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Introduction:
The Maine Jet Rally is a three day, AMA sanctioned, jets only fly-in. The event is in its 9th year, and this will be the fourth year at the Sanford Municipal Airport in Sanford, Maine.
All jets are welcome -- turbines, ducted fans and electric jets.
Jet pilots must have their AMA or MAAC cards and waivers or letters of proficiency (for turbine pilots) in order to participate.
The Maine Jet Rally enjoys the full support of the Town Of Sanford, the Airport Manager and the FBOs based at the field.
Dates and Times:
Friday through Sunday, September 7-9
Friday (no general public attendance) 12-7
Saturday -- all welcome -- 9-5
Sunday -- all welcome -- 9-3
Location:
Sanford Municipal Airport (SFM), Sanford, Maine.
Hosts:
The event is hosted by Antony Parchment and Ray Labonte and the Portland Propsnappers RC club. If you have questions about this event, please send them to Antony Parchment at antonyparchment@hotmail.com
Facility:
Sanford Airport is a top knotch general aviation facility with two intersecting runways each 6,000 and 5,000 feet in length. We fly off of Runway 07 which is 6,000 x 150. The runway is closed to full scale traffic for the three days of the event, except for emergencies or jets needing the ILS runway and reporting in 10 minutes prior to landing. Realistically we have no full scale traffic for three days. Our flight pattern does not intersect the flight pattern for runway 14/32. FBO staff and airport staff monitor the radio frequencies and interact with aircraft if needed.
RV Facilities:
Parking on-site is available for RVs, but no electrical or water hook-ups are available.
Jet Fuel:
Fuel is available on-site at the local FBOs, Southern Maine Aviation and Sanford Aviation
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Special Features for 2007:
On Saturday and Sunday between 1:00 and 2:30 we will be treated to RC aerobatic demonstrations by a group of pilots who are the best in the business. They are:
David Shulman:
If you are into jets and don't know David, you are clearly living under a rock. David is the always affable, magic-fingered demonstration pilot for Bob Violett Models. David's precision and artistry with a jet have to be seen to be believed. David will showcase the extreme performance envelope of BVM's latest Bandit.
John Glezellis:
Any of you familiar with the world of RC aerobatics will know John's name. He is one of the best aerobatic pilots in the world. John will fly a "freestyle" routine set to music on Saturday.
Jeff Haycock:
Jeff is a fantastic model helicopter pilot. You will not believe that a helicopter can do the things you will see.
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Introduction:
The Maine Jet Rally is a radio controlled model jet airshow featuring a variety of scale replicas (models of actual aircraft) and sport jets. These planes are capable of flying at 200 miles per hour and performing almost any aerobatic maneuver imaginable. The majority of the planes attending are powered by miniature turbine engines like the ones found on business jets and military aircraft. If you have never seen a radio controlled jet fly, you are in for a treat. If you have seen one fly, you will not miss this event!
Dates and Times:
Saturday and Sunday September 8 + 9
Aerobatic demonstrations 1 - 2:30 on both days.
Flight Demonstrations / Static Displays:
Flight Demonstrations:
• David Shulman - a fantastic model jet pilot
• John Glezellis - champion model aerobatic pilot
• Jeff Haycock - a top knotch model helicopter pilot.
Static Displays:
An L-39 Albatross will be on static display on Saturday and will do a flyby when it departs.
Amenities:
Please bring chairs since we do not provide seating in the spectator area. Food and beverages are available on site. Don't forget the sunscreen, sunglasses and maybe a beach umbrella.
Parking:
Parking is available on site.
Directions:
Please see the map page.
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