Contests

Illinois State Open    Kankakee, Illinois    September 5-7, 2008

Intro

Contest Director is Jim Klick, jimklick@sbcglobal.net.

Categories to be flown will be Primary through Unlimited Power.

Contest setup will occur on Thursday, September 4th. Practice slots may be available that afternoon. Contact Jim Klick if you plan on an early arrival.

The Illinois State Open is hosted by IAC Chapter 1.

Registration

Registration will be available on-site Friday, September 5th.

Planned Schedule

    Friday, September 5th

    12:00   Registration

    12:30   Practice box opens

    20:00   Smoke Oil Party (pizza & refreshments)

    Saturday, September 6th

    07:30   Pilot Briefing

    08:30   Contest Flights

    12:00   Lunch  (purchase on field)

    20:00   Banquet: Location To be Determined

    Sunday, September 7th

    07:30   Pilot Briefing

    08:30   Contest Flights

    12:00   Lunch  (purchase on field)

    14:00   Awards Ceremony

 

Hangars

Hangar space will be available for $15 per night.

Hotels

Recommended Hotels:

Hilton Garden Inn is the nearest to the airport ( exit 308 on I-57)
$95.00  815-932-4444 ask for airport fly in discount
 
Holiday Inn Express (exit 315 on I-57) next exit North
$60.00  815-932-4411. mention airport customer discount
 
Hampton Inn  (exit 315 on I-57)
$80.00  815-932-8369 mention airport discount.

Other hotels can be found on the internet

Transportation

Car Rental on the airport is advertised. Contact 815-939-3400 for details.

Banquet and Food

Friday night will feature pizza. Saturday and Sunday lunch will be available for purchase on or near contest site. Saturday night banquet arrangements are to be determined.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all categories as well as the Grass Roots, and First Time Sportsman awards.

Fees

Registration fees will be $110 for Primary, $130 for Sportsman through Unlimited.

What to Bring

Copies of recent pages from your Airframe and Engine logs, airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, operating limitations, current weight and balance data calculated for contest flight, current packed chute with pack card (<120 days), proof of insurance ($1 million liability minimum)

Pilot and Medical certificates, IAC membership card, 8 copies of free style form A, 15 copies each of forms B and C, signed and dated by a current IAC judge (it is your responsibility to ensure your Free is legal for 2008), cash.

Photocopies of documents are permissible for IAC contest registration but may not meet all FAA requirements.

How to Get There

Flying: Greater Kankakee Municipal Airport (IKK), Chicago Sectional, IKK Vortac 111.6 on field, N41-04.28 W087-50.78

Driving: take Interstate 57 to exit 308 and then turn south on Route 45/52 for 1/2 mile. Then turn left on Airport Road (4000 S. Rd.). Continue 1/4 mile and turn left on the airport access road.

Click here to view the Greater Kankakee Airport website.

Contact Information

Contact Jim Klick, jimklick@sbcglobal.net, airport contact 815-939-1422.