Author Topic: CAROLINA CRITERIUM CONTEST...Practice Day, Day One & Final Day (Read 13808 times)

Shug Emery · « **on:** October 18, 2014, 04:41:21 AM »

The final day....PAMPA Stunt Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert.
I flew Intermediate and this was my first contest. My head is full of new knowledge and now to process it all. Learned so much and am inspired.
Feeling good about it all and looking forward to more competition. Got to meet so many terrific stunt flyers and all of them were friendly, helpful and interesting people.

Day one of competition down here at the Carolina Criterium Control Line Contest in Huntersville, NC sponsored by the Metrolina Control Line Society. Thankee to all the Carolina Gang for putting on such a mighty fine contest. Judging by attendance and all the fliers that came from out of State they have truly figured out how to draw the fliers in.
Personally I tip my hat and take a bow to several down there who have given me time and tips and all kind of help.....Will, Wayne, Gene, Dan, Rusty, Mike, Jim, Dave, Bob, Gerry, Sara and David in particular. Everything from parts loaned to critiques to coaching to general great attitudes.
This will not be my last time down to this contest.
C'mon down and fly...they will love to have you come and grab a handle.....
Whooooooo Buddy)))))
Shug

Practice day down here in Huntersville, NC at the Carolina Criterium Control Line Contest.
What a great bunch of folks from all over.... South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Canada, Michigan and me from Minnesota. Pretty dang cool say I. My first time flying away from my own field. Met many a folk I felt that I already knew.....so many gave me advice and tips and made me feel truly welcome.
Looking forward to the competitive events starting in the AM. 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))))
Shug

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2014, 06:47:12 AM »

Sounds like a smaller version of Brodaks. The Carolina Gang is a great bunch.
Good Luck Shug and keep the video coming!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2014, 08:40:15 AM »

Shug, by the time you read this you will have learned a lot more than you thought you knew. Trying to remember all the names and faces. I know quite a few of the gentlemen from past NATS, VSC and a few local meets. Wtch out for Jim Lee and tell him old DOC says hi. Dave T. and I were out moving the new circle to where it will not be a lake. Remember to have fun.

Shug Emery · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2014, 09:31:01 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on October 18, 2014, 06:47:12 AM

Sounds like a smaller version of Brodaks. The Carolina Gang is a great bunch.
Good Luck Shug and keep the video coming!

Gotta go and do Brodak's now after meeting all the folks down here. They have made me feel so welcome and everyone has given me tips and advice and Dan Banjock even took a tank of off his plane to loan me for tomorrow.....Whooooooo Buddy)))))

Quote from: john e. holliday on October 18, 2014, 08:40:15 AM

Shug, by the time you read this you will have learned a lot more than you thought you knew. Trying to remember all the names and faces. I know quite a few of the gentlemen from past NATS, VSC and a few local meets. Wtch out for Jim Lee and tell him old DOC says hi. Dave T. and I were out moving the new circle to where it will not be a lake. Remember to have fun.

So true....my brain is swollen and full. What a fantasic day. I did better than I thought I would in Profile and learned a ton. Gene Martene took me to the circle and worked with me after the competition. Watched my flights and critiqued me and encouraged me. Mighty fine.
Got to meet Jim Lee and watch him fly that Gee Bee. That plane is a sight to behold and cuts up the sky.
Having a very fun time. Very fun.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2014, 10:58:06 PM »

Looks like a great one going on down there Shug, glad the weather is cooperating too. Thanks a ton for showing us Dan's ultra cool twin Fox Bearcat, that's a MAN's model airplane!

This is the first time I've ever seen video of it, and being able to hear it was awesome too. Now on the other hand, a pink Spitfire? Really???

Shug Emery · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2014, 05:01:26 AM »

The Fun times continue........

wwwarbird · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2014, 03:45:14 PM »

EXCELLENT coverage Shug, thanks! Great to see what's happening through your fine video work. Congrats on your successful weekend too!

Ron Cribbs · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2014, 05:00:36 PM »

You Rock Shug!

Great video work and excellent report.

Saw some of my pals in that video and it looks like everyone was having a great time.

Ron

Shug Emery · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2014, 05:04:44 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on October 19, 2014, 03:45:14 PM

EXCELLENT coverage Shug, thanks! Great to see what's happening through your fine video work. Congrats on your successful weekend too!

