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Title: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: bkervaski on October 02, 2011, 11:31:31 AM
You know it, you love it!

Do the ditch in 2012 at Birmingham -- an event like no other!

Landing Fee $20.00

ALL NOVICES COME AND BRING YOUR HELIS AND GET SOME EXPERT HELP!

We will have setup areas available for new pilots and novice pilots.

This is our 18th Anniversary, please come and join us and help celebrate. Birmingham is a very casual event where the emphasis is on having fun and enjoying the camaraderie of other helicopter pilots.

AMA Sanction: 12-0061
AMA card *required* to fly

Hotels
Best Western: 205-481-1950 exit 108 on I-59/20
Hampton Inn: 205-425-2010 exit 108 on I-59/20
Jameson Inn: 205-428-3194 exit 108 on I-59/20
Holiday Inn Express 205-424-2600 exit 108 on I/59/20
Comfort Inn: 205-428-3999 exit 108 on I-59/20
Sleep Inn: 205-424-0000 exit 6 on I-459
(mention heli event at two above for special rate closest to field)
Tannehill State Park Campgrounds: 205-477-5711
Hoover RV Park 205-739-7440 or 866-466-8378
Cherokee Campground 205-428-8339 or cell 205-383-5097
Contacts: Contest Director, David Harkey 205-329-8031

Info
Email: dharkey55@bellsouth.net or bill@kervaski.com
Field Address: 7477 Dickey Springs Road Bessemer, AL 35022
GPS: N 33deg. 19.512’ W 086 deg. 57.155’
Camping: Yes, no Hookups
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Kevin Feil on October 02, 2011, 01:34:32 PM
Wouldn't Miss it for theWorld. What an awsome Event!! Can't wait to see the Head Count in  regards to Synergy's this time.Bill Are you going to make it to ATL RC this Weekend?


Kevin
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: trhammonds on October 02, 2011, 05:45:28 PM
Sorry guys will not be able to make this one I will be in Afgan for some missions that I have to pull for the month of March. See you in April in Huntsville.
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: seldred on October 02, 2011, 07:28:31 PM
YEAHHHHH BUDDYY! Can't wait for this one!   I'd like to organize some sort of competition for the event. Who has any ideas for this year?? Should we stick with the typical auto contest? Or should we make it interesting.....?  Let's hear your ideas!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: bkervaski on October 02, 2011, 07:43:41 PM
Yep, looking forward to Atlanta this weekend!

I expect Birmingham 2012 to be a full-on Synergy invasion! ;)
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: SSerrand on January 23, 2012, 12:51:04 AM
Looking forward to seeing a lot of Synergy's there. Me and my N5c are looking forward to getting some ditch action!!! ;)
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Nigel Sawyer on February 02, 2012, 10:05:33 AM
Now you have my attention! I will be there with my Heli's.  8)
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Kevin Feil on February 02, 2012, 07:32:28 PM
Well it's about time the Ninja Makes it!!! Looking forward to this!!

Kevin
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Luie on February 14, 2012, 11:15:03 AM
Is there a list of pro pilots that will be there?
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Matt Botos on February 20, 2012, 05:32:36 PM
Looking forward to Bham! One of my favorite events of the year!

See you there!
Matt
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: seldred on February 21, 2012, 03:06:46 PM
t-minus 24 days!!! Can't this come any sooner!?!?
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Jerry Woodrough on February 28, 2012, 11:54:10 AM
Can't wait! It will be great to see every one! This will be our first time to the ditch.
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Darren Lee on March 08, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
So what's the Synergy preferred hotel?
Title: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Brandon Bartolomucci on March 08, 2012, 07:24:48 AM
Wish I could make this one. Post lots of pictures! 


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
Sent from my iPhone
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: seldred on March 08, 2012, 07:56:20 AM
So what's the Synergy preferred hotel?

