Pictures:
http://www.siusalukis.com/view.gal?id=79597
Nice but the scoreboard kills the middle of the flying area.
On 10/6/2012 4:47 PM, Ron Patten wrote:
> Southern Illinois University has a large domed arena. I have no idea
> what is inside since I haven't been there in quite a few years. If I
> remember correctly, they could configure the inside for shows in the
> round and even ice shows. Since I'm an alumni, I'll try to check them
> out. Major interstate highways, Amtrak, and a commercial airport near
> by are a plus.
> RP
>
> *From:* Don DeLoach <ddeloach_at_comcast.net>
> *To:* Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Friday, October 5, 2012 11:31 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [Indoor_Construction] Re: All good things...
> I would add: reasonable proximity to a major airport. That was one of
> the downsides of ETSU.
> A site in the heartland (NE, KS, southern IL) would be within driving
> distance of the entire country. Otherwise I would like to see to
> east/west rotation. Indoor has been pretty dead here in the West
> partly because of the Nats being held so far away for so long.
> DD
> Speaking for myself, these are the important factors
>
> 1. Site: floor space, height, good air
> 2. Location: reachable in one-day drive by large part of population
> 3. 3-5 Days availability
>
> All three are very important.
>
> Parking, hotel, restaurants are minor issues.
>
> --- In mailto:Indoor_Construction%40yahoogroups.com, "mkirda_at_..."
> <mkirda_at_...> wrote:
> >
> > What are the most desirable characteristics of a possible NATS site?
> >
> > I'm guessing:
> > 1) Five days availability
> > 2) Calm air
> > 3) Reasonable location
> > 4) Local hotels/restaurants
> > 5) Large enough
> > 6) How much height?
> > 7) Reasonable Parking
> >
> > Could someone define them for me?
> >
> > Regards.
> > Mike Kirda
> >
>
Received on Sat Oct 06 2012 - 14:41:11 CEST