Author Topic: My Trip to the 2014 Nats (Read 2617 times)

Juan Valentin · « **on:** July 20, 2014, 06:51:39 PM »

This was my first trip to the Nats and I thoroughly enjoyed it.My friend Germanico Becerril invited me to go as his mechanic and I jumped at the opportunity. I was able to see some of my heros like Bob Hunt , Bill Warwage and the best fliers in the world. Everybody was very friendly and allowed me to take photos of their planes and even posed with them. I was not able to take photos of all the planes but the few I took I will be posting here after resizing. In my opinion The AMA and all involved did a great job of running the Nats. Here are some photos of the Champ and his plane.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2014, 06:53:01 PM »

A few more

William DeMauro · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2014, 06:59:48 PM »

Juan,
It was a pleasure talking to you and getting to know you. Thanks for coming and thanks for spending some time with me and Kevin.
William

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:00:32 PM »

Here is Brett Buck and Infinity.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:03:10 PM »

Hello William
It was my pleasure to spend time with you, Kevin And Jose Modesto.

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:13:13 PM »

Here is Paul Walker and Predator. Some beautiful graphics by Paul Walker/Sina Goudarzi.

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:20:53 PM »

Here is Bill Warwage and his fabulous P-47 Thunderbolt.

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:22:56 PM »

A few more P-47 Photos

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:29:47 PM »

Here we have Some more beautiful Stunters. William Demauro`s Voltron and Dave Trible`s Desperado.

Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:46:53 PM »

Here is Jose Modesto and his Impact PM
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:52:24 PM »

Here Is Kaz Minato`s excellent Blue Max,love the 4 blade prop.
Juan

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:56:01 PM »

Quote from: Juan Valentin on July 20, 2014, 07:46:53 PM

Here is Jose Modesto and his Impact PM
Juan

Nice, Jose. Well done, as usual.

Ted

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:00:00 PM »

Here we have Stunt Hangar`s Robert Storick great looking Continetal XL.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:08:18 PM »

Here we have my friend and all around nice guy Germanico Becerril and his Super Chipmunk.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:30:29 PM »

Here is Matt Newman from Stuka stunt very nice Enterprise.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:34:07 PM »

Here is Dan Banjock beautiful Galloping Comedian, Excellent metal work in the cowling and wheel pants. I got to see him fly his jet stunter and the only thing I can say is AWESOME.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:47:49 PM »

Here we have Joe Parisi in the red shirt from Australia and his electric plane.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2014, 08:52:51 PM »

Here we have PJ Rowland and his plane. I would call it the eye of the tiger by his paint job.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:00:35 PM »

Here we have Steve Moon Furias.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:05:58 PM »

Here we have Cris Rudd the 2014 Expert champ Typhoon.

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:13:53 PM »

Some more beautiful planes don`t know the fliers names.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:17:15 PM »

More planes.
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:20:56 PM »

More planes
Juan

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:28:00 PM »

Here we have Dennis Adamisin Joker and Joe Gilbert`s Guided Whistle

wwwarbird · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:58:02 PM »

Great group of photos Juan, thanks for sharing!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2014, 10:46:20 PM »

Thanks for the great photos Juan and I'm glad you had a good time.

Jeff Traxler · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2014, 12:19:54 AM »

Hi Juan,
It was good to meet you and Alex!He has a beautiful ship and you shined as his pit man.Come back and see us again soon.Trax.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:18:53 AM »

Great pictures Juan.

Thanks from all of us who could not be there..

Howard Rush · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2014, 06:49:21 AM »

Juan, I'm sorry I didn't meet you. I should have introduced myself.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #29 on:** July 21, 2014, 08:58:47 AM »

Hi Juan
Enjoy meeting and chatting with you. Thanks also for posting all the great pix here.

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #30 on:** July 21, 2014, 09:44:22 AM »

Hello Guys
Thanks for your kind remarks,It was a great experience for me that I hope to repeat for next year.Everybody was friendly and accomodating when I asked for pictures too bad I missed some like Howard`s excellent Impact and Bob Hunt Crossfire and Crossfire XLT.
Juan

Here are some shots from Union Hall

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #31 on:** July 21, 2014, 09:50:40 AM »

Here we have some of the people I had the pleasure to chat with starting with the 2014 Advance champ Don Odgren and wife,Bob Hunt,Sina Goudarzi and Jose Modesto.
Juan

Avaiojet · « **Reply #32 on:** July 21, 2014, 10:10:40 AM »

Juan,

Wow! What a great job you did with this presentation and you took really great photos of sensational models, all of them!

Thanks for that.

Lots of three blade props I noticed.

Of the models you have Posted, for appearance, two of them really stand out, at least for me.

Here they are.

Thanks again!

Charles

Derek Barry · « **Reply #33 on:** July 21, 2014, 11:00:28 AM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on July 21, 2014, 10:10:40 AM

Juan,

Wow! What a great job you did with this presentation and you took really great photos of sensational models, all of them!

Thanks for that.

Lots of three blade props I noticed.

Of the models you have Posted, for appearance, two of them really stand out, at least for me.

Here they are.

Thanks again!

Charles

the blue and white plane is Gene Martine's and the other one belongs to Dave Trible.

Derek

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #34 on:** July 21, 2014, 08:00:05 PM »

Found a few more photos,Here we Have Frank Mcmillan gorgeous Cuadron and Jim Lee Senior Sporter.
Juan

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #35 on:** July 21, 2014, 09:26:35 PM »

Quote from: Juan Valentin on July 20, 2014, 09:17:15 PM

More planes.
Juan

Hi Juan, wish I had gone...I would of had the chance to meet you "face to face," instead of on the net and by mangos and hot peppers in the mail.

The Juggernaut in your picture belongs to Joe Bowman. I do the majority of my flying and learning the "ins and outs" of this addicting hobby, with him.
Norm