Author Topic: Team USA and the World Champs (Read 54552 times)

Derek Barry · « **on:** July 30, 2014, 04:18:23 PM »

I assume that all our guys will be leaving soon to head for Poland. I just want to wish the entire team a safe trip and much success at the World Championships. After watching Howard fly at the Nats and knowing how good Orestes flies I am sure that the team will do well. I have not seen Kenny with his new plane but I expect that he is also in top form and ready for action. I will be watching the forums and facebook for updates during the competition and I am sure the rest of the world will be too.

Also, thanks again goes out to Bill Lee for being the Team Manager, he does everything he can to help our team and his hard work is greatly appreciated!

Go kick some ass guys!

Derek

Doug Moon · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2014, 09:52:47 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 30, 2014, 04:18:23 PM

I assume that all our guys will be leaving soon to head for Poland. I just want to wish the entire team a safe trip and much success at the World Championships. After watching Howard fly at the Nats and knowing how good Orestes flies I am sure that the team will do well. I have not seen Kenny with his new plane but I expect that he is also in top form and ready for action. I will be watching the forums and facebook for updates during the competition and I am sure the rest of the world will be too.

Also, thanks again goes out to Bill Lee for being the Team Manager, he does everything he can to help our team and his hard work is greatly appreciated!

Go kick some ass guys!

Derek

What he said!!!!!!!!!

Go get that trophy!!!!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:09:31 PM »

Yep, best of luck to all of you, enjoy the adventure, and have a great trip.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2014, 11:30:31 PM »

Wishing all you guys the best of luck at the Championships and hope you can enjoy things while there.
I'm especially cheering for Howard...Go Howard...and have fun!!!

Randy Cuberly

Bill Little · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2014, 11:57:29 PM »

Good Luck Team USA! May you all medal and win the team championship! Enjoy A SAFE trip.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2014, 04:44:51 AM »

Add my best wishes for good providence at the World Championships to our entire Control Line team.

Yes, Howard is looking good and had a great Nats. He's ready. From last September's performance we all know that Orestes is more than ready. The word I get from Kenny Stevens' coach, Wynn Paul, is that he's also hitting it out of the park. They should do well; maybe surprisingly well.

Go team USA! - Bob Hunt

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2014, 08:04:16 AM »

We have a very good team. All the best to them. We will be anxious for the reports.

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2014, 08:07:39 AM »

Go Team USA!!!!!!

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2014, 09:43:08 AM »

Howard needs a poem
to say how he's goin'
to the Worlds, to trounce all the others

john e. holliday · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2014, 10:58:16 AM »

Let Howard concentrate on winning the World Champs along with the rest of the team. Goes for all the other members flying speed, racing and combat. GO USA.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2014, 11:07:58 AM »

And don't forget the number one rule... "What happens on tour, stays on tour...."

Marcus

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2014, 12:36:19 PM »

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2014, 12:56:25 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 31, 2014, 10:58:16 AM

Let Howard concentrate on winning the World Champs along with the rest of the team. Goes for all the other members flying speed, racing and combat. GO USA.

I dunno. I find it a bit unsettling that we're getting no jive from the Jive Combat Team. Maybe he's decided that he's now the Staid Stunt Team?

Howard Rush · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:18:24 PM »

Thanks, everybody. I'll do my best.

BillLee · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:28:27 PM »

Everybody please rest assured: Marilou is along to keep him straight!

John Leidle · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2014, 07:14:13 PM »

Best wishes Howard.
John L.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2014, 09:16:46 PM »

I hope Howard remembers to pack his uniform.

RandySmith · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2014, 09:19:29 PM »

Our U.S Team Howard , Orestes, and Kenny we wish you all good luck and have tons of fun... bring us some hardware :-)

Randy

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2014, 09:27:03 PM »

Good luck, guys. I'm pulling for you all. I'll be watching and hoping.

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2014, 06:32:27 AM »

Good luck Team!

Will Hinton · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2014, 07:12:45 AM »

First of all, THANK YOU for representing us, second, I hope each of you flies the best you ever have!!! God's best to you.
Will

Shug Emery · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2014, 08:05:06 PM »

Bring it to 'em and bring it home Fellers.
I know it took a lot of time and effort to get to where you have gotten.
Have a terrific time and enjoy every minute of it.
Shug

Larry Fruits · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2014, 10:12:05 PM »

Good luck to all. May all your hard work and effort be rewarded. Have fun, enjoy, and bring home the gold!

