Who's going to fly in the race near Lubbock?

Bob Axsom · #1 10-05-2006, 12:14 PM

I'm planning on making the trip to Lubbock to fly in the Cross Country Air Race on the 11th of November. I don't have a clue how that (mph x mph) x mpg x ((useful load)/Vso) x .001 = EPR formula will plan out in application but what the heck, a cross country race with a $10 entry fee does not come along every day. This is strictly a fun event according to the flyer but it is a whole lot more fun if you win I'll bet. Anybody else going to fly the race?

Bob Axsom

Nuisance · #2 10-05-2006, 01:30 PM

Which race is this, Bob? Do you have a website addy or phone #?

Thanks, John

TX7A · #3 10-05-2006, 01:48 PM

http://www.eaa471.org/Announcements/WT100_Brochure.pdf

Bob Axsom · #4 10-05-2006, 04:52 PM

I just got back from the airport and saw your query John. The one Sam posted is the one I am planning to go to with my wife. I'll have a few more refinements under the cowl by then I'm sure. Hope you can make it.

Bob Axsom

ProCoach · #5 10-07-2006, 09:50 AM

Here's some details... http://prosgetpaid.com/WT100_Brochure.pdf. The Town & Country airport (F82) is private and just sold. However, the new owners are supportive of the race and it's a go! I'm working on discounted fuel for the racers.

Bob Axsom · #6 10-21-2006, 10:02 AM

The last entry list I received had 5 planes entered:

Axsom (me) RV-6A
Benton RV-4
Berry - ?
Hogue ?
Saint - Glassair II

John Huft - RV-8 is thinking about it.

Anyone know what Berry and Hogue are flying?

The entry fee is $10 and the winner gets 65% of the pot, second get 25% and third gets 10%. There is also some social activity planned but I don't know the details. I think the organizer Cam Benton just sees a need and is doing all the organizing on his own to make it happen. We ought to be able to respond with more than 5 entries.

Bob Axsom

ProCoach · #7 10-23-2006, 04:09 PM

Berry has an RV6 w/ 0-360. Hogue has an RV3 w/ 0-320.

Here's a link to the race info for anyone who needs something to do with their plane in a couple weeks... http://prosgetpaid.com/WT100_Brochure.pdf

C'mon y'all.

Bob Axsom · #8 10-23-2006, 06:28 PM

Is the Berry with the RV-6, Dan Berry from Longmont, CO who recently installed an IO-360. If so that is great! This guy is some kind of Mechanical Engineer ... and I mean that is the most complementary way.

Bob Axsom

k5buz · #9 11-06-2006, 08:07 PM

I was planning on bringing my semi-finished RV-4 for the West Texas 100, but I heard it was cancelled. Anyone have more information?

Tim

Bob Axsom · #10 11-06-2006, 08:19 PM

Cam sent out a notification a few days ago and it was noted here that the race was cancelled for lack of interest. There is another race scheduled for the same date (11-11-06) and if you look in the main section of this website for 11-3-06 it was advertized here. I think it is called the Rocket 100 and it is based in Texas.

Bob Axsom