Good Time @ Brodaks

[Chris Fretz]

For my first time at flying competition I had a great time! I would definitely go back to Brodak's Fly-in next year, it is only 1hr away from me so that makes it nice.
I didn't know the pattern back in April, plus my airplanes needed some work to get them ready for Brodak's. Thanks to you guys I learned a lot in a short time, an I hope to learn a lot more! I appreciate all the help!

I entered everything I could for beginner stunt. I placed 2nd in Profile, 2nd in Classic an I got 1st in CLPA! I was excited about that, an I got some nifty plaques to hang up. Brodak's truly is a great place!

[Chris Fretz]

Some more pictures...

[Chris Fretz]

Got a video of one of the flights

[Russell Shaffer]

I think you are hooked.  Congratulations

[Shug Emery]

Whoooooo Buddy....way to go.
It feels good I know.
Shug

[Dan McEntee]

   SSSSHHHH!!! Quite! Keep it on the down low! Don't spread it around! Control line guys are supposed to be a bunch of arrogant a@%#^$&*#holes that won't help anybody! They look down on you beginners as a pain in the butt!  

     Well now that you got your feet wet. Don't stop there. Attend all the contests you can, even if you don't fly. Help out all you can, and learn how to judge properly and help out that way, Many of today's best judges will tell you that judging helped their own flying quite a bit. This is what it's all about, and it isn't exclusive to Brodaks. The SIG contest was the same way and I miss it intensely. I get a contest flyer from the Olsen family up in the Dakotas for their big contest every year and would like to make that someday along with Brodaks before he closes up shop.
    And now that you have one under your belt, you will have to admit that it's all about the people, more so than winning a plaque, isn't it? Get around to some of the other meets and you'll make friends that you'll have for life.
    Glad you had a good time !
   Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

[Bob Hudak]

Great job Chris,
 I am glad to have met you at Brodaks Fly In and hope to see you there again next year.
                         Bob

[Chris Fretz]

I think you are hooked.  Congratulations

Thank you!

Whoooooo Buddy....way to go.
It feels good I know.
Shug

Thanks Shug! Your beginner video a year ago inspired me! Heck all of your videos do, you've come a long way since that beginner video. I got a long way to go to catch up with you!

   SSSSHHHH!!! Quite! Keep it on the down low! Don't spread it around! Control line guys are supposed to be a bunch of arrogant a@%#^$&*#holes that won't help anybody! They look down on you beginners as a pain in the butt!   

     Well now that you got your feet wet. Don't stop there. Attend all the contests you can, even if you don't fly. Help out all you can, and learn how to judge properly and help out that way, Many of today's best judges will tell you that judging helped their own flying quite a bit. This is what it's all about, and it isn't exclusive to Brodaks. The SIG contest was the same way and I miss it intensely. I get a contest flyer from the Olsen family up in the Dakotas for their big contest every year and would like to make that someday along with Brodaks before he closes up shop.
    And now that you have one under your belt, you will have to admit that it's all about the people, more so than winning a plaque, isn't it? Get around to some of the other meets and you'll make friends that you'll have for life.
    Glad you had a good time !
   Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

The people sure are cool! But the plaque is pretty darn cool too 

Great job Chris,
 I am glad to have met you at Brodaks Fly In and hope to see you there again next year.
                         Bob

It was great to meet you too! Thanks for all the advice an new kits to add to the addiction! Will you be at any other competitions this year?

Chris

[Chris Fretz]

Pulse Jets are pretty cool to watch an hear.

[Chris Fretz]

Friday night fun.

[Steve Helmick]

Congratulations! Good to hear that you had a good time.

On a sad note, I noticed Rex Abbott's name on the scoreboard. I reckon he's flying better now, and his planes are lighter, straighter, better trimmed, and get 20 appearance points now. He passed away of a heart attack early this Spring, but apparently had already entered the Brodak Fly-In.  Steve 

[Carl Cisneros]

Chris;
It was great to meet you there in the Beginners circle.
Your p-51 was doing great!!!!   

I hope to meet you there again next year at the fly in.

Carl C.


p.s.  e-mail me     I got a motor or 2 to send your way I think you will like.

c.cisneros21@comcast.net

[Chris Fretz]

Chris;
It was great to meet you there in the Beginners circle.
Your p-51 was doing great!!!!  

I hope to meet you there again next year at the fly in.

Carl C.


p.s.  e-mail me     I got a motor or 2 to send your way I think you will like.

c.cisneros21@comcast.net

Thanks! The old P51 was the first airplane I built back when I got started in the 90's (ha ha an it shows it!)

You were doing great yourself! You kicked my butt   it sure was fun!

[Chris Fretz]

Congratulations! Good to hear that you had a good time.

On a sad note, I noticed Rex Abbott's name on the scoreboard. I reckon he's flying better now, and his planes are lighter, straighter, better trimmed, and get 20 appearance points now. He passed away of a heart attack early this Spring, but apparently had already entered the Brodak Fly-In.  Steve 

Thanks Steve!

I'm sorry to hear about Rex! Was he a friend of yours?

[Carl Cisneros]

Chris;

It was only 6.5 points. I was sweating bullets especially after my very krappy second flight.

Anyways, I replyed to your e-mail

Carl C