Duel in the Desert is back at KWJF General William J Fox Airfield ("Fox Field"), hosted by Los Angeles Area IAC Chapter 49. This location offers convenience and safety with a friendly control tower, large runway, and a freshly marked aerobatic box. Expect ease of ramp access with a nearby fueling island (two pumps), a terminal building to hide from the sun, onsite restaurant, and no shortage of healthy food to graze on. That's right, a healthy food spread throughout the day to graze on in the terminal.
This site is the home of frequent first Sunday of the month practice days from Chapter 26 as well as intensive week-long Unlimited coaching camps throughout the year. Join the Party!
Expect Breakfast and Lunch healthy food spreads provided in the terminal building with your entry fee.
Highlights
- All power categories from Primary to Unlimited.
- Gala Dinner: Banquet and Awards ceremony Saturday evening.
- Weather this time of year (hopefully)
- Catered breakfast and lunch
- Comfortable terminal, close to the planes and action.
- Safe and easy box + tower + runway combo.
Approximate Schedule
Thursday, April 24th
- 0900 to 1600: Registration and Tech (contact CD ahead of time for late arrivals)
- 0900 to Sunset: Practice
- Evening: Restaurants in town
Friday, August 25th
- 0645: Breakfast in the Terminal
- 0700: Mandatory Pilot's Briefing
- 0830 to Sunset: FLYING
Saturday, August 26th
- 0645: Breakfast in the Terminal
- 0700: Mandatory Pilot's Briefing
- 0830 to End of Contest: Flying
- 1300 (Approx): 4-minute Free Routine
- 1730 (Approx): Gala Banquet & Awards (location will be announced, stay tuned)
Pricing
$250 First Time Primary Competitors only
$300 before April 1st
$345 before April 24th
$375 onsite during registration in person (Paypal)
