Author Topic: CAROLINA CRITERIUM (Read 5474 times)

EddyR · « **on:** October 03, 2014, 03:22:34 PM »

CAROLINA CRITERIUM In two weeks Oct 18-19 at the Huntersville field. Long range weather says 71 degrees very light wind and sunny. Don Jenkins and I have been out to the Huntersville field twice this week in those conditions, perfect flying weather. All three circles are in good condition.
I have a ton of plans to sell but can be there only on Saturday .
Ed

wwwarbird · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2014, 06:49:05 PM »

Hope you guys have a great time, and keep your eyes out for this guy...

Motorman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2014, 06:55:43 PM »

Is there a contest those days?

MM

RknRusty · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2014, 08:34:15 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on October 03, 2014, 06:49:05 PM

Hope you guys have a great time, and keep your eyes out for this guy...

Yeah, I'm waitn' for him. I'll give him a big ol shout out. I was hoping to get tuned up enough to give him a challenge, but I think you guys got him trained up too good for me. He might even knock off one or two of those Philly boys.

I'm really looking forward to meeting him.
Rusty

Shug Emery · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2014, 09:41:54 PM »

I am very thrilled to get to be doing a contest and only 15 miles from where I grew up)))
Looking forward to meeting the Carolina Gang and all who attend. Hope I can hold it together and fly right.
Backpacking for 9 days after the contest so quite a trip for me to have.
Whooooooo Buddies!
Shug

Shug Emery · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2014, 09:42:15 PM »

Get to eat good BBQ too)))

Matt Colan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:07:13 AM »

I'll be riding up with Gene and my grandparents are coming down from Vermont. Can't wait!!!!!!

david smith · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2014, 03:58:13 PM »

Quote from: Motorman on October 03, 2014, 06:55:43 PM

Is there a contest those days?

MM

Yes the Carolina Criterium is the name of our fall contest. We have stunt, carrier, and combat. See the events section for the flyer with more info.

RknRusty · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2014, 04:37:27 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on October 04, 2014, 12:07:13 AM

I'll be riding up with Gene and my grandparents are coming down from Vermont. Can't wait!!!!!!

I look forward to meeting you too, Matt. To me that's as much fun as the flying, meeting people I've either heard about, or kept up with on the forums, getting to know folks from all over. Last October was my first contest and I talked so much to so many people, my voice was hoarse by Saturday afternoon. Have your grandparents ever seen you fly before?

kenneth cook · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2014, 07:56:28 PM »

Shug, you bringing that unicycle? Ken

Will Davis · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2014, 08:32:47 PM »

Attached Is a picture of current Ringo Trophy winner , Artie Jessup . Artie won advanced at Last years Carolina Criterium and has the current Ringo Perpetual Trophy . Looking forward to the contests and catching up with everyone .

wwwarbird · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2014, 09:44:24 PM »

Quote from: Will Davis on October 04, 2014, 08:32:47 PM

Attached Is a picture of current Ringo Trophy winner , Artie Jessup . Artie won advanced at Last years Carolina Criterium and has the current Ringo Perpetual Trophy . Looking forward to the contests and catching up with everyone .

Looks like a nice P-40.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2014, 02:40:54 PM »

Quote from: RknRusty on October 04, 2014, 04:37:27 PM

I look forward to meeting you too, Matt. To me that's as much fun as the flying, meeting people I've either heard about, or kept up with on the forums, getting to know folks from all over. Last October was my first contest and I talked so much to so many people, my voice was hoarse by Saturday afternoon. Have your grandparents ever seen you fly before?

Hi Rusty,

My grandfather taught me to fly CL 9 years ago. Been flying with him since then, and built many airplanes in his workshop with his help.

Looking forward to meeting you too!

EddyR · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2014, 03:34:06 PM »

Don and I went to the Huntersville field today and it was not supposed to get windy until late in the day but at 10AM it was VERY WINDY. I put up two flight in it to see how the small 9/6 three blade worked in the wind on the ST/46. It worked much better than the normal 11/5. It controlled wind-up very well. Never felt like I was not in total control. Motor was in a four cycle all the time.
Ed

Bill Little · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2014, 03:45:33 PM »

Hi Eddy,

As of last night, Aaron and I will be there. Looking to see everyone. Aaron plans on flying, I'll be watching.

Bill

Will Davis · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2014, 06:49:19 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on October 10, 2014, 03:45:33 PM

Hi Eddy,

As of last night, Aaron and I will be there. Looking to see everyone. Aaron plans on flying, I'll be watching.

Bill

Bill ,

I will be like old times. to see you and Aaron ,

, I will be at the field tomorrow to do some field prep and get in some flying , looking forward to the contest , I will be there early Friday morning ,

Shug Emery · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2014, 07:55:35 AM »

Hoping to get to the feild for some practice on Friday too......dail in the weather. Been a might chill up here. Need to get those engines running right.
It has been quite a thrill having several of the my club members up here with the Minneapolis Piston Poppers helping me prepare for this. I will fly Profile Saturday and Interdediate on Sunday.
My hope is that I keep all my planes intact until the contest)))))
Whooooooo Buddy.
Shug

Will Davis · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2014, 11:32:14 AM »

Shug,,

Just spent the morning at the Huntersville field doing some field prep work done .. And then got in 4 flights on the fanfare electric,

The weather was stunt heaven.. 5 mph wind , straight across the circle opposite of the sun, 70 degrees and sunny. Today, might reach 80 degrees before the nascar race tonight at charlotte.