There was so much control line action to see and report on for sure)))))
Feeling good about it all. Thanks Wayne.
I got a hankering to try Carrier. Sara and David offered to let me fly one next time...and I will. Arrested landing here I come.

Quote from: Ron Cribbs on October 19, 2014, 05:00:36 PM

You Rock Shug!

Great video work and excellent report.

Saw some of my pals in that video and it looks like everyone was having a great time.

Ron

Thankee Ron....met a bunch of fine people. All encouraging and willing to help and make a new guy feel at ease.
I can attest to everyone having a terrific time.

Tom Luciano · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2014, 04:28:43 AM »

Shug is Great for the event! Lots of personality!

Great gesture on Dan's behalf for loaning that beautiful p-51 to Matt! Also, helping Shug with his tank.

Curious to know what happened to Matt's Vector! I had something similar happen.

This event is on my bucket list for sure!!

Shug Emery · « **Reply #10 on:** October 20, 2014, 04:32:41 AM »

Quote from: Tom Luciano on October 20, 2014, 04:28:43 AM

Shug is Great for the event! Lots of personality!

Great gesture on Dan's behalf for loaning that beautiful p-51 to Matt! Also, helping Shug with his tank.

Curious to know what happened to Matt's Vector! I had something similar happen.

This event is on my bucket list for sure!!

I did not see the crash but Matt told me that the wing on his plane which is an ARF just exploded on the down side of the reverse wingover. That is all I recall.
Yes that Dan Banjock is a real fine feller and and he could fly a shoe on a string and win an event. He for sure lives up to his reputation as a fun and good guy. Helped me out.
Make sure you do get to this event. Set the bar for my first contest.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2014, 06:06:27 AM »

Thanks Shug for bringing me to contests that I can't get to.

In just a short time you have become Controline's biggest asset!

Matt Colan · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2014, 08:27:05 AM »

Quote from: Tom Luciano on October 20, 2014, 04:28:43 AM

Shug is Great for the event! Lots of personality!

Great gesture on Dan's behalf for loaning that beautiful p-51 to Matt! Also, helping Shug with his tank.

Curious to know what happened to Matt's Vector! I had something similar happen.

This event is on my bucket list for sure!!

The wing folded as I turned inverted on the reverse wing over. The plane flew straight up, went back over my head, did a loop and hit the ground. People said it was one of the more spectacular crashes they've seen in a while. I just stood there dumbfounded when it finally hit the ground.

Dan Banjock saw what happened and offered me to fly his P-51 in the second round, which I accepted. That Mustang is one seriously awesome flying airplane! It goes right where you point it flew the same speed everywhere in the pattern. I came just two points from 3rd place in expert after not flying the airplane once before that. I can't thank Dan enough for letting me fly the plane in the contest.

After the contest was over, my grandfather gave me his P-47 so I can fly something while I work on my Staris getting it ready to fly. Again, I can't thank him enough for giving me the airplane to fly at school!

Huntersville was a great contest, despite flying in challenging conditions most of the time due to the turbulence. Can't wait to make the trip again!

Will Davis · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2014, 02:36:49 PM »

Attached are a few pictures from Saturday, a really big thank you, to all that attended and helped out to make our contest successful,

Perfect weather and good friends together for a fun fall weekend in North Carolina,

I was unable to attend the big cookout at Watt. Moore's farm, but I was informed it was a blast ..mn

wwwarbird · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2014, 05:06:17 PM »

After watching Shug's great coverage and commentary of the Criterium this looks like a very enjoyable and well organized contest. Thanks for taking us along Shug, it was awesome!

RknRusty · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2014, 08:23:46 PM »

Shawn, you were stretched thin to say the least. It's hard enough for a person just be there as one of the crowd, wanting to focus and execute at the highest level for which you are capable, and knowing you only get two shots in each event to do your stuff. That stuff for which you've spent months of laughs, cringes and bandaids preparing. But you were not only compiling a marvelous documentary, but at the same time, engaging everyone you crossed paths with, exchanging lively conversation with new friends and drinking in the atmosphere, leaving no one feeling slighted by the attention you paid.