Casa de Bill Kervaski  ;D
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Darren Lee on March 08, 2012, 01:18:13 PM
Sweet, what's your address Bill?  :)
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Luie on March 10, 2012, 10:04:26 AM
T-Minus 6 Days and Counting...
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Felt on March 10, 2012, 10:49:44 AM
I feel like such an idiot.. >:(  I thought this event was the following weekend.  I'm going to the Smokey Mountains for my wife's birthday.  I'm going to miss this event again this year.
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Luie on March 11, 2012, 02:53:39 PM
Well the Blue Angels air show will be in Tuscaloosa the last weekend of March.  You can get a 'fix' there...
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Yanick Larouche on March 15, 2012, 07:59:50 PM
Hi !

I call my friend Steff for go but 1400$ for plane ticket ....

Maybe next time for me !

 :'(
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Luie on March 18, 2012, 12:52:21 PM
Had a wonderful time yesterday with a LOT of good people. 
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Amy Botos on March 18, 2012, 07:18:21 PM
Luie, it was a great event, I had so much fun! It certainly set the standard for 2012, WOW  ;D

I am going to start working on pictures tonight, and work on get them uploaded over the next couple of days.

Amy
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Luie on March 18, 2012, 07:33:19 PM
I just wonder how Wolfie is traveling like he is...
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: bkervaski on March 19, 2012, 10:36:08 AM
Birmingham 2012 was probably our best yet, and while the flying was off the hook all weekend long, it was Saturday night that made the event.  There was tons of food and fun, everybody was cooking and flying.  Redneck night flying was in full force.

Bobby Watts: You Rock! That fireworks and pyro show was incredible, words can't describe it, it's one you just have to see.

Nick Maxwell, that hurricane in the spotlight was pure insanity, I'm pretty sure you broke a few laws (of physics).

Tony Whiteside, man, I know some half crazy folks but brother, wow ... I don't know how your helis just don't melt from the headspeeds you run .. awesome!

Wolfie ... what happens in Birmingham stays in Birmingham!  I hope some of those movies and pics don't get out, lol!

Matt Botos ... Dude, you're just the man and those 10 pounders you must carry around in your shorts were in full swing with that half mile out night flight through the tree line ... and then BEHIND the tree line, AT NIGHT, what what WHAT?!?!

Toby ... Food, food, food, food, food, you cooked the entire time, and fed everybody, huge! And that hamburger thing, wow, I wanted to lick the grill.

Charley Stephens (and family) ... You're just good people man, we really love having you guys in Birmingham.

... and of course:

Bert Kammerer
Jamie Robertson


... were tearing it up ...

Gary Wright ... Idle Up Baby!!! Please visit more often, the statue should be here in a few weeks, we'll just put it at the front gate!

Carl "Maverick" Groover Smooth, smooth, smooth.

The raffle ... everybody got something, there was some REALLY good stuff ... several kits, lots of gear, ... special thanks too:

RcHeliWorkz ... Thank You!!!
Ready Heli ... Thank You!!!
Castle Creations ... Thank You!!! (Thanks Clint!)
E-Mergent R/C ... Thank You!!!

Team Synergy ... My blue brothers, love you guys.  Did you notice anything interesting at the event?  I did, pics soon!

and everybody else, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS ONE OF OUR BEST!!!

Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: flyalan on March 19, 2012, 05:14:33 PM
This  was my first heli event since getting into this facet of the hobby about a year and a half ago. I have flown rc planks for years but not heli's. 
This was an awesome event and between the demos, night show and the overall camaraderie it outshines any plank event I have ever attended. 
The Synergy folks are fantastic. I needed some of that expert help with my N5 on Saturday and Kevin came to the rescue. He worked for about 45 minutes with my me and the N5 to work out the issues. 
I have been looking hard at all the 700 class birds available and was torn.  After that experience and seeing the great support system that Matt has developed I have decided on the E7. 
I should have my order completed this evening. Can't wait!
Thanks for the help Kevin, Matt and of course Wolfie (nice blades). 
Cheers :)
Alan Butler
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Yanick Larouche on March 19, 2012, 05:17:12 PM
Hi !

