Author Topic: 2014 Nats action coverage..... (Read 20365 times)

Derek Barry · « **Reply #50 on:** July 18, 2014, 09:45:36 PM »

Steve Fitton and his awesome Saturn 5 rocket on the L-pad. Friday evening.

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #51 on:** July 18, 2014, 09:48:32 PM »

Doug and his heli...

Derek

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #52 on:** July 18, 2014, 11:13:04 PM »

I think I'm the first San Francisco area fan to comment and, yes, I'm very pleased to see Dave and Brett flying and scoring well. I'll root for them tomorrow but, in the final analysis, may the best man win! I've watched all of the finalists over many years and believe each of them capable of coming out on top tomorrow. I anxiously await the outcome of what promises to be a great shoot out. Whoever comes out on top...it won't be a surprise to me.

Having said that, Go Brett and David!!!!!!!!!!

Ted

Shug Emery · « **Reply #53 on:** July 18, 2014, 11:21:27 PM »

This all really good to see.
Shoot it out and may all your hard work pay off.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #54 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:07:30 AM »

Quote from: Dennis Toth on July 18, 2014, 08:23:06 PM

Maybe I missed it but what happened in Classic and OTS?

Best, DennisT

Sad to say woefully under reported. I spent a little time over there but couldn't really get in the weeds of telling the story. I know many photos were taken and other can give an overview. Hope they will.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #55 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:11:28 AM »

I did get a couple shots. Sami Hines vs. nature.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #56 on:** July 19, 2014, 04:12:38 AM »

And the end of one battle lost....

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #57 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:03:35 AM »

Goodmorning once again as we about to start the 2014 Nats Precision Aerobatics Finals. Here are the boards; first our juniors

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #58 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:04:31 AM »

And the open contestants;

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #59 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:05:52 AM »

Each will have three flights with no throw-aways on this cool misty morning on the LPad.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #60 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:08:21 AM »

This is what the dream is made of....

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #61 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:14:30 AM »

Paul completes the first flight of the morning.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #62 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:17:41 AM »

David signals the start. Brett holds and Joe Parisi keeps the lines dry.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #63 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:19:16 AM »

David looks characteristically too relaxed while laying in deadly bottoms.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #64 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:20:48 AM »

The first two have set the bottom basis for the day at 4'.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #65 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:27:04 AM »

Sam starts the wing over on 3.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #66 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:30:24 AM »

Brett starts the 2nd turn on the outside squares. Sam completed her pattern on 3 to a great round of applause.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #67 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:31:18 AM »

Howard's FAI spinner.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #68 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:33:38 AM »

He heads for 4 with Kaz and Mike Haverly doing pitting duty.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #69 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:35:48 AM »

Bill, Eric and Sparky keep an eye on Howard.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #70 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:39:03 AM »

Ben Mills on 3 with Dad helping to great applause once again.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #71 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:49:33 AM »

Kenny Stevens arrived this morning to watch.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #72 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:51:59 AM »

Our Bear in attendance.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #73 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:54:57 AM »

Ben has future champ written on him..

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #74 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:56:57 AM »

Judges break on 4.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #75 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:01:32 AM »

This weeks yank masters Dave Wenzel and Jeff Traxler. Many thanks owed.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #76 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:04:37 AM »

If you look closely you can see the green light on the nose of Howard's plane saying its good to go.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #77 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:06:48 AM »

Judges aspect on Brett.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #78 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:07:49 AM »

A very clean flight- the .61 RO Jett singing away.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #79 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:14:24 AM »

An able leader.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #80 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:16:06 AM »

Dave circling to land on 4.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #81 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:18:12 AM »

Paul sets up on the circle. Extra effort required today to get the lines dry.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #82 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:19:06 AM »

Paul presses the start button and heads to the center.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #83 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:21:14 AM »

Paul is targeting the wind a little to the judges right-10-12 degrees.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #84 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:27:56 AM »

Kaz showing great effort to keep Howard's lines up.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #85 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:29:52 AM »

I didn't grab my watch but the boys seem to be moving right along today with the electrics. I'd judge 5.2 or faster.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #86 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:30:48 AM »

Paul is warming his hands with the spent battery .

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #87 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:32:05 AM »

Howard has it measured here with a good flight.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #88 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:33:15 AM »

Nice applause with a now red light showing on the airplane.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #89 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:40:26 AM »

Doug cranks.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #90 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:41:16 AM »

Showing good stance and form.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #91 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:41:51 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #92 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:42:39 AM »

Andrew and Jose watch.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #93 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:43:25 AM »

Doug touches down with the best landing of the day.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #94 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:45:47 AM »

A short break between rounds now.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #95 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:54:37 AM »

Under way once more with Doug right back up.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #96 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:59:13 AM »

During the break I grabbed my watch . Clocked Doug at 5.32 exactly both upright and inverted on the PA .65.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #97 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:01:14 AM »

Nice applause as Doug touches down for his last flight today. Brett on deck.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #98 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:03:03 AM »

Brett signals, cranks and running. David readies to launch.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #99 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:05:13 AM »

The watch has Brett at 5.28 and maybe a shave slower inverted.