Larry

bob whitney · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2014, 10:54:34 PM »

dont forget ,the boys will have K.T. as assistant manager so they will be in good hands

Allen Goff · « **Reply #24 on:** August 03, 2014, 05:34:53 AM »

Howard, Orestes and Kenny praying you guys have a great time in Poland and good results too. Kenny, can't wait to hear about your extended stay (vacation) after the competition is over. Jan and I are planning our 50th anniversary to travel Europe.

GO TEAM USA

Blessings
Allen

john e. holliday · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2014, 08:17:30 AM »

I know this is a stunt forum basically, but what about the others representing our great country at the World Champs? Who's on the F2A, F2C and F2D teams? I hope all our teams have a great year at the champs.

BillLee · « **Reply #26 on:** August 03, 2014, 09:37:17 AM »

A whole boat-load of information is available at the team website: http://www.2014CLWC.org including a listing of team members, supporters, etc.

Team Members
Name	Role
Allen DeVeuve	F2D Mechanic
Carl Dodge	F2A
Josh Ellison	F2D Pilot
Dave Fischer	F2C Pilot
Tom Fluker	F2C Pilot
Orestes Hernandez	F2B
Bill Hughes	F2A
Dick Lambert	F2C Mechanic
Bill Lee	Team Manager
Alexandra Nadein	F2D Pilot(Jr)
Andrey Nadein	F2D Mechanic
Chuck Rudner	F2D Mechanic
Mark Rudner	F2D Pilot
Howard Rush	F2B
Kenny Stevens	F2B
Richard Stubblefield	F2D Pilot
Keith Trostle	Assistant Team Manager
Alexander Valishev	F2A
Steve Wilk	F2C Mechanic
Howard Williams	F2D Mechanic

John Rist · « **Reply #27 on:** August 03, 2014, 04:18:32 PM »

Go USA!!!

This is the first time I have ever taken a look the World Championship. A couple of questions come to mind. I am sure the answers are common knowledge but I have never given it any thought. First of all is the USA team sponsored? IE who pays for team members travel expenses etc. And will the World Championship ever come to the USA?

Go USA!!!

Paul Walker · « **Reply #28 on:** August 03, 2014, 05:32:42 PM »

Each team member pays a significant portion of their total costs. AMA covers some and the FAI Team funds cover some. But each contestant pays the significant portion.

It was in the US in 2004. Don't expect to see it again in the US at the AMA facility. AMA not interested in paying that much money for CL people. Sad, but true.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #29 on:** August 03, 2014, 05:44:51 PM »

Kenny and I got here Sunday afternoon. Trip here went smoothly, and all our stuff arrived in good shape. I'll post details and updates as time permits.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #30 on:** August 03, 2014, 06:40:46 PM »

Be sure to beat down "Mr Jet Lag" asap.

Glad you two made it there "intact".

Go get em!

Will Hinton · « **Reply #31 on:** August 03, 2014, 08:11:18 PM »

Great to hear you're there okay, thanks for that update!! We should have sent Dave Trible with you for the blow by blow! However, we'll accept any and all info you want to send back, just don't feel obligated to give up good practice and resting time! Be blessed, guys.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #32 on:** August 03, 2014, 09:43:00 PM »

/Thanks Bill for posting all of the team members. GO USA.

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #33 on:** August 03, 2014, 10:19:02 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on August 03, 2014, 09:43:00 PM

/Thanks Bill for posting all of the team members. GO USA.

Kick butt, guys!

Ted

Paul Smith · « **Reply #34 on:** August 04, 2014, 06:08:10 AM »

Môj euro sú Igor obhajovať svoj svetový šampionát.

Steve Thornton · « **Reply #35 on:** August 04, 2014, 10:39:08 AM »

God's speed to the entire Team USA. The Control Line community is proud that YOU represent US! Special Thanks to folks like Bill Lee for stepping up to this monumental task. Prayers for your safe return with LOTS OF HARDWARE!!!!
Steve Thornton

Howard Rush · « **Reply #36 on:** August 04, 2014, 10:44:48 AM »

Keith, Kenny, the ladies, and I went to the field today. It is clover, dandelion-type plants, and other such line grabbers. We stopped by HQ to ask about mowing and alternate sites. Nobody knew. We are setting out on an expedition looking for a place to practice.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #37 on:** August 04, 2014, 10:54:05 AM »

I'd be tempted to see if I could just buy a cheap lawn mower in a hardware store and go do the mowing, if one could figure out where the Poles stash such things, and if one could commit such an atrocity without being arrested.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #38 on:** August 04, 2014, 01:38:34 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on August 04, 2014, 10:44:48 AM

Keith, Kenny, the ladies, and I went to the field today. It is clover, dandelion-type plants, and other such line grabbers. We stopped by HQ to ask about mowing and alternate sites. Nobody knew. We are setting out on an expedition looking for a place to practice.