Hey bkervaski!

What is the new stories about wolfie ???

Yan

 ;D
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: bkervaski on March 19, 2012, 05:21:44 PM
About Wolfie ... pics soon I'm sure ... he's back and crazier than ever
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: AaronJohnson on March 19, 2012, 09:19:37 PM
Did anyone get video of Nick's redneck flight with my heli?  I would really like to see that again.  Lol
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Amy Botos on March 19, 2012, 10:47:12 PM
Guys, I have been working on pictures today (I took over 5000 and have close to 800 good ones it looks like), hope to get them finished and posted tomorrow, definitely no later than wednesday. They are AWESOME, I will let you know as soon as they are done and posted!! Bill and Steve, B-HAM was OFF THE CHAIN, you guys did a fantastic job with this event, ;D ;D ;D ;D thanks for your efforts!!

Amy
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Kevin Feil on March 20, 2012, 12:17:50 PM
who has the Video of Matt,Bobby,Nick flying the 3 Way?? that was something to see!!   Alan, Thank you for the Kind words, This is what you can expect from Synergy, This is how we Roll!!! You can say you got Railed by Wolfie. ;D.  Let me know how the N5 does, Give Ralph a call he has a "TON" of N5 parts, Let's start fresh with a new start shaft and Clutch bell bearings followed by new start shaft bearings. You saw how I did the alignment and you know now what to look for. If you need any help just give a shout!! Congrats on the E7 , you will find the E6/7 Build Tips/Tricks section in the Forum, Highly recommend getting familiar with it and the Manual before you Build, I know it will be a breeze for you, just some good ideas in there. Pleasure was all Mine meeting you! Had a Blast. ;)


Kevin
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: flyalan on March 20, 2012, 12:59:03 PM
Again thanks for the tips and help Kevin.  I have already started scouring the forum for E7 tips.  Spoke with Ralph last night.  Ordered kit, blades, Hacker 470kv motor and he threw in titanium links and a kevlar tail belt.
Ralph is having Matt send me a kit directly as he was out of stock.
I am putting a castle ice HV120 and a CGY750 in it.  The will be my first experience with the CY750.  Usually use VBAR but I have been wanting to try the Futaba since I fly an 8FG.
I hope to have it ready to go for Huntsville. Going on vacation for 10 days the first of April so I may be pressed for time.
I did replace the clutch bell assembly and starter shaft on the N5.  Actually had those in my stash.  Need to order the starter shaft bearing yet.  I also discovered that the upper main shaft bearing is glitchy. 

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Amy Botos on March 21, 2012, 10:54:10 PM
Here are links to the pictures from B-ham, please help me out and tag yourself and your friends if you have a Facebook account. If not, just enjoy looking through them  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Birmingham  Part One   
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609116591497.256717.1381194378&type=3&l=b9b8cfcf33 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609116591497.256717.1381194378&type=3&l=b9b8cfcf33)

Birmingham  Part Two
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609152472394.256719.1381194378&type=3&l=4d7dde9a6e (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609152472394.256719.1381194378&type=3&l=4d7dde9a6e)

Birmingham Part Three
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609167232763.256720.1381194378&type=3&l=adb40cbd49 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609167232763.256720.1381194378&type=3&l=adb40cbd49)

Wolfie goes to Birmingham
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609395958481.256728.1381194378&type=3&l=22bdaa89d3 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3609395958481.256728.1381194378&type=3&l=22bdaa89d3)
Title: Re: Birmingham 2012 - March 16th through 18th
Post by: Brandon Bartolomucci on March 22, 2012, 04:43:15 PM
Awesome pictures Amy. I enjoyed the Wolfie video as well.

Thanks for always keeping us in the action when we can't make an event.