Author Topic: U.S. FAI team trials coverage...... (Read 41654 times)

Dave_Trible · « **on:** August 23, 2013, 06:42:20 PM »

ARE YOU READY?!!!!
The team selection trials for the 2014 World Championship in Poland are Labor Day weekend in Muncie.
This is the hardest, most exhausting and challenging contest but also the most rewarding. It moves at a much faster pace than the Nats due to shorter flight times and a compressed format. Here you place a $100.00 bet on your skills and go for it.
I and I'm sure others will try to report the happenings. I plan to arrive about dinner hour Thursday and will get to the Lpad. Friday is practice and the pilots meeting. The shoot out begins Saturday. Good Luck and safe travel to us all!!!!

Dave

john e. holliday · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2013, 08:50:15 AM »

Best of luck to all the guys/gals trying for the team. I say gals as I know of one young lady that could make the Junior team.

Igor Burger · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2013, 08:57:40 AM »

So we keep her fingers, because looks like F2B circle is last without girls ... even in speed circle (and it is for strong hands) this year ECh bronze junior medailist was young Claudia from Italy :- )))

Les McDonald · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2013, 10:57:06 AM »

Quote from: Igor Burger on August 24, 2013, 08:57:40 AM

So we keep her fingers, because looks like F2B circle is last without girls ... even in speed circle (and it is for strong hands) this year ECh bronze junior medailist was young Claudia from Italy :- )))

Perhaps she could arrange a "Go Daddy.Com" sponsorship and become rich and famous!

Tania Uzunova · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2013, 02:10:03 AM »

hhihihihihi : )))

They had a little star in Italy, i see celebration in all Italy - news papers, issue ; )) magazines ; ))) tv ; ))) that's great motivation for young people! She is only 17 and probably very hard for her knowing that it's the only one female!
However pushing forwards a young people is great idea. All in control line world need that I think not only in F2B class. So really hope to see young girls and boys in World Champ next year

Greetings to all in USA : ) team, see you soon guys : ))

Randy Powell · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2013, 11:09:44 AM »

Dave, are you commentating for the Team Trials?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:12:45 PM »

Yes Randy , between my own flying.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2013, 05:01:34 AM »

Dave,
Thanks ahead of time your reports (and pictures) ... looking forward to them.

Dallas Model Aircraft Assoc. (DMAA) will have Richard Oliver, Frank McMillan, Joe Gilbert and Mike Scott competing. Hopefully we a a chance of having a team member... Good luck to all.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:14:31 AM »

I'm sure we will all be "glued to the screen". Your reports at the Nats was really wonderful.

Jeff Traxler · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:45:59 AM »

Hey Dave,I'll see ya down there.I have volunteered to help out again and I can't wait to see the festivities.Trax

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2013, 08:30:14 AM »

Who has arrived??

Derek Barry · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:14:42 AM »

I am sure that Orestes is there, he and I spoke yesterday. Bill Rich is probably there, I talked to him Monday. I think Howard is either there or still on the way. I will not be there.

Derek

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:32:42 AM »

Derek,
You will be missed.

jose modesto · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2013, 11:16:53 AM »

Orestes is there just checked in. Josias will arrive tonight, Richard Oliver is also present.
Electric Sharks are in attendance.
Jose Modesto

Paul Walker · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2013, 06:12:00 PM »

My engine still doesn't run steady.
I guess I'll have to stay home!

proparc · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2013, 06:38:35 PM »

Quote from: Tom Niebuhr on August 26, 2013, 05:01:34 AM

Dave,
Thanks ahead of time your reports (and pictures) ... looking forward to them.

Dallas Model Aircraft Assoc. (DMAA) will have Richard Oliver, Frank McMillan, Joe Gilbert and Mike Scott competing. Hopefully we a a chance of having a team member... Good luck to all.

I will be at the DMAA contest on Sunday morning. I am going just to see the Expert\Open cats rock. Hopefully, I will get to meet Bob Gieske for the first time in my life. And maybe even Al Rabe, (I like seeing the "stars" LOL). I will have to leave about 6:00am to get there by 9:00am. I am really hoping the Moon brothers will be there because, I am sick and tired of being the only tall skinny guy.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2013, 07:55:00 PM »

..My engine still doesn't run steady.
I guess I'll have to stay home!<<

Put more blood in your alcohol and it will steady out.

Keith Renecle · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2013, 12:07:56 AM »

Anyone have a list of the entrants? It will be interesting to see who's going to have a go. Thanks.

Keith R

Paul Walker · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2013, 12:53:46 PM »

Quote from: Keith Renecle on August 29, 2013, 12:07:56 AM

Anyone have a list of the entrants? It will be interesting to see who's going to haove a go. Thanks.

Keith R

Wow. That comment even from our distinguished African friends!

Keith............Does this mean you aren't going either?

Howard Rush · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2013, 01:09:47 PM »

Proparc, you should have been there last year. Most of those folks are in Muncie.

I had lunch with Bill Werwage at the 12th Street.

proparc · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2013, 01:22:48 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on August 29, 2013, 01:09:47 PM

Proparc, you should have been there last year. Most of those folks are in Muncie.

I had lunch with Bill Werwage at the 12th Street.

