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Title: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Dave_Trible on July 11, 2017, 09:51:36 AM: ....will be here.

I should get to the Baymont at dinner time Thursday and take up residence on the grass circles Friday AM. I'm not seeing any schedule conflicts with using the LPad right away but we'll see once I arrive.

Safe travels everyone!

Dave
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Post by: Paul Walker on July 11, 2017, 09:58:04 AM: Are you getting there early enough Dave!
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 11, 2017, 10:06:36 AM: I'm hoping the early bird catches the worm Paul. I'd go earlier because we are having a three day 'wind event' here, but it looks like it's rain in Muncie until like Thursday afternoon. Bringing eight gallons of fuel- hope I don't run out!

Dave
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Post by: john e. holliday on July 11, 2017, 10:30:25 AM: Have a safe trip Dave and most of all have fun. Tell the guys the old DOC is still flying once in a while. H^^
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Post by: Jeff Traxler on July 11, 2017, 11:52:15 AM: I'll be there Thursday afternoon as well.See ya on the grass as soon as static for scale is finished.Hope I don;t need a life jacket at the campground...........
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Post by: Matt Colan on July 11, 2017, 07:17:26 PM: I'll be getting there Saturday night. Really looking forward to being there again!

See you all there!
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Post by: Derek Barry on July 12, 2017, 05:16:27 PM: I can't wait to see everyone, and put this new dog up in some Muncie air. It's pretty good in our 100 degree, 95% humidity air down here.

Derek
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 13, 2017, 03:29:37 PM: From the LPad looks good here. Couple RTF R/C types flying. Going down to see what the grass looks like. As I was getting off on the Muncie exit saw a lot of water where it shouldn't be. Doesn't seem soggy around the pad tho.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 13, 2017, 03:44:55 PM: Grass circles are dry and ready to go. Spitting a little rain here now . Shouldn't amount to much.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 13, 2017, 04:10:06 PM: Here's Trax getting camp set up. (And showing his scale ship)
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Post by: Paul Walker on July 13, 2017, 06:42:32 PM: Have you burned a gallon of fuel yet Dave?
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Post by: James Mills on July 13, 2017, 08:14:24 PM: Dave,

We should be there Saturday afternoon. Hope to get down to the grass. Ben is flying on Sunday.

James
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Post by: Brett Buck on July 13, 2017, 08:25:38 PM: Quote from: Paul Walker on July 13, 2017, 06:42:32 PM
Have you burned a gallon of fuel yet Dave?

He probably got a good parking spot, at least.

Brett
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 04:48:00 AM: Quote from: Paul Walker on July 13, 2017, 06:42:32 PM
Have you burned a gallon of fuel yet Dave?
Today Paul, today for sure!
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:06:51 AM: 79 degrees, wind 6 mph. Stunt heaven today and tomorrow.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:40:07 AM: Quote from: James Mills on July 13, 2017, 08:14:24 PM
Dave,

We should be there Saturday afternoon. Hope to get down to the grass. Ben is flying on Sunday.

James
See ya then James. I'll likely be on the circle closest to where they will be flying scale sos I can get over to spectate between flights.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 07:01:28 AM: Joe and Colleen Gilbert are here this morning. They had the same wind in Tulsa we got in KC.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 07:14:09 AM: The mower guys are out to re-now the circles starting with the combat area where some are starting to flow in for their team trials.
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Post by: Dennis Adamisin on July 14, 2017, 07:45:19 AM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:06:51 AM
79 degrees, wind 6 mph. Stunt heaven today and tomorrow.

That's because our comps do not start until Sunday! Safe Journey, everyone, see you Sunday...
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 08:17:00 AM: 5 year old contestant Christopher Degroff with his scale planes.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 08:41:34 AM: Allen Goff tells me this is what you do after 60. .............thanks rev.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 08:46:03 AM: Joe is flying team scale with his builder/partner Ed Mason.
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Post by: mike londke on July 14, 2017, 08:50:34 AM: Samuel and I will hit the road early tomorrow. We'll be on the practice circles in the afternoon.
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Post by: john e. holliday on July 14, 2017, 10:02:28 AM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 08:17:00 AM
5 year old contestant Christopher Degroff with his scale planes.

