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by MSALAZAR
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Sad news
Replies: 10
Views: 420

Re: Sad news

This is really sad. I will always remember Tom as a very special friend since he was my very first caller at my very first 424 race in October of 2010. As a newbie, I went around asking people to call for me and Tom didn’t even hesitate to help when I got to ask him. We became friends, just like eve...
by MSALAZAR
Thu May 04, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Denis Lyon Memorial Whittier Pylon Races 4-22/23
Replies: 4
Views: 650

Re: Denis Lyon Memorial Whittier Pylon Races 4-22/23

Race Results: Sorry it took me so long to post results. We had a great event and I'd like to thank all the pilots who came to support our race from as far as East Texas (Yeah Dub... Talking about you), Oklahoma (thanks Rich), Arizona and all over California... 29 pilots signed up for the race, which...
by MSALAZAR
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Denis Lyon Memorial Whittier Pylon Races 4-22/23
Replies: 4
Views: 650

Re: Denis Lyon Memorial Whittier Pylon Races 4-22/23

Pilots, This race is quickly approaching. Make sure you send your pre-registration information to Dan Thordarson right away (His contact info is above)... We need to make arrangements, so please confirm your attendance ASAP. The club is also accepting payment via PayPal for your convenience. Make s...
by MSALAZAR
Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Dave Gavin Memorial Oct 22-23 Whittier Race
Replies: 12
Views: 1480

Re: Dave Gavin Memorial Oct 22-23 Whittier Race

Well, the Fifth Dave Gavin Memorial pylon race is officially behind us... We had pilots attending from North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and all over California, who generated 97 entries over the weekend in all three classes both days! Big thanks to all who came over to supp...
by MSALAZAR
Sat Oct 15, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Dave Gavin Memorial Oct 22-23 Whittier Race
Replies: 12
Views: 1480

Re: Dave Gavin Memorial Oct 22-23 Whittier Race

PILOTS: Our race is just a week away... Please remember to send in your pre-registration information to Dan Thordarson right away, so we can coordinate event logistics... Make sure to communicate with your teammates before you send in your pre-registration info. We look forward to seeing everyone ne...
by MSALAZAR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Dave Gavin Memorial Oct 22-23 Whittier Race
Replies: 12
Views: 1480

Re: Dave Gavin Memorial Oct 22-23 Whittier Race

Pilots, Please make sure you send your entry forms over to Dan Thordarson as soon as possible. We need to coordinate logistics and need to know how many pilots will be attending. As usual, the San Gabriel Valley RC League (Whittier Club) will provide lunch to the registered pilots, so we need a hea...
by MSALAZAR
Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Mike Langlois
Replies: 18
Views: 1487

Re: Mike Langlois

Deepest Condolences to Mike's family!
He was a true gentleman and a good friend...
Mike will be missed...
by MSALAZAR
Fri May 20, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: FAI Rules
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Re: FAI Rules

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by MSALAZAR
Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted Racing Items
Topic: WANTED: Q-500 PHOENIX WING FOUND
Replies: 1
Views: 362

Re: WANTED: Q-500 PHOENIX WING FOUND

FOUND A WING!
by MSALAZAR
Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted Racing Items
Topic: WANTED: Q-500 PHOENIX WING FOUND
Replies: 1
Views: 362

WANTED: Q-500 PHOENIX WING FOUND

I'm looking for a Quickie 500 Phoenix wing. I have a fuse ready to go and need a wing. Let me know if you have one and are willing to sell and ship to SoCal. Please contact me with your asking price. Please email at m s a l a z a r 1 @ v e r i z o n dot n e t or text at seven 1 four three one 9 4 on...
by MSALAZAR
Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
Replies: 23
Views: 2978

Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race

IN the "Big Thanks" section, I forgot to thank Mr. Jun Sawamura from JR Propo / Dee Force Aviation for his donations to our event... T-shirts and hats went to club volunteers and discount coupons went to Saturday Winners in all three classes. JR has become a big supporter of events at Whittier Narr...
by MSALAZAR
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
Replies: 23
Views: 2978

Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race

The 2022 Denis Lyon Memorial race is behind us now. Thanks to the San Gabriel Valley RC League for supporting our organizing committee for so many years to continue to organize and execute races. Last weekend, we had our typical West Coast high level of competition in ALL heats... The weather was n...
by MSALAZAR
Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 424 Points coordinator
Replies: 2
Views: 375

424 Points coordinator

Can someone please tell me who the 424 points coordinator is?
It shows as "Position open" on the district reps section.

Thanks.
by MSALAZAR
Thu Mar 17, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race
Replies: 23
Views: 2978

Re: Denis Lyon March 19/20 Whittier Pylon Race

Pilots, Robert King will be posting the teams for this race here in this forum thread later tonight. Make sure you check your teams for accuracy and contact Robert if there are any conflicts. We will build the Saturday Matrix on Friday afternoon after practice and the Sunday Matrix on Saturday after...