And then you still managed to execute a performance to be proud of in Profile on Saturday, out scoring some old hands at the game, and locking down a solid first place in the big event on Sunday with a gimpy engine and only one official flight. I know your Piston Poppers are proud of you! Well done. I'm glad that we were both competing in the same events so we had some down time to talk planes and sun and wind. Nothing but a genuine good guy behind that big ol' grin, it was great meeting you.

So here's a thought for anyone who ever gives this laid back sport of fun a try. No matter what the score is, when the wheels touch the ground, for the rest of your life, you can always say, "I flew competitive control line precision aerobatics." And nobody can ever take that away. That's a win... it's also a mouthful. Lol

Rusty

RknRusty · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2014, 09:42:41 PM »

Here's some more of the fun.

The winning flight:(will be live at approx. 1:30am EDT)

Practice

Nervous activity in the Profile pitts

Concentration

Reward

Rusty Knowlton, Shawn Emery, Dennis Lipsett

The Clown Erupts!

RknRusty · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2014, 08:48:38 AM »

Here are Shawn's and my Profile flights from Saturday. I think Profile is the most fun event of the whole weekend, because there are so many pilots and planes and a loose atmosphere. I think most of us treat it as practice for the PAMPA stunt events coming up the next day.

So, here's Shawn. Sorry I was late getting the camera going, I forgot to start it before we had to launch. But he flew a really sharp flight.

And here's here's mine.

RknRusty · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2014, 02:13:28 PM »

Since beginner and intermediate were combined and we all flew together, I suppose this isn't jacking Shug's thread.
Here's my buddy Roger Altizer bringing home the gold in beginner with his Oriental. He also competed in OTS on Saturday. He almost nipped me in beginner back in the May contest.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2014, 04:34:32 PM »

Well gentlemen since the main computor is in for clean up, I am stuck with this electronic junk. I can't view any of the videos, even when I go directly to You Tube. But, I see you all had a great time especially with the showman. May have to make a trip north to meet the man.

Will Davis · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2014, 04:58:13 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on October 21, 2014, 04:34:32 PM

Well gentlemen since the main computor is in for clean up, I am stuck with this electronic junk. I can't view any of the videos, even when I go directly to You Tube. But, I see you all had a great time especially with the showman. May have to make a trip north to meet the man.

Doc,

I am posting this picture for you, it is David Smith flying Watt Moore's electric fanfare, he got one Test flight on Saturday , then placed just out of third place in advanced stunt on Sunday. David does not compete Normally in stunt, he flys mostly carrier, with a little coaching and serious stunt practice , he could compete in expert and do well, but that will not happen any time soon .

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:07:14 PM »

Flying with Shug around was more fun then should be legal. Met Rusty for the first time Sunday. He and Rusty made this guys day with some serious laughs thrown in.

Dennis

RknRusty · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:12:46 PM »

Hey Dennis, I enjoyed meeting you too. That whole atmosphere is a hoot. I always come home with a big warm fuzzy from all the new friends and laid back style of competition.
Rusty

RknRusty · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:28:39 PM »

Doc, just don't forget to come back and watch the movies when you get your real computer back up. Good stuff.
Shug's out on a backpacking trip now, no technology out there, so maybe we'll hear from him by this weekend.
Rusty

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:34:44 PM »

Great contest. Highly recommended. Always lots of fun. Friends and more friends. 7 Philly Fliers made it to South Carolina. Thanks to all who made this event possible.

Shug Emery · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2014, 06:40:30 PM »

I am out on a backpacking trip in the mountains of North Carolina. Got a little reception here on the mountaintop and I'm typing this from laying in my hammock. Thank you Rusty for posting the videos and all the nice comments every body. As soon as I get to a real computer I will post more. I am still dwelling on the contest and thinking about control line flying while walking on the trail it's a wonder I haven't fallen off the mountain. Just finishing up the Art Loab trail and heading to the Linville Gorge tomorrow
Shug

EddyR · « **Reply #26 on:** October 24, 2014, 05:50:13 AM »

Shug Linville Gorge is very difficult to get out of if you get off the trail. Many people hurt and lost there every year. There is no road through it,you must walk it. On a overcast day I got totally turned around even with my compass. It took me two hours to get back on the trail.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Linville&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ITtKVOeqJdDLggTcuILwBg&ved=0CGgQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=872&dpr=0.9

Shug Emery · « **Reply #27 on:** October 28, 2014, 08:47:58 AM »

