Well the 2012 Golden State Stunt Championships are in the history book! As a first time CD may I add . . . “Thank You!”. I can now say with no reservation that there is more to it than you think, and the experience has given me a new found respect for all the hard work done by the CD's in the contests I've been to!!!
The flying site at the Madera Municipal Airport was well received! Many of the flyers told me that it was one of the best, if not the best site they had ever flown at. I've already called the Airport Manager and expressed my thanks to him and the city for their cooperation, and to extend the thanks of all the flyers for such a good site. I told him we want to come back next year, and he sees no problems with that. The only caveat would be any future construction that may “ruin” the site we used. But with the current economy, there are no current “shovel ready jobs” in our way. Barring any issues, I think that this is what we will face every year.
The Hampton Inn, our host hotel, was also very helpful. They rearranged their lobby to allow our banquet to be on site. And for our raffle they donated four certificates for a free one night stay in a suite at any Hampton Inn! There are now four lucky dogs that will spend one free night at the 2013 GSSC in a suite. (Unless they choose to use the certificate somewhere else in the mean time, but why would they want to do that?)
As you would expect in any competition that includes two former World Champions and many former National Champions, the scores were high . . . and close! I'll probably never make it back to the Nats, but I'm sure what we saw in Madera this weekend, was very very close to the same thing!) And NEVER in my wildest dreams did I every think I would be handing Dave Fitzgerald a Third Place award! But that's what I did. Dave scored a “respectable” 582.5, but was bested by Howard Rush who scored a whooping 583! But that was no good either, Paul Walker pounced on the hapless duo with a score of 591.5! I've seen them all fly before, but this weekend they all seemed more intense; all I can say is “Wow”, they are great! By the way, did I say close scores?? Well Brett Buck missed the podium all together with a “measly” score of 581.5. It was a great weekend of flying for sure . . . or was it a weekend of great flying? Both!
Expert:
1. Paul Walker 591.5;
2. Howard Rush; 583; Impact/Plettenberg 20-16
3. David Fitzgerald; 582.5; Thunder Gazer II / PA .75
Judges; Kevin Farrell & Keith Trostle
Advanced:
1. Bob Swan; 515; Peep (own design) OS LA .46
2. Mark Wasnick; 510.5; Wazzi / PA .75
3. Lanny Shorts; 505; Impact / OS .46 VF
Judges; Dave Fitzgerald & Richard Walbridge
Intermediate:
1. Mike Denlis; 414; Tutor II / OS .35
2. David Riggs; 406.5; Nobler / AT .36
3. Norm Gayer; 384.5; Fancy Pants / OS .35S
Judges; Lanny Shorts & Clint Ormonsen
Beginner:
1. Jim Cunningham; 114; TF Flight Streak / OS LA.25
2. Chuck Milsap; 59
Judges; Brian Moore & Pete Cunha
Classic:
1. Keith Trostle; 549; Rabe Bearcat /
2. Bob Whitely; 548.5; Formula S / Double Star .60
3. Lou Wolgast; 546.5; Fury / Double Star .60
Judges; Brett Buck & Richard Walbridge
Old Time:
1. Bob Whitely; 304; Humoungous / Double Star .60
2. Lou Wolgast; 296.5; Madman 56 / Double Star .54
3. Jim Aron; 294.25; Circle King YZ / OS LA .46
Judges; Doug Barton & Dave Fitzgerald
Concours Award:
Igor Panchenko; Extra 300S powered by an R&B 75 SS.
I cannot thank everyone enough for taking the time to attend the 2012 GSSC! With gas at $4.50+ per gallon, I know everyone had to think twice about making the trip.
Don't forget; GSSC 2013 is only 362 days away!!! October 19-20, 2013! See Ya!
Brian
Topic: 2012 GSSC Results (Read 4756 times)