Yup....Same song, different year!
Isn't this dissapointing?

Derek Barry · « **Reply #39 on:** August 04, 2014, 01:53:24 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on August 04, 2014, 01:38:34 PM

Yup....Same song, different year!
Isn't this dissapointing?

Typical....

Glad you guys are there safe, good luck!

Derek

Paul Walker · « **Reply #40 on:** August 04, 2014, 02:47:18 PM »

The next step will be to find a perfect flying site only to be told that it can't be used for model planes.

Oh how I know how this works...ugh!

Howard Rush · « **Reply #41 on:** August 04, 2014, 02:56:36 PM »

Our questions were: 1) When will you mow the field? 2) What are alternate venues? 3) Where can one buy a lawnmower?

The person who knows the answer to 1 wasn't there, but will be there in the morning. We're on our own for 2, and have been looking at soccer fields. We found a place to buy a mower. I'm getting impatient.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #42 on:** August 04, 2014, 04:11:12 PM »

Hang in there Howard. I'm sure it will get better soon.

Soon = Next Monday when the W C start officially!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #43 on:** August 04, 2014, 04:34:37 PM »

Pullin for you guys,, head up,, focus,, and have fun,, we await updates,,, almost patiently LOL

Brett Buck · « **Reply #44 on:** August 04, 2014, 05:08:20 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on August 04, 2014, 04:11:12 PM

Hang in there Howard. I'm sure it will get better soon.

Soon = Next Monday when the W C start officially!

Now you are just picking on him...

Brett

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #45 on:** August 04, 2014, 05:27:31 PM »

No Sweat Howard...it's just another Ol' Combat contest....uuhhhh, Stunt Contest...yeah that's it Stunt contest...just focus on the task and kick their Ass!!

Half a dozen PERFECT flights aren't that hard!!!! Then you can relax and enjoy yourself!

Randy Cuberly!

Go Team!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #46 on:** August 04, 2014, 07:10:38 PM »

If you can't someone to do it, I suppose you have to do it yourself. Good luck, Guys!

Paul Walker · « **Reply #47 on:** August 04, 2014, 09:11:32 PM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on August 04, 2014, 05:08:20 PM

Now you are just picking on him...

Brett

Sorry if it appears that way. It's just my disdain for the WC organizers. They KNOW people are coming. They know WHEN people are coming, yet they can't get their act together enough to have the facilities ready. That's the way it has been for too many cycles now.

Peter Anglberger · « **Reply #48 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:25:11 PM »

The 2016 World Champs in Perth Western Australia will be a pleasant surprise for many then. There is major work happening at the site now to ensure the best possible competition and practice facilities. The grass circle in Bulgaria in 2012 was abominable, even after they mowed it.

Peter Anglberger

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #49 on:** August 05, 2014, 01:36:07 AM »

God listen to you Americans complain about the Worlds facilities...

Not everywhere has tarmac ... or mowed grass circles.

There are some countries out there that don't have running water - You need to adopt patience in these instances. Remember you attend a worlds not to see how you fair against the best of the best in the world in pristine conditions ... but you attend to see how poorly a contest can be run - Think of it like Stunt volunteer work at a Shelter... if you remember that there would be less complaining.

FYI : My Grandfather is Polish - I've been there before a few years ago and its not great..... As my Grandfather said before he died " I left that $^@($ for a reason and I will never go back "

I'm sorry for the guys who are heading over for the first time.

I gave my support to Kenny and Howard at the Nats : Lower your expectations and expect the unexpected.

Seems ridiculous to expect people to MOW their own field after spending hours on a plane. For those on this forum whom HAVEN'T done international travel understand it can be a strain, you are taken out of your comfort zone and its a LONG flight to most places.

Author Topic: Team USA and the World Champs (Read 54552 times)

John Leidle