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Brought to you by: JR, Horizon Hobby, Sage Air, and the Illini Glider Club.
Located just outside of Monticello, Illinois at the Piatt County Municipal Airport (2K0), the JR® Aero Tow is one of the biggest scale soaring events you can attend this year. Whether you're new to scale soaring or an old pro, there will be something for everyone and you'll share it all with scale soaring enthusiasts from across the U. S. In fact, bring the whole family. From Monticello's unique shops and cafes to the hiking trails of nearby Allerton Park, there's plenty for them to see and do, too.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday—Thursday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Registration
8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Cross-Country Event. All frequencies available; Open Flying
Friday
8 a.m.-noon: Registration
9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Open Flying Cross-Country Event; Specific frequencies allowed.
Saturday
9a.m.-6 p.m.: Open Flying
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Sailplane Rides
7 p.m.: BBQ Cookout
Sunday
9a.m.-5 p.m.: Open Flying
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Cross-Country Event
LOCATION
"View a map of the Monticello Airport. (PDF)"
AIRPORT FACILITIES
At the JR Aero Tow, you'll experience some of the biggest thermals you've ever flown in with unobstructed views of beautiful rural Illinois in all directions. There's a large 750' x 120' landing and takeoff area with ample pit space. There will also be storage for approximately 30-50 fully assembled sailplanes in the Illini Glider Club's fully enclosed hangar.
TOWING INFORMATION
A small fleet of six tow planes, capable of towing the smallest to the biggest sailplanes and everything in between, will be available.This year's tow pilots will include Peter Goldsmith, Steve Stricker, John Diniz, John Berlin and David Payne. A vigorous towing program is planned that should allow for up to 30 tows per hour, so down time is kept to a minimum. Last year's JR® Aero Tow recorded over 300 tows for the three-day event and there was never a long line.
SPECIAL EVENTS
On Saturday night, we will have the now famous "JR Aero Tow BBQ" and we hope you will attend. Also planned for the weekend will be raffles for full-size sailplane rides. If you have never flown in a full-size sailplane, but have always wanted to, this is your chance!
We're very excited about this special event and hope you can make the trip and be part of the fun.
MONTICELLO AREA ATTRACTIONS
If you do attend, we strongly encourage you to bring the whole family, as there's plenty for them to see and do in Monticello and the surrounding area. They can view beautiful, early 20th century mansions along historic State Street, have lunch in one of the cafes located on the recently renovated town square, or stroll miles of wooded trails at nearby Allerton Park. The number of attractions to see and experience are simply too numerous to mention here, so we suggest you check out Monticello's Web site- www.monticelloillinois.net or www.monticellotourism.net-for more information. The Monticello City Council strongly supports the JR Aero Tow and is looking forward to your visit.
OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST
LINCOLN SITES
SPRINGFIELD, IL
www.go-springfieldillinois.com
1-800-545-7300
CHANUTE AIRFORCE BASE
RANTOUL, IL
www.aeromuseum.org
217-893-1613
RAFFLE
We will have lots of giveaways, including JR® Radios, Hangar 9® Aircraft, UltraCote®, E-Flite™ Products, HobbyZone®, plus many promotional items.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Shipping information for JR Aero Tow for west coast members:
This year's JR® Areo Tow event is again offering free shipping from CA to the event. Between April 24 and May 25, you may take your crates to Horizon Hobby, Inc. at 4710 E. Guasti Road, Ontario, CA. between the hours of 8-11 a.m. and we will arrange for free shipping from our CA branch, to the event and staff will be at Horizon to oversee and help load the kits properly. A maximum of 20 crates will be allowed, so get in early.
Your models will ship direct from CA to Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL and then will be shuttled to the event site, ready for you to unpack and get flying.
REGISTRATION
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
ONLINE: www.jrradios.com
FAX BACK: 217-352-2010 Attn: Kim Rix
E-MAIL: krix@horizonhobby.com
Entry Fee: $30
Registration: Due May 17. After May 17: $40
Banquet Ticket: $15
Please make check payable to: Monticello Model Makers
Mail to:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Attn: Kim Rix
4105 Fieldstone Road, Champaign, IL 61822 |