Author Topic: 2016 Nats Coverage (Read 64179 times)

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #300 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:30:13 AM »

We have quite a crowd gathering to watch Billy fly. I have the Thunderbolt at 5.25

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #301 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:31:42 AM »

This man is nailing this flight

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #302 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:33:33 AM »

A great one in more ways than one.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #303 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:34:27 AM »

If that wasn't enough the World Champ follows on behind him.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #304 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:36:10 AM »

Orestes has press the button and good to fly. He's clicking 5.03

Matt Colan · « **Reply #305 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:38:26 AM »

It's killing me that I can't be there!! Thanks for the awesome coverage Dave!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #306 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:38:50 AM »

Very brisk and accurate corners leaving longer looking straight sides

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #307 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:40:33 AM »

He finishes the clover and circles to land.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #308 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:44:13 AM »

David Fitzgerald going on 4. A smooth pattern backpedalling some as the air stagnates. 5.4.... Checked thrice.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #309 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:45:42 AM »

Tom Dixon doing yoaman's work with the Chipmunk on three. Matt up again now on four.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #310 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:47:25 AM »

Matt is moving along at 5.19

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #311 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:53:46 AM »

Joe Gilbert painting it well on three at 5.01.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #312 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:55:36 AM »

Kaz up on 4. Yep.. 5.03

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #313 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:57:53 AM »

The Hellcat is laying consistently at four feet.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #314 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:00:16 AM »

Kaz completes the last official flight of the day. I'll make my way to the boards and get a progress shot for you.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #315 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:05:04 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #316 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:19:02 AM »

While waiting for open scores Denny is handing out Advanced award.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #317 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:21:12 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #318 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:24:03 AM »

Michael Waldron accepts the first place trophy in Advanced

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #319 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:39:17 AM »

And here it is!!!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #320 on:** July 22, 2016, 09:40:03 AM »

OK now lay your bets. I'm going flying.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #321 on:** July 22, 2016, 10:02:14 AM »

Seeing the top 5, I know who I would pull for, But I will cheer for the others and give him a chance. But would not surprise me to see Orestes on top as he has worked very hard for this.

Anyway Dave, thanks for the coverage. Looking at the scores it is going to take some work to make top 20 let alone top 5 in 2017. Drive safely on your way home.

Getting old, you still have another day of reporting.

Larry Fernandez · « **Reply #322 on:** July 22, 2016, 11:59:56 AM »

[quote author=john e. holliday But would not surprise me to see Orestes on top as he has worked very hard for this.

So are we to understand that none of the other competitors worked very hard at this?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Warren Wagner · « **Reply #323 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:27:44 PM »

Dave,

Your "live", direct from the flight lines, update are superb. You bring the
Nat's alive for us at home, and it is greatly appreciated. Heck, I'll even
offer to pay for your film !! <g>

Cheers.

Warren Wagner
900 hundred miles from Muncie

proparc · « **Reply #324 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:36:36 PM »

Quote from: Larry Fernandez on July 22, 2016, 11:59:56 AM

[quote author=john e. holliday But would not surprise me to see Orestes on top as he has worked very hard for this.

So are we to understand that none of the other competitors worked very hard at this?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

John made a simple comment. The assumption is that ALL of the competitors worked hard. To assume that the current World F2B champion has a very good shot at victory is totally reasonable.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #325 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:06:12 PM »

Derek Barry · « **Reply #326 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:07:11 PM »

Derek Barry · « **Reply #327 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:09:16 PM »

I would have filmed other pilots but Orestes was almost the last flyer. After flying, putting up my plane and box, checking the scores, and having a cold one, Orestes was pretty much the only flyer left.

Derek

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #328 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:11:30 PM »

Quote from: proparc on July 22, 2016, 12:36:36 PM

John made a simple comment. The assumption is that ALL of the competitors worked hard. To assume that the current World F2B champion has a very good shot at victory is totally reasonable.

Yeah, and Orestes has to feel more pressure being the world Champ. I'm sure He realizes it's his to LOSE. At any rate He's proven He's best under pressure so I'm sure the smart money is on him. That said I think Paul Walker really wants to win this one and only an idiot would count him out. More than anyone He knows how to win!

I think He's done it a time or two

Randy Cuberly

Derek Barry · « **Reply #329 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:21:53 PM »

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #330 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:26:49 PM »

My daughter, Layla got this pic of me in level flight this morning. I think it's pretty awesome.

