Author Topic: 2015 U.S. Team Trials Houston Texas (Read 23465 times)

RC Storick · « **Reply #51 on:** October 10, 2015, 02:45:18 PM »

whos winning top 3?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #52 on:** October 10, 2015, 02:46:59 PM »

Andre Ming · « **Reply #53 on:** October 10, 2015, 03:02:03 PM »

So, how does this work? Does a "Q" at the end mean you're qualified for the team? Or, does that mean you've qualified for the final round?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #54 on:** October 10, 2015, 03:09:00 PM »

Today was to determine the top 10 qualifiers to fly for the three member team plus an alternate tomorrow. Here is the fight order for tomorrow:

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #55 on:** October 10, 2015, 03:11:38 PM »

The number eleven spot by tradition, will fly the warm up flight for the judges in the morning. I had this honor the last time.

Andre Ming · « **Reply #56 on:** October 10, 2015, 04:31:09 PM »

Thanks Dave for the explanation.

Go Joe!

Howard Rush · « **Reply #57 on:** October 10, 2015, 04:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Andre Ming on October 10, 2015, 03:02:03 PM

So, how does this work? Does a "Q" at the end mean you're qualified for the team? Or, does that mean you've qualified for the final round?

It means that the atrocious square eights you did in both flights on circle 2 today will be expunged from your record, and you can start anew tomorrow with a clean slate and a clean mind.

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #58 on:** October 10, 2015, 05:06:08 PM »

If we can't get a truly great US team out of this group of stunt studs we need a new breeding regimen!

You all go do it tomorrow (especially David...gotta show a bit of homeboy partisanship ya know

.)

Ted

Douglas Ames · « **Reply #59 on:** October 10, 2015, 05:23:06 PM »

Quote from: Andre Ming on October 10, 2015, 04:31:09 PM

Thanks Dave for he explanation.

Go Joe!

Congrats to Joe Gilbert for making the Top 10.
Tulsa's rootin' for ya!

Andre Ming · « **Reply #60 on:** October 10, 2015, 06:02:08 PM »

Quote from: Douglas Ames on October 10, 2015, 05:23:06 PM

Congrats to Joe Gilbert for making the Top 10.
Tulsa's rootin' for ya!

And all the 'Dobber's over here in Patootey, too!

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #61 on:** October 10, 2015, 06:34:33 PM »

Quote from: Douglas Ames on October 10, 2015, 05:23:06 PM

Congrats to Joe Gilbert for making the Top 10.
Tulsa's rootin' for ya!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #62 on:** October 10, 2015, 08:51:25 PM »

Looks like Paul had a heck of a day. And Howard is in there. Go Guys!

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #63 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:02:22 PM »

Quote from: Douglas Ames on October 10, 2015, 05:23:06 PM

Congrats to Joe Gilbert for making the Top 10.
Tulsa's rootin' for ya!

I'll second that! Joe's got what it takes. One of these days.....

Ted

p.s. His "support staff" is a big plus, as well.

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #64 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:06:25 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on October 10, 2015, 11:19:21 AM

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Pretty! Whose is this???

Ted

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #65 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:08:24 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on October 10, 2015, 11:16:15 AM

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I'm Moon struck!

Ted

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #66 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:13:23 PM »

Quote from: Ted Fancher on October 10, 2015, 09:08:24 PM

I'm Moon struck!

Ted

Sorry, the pictures didn't come with the quotes.

Mike Keville · « **Reply #67 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:15:20 PM »

Derek isn't there?

David Russum · « **Reply #68 on:** October 10, 2015, 09:36:24 PM »

Some Pictures

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #69 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:41:25 AM »

We are under way here in Houston this morning. The air is still. Frank McMillin blasts off for his first flight.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #70 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:42:32 AM »

Chris Rud is working the Junar on circle 3.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #71 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:44:53 AM »

A nice flight from Frank and his 'Stardust'.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #72 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:47:51 AM »

Team Gilbert out for a practice run.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #73 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:49:11 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #74 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:50:57 AM »

In the pit

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #75 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:54:48 AM »

Doug and Dave moving toward the circle

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #76 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:56:00 AM »

Doug up now- he was just telling me how his wake turbulence nearly got him in practice earlier.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #77 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:56:35 AM »

Texas is well represented: Moon, Oliver, McMillan, and Gilbert is also a member of the Dallas Club!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #78 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:00:29 AM »

The pilots are really doing the Texas Two-Step out there. Here is Kenny's gorgeous ship.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #79 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:02:48 AM »

Richard is flying this very nice Kaz Minato Blue Max.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #80 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:05:44 AM »

The Northwest team.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #81 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:07:11 AM »

Chris contemplates

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #82 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:10:11 AM »

Not sneaking much past these guys

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #83 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:25:14 AM »

Judges eye view of Richard's inside loops

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #84 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:26:50 AM »

Square eight

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #85 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:34:07 AM »

Orestes in typical fine form

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #86 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:41:42 AM »

The Official Bill.......Timer. (Rutherford)

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #87 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:42:25 AM »

David winds er up

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #88 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:43:25 AM »

These guys need their track shoes today to back out of the turbs

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #89 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:47:23 AM »

David in the outside triangle.....I'll let someone else esplen it.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #90 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:51:30 AM »

Kenny unleashes Junar for Chris

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #91 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:52:57 AM »

Junar in the outsides

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #92 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:55:03 AM »

Bear Villa

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #93 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:01:59 AM »

Colleen shows good form on the release of Joes airplane.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #94 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:03:13 AM »

I'm watching this Patterson fellow.......watching Joe's wing over

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #95 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:06:41 AM »

Round one is complete. The judges are taking a siesta. Orestes will lead off round 2.

Andre Ming · « **Reply #96 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:15:42 AM »

Great coverage, Dave!! Excellent pics, too. THANKS for the moment by moment coverage. Alas, must leave in a few and head off to church. Looking forward to the updates when I get back after lunch.

GO JOE!!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #97 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:33:37 AM »

The business end of Franks ship. The lack of air turned into a light drift that is coming 180 degrees from where the judges were positioned. Their encampment had been now moved across the circle. As it is getting pretty warm in the sun now the breeze is welcome- not to mention the flying!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #98 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:35:28 AM »

Orestes is airborne, Kenny and Eric Taylor size it up

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #99 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:37:32 AM »

Orestes flies in perfect conditions, the sun at his 2 o'clock facing downwind