Valley Gathering

 

 

 

 

 

Valley Gathering - It’s a wrap

 

Many thanks to all the folks who contributed to, and participated in, Valley Gathering 2011. We dad 37 registered pilots flying and many more RCers looking on to see what all this indoor stuff is about. Our “mass launch” in the afternoon saw 22 aircraft up at the same time. While we didn’t reach the mark set by the folks in Moncton everyone had a lot of fun and we will definitely get there next year.

 

I want to give a big round of applause to our sponsors who really came through in support of local pilots; MAAC, Great Hobbies, RC Wings and Wheels, Maritime hobbies, Hobby Emporium, Tower Hobbies, and Great Planes. We really appreciate your investment!

 

These folks deserve special thanks for their commitment and follow-through;

Daniel Spencer – Promotions, Vendor relations

John Blanchard – Field Operations

Kevin Patterson – HMCS Bonaventure construction team

Jacques Verville – for this awesome website

Jim Taylor – For persevering with the sound system

Beany (Sabrina) for her enthusiasm and ticket sales skills

And especially

Christie (my Wife) for spending the entire day on registration and putting up with VG preparation for a month in advance!

 

Also thanks to our great Speakers

Colin Bell – Helis for Dummies and an amazing flight Demo

Al and Jon Eastman – The basics of Electric Flight

Barry Lloyd and Duncan Burton & Vic! – Scratch building indoor

 

My favourite pictures and Videos to date?

 

Photos – go to Jacques Valley Gathering Gallery (hyperlink)

A Bit of Everything - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAq2oWZRyAI – very well done

Colin Practicing  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elnwDD96NfM

Mass Launch record attempt - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siH4GQGowh4

HMCS Bonaventure Carrier Take-off- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZugRcxEUzfU&NR=1

The Helicopter line from the Air (Gaui 330x) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQv3uSnMHZ8

And All Liz’s great videos – go to valley gathering NS 2011 on youtube