Picnic Invitation   We are inviting RC modelers and all others to the 10th Year Anniversary International Flying Model Picnic, organized at the airfield of the renowned Mountain Glider School, “Zar”.  For years, these Picnics have been the largest meeting events for RC modelers in Poland.   The beautiful airfield, the very hospitable Glider School, excellent sleeping accommodations, technical support, and lovely scenery, make the area perfect for the Picnic and an exquisite holiday destination place for an entire family.   EPZR Żar Webcams: from hotel  to start A number of participants have been coming with their families to the Picnic for many years, making this event and the Bezmiechowa area part of their extended vacation.  Before the Picnic, you can fly in a glider or swim in one of many local lakes.  For those interested in slope soaring, the area provides many places allowing flights in all wind directions. This region of Poland is a center for the sport aircraft production (for example, SZD 56 Diana and MDM 1 FOX). Approximately 90 km from Żar, in Gliwice, is located the Vintage Club that houses several unique gliders.  Not far away is Krakow with its magnificent Aviation Museum containing world unique exhibits. One can take day trips to visit the historical salt mine in  Wieliczka or sight-see Polish Jurassic Highland a picturesque geological rock formation and the site of many historical man-made structures. Program

 

The Picnic is going to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from July 16 through July 18, 2010.  

 

The airfield is going to be reserved for the modelers from Friday morning through Sunday.  Flights outside the reserved dates are possible with the advanced permission of the flight director.

 

On Saturday and Sunday will also take place the Individual Flight Show.  All may participate, with the advanced permission from the flight director.  Those wanting to display their models in the Show are asked to fill out appropriate forms.  In the Show may participate interesting models and modelers that can present sophisticated program (for example, acrobatics, combat and others).  The entry forms will be available at the event.  The model airplanes do not have to be dismantled since they can safely be stored overnight in a locked hangar.

 

We are expecting fascinating show flights!

 

Sleeping arrangements are your own responsibility. Lodging is available at the Glider School Hotel, or you may use your own tents, campers, and recreational vehicles. Additional sleeping accommodations are available in private quarters.  Inexpensive and tasty meals are served at the Hotel’s restaurant.  Also, in Miedzybrodzie Zywieckie and surrounding areas, you can find grocery stores and restaurants. Additional information about the local area and the Glider School is available at the above-provided internet site.

 

Airshows

The participation, in addition to the individually notified pilots, have announced two large groups of model aircraft pilots from the Czech Republic: "Great War Flying Circus" with about 12 models. The group for the show with pyrotechnic effects has been awarded in 2009 with the Best of Show cup! The second group with the same number of pilots is: „Výzkumný ústav Valašského letectva”. Shown is the defense of Slivovitz distillery. The flight demonstrations of the groups is on Saturday at 12:00 am and 4:00 pm and on Sunday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Directions or Getting Here

  

Maps are certainly very helpful in planning travel trips and finding your way around the local area.

 

Costs

 

The participation fee is 50.00 PLN; for each accompanying person the fee is 20.00 PLN.

The fee is going to be collected at the event.

 

On this 10th anniversary year we are planning to offer additional attractions. This year’s somewhat higher fees will help us to off-set some of the additional expenses.

 

As in the past years, we are planning a Saturday evening ‘Pilot Party’ with live music.

 

The food and lodging costs at the Glider School Hotel

 

Hotel rooms, depending on the quality: 36 - 50,- PLN 

Breakfast: 12,- PLN 

Dinner: 18,- PLN

Supper: 10,- PLN

 

1,- EUR = 4,08 PLN (12.06.2010)

 

Organizational Issues   Each Picnic participant, by signing up, commits himself unconditionally to observe the Picnic’s Rules.  The Rules have been amended and expanded this year.  Please familiarize yourself with these Rules prior to signing up.   Please submit photographs of model airplanes participating in the Picnic – only one photograph per airplane.  Please present a high quality photograph, with 700 pixels for the longer side, and all the model airplane’s specifications.   ATTENTION! Each participant must have an appropriate insurance coverage for flying model airplanes. Please have the insurance policy available for inspection when surrendering your transmitter. .

Piotr Piechowski (last modified) 12.06.2010