Published by Robert Colinares on 04 Jan 2008 at 04:04 pm
Welcome Page!
Announcements:
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2008 Gateway Jets Sanction Number: 08-1553
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Want to obtain an AMA Turbine waiver? Please contact: Patrick Frost for details.
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For detailed driving information to the airfield and map please look below!
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Want to know more about Eureka, Missouri? Visit Eureka’s Chamber of Commerce!
Recent News:
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Added satellite view of the SLRCFA airfield from Google Earth.
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Lodging links and information added.
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2007 Jet Rally Picture Gallery added.
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Flyers for 2008 event added.
Growing List of Sponsors:
Anyone interested in becoming an Associate Sponsor of our Event please let us know and we will get you posted on the Website.
Photo Album:
About the Event:
On June 19th thru June 22nd St. Louis Radio Control Flying Association is Sponsoring & Hosting the Gateway Jet Rally 2008. All turbine and ducted fan powered aircraft are welcome. Ducted fan models powered by piston engines must comply with the field limit for piston engines of 95 db measured at a distance of 25′ feet. There will be an AMA turbine waiver representative available during the event for those who qualify and wish to obtain the waiver.
A static display will also be held each day at noon so spectators can view and ask questions regarding the aircraft. Eureka Missouri, where the club is located is approximately 30 minutes southwest of St. Louis. Other activities to enjoy in and around the area include Six Flags with Hurricane Harbor water park, River Boat Casinos, shopping malls, and several restaurants to choose from. There are many motels nearby or if you prefer overnight camping, it is also allowed.
If you do decide to camp please be courteous and respect the 9:30 AM start flight time. We have “Johnny on the Spots” available as well. We will be flying “foamies” during the evenings so everyone is welcome to bring these and fly after hours.
Click below to view the flyers!
Patrick Frost CD / Alec Salt Asst. CD
Awards Given!
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Best Sport Jet
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Best Graphics
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Best of Military
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Best Flight
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Pilot’s Choice
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4-Special Recognition Awards
Lunch is included in the $40.00 landing fee. Red and Grey Gateway Jet Rally T-shirts will also be available for purchase with prices starting at $16.00 per T-Shirt. Please come join us for one of the best events of the summer with the best Midwest Radio Control Airplane facilities available.
About the Facilities:
The St. Louis Radio Control Flying Association
St. Louis Radio Control Flying Association, known as SLRCFA or SLRC, is a private flying club located in Eureka, Missouri. Spectators and potential members are welcome to visit to meet their friendly members and view their excellent facilities. They have premier flying site that consists of an 11-acres site with a 42′ by 600′ newly paved runway, taxiways, and pit areas, They expanded the parking lot last year to accommodate larger amount of vehicles, electric, BBQ pit, picnic tables and a 24′ by 40′ pavilion. The airfield is surrounded by 1200 acres of farmland. St. Louis Radio Control Flying Association is one of the most cleaniest and well-maintained R/C airfield in the midwest. Please visit their site @ www.slrcfa.com for more information about their great facility.
Directions to the field:
Route 1:
Coming from I-44 Eastbound Instead of getting off Exit #264 go to Exit #265 and get off Williams Road, take Williams Road until you hit the STOP sign about a mile or/ a 1 1/2 mile then make a left turn on Augustine Road and all the way to the field.
Route 2: (Loop)
Coming from I-44 Westbound, Take Exit #264 and make a left turn (South) to Highway 109 then go over the bridge then get back to I-44 Eastbound stay on the right lane then get off Williams Road (approx. 1/2 mile), take Williams Road until you hit the STOP sign about a mile or/ a 1 1/2 mile then make a left turn on Augustine Road and all the way to the field.
Alternate Route:
Coming from both directions (West or Eastbound), take I-44 to Exit #264, Go South on Hwy. 109 3/4 mile to Augustine Road, Turn left on Augustine Road and go 2 miles to the airfield.
Note: Look for National City Bank, that’s when you need to make a left turn to Augustine road.
Please study the MAP provided below and click on it to view it, Have a safe trip!
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CLICK HERE for Satellite view of the Airfield! (requires Google Earth)
Note: *Requires GoogleEarth to use this feature..
Roger on 11 Jan 2008 at 9:01 pm #
LOOKIN GREAT ! ! ! Probably my goof but cannot get the PDFs to come up?
Is or will there be a prereg?
Robert Colinares on 11 Jan 2008 at 9:20 pm #
Roger,
Thanks for the compliment! Do you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader if not Click here to download it! This should fix the problem if not, please let me know!
Thanks,
-Robert
Roger on 12 Jan 2008 at 1:32 pm #
Yep downloading the latest did the trick……both flyers loaded very promptly.
Hawg Daddy and Crew will be there.
Thanks, Roger
dale morgan on 17 Feb 2008 at 3:38 pm #
lookin good boys can’t wait to announce again this year and put on a noon time demo!!!
Dean on 19 May 2008 at 9:17 am #
Will turbine aircraft be flying during this event or will they just be on display? One of the banners on the flyers made me question whether or not they would be flying. Thanks - I’m looking forward to the event!
Steve on 21 May 2008 at 12:18 pm #
Looking forward to attending. Was there last year and had a blast. We use to go to Sullivan for the show there previously.
Patrick Frost on 26 May 2008 at 10:42 pm #
Turbine aircraft will be flying all 4 days! We will have a noon time line-up on the runway Saturday so you can view the Jets and the Pilots up close and personal. We had great success with this last year and this year will be BIGGER and better! We look forward to seeing you guys soon! Be prepared to see one of the greatest shows in the St Louis area……………….
Larry Barnes on 17 Jun 2008 at 10:55 am #
Was at Airshow last year, what a blast!
One thing you do that i like is the noon line up for pics and meet the pilots.
Went to Kentuky Jets and they did not have a plane lineup(frown). Maybe next time they will. Keep up the Great Work and awesome Rally.
Brant on 17 Jun 2008 at 11:09 pm #
Do you have any idea of what types of jet aircraft will be flying this year? I saw some great stuff last year, and would like to know who, and what else, you’re expecting to show up this year. Thanks.
Patrick Payne on 22 Jun 2008 at 3:22 pm #
Thank you all for a truly enjoyable afternoon. My only regret is that my buddy (call name “Huntz”) an old Navy Banshee pilot could not come with. I did phone him while there so he could here the jets, made him drool.
And talk about drool, best dang pork chop I ever got wrapped around.
Good Show, Mates. When and where do you blokes fly again?
Pat
Patrick Loveless on 22 Jun 2008 at 4:17 pm #
Here are some pictures I took on Saturday.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lovelesspl/2008GatewayJets
Patrick Frost on 23 Jun 2008 at 10:26 pm #
Thank you guys for another successful event!! We had more Pilots than last year and there were Spectators GALORE!!! We appreciate all of you coming and we will see you soon! We will have a “Fly-In” at the SAME location September 19th 20th and 21st! Please come and watch us perform for you guys once again with MORE aircraft!!!
Patrick Frost on 23 Jun 2008 at 10:27 pm #
Patrick Loveless -
Thank you for the wonderful pictures you took! They are excellent! Can you please mail me a CD so I can post them on the website? Thanks again!
-Patrick Frost