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #331 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:30:38 PM »

One more.

RC Storick · « **Reply #332 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:32:15 PM »

Doug Moon · « **Reply #333 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:06:49 PM »

I watched the Orestes videos. That guys is pretty good..

Chris Cox · « **Reply #334 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:11:43 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 22, 2016, 01:26:49 PM

My daughter, Layla got this pic of me in level flight this morning. I think it's pretty awesome.

Derek

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Hey Derek - great picture by Layla, but you had better take a closer look. I flew right after you. I' m pretty sure it is me with the blue scallops and lack of wheel pants!

Thanks Layla!

RC Storick · « **Reply #335 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:36:26 PM »

john e. holliday · « **Reply #336 on:** July 22, 2016, 03:27:41 PM »

Quote from: Larry Fernandez on July 22, 2016, 11:59:56 AM

[quote author=john e. holliday But would not surprise me to see Orestes on top as he has worked very hard for this.

So are we to understand that none of the other competitors worked very hard at this?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Nothing like some one trying to turn things around. All the guys that fly at the NATS, no matter what class has to work hard. I can still remember meeting the late and great Bob Gieski(spelling) the year he won the worlds and the NATS in the same year. In other words the competitors are all winners in my book.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #337 on:** July 22, 2016, 04:21:18 PM »

From the banquet.. The Concours Award went to.....Kenny Stevens! Congratulations!

This was for the model lost. Second place vote getter- Richard Oliver.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #338 on:** July 22, 2016, 05:40:13 PM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on July 22, 2016, 02:01:48 PM

I want to thank all of you that are reporting this NATS. I see many guys I know having fun while I sit here in 103 heat and a sprained wrist. Again, many thanks.

You are absolutely correct, I guess I should pay better attention.

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #339 on:** July 22, 2016, 05:43:54 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 22, 2016, 04:21:18 PM

From the banquet.. The Concours Award went to.....Kenny Stevens! Congratulations!

This was for the model lost. Second place vote getter- Richard Oliver.

Congratulations Kenny, I know it hurts to lose a plane but at least it pulled an awesome trophy before it was gone.

Derek

Howard Rush · « **Reply #340 on:** July 22, 2016, 07:01:57 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 22, 2016, 04:21:18 PM

The Concours Award went to.....Kenny Stevens! Congratulations!

This was for the model lost. Second place vote getter- Richard Oliver.

Kenny's plane got my vote. I always like his best.

Richard's model also crashed. These weren't sympathy votes. We voted Monday.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #341 on:** July 22, 2016, 07:50:04 PM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on July 22, 2016, 07:37:22 PM

Um Derek, I believe you meant this for Cris Cox.

I did. Sorry about that. Lol

Derek

Chris Cox · « **Reply #342 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:11:32 PM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on July 22, 2016, 07:50:04 PM

I did. Sorry about that. Lol

Derek

I think it's time you turned in and got a good nights sleep Derek!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #343 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:13:02 PM »

I wonder how many total flights Billy's P-47 has on it?

Keith Renecle · « **Reply #344 on:** July 22, 2016, 11:29:31 PM »

Hi Derek,

Thanks very much for shooting the clover in slo-mo. I really appreciate that! Congrats for making the final 5 as well. That's awesome! Congrats also to the other 4 guys as well, and in fact also to all that made the Top 20 cut! There's a load of stunt legends in that group.

Keith R

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #345 on:** July 23, 2016, 12:14:12 AM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on July 22, 2016, 08:13:02 PM

I wonder how many total flights Billy's P-47 has on it?

Well, Remember He had two! I believe the one He flew most was the Bubble canopy. The one He flew this time was the Razorback. I think in his earlier post with the Mag plans etc. He said that the Bubble Canopy one flew better etc. Personally I always liked the looks of the Razorback best, but every airplane is an individual and sometimes there's no telling what will work best.

Billy is still the MAN in my book!

Randy Cuberly

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #346 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:05:18 AM »

Goodmorning from the LPad. Just underway here. A great morning that will be hot and so far little wind. Here is the top 5 board.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #347 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:33:38 AM »

Here is the senior and junior boards. Sami has already put in a flight and has passed on a second.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #348 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:37:28 AM »

Now the juniors Ben Mills

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #349 on:** July 23, 2016, 06:38:41 AM »

And William Dirks.....another Bill Rutherford grandson.....