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Schedule and General Information
Minnesota Cloud Dancers IAC Chapter 78 this year is hosting it’s 15th annual contest. The Doug Yost Challenge will be held on August 23, 24, 2008 at the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL) The contest will be Primary through Unlimited Power. Practice and registration will take place on Friday, August 22, and the contest takes place on Saturday and Sunday August 23-24. We plan to have the box open prior to the contest for practice on Monday-Thursday, August 18 through 21. Please contact CD Mike Niccum if you plan to arrive in advance of the contest for practice.
Contest Sponsor: Jack Links Beef Jerky
Your contest participation goes to a worthy cause. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Jack Links Beef Jerky, we transfer all net contest proceeds to
the Doug Yost Memorial Scholarship Fund, a merit scholarship created to advance aviation safety through aerobatic training.
Registration Fees:
Primary: $80
All other Categories: $100
Saturday Banquet ticket: Price TBD
On Site Registration: Friday, August 22; Starting at Noon.
Pre-registration: CLICK HERE FOR ON-LINE REGISTRATION
Entry Fee NOT required to Pre-Register
Contest Schedule:
August 18-21 (Mon.-Thus.) Box Open for Practice - 9:30am-6:00pm
August 22(Friday) Pilot Registration, Practice flights
August 23 (Saturday) Contest flights
August 23(Saturday) 8 PM Banquet
August 24 (Sunday) Contest flights, Awards ceremony, then clean up
Hangar Fees: Hangar space is limited. Hangar cost is $10.00
daily and payable at registration.
Meals: Friday evening- free pizza at the airport
Lunchtime food at the airport will be provided Saturday and Sunday by:
Saturday night banquet will be at the
Plaza Morena Mexican Restaurant, Northbridge
Mall adjacent to the airport.
Trophies: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place all categories, Grass Roots, and First Time Sportsman awards.
Lodging:
Link to hotel information
Camping: There has been camping available on the airport property at past contests
Contact Jim Hanson, airport manager for more information at 507-373-0608
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Contest Director is Mike Niccum cell phone: 952-290-0086 |
Chief Judge will be Dick Schulz |
| Registrars are Mike & Marilyn Niccum | Tech Inspection: Gary DeBaun |
| Computer Scoring: Joe Parkin | Safety Director - to be named |
| Volunteer Coordinator - to be named | Starter - Gary DeBaun |
(AirNav info or AeroPlanner info). . CTAF 123.0. Check NOTAMS before departure.
Albert Lea Municipal Airport manager is Jim Hanson - Airport phone: 507-373-0608
FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 05 JUNE 2008 Location FAA Identifier: AEL Lat/Long: 43-40-53.4950N / 093-22-02.0450W 43-40.891583N / 093-22.034083W 43.6815264 / -93.3672347 (estimated) Elevation: 1259 ft. / 383.7 m (surveyed) Variation: 03E (1985) From city: 3 miles N of ALBERT LEA, MN Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) Zip code: 56007
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Control tower: no ARTCC: MINNEAPOLIS CENTER FSS: PRINCETON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION NOTAMs facility: AEL (NOTAM-D service available) Attendance: 0800-DUSK FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 507-826-3451OR 507-377-7847. Pattern altitude: 1999 ft. MSL Wind indicator: lighted Airport Communications CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0 WX AWOS-3P/T: 109.80 (507-377-1583) ROCHESTER APPROACH: 119.8 ROCHESTER DEPARTURE: 119.8 WX AWOS-3 at AUM (19 nm E): 119.025 (507-433-6667)
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