Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 6:10 AM
Hello Fellow Aero modeler,
SAM 1066 (United Kingdom) would like to invite you and your friends to our annual 3 day vintage and classic model flying event in 2009.
Join over 250 people each day on the largest all grass airfield in Europe to enjoy Vintage & Classic Free Flight model flying in contests and for fun.
Vintage Control Line and Radio Assist Vintage flying will also be taking place on at least 1 day.
This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most enjoyable weekends in the Aeromodeling calendar, "The largest Vintage Free Flight event in Europe ". Absorb an unforgettable atmosphere among like minded people from all over the world, see Vintage and Classic models being flown, enter a contest, fly for fun or just spectacle.
This year we will be also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the most successful Free Flight contest power models of all time, the "Dixielander" Designed by George Fuller in the 1950's this model is still winning contests today. A special day is planned with Jazz music and a Hog Roast and will include the designer himself presenting a special trophy and cash prizes to the winners of the contest.
Camping is available on-site and help is available in finding local accommodation.
We would like to have as many overseas visitors as possible making it a truly international event. SAM 1066 will assist overseas visitors who want to compete by supplying them with fuel & the loan of necessary field equipment.
We would appreciate your help in the distribution of this information together with the attachments to your fellow Aero modelers, local clubs and National organisations.
SAM 1066 looks forward to welcoming you in 2009.
Thank you.
Mike Parker
SAM 1066 Membership Secretary & Treasurer
http://www.sam1066.org/
Attached:-dixielander.pdf