CASL Mission Statement: The Central Arizona Soaring League formed in 1986 is a group of devoted modelers that promotes the safe and sane operation of radio controlled model aircraft, with an emphasis on sailplane and electric sailplane models. The actual types of models flown at any CASL flying site will be governed by the site owner's permission for use of the field. Our vision is to introduce the art of soaring to all individuals that seek recreation and education in the radio controlled model aircraft hobby.

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Central Arizona Soaring League (CASL) is proud to announce the 2012 Southwest Classic on February 15 – 19 at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek Arizona. We are excited to introduce a new format for 2012, with five full days of soaring. These events will include F3J, F3K, LMR and Thermal Duration. Please save the date as you don’t want to miss this event!

February 15th and 16th F3J in the Desert (2-day contest)
Follow link for registration, pilot list, & teams: http://f3xevents.com/

February 17th F3K (1-day contest)
C.D. John Armstrong
Registration:  8am
Pilots meeting: 8:30am
First flight: 9am
End of contest: 2pm
Price: $30 - Includes lunch (subway)

February 17th LMR (pilot meeting at 2:00 pm after F3K)

The task is a 10-minute duration event using CAM altitude limiters set to 150M. If you have a CAM unit please bring it, and a stopwatch. A few CAM units will be available for loan. They can be purchased prior to the event from Soaring Circuits, (specify 100/150/200 type).

The event will consist of 4 rounds minimum, with M-O-M scoring and 10M landing tapes. The event is open to any electric launch sailplane which meets AMA  rules.

The site will probably be the SW corner of the flying field.
Look for the red, white and blue windsock. 2012 AMA cards are required.

For additional information and to enter, contact the CD at: iainben102@gmail.com

February 18th and 19th Thermal Duration
Pilots meeting 8:30 am
First flight 9:00am

Info for Southwest Classic:

Only one person per channel on 72MHz. There will no impound for radios.
AMA rule 5.2.a & 5.2.b in effect: Each contestant shall be limited to two models per class. Either model may be flown at anytime throughout the contest at the discretion of the competitor.

Registration: opens Nov-9th 2011 and closes Jan-31st 2012. Register here: http://www.rcsoaring.com/casl2012.htm

Classes: Open, 2M, RES, Woody.

Saturday tasks: 6min,10min,10min,10min, 5th round to be decided by C.D.
Sunday tasks: 6min,10min,10min.

Price for Southwest Classic:
$50.00 First class (includes temporary membership).
$30.00 each additional class.
$25.00 for youth and $15.00 for each additional class.

Payment: 
Make checks payable to CASL and mail to the following address:

CENTRAL ARIZONA SOARING LEAGUE
C/O Brad Walstrom 4561 E. Villa Rita Road
Phoenix, AZ. 85032-1575

Food: On site refreshments for breakfast and lunch will be available. From Wednesday through Sunday.

Saturday evening Banquet dinner!
Hosted by Joe Wydronek. On the menu will be a Steak dinner with a baked potato and one additional side item. Price will be $18 per person.
Contact Joe to arrange your dinner and payment.

Paypal: jwydronek@gmail.com
E-mail: iconflyer@gmail.com
Phone: 623-910-8756

Hotels: CASL has worked out the following hotel discounts:

Holiday Inn Express Suites in Florence will have a group rate of $79.99. Phone: 520-868-9900.
Block Name: Southwest Classics Radio Club
Available Dates: February 15 - 19, 2012
Rate: $79.99 plus tax (per night)
Room Type: King or Double Queen

Best Western Legacy Inn in Gilbert has a group rate of $96.00. Use group code: SOARING or CENTRAL ARIZONA SOARING LEAGUE. Phone: 480-457-8181.

Camping: Camping: Wet camping is $35.00 per night. Dry camping is $25.00 per night. RV Spaces with hookups are available on the field. First come first serve.  A total of 25 full hookup spaces are available.  These fees will be paid on Friday and Saturday of the contest. They are NOT to be paid through the mail-in or PayPal registration forms. They MUST be paid on location at time of registration.

Vendors: If you would like to participate in the 24th year of the Southwest Classic please contact Brad Walstrom for details. Cell 480-437-4190, or email: bradwalstrom@cox.net

E-mail all other questions to: Iain Glithero at: iainben102@gmail.com