CARRIER CONTEST REPORT APRIL 28, 2013 DALLAS TX
We had great weather, some new airplanes, and some new technology at this contest. Dave Ek flew
his new F9F Panther in Sportsman profile, Mike Greb's MO-1 was sporting a radio operated throttle,
and I had a new purpose-built Zero with a radio and also an older Zero converted to radio throttle.
For those who are unfamiliar, starting this year carrier planes are allowed to use 2.4 ghz radio control
for non-elevator functions. Let me tell you, it is simpler, more reliable, more positive in the wind, and not
any more expensive than a three-line setup.
Everyone pitched in to help float the boat, and we were ready to set sail around 10:00 AM. Mike Greb was first up, and as far as I know, he became the first person in the country to make a complete official flight with a radio equipped carrier airplane. I was Buzz Aldrin to his Neil Armstrong by being the second person to make a complete official flight with a radio equipped carrier airplane. The deck was in use almost continuously for several hours, then the pace slowed as the contestants and their attempts both got used up.
Bill Lee and Terry Kirby timed most, if not all, of the flights, along with various contestants and helpers who pitched in as time permitted. Once again, tireless Phil Dunlap manned the triangle for the entire day. Thanks to all of them, and CD Patrick Hempel. Hopefully David Russum will have some pictures soon.
Sportsman Profile
1)David Russum 22.32 1:15.4 100 10 224.4 Hellcat/ OS 32F
2)Doug Moon 22.82 1:02.2 90 10 206.1 Hellcat/ OS 32F
3)Dave Ek 27.42 58.5 0 10 97.0 F9F Panther/ OS32F
Expert Profile
1)Bill Bischoff 20.24 3:36.7 100 10 306.0 Zero/ Wiley 36 (2.4 ghz)
2)Melvin Schuette 21.08 3:20.0 100 10 290.2 MO-1/ Nelson 36
3)Mike Greb 21.51 2:32.9 100 10 264.7 MO-1/ Nelson 36 (2.4 ghz)
Class I
1)Bill Bischoff 23.32 3:04.7 100 0 256.4 Zero/ Tune-Hill 36 (2.4 ghz)
2)Mike Greb 21.68 2:32.5 100 0 253.3 MO-1/ Nelson 36 (2.4 ghz)
3)David Russum 21.72 0 0 0 att. Hellcat/ OS 35 AX
Class II
1)Dale Gleason 18.40 2:58.5 100 100 394.8 MO-1/ OS 65 VRDF
2)Bill Bischoff 16.87 1:06.2 100 100 345.9 Guardian/ OS 65 RSR
3)Dave Ek 24.19 50.8 0 100 195.4 A-7 Corsair/ ST 51
15 Profile
1)Dale Gleason 25.98 1:59.8 100 0 215.4 Sniper/ Conquest 15
2)Melvin Schuette 33.47 2:33.6 100 0 199.7 Original/ MVVS 15
Nostalgia Class II
1)Bill Bischoff 17.09 1:12.7 95 200 641 Guardian/ OS 65 RSR