Perfect nc fall weather , a little warmer than usual, no rain , little wind and sun where you want it,

We have sent a request to the man upstairs for the same weather next week,,

EddyR · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2014, 12:08:22 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on October 10, 2014, 03:45:33 PM

Hi Eddy,

As of last night, Aaron and I will be there. Looking to see everyone. Aaron plans on flying, I'll be watching.

Bill

Bill it will be good to see you guys again. I will be under the roofed area as I have a ton of stuff to sell.
Ed

Shug Emery · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2014, 09:42:07 AM »

Quote from: Will Davis on October 11, 2014, 11:32:14 AM

Shug,,

Just spent the morning at the Huntersville field doing some field prep work done .. And then got in 4 flights on the fanfare electric,

The weather was stunt heaven.. 5 mph wind , straight across the circle opposite of the sun, 70 degrees and sunny. Today, might reach 80 degrees before the nascar race tonight at charlotte.

Perfect nc fall weather , a little warmer than usual, no rain , little wind and sun where you want it,

We have sent a request to the man upstairs for the same weather next week,,

I'm with you on some good NC Fall weather....hope it holds.
Pretty excited about this contest. I'll get a feel for how this all runs and goes.
Could I enter the Ares in Nostalgia 30? Want to be busy and in the action))))
See ya'll soon.

Will Davis · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2014, 11:07:36 AM »

Quote from: Shug Emery on October 12, 2014, 09:42:07 AM

I'm with you on some good NC Fall weather....hope it holds.
Pretty excited about this contest. I'll get a feel for how this all runs and goes.
Could I enter the Ares in Nostalgia 30? Want to be busy and in the action))))
See ya'll soon.

Yes , the Ares is nostalgia 30 legal, we fly all three events on different circles, the n 30 event will be on the best paved circle , OTS on well groomed grass circle , profile will be on end of rc runway, asphalt takeoff area most of circle is grass , cut short, but not as smooth. as the OTS circle ,

RknRusty · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2014, 11:47:54 AM »

I just looked up the forecast on weather.com
Looks perfect, but better bring your sunglasses.

Shug Emery · « **Reply #22 on:** October 12, 2014, 04:53:48 PM »

Quote from: Will Davis on October 12, 2014, 11:07:36 AM

Yes , the Ares is nostalgia 30 legal, we fly all three events on different circles, the n 30 event will be on the best paved circle , OTS on well groomed grass circle , profile will be on end of rc runway, asphalt takeoff area most of circle is grass , cut short, but not as smooth. as the OTS circle ,

Yessir! Thanks for the good info...again.

Will Davis · « **Reply #23 on:** October 15, 2014, 01:44:03 PM »

Quote from: Shug Emery on October 12, 2014, 04:53:48 PM

Yessir! Thanks for the good info...again.

The weather reports keep getting bette and better, looks like 0 chance of rain , light winds and great temps, we will be at the field early Friday morning , to practice, catch up on things going on , getting ready for contest , etc.

The judges clinic is on , scheduled for 4 pm on Friday, open to anyone interested in judging or just wanting to learn about what we do. We will discuss rules, pattern points , and new electric rules for pa .

I will update this thread as soon as I get free to do so,

James Lee · « **Reply #24 on:** October 15, 2014, 02:04:37 PM »

William
We are loading the car now... See you Friday!!!
Thanks
Jim

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #25 on:** October 15, 2014, 05:31:31 PM »

I hear that Alan Buck and John Rakes are already down at Watt's, drinking beer and crashing Pathfinders into trees(!)

RknRusty · « **Reply #26 on:** October 15, 2014, 05:41:56 PM »

I'm in major staging mode, dining room table is covered with supplies. Went to the shop and fixed a couple of things that weren't broke

. That was a good sign to chill and get my head together and organize it tomorrow. Holley and I are both excited, hope to roll out at about 2:30 Friday. The weather is going to be great this year.
Rusty

Will Davis · « **Reply #27 on:** October 15, 2014, 05:44:11 PM »

Quote from: James Lee on October 15, 2014, 02:04:37 PM

William
We are loading the car now... See you Friday!!!
Thanks
Jim

Always a better contest , with the Lee family attending

See you on Friday

Will Davis · « **Reply #28 on:** October 15, 2014, 05:59:26 PM »

Quote from: Steve Fitton on October 15, 2014, 05:31:31 PM

I hear that Alan Buck and John Rakes are already down at Watt's, drinking beer and crashing Pathfinders into trees(!)

Steve,

You have been Misinformed, It was not a pathfinder this year...

