport has rented their facilities to a couple of 

flight schools, which forces us off base as of this time.  I don't like 

it, but only being there 5 days out of 365 doesn't give us much pull.  

I am trying to negotiate them opening up other housing facilities on 

base, but that is wrought with issues (getting them cleaned and 

functional being the main one!).  They would be a bit nicer than the 

dorms facilities wise, but they haven't been used in a while and it 

would take some effort to get them in shape. I'm awaiting a response 

from the county as to their willingness to do this.  I have given them 

notice that they have until Wednesday of next week to give me a 

decision.



Assuming this does not happen, we have two choices.  Move the event to 

another location and have it on the 17-21, or change weekends and have 

it at Castle with housing at a local hotel.  Due to the general lack of 

support and enthusiasm from the county of Merced, we are inclined to 

move the venue and keep the dates.



You may recall that last year we had 11th hour rate hikes by the county 

that jeopardized the economic feasibility of the event and also 

significantly delayed registration.  This year we are adamant about 

getting registration open by mid-February.



I personally do not want to leave Castle as it is a unique venue.  

However, we have a very creative and fun staff, so I'm sure we'll be 

able to keep the spirit of the event where ever we go.



BTW, I just got an email from Brian Shul who has reconfirmed his 

availability for the event as the keynote speaker.  Brian is the best 

public speaker/pilot I have ever heard and he has the best aviation 

book I've ever seen.  We're very excited to have him committed. 

(www.sleddriver.com)



Soooo, gang.  Hang tight.  I'll keep you posted on our progress and 

have a firm date/venue for us in the near future!



Cheers,



Barry



Barry Hancock

Event Director

All Red Star

(949) 300-5510

www.allredstar.com

"A Unique Aviation Experience"

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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:33 am Post subject: Re: All Red Star

How about the old George AFB? If I remember right, there is tons of open skies around the place and they had just done some updating to the place before the closed it.

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dee(at)ansatainc.com
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:09 am Post subject: All Red Star

Having flown F-4s at George, I can attest that it is a great place to

fly.  Downsides are that it is very high - if I remember correctly, the

field elevation is around 5,000'.  Also, it is usually quite windy,

which might be "sporty" for some of the participants. Also going to be

HOT that time of year.



Other than that, there is outstanding terrain and great low level

flying.



Bones



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brian

Joined: 02 Jan 2006
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Location: Sacramento, California, USA

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:59 am Post subject: All Red Star

Dee L. Conger wrote:



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		   Downsides are that it is very high - if I remember correctly, the

 field elevation is around 5,000'.  


	


2,885'



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		   Also, it is usually quite windy,


	


True.



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		   which might be "sporty" for some of the participants. Also going to be

 HOT that time of year.


	


There aren't many good motels nearby either.



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		   Other than that, there is outstanding terrain and great low level

 flying.


	


The weather will be good, that is for sure.



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Frank

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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject: All Red Star

George is at 2500 and nice in May. July and August are another story.



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shinden33(at)earthlink.ne
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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:26 am Post subject: All Red Star

What about Mojave?  We could talk the range folks at Edwards and see about

the possibility of being permitted into a small corner of R-2515.  We might

be slow and low enough to stay out their way.  Be better traffic control for

us.  Of course winds get interesting there.



S



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