Quote from: EddyR on October 24, 2014, 05:50:13 AM

Shug Linville Gorge is very difficult to get out of if you get off the trail. Many people hurt and lost there every year. There is no road through it,you must walk it. On a overcast day I got totally turned around even with my compass. It took me two hours to get back on the trail.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Linville&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ITtKVOeqJdDLggTcuILwBg&ved=0CGgQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=872&dpr=0.9

Just came up to Pinchin trail… Been down here five days. Been coming down to the Gorge all my life know it pretty well love this place! My buddy and I did the grand loop last year it was excellent…

Howard Rush · « **Reply #28 on:** October 28, 2014, 01:38:58 PM »

Did anybody get pictures of the Sunday scoreboards? I'd like to type up the contest for Stunt News.

David_Stack · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2014, 02:50:31 PM »

Good Afternoon Howard;

Hosting club is working on it... http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php/topic,37035.0.html

r/
Dave

Shug Emery · « **Reply #30 on:** November 01, 2014, 09:18:12 AM »

Home and settled and finally got to sit and watch all the videos...mine included. Fun to re-live it all.
Control Line sure has some good and interesting folks involved in it.
Felt real good to compete.
Thanks again Rusty for filming my flights. It was a pleasure to fly with you and Dennis. Now...to go check my glow plug.
Shug

RknRusty · « **Reply #31 on:** November 01, 2014, 12:42:38 PM »

Quote from: Shug Emery on November 01, 2014, 09:18:12 AM

Home and settled and finally got to sit and watch all the videos...mine included. Fun to re-live it all.
Control Line sure has some good and interesting folks involved in it.
Felt real good to compete.
Thanks again Rusty for filming my flights. It was a pleasure to fly with you and Dennis. Now...to go check my glow plug.
Shug

I bet it feels good to just sit a while now. And you're quite welcome. I was happy we got to compete in the same events and get to know each other. Those documentaries you made are fantastic. Glad you made it back to Minnesota safe and sound. We got a little snow flurry in SC this morning, so I guess the gloomy season has begun. Hope to see all of you again next time.
Rusty

john e. holliday · « **Reply #32 on:** November 01, 2014, 05:15:33 PM »

Shug, glad you had a great time and made it home okay. Right now I can't watch any videos that come up with HD marker on them. Keep getting errors. Did get to watch a video of Sparky sanding his plane as it did not come up with the HD what cha may call it.

Shug Emery · « **Reply #33 on:** November 01, 2014, 05:51:13 PM »

Quote from: RknRusty on November 01, 2014, 12:42:38 PM

I bet it feels good to just sit a while now. And you're quite welcome. I was happy we got to compete in the same events and get to know each other. Those documentaries you made are fantastic. Glad you made it back to Minnesota safe and sound. We got a little snow flurry in SC this morning, so I guess the gloomy season has begun. Hope to see all of you again next time.
Rusty

Getting some sitting tonight........tired from spooking trick or treaters last night))))
Heard there was snow....wow.
Looking forward to building season now.
Thankee Rusty.

Quote from: john e. holliday on November 01, 2014, 05:15:33 PM

Shug, glad you had a great time and made it home okay. Right now I can't watch any videos that come up with HD marker on them. Keep getting errors. Did get to watch a video of Sparky sanding his plane as it did not come up with the HD what cha may call it.

Home and content for sure. Editing backpacking videos. Sorry you can't watch the Criterium videos......I had a blast filming everyone flying and such.
Maybe try going to the little gear wheel (settings) on the bottom right of the video on You Tube and reducing the resolution...may work for ya'.
Thanks.

RknRusty · « **Reply #34 on:** November 01, 2014, 07:02:46 PM »

Quote from: Shug Emery on November 01, 2014, 05:51:13 PM

Maybe try going to the little gear wheel (settings) on the bottom right of the video on You Tube and reducing the resolution...may work for ya'.

Doc, let me expand on that. My system works fine, but I still adjust the video stream to smooth it.

try this:
1. Click the Youtube logo to receive the feed directly from the Youtube site.
2. The instant the video starts, click the Pause button. (If there is a commercial, wait til it finishes to continue)
3. Click the Gear icon as Shug suggested. Select 480p
4. Click the play button and it will very likely stream much better.

Hope this helps.