That's too bad but, I am going to go anyway and check out the Dallas scene. Were slowly getting it together down here in Austin. If I do get to eventually meet the Texas "big guns", I will be somewhat unique in that, I would have met the "stars" on the East Coast, West Coast, and the Midwest.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2013, 02:23:34 PM »

On site now. In attendance today: Bill Werwage, Bob McDonald, Bob Hunt, Frank McMillen, Keith Trostle, Howard Rush, Rich Oliver, Joe Gilbert, Jeff Traxler, Bill Rich.
A little breezy but most are working the kinks out. Billy tells me he is ground crew this time.

Dave

Paul Walker · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2013, 02:46:05 PM »

Please say "HI" to Bill for me!

Good luck to all.

Dennis Toth · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:27:18 PM »

Dave,
Sounds interesting, so who is actually going to fly for a spot on the team? Seems like we have a lot of "helpers" available there. When do they start official flights?

Has there been any discussion of the "drug testing" and how it will be done at the Worlds?

Best, DennisT

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:29:02 PM »

Howard here is pitching some props.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:33:03 PM »

Dennis, most all us old men would fail with our isms. However we are watching for the strange guy in the dark suit with the Swedish accent and specimen cups. Should he show we'll duct tape him the porta-potty.

Dave

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:42:06 PM »

Hard at work. Bob shows us his technique.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:43:17 PM »

Billy and Bob McDonald.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:44:25 PM »

Paul, Bill and all send regards.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:46:55 PM »

Bob Hunt brought this nice piece.

proparc · « **Reply #30 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:48:21 PM »

Quote from: Dennis Toth on August 29, 2013, 03:27:18 PM

Has there been any discussion of the "drug testing" and how it will be done at the Worlds?

Best, DennisT

Considering our demographic, you must mean cholesterol tests!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #31 on:** August 29, 2013, 03:50:37 PM »

Trax providing background.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #32 on:** August 29, 2013, 04:01:13 PM »

Josias and Orestes are here now.

proparc · « **Reply #33 on:** August 29, 2013, 04:24:57 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on August 29, 2013, 03:46:55 PM

Bob Hunt brought this nice piece.

I remember this plane of Genes. Does anybody know if I can get the plans to this ship or a pdf?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #34 on:** August 29, 2013, 04:51:59 PM »

Matt Neumann on board.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #35 on:** August 29, 2013, 05:00:45 PM »

Quote from: proparc on August 29, 2013, 04:24:57 PM

I remember this plane of Genes. Does anybody know if I can get the plans to this ship or a pdf?

I think it's an homage, not the actual original design (Stunt Machine, probably). Still, given Bob's track record, worth inquiring into.

Brett

jose modesto · « **Reply #36 on:** August 29, 2013, 05:11:51 PM »

We were fortunate to have the original model. Bob was able to use existing( Genes) model to create an accurate set of plans. The model was named USA-AMA Gene flew model at the 1970 NATS.
The modeln is currently owned by Ray Moore's wife and is in great condition.
The USA-AMA preceded the stunt machine
Jose Modesto

James Mills · « **Reply #37 on:** August 29, 2013, 05:13:09 PM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on August 29, 2013, 05:00:45 PM

I think it's an homage, not the actual original design (Stunt Machine, probably). Still, given Bob's track record, worth inquiring into.

Brett

It looks like the Stunt Machine Bob built for the last VSC.

James

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #38 on:** August 29, 2013, 05:15:52 PM »

Bob Gieske on the Lpad.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #39 on:** August 29, 2013, 05:20:20 PM »

Dave

Thanks a million again!!!

Good luck to y'all!!

Marcus

proparc · « **Reply #40 on:** August 29, 2013, 06:06:56 PM »

Quote from: jose modesto on August 29, 2013, 05:11:51 PM

The model was named USA-AMA Gene flew model at the 1970 NATS.

The USA-AMA preceded the stunt machine
Jose Modesto

This is same the USA-AMA that Gene wind-flew,(amazing) at Flushing Meadows. I remember this ship. Figure eights without the engine! His Stunt Machine came later with the hopped up OS 35S and the flexing landing gear.

Is this guy Classic Legal or just N30?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #41 on:** August 29, 2013, 06:13:52 PM »

Orestes and electric Shark.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #42 on:** August 29, 2013, 06:16:33 PM »

Josias putting up one more before dark. Electric Shark.

Doug Moon · « **Reply #43 on:** August 29, 2013, 08:41:09 PM »

Dave,

Thanks for the updates.

Keith Renecle · « **Reply #44 on:** August 29, 2013, 11:33:27 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on August 29, 2013, 12:53:46 PM

Wow. That comment even from our distinguished African friends!

Keith............Does this mean you aren't going either?

Hi Paul, it's more like "ex-tinguished" these days! I'm still thinking about going, but will see if I can make enough bucks to go again. I don't think that Poland will be much better organized than Bulgaria, but I enjoy the seeing all of the people. The US team is always a pleasure to see and of course they are always in contention for the top spots as well. This is why I'm curious to know who's doing the team trials. Thanks to Dave Trible for the updates and pics like those from your Nats!

Keith R

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #45 on:** August 29, 2013, 11:55:01 PM »

Sorry to hear Bill's not flying as planned, but hope everyone has good luck and a good time. - SK

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #46 on:** August 30, 2013, 07:56:27 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #47 on:** August 30, 2013, 07:58:19 AM »

Derek Barry · « **Reply #48 on:** August 30, 2013, 07:59:15 AM »

Is Hunt flying or just hanging out?

Derek

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #49 on:** August 30, 2013, 08:05:45 AM »

Hunt is assistant ED. Not flying, making fun of those who are. Orestes.