Author Topic: 2015 U.S. Team Trials Houston Texas (Read 23570 times)

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #100 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:40:44 AM »

Josias retrieves the Shark. Kenny moves on. They are strictly enforcing the F2B rule whereby the first flier must be completely clear of the circle before the next moves on. Kenny is away.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #101 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:43:48 AM »

Kenny inverted. The wind suddenly changed and he did a couple maneuvers at 90 degrees to the judges. They responded and moved on around

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #102 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:44:20 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #103 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:47:42 AM »

Kenny leaves-Chris Rud on with Doug Moon the anchorman

Robby Hunt · « **Reply #104 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:50:38 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on October 11, 2015, 08:05:44 AM

The Northwest team.

Cheering on the homeboys during debulks at the ranch.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #105 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:51:33 AM »

The Junar has been solid all week. Someone asked if this was the airplane that had 3500 flight- heck Chris has about that many on it this week.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #106 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:57:23 AM »

David enroute to the circle

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #107 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:01:53 AM »

As a side note... I got a message from Walter Hicks to ask Richard Oliver about something but Walter your mailbox is full..... He asked if Richard could do something here about his finishing technique. He just told me he will do something short and then take questions.....

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #108 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:05:40 AM »

The other circles here are actually busy with guys out of the contest who are flying. Sounds good to me... It's already in the 50s and windy at home. Heck if I had another airplane maybe I'd stay here till Christmas.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #109 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:07:50 AM »

Paul to center circle

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #110 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:10:17 AM »

A Predator on the loose

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #111 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:11:42 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #112 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:14:33 AM »

My battery bank is failing. Will grab some ions in the car and be back soon.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #113 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:48:11 AM »

Well we are going it on the phone battery alone so I will slow down on the photos. I've got most everyone anyway save one or two. Didn't miss much since the judges took a break about the time we plugged in. Joe Gilbert just finished his second round flight for those following the board.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #114 on:** October 11, 2015, 10:54:51 AM »

Howard's airplane- the red outa-gas light is on just forward of the leading edge. We've to extremes now. A sporty wind off the Gulf is now coming in. The last round may get interesting

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #115 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:05:32 AM »

Doug Moon fires up. ( thanks Mrs. Moon I got your message). He moved the judge a little farther around south. The wind is coming pretty much from that way

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #116 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:09:21 AM »

Doug flying a great flight. I like the Bear. If were flying someone else's design right now I think this would be it. It flies like 'my style'... Just me

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #117 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:15:20 AM »

Another short break for the judges. I'm going to put more juice on the phone

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #118 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:54:11 AM »

Frank Williams is justly proud of his art work on circle 2 in honor of this event

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #119 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:54:43 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #120 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:55:16 AM »

Stephen · « **Reply #121 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:59:54 AM »

Will flying continue tomorrow?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #122 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:03:02 PM »

As we are about to start the last round allow me to make this pitch to help support YOUR FAI TEAM. Some small support comes from the AMA, an amount set aside in the 1960s, but most of their expenses come from the pilots own pockets and whatever support Pampa and donations can muster. I'd suggest making whatever donation you can to Pampa earmarked for our team or to the AMA. I don't know about any hat and shirt promotions to raise funds yet but stay tuned for that.
Dave Fitzgerald up on circle 2

Just read a post here- we will have our team selected here within the next two hours

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #123 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:08:22 PM »

Howard spools up, Paul releases

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #124 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:12:44 PM »

Howard is flying well but again a 90 degree wind change and the judges are watching the maneuvers from the side view.

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #125 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:13:45 PM »

Go Doug!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #126 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:14:28 PM »

Richard on the tarmac. David launching

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #127 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:20:20 PM »

There might be a good debate topic: do you fly according to the wind or do your best to deal with it and keep your maneuvers directly square out with the judges regardless?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #128 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:22:13 PM »

Richard lands to a nice round of applause. Kenny up.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #129 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:25:33 PM »

Kenny's new ship is flying very well. I think he is flying a little faster- more drive than I recall in the past. Serving him well today.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #130 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:31:38 PM »

Joe moves on for his final appearance before these judges today. It's just HOT out on that circle. RO Jett .67 running.

Robby Hunt · « **Reply #131 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:38:06 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on October 11, 2015, 12:20:20 PM

There might be a good debate topic: do you fly according to the wind or do your best to deal with it and keep your maneuvers directly square out with the judges regardless?

Our 2X reigning WC even practices flying upwind for such an occurrence...just ask Howard!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #132 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:39:59 PM »

A good flight for Mr. Gilbert. A short break for the judges and we'll finish up. It's very hot in the sun for these guys! Many thanks to them!

Andre Ming · « **Reply #133 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:51:46 PM »

So, will this be wrapped up today? Will we have our FAI team by this evening?

Again, Dave, thanks much for your extended coverage. Next best thing to being there!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #134 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:55:56 PM »

Andre I think we'll have it in an hour. Paul is up and moved the judges to the east side of the circle- we'll see. That does put the sun prettying at his back right now, say left shoulder.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #135 on:** October 11, 2015, 12:59:25 PM »

A great flight and perfect touchdown for Paul. Orestes now with Josias holding

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #136 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:00:43 PM »

Orestes pushing the judges back to the south- about 90 from where Paul stationed them

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #137 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:05:20 PM »

What is this new gadget Frank Williams has aimed at Orestes airplane? In flight battery charger? Ray gun?

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #138 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:07:36 PM »

Orestes spools down. Frank McMillin heads out.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #139 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:09:01 PM »

Chris Rud and Doug Moon left in the pits.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #140 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:14:18 PM »

Frank is circle center trying to decide where he wants the judges....... Now he fires up the PA and will be away shortly. One has to remember there is no hand signal here. The clock starts when the engine fires. Then you must be down and model stopped rolling under 7 minutes.
Frank's pit man called for an attempt. Seems Frank forgot to put his safety thong on. No foul since he didn't release. Frank will move to the bottom and Doug moves on.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #141 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:16:11 PM »

The Riff Raff rolls away.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #142 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:17:27 PM »

Doug had an 18" bottom on the reverse wing over. Sure he wants that one back

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #143 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:18:07 PM »

Everyone is hot and tired. Silly time

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #144 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:23:34 PM »

Doug pulls it around for touchdown. In F2B one must glide one full lap minimum from engine cutoff to touchdown. Our final flight- Chris and Junar are on the circle.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #145 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:25:25 PM »

Whoops forgot about Frank. He will go again after Chris

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #146 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:33:13 PM »

And Frank is cranking now

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #147 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:34:37 PM »

He's away in good shape now but in some gusty wind

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #148 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:38:00 PM »

From my view Frank is laying it right on the top edge of the height markers. I think this is the first time I've seem used here in the U.S. "Honest" flights here are much higher than at the Nats. It's INTERESTING flying to them this week. Can't get away with anything!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #149 on:** October 11, 2015, 01:41:13 PM »

These were each set using a transom from the circle center. That's a little higher than the edge so where the airplane flys it's actually pretty high off the ground. Frank is done and so are we. I'll be back with your team results soon!!!! Stay tuned!!

Author Topic: 2015 U.S. Team Trials Houston Texas (Read 23570 times)

Robby Hunt

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