Alan Buck · « **Reply #29 on:** October 15, 2014, 07:00:34 PM »

it was a p40 in the pine tree branch hole in outbroad wing covering
taped up like new

ray copeland · « **Reply #30 on:** October 16, 2014, 01:49:04 PM »

Here's wishing everyone good luck and great weather this weekend! First club contest I am going to miss in 5 years, but Kathy had a vacation planned for us to go fishing at Nags Head. I know John and Alan are going to miss my precision patterns!! Rusty, go get 'em!! I'm picking Brian Moore to take intermediate this round and Mike Londke to whip up on combat. Good luck everyone, Ray and Kathy

Derek Barry · « **Reply #31 on:** October 16, 2014, 02:56:06 PM »

The Barry clan will be there sometime Saturday morning. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone and drinking beer by the pool.

Derek

RknRusty · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2014, 03:22:29 PM »

Hey Ray. Fishing's okay, that'd be my second choice. Good luck.
Rusty

Will Davis · « **Reply #33 on:** October 16, 2014, 04:48:07 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on October 16, 2014, 02:56:06 PM

The Barry clan will be there sometime Saturday morning. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone and drinking beer by the pool.

Derek

Yes.... The Saturday night pool party has become quite the gathering spot for stunt flyers lately , proof of the gathering with Kent and Shelly Tysor helping out with the beer table was photographed Steve Fitton last year,

RknRusty · « **Reply #34 on:** October 16, 2014, 05:07:50 PM »

Uh oh I posted that picture somewhere else and put the wrong name for Kent. Can't imagine why my memory was scrambled Lol. Sorry Kent, I called you Allen Buck. Sorry Allen too, I guess. Especially for such a dubious pose.

I never got to go to the fish house, is it gone now? Wayne and Bob were asking about it, they were disappointed when I told them I'd heard that.
Rusty

Will Davis · « **Reply #35 on:** October 16, 2014, 06:07:19 PM »

The fish camp ( Resturant to non-locals ) has been changed to a family resturant, still good food, I was told, but much to Watt Moore's displeasure , they do not serve gizzards .

There are a lot of resturants close by, on the same exit and on each exit on I 77 north and south of our exit, and most of the nascar shops right at Huntersville and Mooresville exits , there is a big gun show at metrolina expo , one exit south on I 77 , for anyone interested.

Plenty of things for the wife and family to do if they do not want to stay at the field to watch us fly.

Even go ride a horse if you want

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #36 on:** October 16, 2014, 06:46:33 PM »

gun show?

John Tate · « **Reply #37 on:** October 16, 2014, 06:50:37 PM »

There should be several Norfolk Aeromodelers there this weekend.

mike londke · « **Reply #38 on:** October 16, 2014, 07:56:19 PM »

Quote from: ray copeland on October 16, 2014, 01:49:04 PM

Here's wishing everyone good luck and great weather this weekend! First club contest I am going to miss in 5 years, but Kathy had a vacation planned for us to go fishing at Nags Head. I know John and Alan are going to miss my precision patterns!! Rusty, go get 'em!! I'm picking Brian Moore to take intermediate this round and Mike Londke to whip up on combat. Good luck everyone, Ray and Kathy

Thanks for the vote of confidence Ray. But don't expect too much, I haven't really flown any matches since Huntersville in May. I am just glad the East coast guys are coming again and our friend from Canada is making the trip as well. Really looking forward to it. Mike

Will Davis · « **Reply #39 on:** October 17, 2014, 07:16:20 PM »

Well, the field got real busy around 10 am this morning, lots of catching up with the family business stuff, meeting and greetings etc, great weather all day, a little wind , just enough to keep direction , most of the day out the south east and opposite of the sun as we like . Great day in North Carolina, no rain, no clouds, just mild temp and topped out in the low 70's

Too many names to mention, pretty much all the normal people, a few first timers in stunt, Shug emery was there early , flying a lot, helping out and shooting videos, if you like his videos, you will really like flying with him , serious competitor, that knows how to have fun too, , a lot of faces that I did not recognize.

Florida , South Carolina , Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky , penn, Kansas , Virginia, Tennessee, Canada, Michigan, Minnesota , were just some of the tags I noticed leaving the Very full parking lot..

four circles of stunt going all day, one combat circle with official matches already going on , carrier was getting set up,

I will update tomorrow results after the pool party

Shug Emery · « **Reply #40 on:** October 17, 2014, 08:30:48 PM »

It was a wonderful and fun and productive first day down here in good ol' NC. Practice day. I was truly surprised at the amount of out-of-towners and out-of-Staters in attendance.
Met many a folk I felt that I already knew.....so many gave me advice and tips and made me feel truly welcome.
This was my first time flying my planes on a different field than my home field. Fun to say the least.
Got the days video uploading here in the hotel.
Thanks Will.....saw you posted same time I was. Ol' Shug of the Third Person is ready to fly. To the best of my abilities.
Thank you to all my home club members, The Minneapolis Piston Poppers, for there efforts to get me ready and show support. I owe them all a big thanks.
Whooooooo Buddy)))) Let's Fly.
Shug

wwwarbird · « **Reply #41 on:** October 17, 2014, 08:45:46 PM »

Have a great weekend down there guys!