In Memoriam -
Mary Ann Parker
Gone but Not Forgotten
By Tom Culmsee
News has come from her family that Mary Ann Parker, wife of Kirby, passed away this spring of natural causes. Mary Ann was a staple at all the contests in the Tri-Cities over the years, helping Kirby keep score and providing support to all of the flyers. She also hosted the wonderful BBQ’s on Saturday evening of the Sun Fly event for many years. Even after Kirby passed, she welcomed many of us out-of-town pilots into her home for overnight stays. Now she is back with Kirby and making a difference . . . up there.
Sun Fly (F5J) Tri-Cities has been POSTPONED to
July 5 & 6, 2025
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NEXT contest is the Bumagarner Memorial, Mann Lake, Lewiston, ID
June 28 & 29, 2025
LCRCMC Club Field
3298 Powers Ave
Lewiston, ID
Directions: After entering Lewiston from HWY 95 or HWY 12, continue across the bridge going over the Clearwater River continue on to 21st. St. Turn south onto 21st St. The Hells Canyon Grand Hotel will be on the left on the hill and on the right the Inn of America. Continue on 21st St. to the top of the hill by North 40 Outfitters. The road becomes Thain Road. Continue until you come to the roundabout at Powers Ave and 14th street. Take the third right out of the roundabout. Stay Powers Ave. for 5 miles following the signs to Mann’s Lake. Field located on the east side of the lake.
Fees: $15 for the 1st day, $15 for the second day, $5.00 per day each additional plane. Only two classes per pilot allowed
Classes: Open expert, Open competitor, RES and 2 meter.
Time: Registration 8:00 am, pilots meeting 8:30 am, fly at 9:00 am last round at 2:00pm on Sunday.
Awards: 1st-3rd Place Open Expert, 1st-3rd Place Open Competitor, 1st Place RES and 1st Place 2-meter.
Bumgarner Memorial Traveling trophy (highest 2-day score); Thermal Wizard trophy.
Events: First round each day 5 min All other rounds, 7, 9, or 10 CD’s choice. Flying window to be determined by number of pilots present. We will use line landings for all classes.
Altitude Limited Electric Launch allowed; CAM unit setting 150 meters or designated by CD at contest.
CD: Tim Lynch 208-413-1648
Equipment: If you need a winch, bring your winch and retriever.
CAMPING: Fully self-contained units can park on the west side of the Club flying field.
Want to become an NWSS member?
Send your payment of $20, you can use Paypal - nwsspayment@gmail.com
along with the following information to:
Cathy Boysen, NWSS Treasurer
4113 S Best Ct, Veradale, WA 99037
Please include your Name, Address, Email, Phone #, AMA/MAAC #. You will receive the monthly Newsletter via email and be eligible for season points!
We are pilots from Oregon, Idaho, Montana , Washington and Canada representing various clubs, who compete at each others' fields and have great fun hanging with each other. Check out the links below for information on specific clubs.
Montana Electric Soaring Society (MESS) - Helena, MT
Lewis Clark R/C Model Club - Lewiston, ID
Inland Empire Quiet Flyers - Spokane, WA
Farragut Flyers - Athol, ID
Portland Area Soaring Society- Portland, OR
Seattle Area Soaring Society - Seattle, WA
Jim Frahm
Tom (Grampa) Brightbill
Jim Frahm
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