Dave I still remember when you were not much older than this with your Dad launching you. Has it really been that many years? Remember to have fun. H^^
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 11:37:42 AM: Doc I'm not sure I was ever that young... don't remember it. Keep the home field in order. Getting a little gusty so a good time for a break before evening practice. I've seen Mike McHenry, the Smith bros and Samuel. (Smith Inc.). Got over to the combat area and checked up on home bros Andy and Cary Minor.
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Post by: Shug Emery on July 14, 2017, 12:10:23 PM: Quote from: Rusty on July 14, 2017, 11:55:58 AM
Where is Sparky? Is he there? How about Shug or Charles? They there?

Thanks
I'm not. Never been. Always during my busy work season.
Shug the Not There
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 03:09:55 PM: Shug you really do have to do this sometime. Like I tell my son in law Kevin, you do it once and you likely won't miss another one. He too has a job that's hard to get away from in the summer-don't let it take your life from you!

Evening practice is looking in doubt. Right now the wind is 14 gusting to 22. The forecast still shows it 10 gusting to 15 at 8 PM. That leaves one thing to do- the DQ. Will still go back to the field later in case and to see if there is a bull session going on at the pagoda.
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Post by: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 04:36:51 PM: You can't fly in 14 Dave?
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:11:57 PM: Sometimes it's a cost/ benefit analysis for me Paul. Grit teeth and white knuckles aren't much fun. Like I'm telling you ......... I know the airplane is more willing than I am. This is the airplane that flew its final round flight through the thunderstorm in 2014 here. Nonetheless I don't make practice of flying in such weather if I have a choice. BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?
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Post by: Garf on July 14, 2017, 06:01:43 PM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 05:11:57 PM
Sometimes it's a cost/ benefit analysis for me Paul. Grit teeth and white knuckles aren't much fun. Like I'm telling you ......... I know the airplane is more willing than I am. This is the airplane that flew its final round flight through the thunderstorm in 2014 here. Nonetheless I don't make practice of flying in such weather if I have a choice. BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?
I don't like the idea of doing wingovers or overhead 8's with lightning around me.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 14, 2017, 06:45:50 PM: No and you shouldn't. Normally the flying would have been stopped but in that case this cell formed up right near us after I already took off. Mine was the very last flight of the day. Everyone ran for cover except me and the stalwart judges who became drowned rats in short order. I am back out at the field in case the wind let up before dark- it hasn't and actually feels pretty chilly. Nothing flying except a couple the combat guys. The LPad is deserted. Actually nobody has been up there all day but could have been.
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Post by: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 07:08:17 PM: [quote BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?
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Haven't decided if I am coming yet. I better decide!
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Post by: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 07:10:46 PM: BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?
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Haven't decided if I am coming yet

I better decide soon!
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Post by: Derek Barry on July 14, 2017, 07:34:57 PM: Quote from: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 07:10:46 PM
BTW.. aren't you on the way yet?

Haven't decided if I am coming yet

I better decide soon!

Don't waste your time. 😉

Derek
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Post by: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 07:41:50 PM: Quote from: Derek Barry on July 14, 2017, 07:34:57 PM
Don't waste your time. 😉

Derek

Oh, so you are saying you are not worth beating?

Oh well....
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Post by: PJ Rowland on July 14, 2017, 08:42:25 PM: I dont he is saying not worth beating.

I think he is saying its not worth spending all that time and money to travel only to get beaten by 1.6 points in the final by his red ic beast... I agree it would be tough to handel.
Could be character building for you...
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Post by: Derek Barry on July 14, 2017, 08:43:08 PM: Quote from: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 07:41:50 PM

Oh, so you are saying you are not worth beating?

Oh well....

I know how much you hate 2nd place...

Derek
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Post by: wwwarbird on July 14, 2017, 09:29:12 PM: Thanks for your EXCELLENT coverage and photos again this year Dave, looking forward to more great stuff. y1
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Post by: Howard Rush on July 15, 2017, 10:41:01 AM: Quote from: Paul Walker on July 14, 2017, 07:10:46 PM
Haven't decided if I am coming yet

I won't be there this year, so this could be your big chance.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:01:47 PM: Oh bummer.. no Howard?

Well Sam Niebel and I teamed up for practice this morning and indeed I got that first gallon burned. Got a few shots at the LPad.

Paul decided to show and has this machine to fly this time;
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:02:38 PM: Chris Cox
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:03:29 PM: Kaz Minato
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:04:24 PM: Also from Japan Mr. Hiki
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:05:24 PM: Orestes working circle 3
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:07:14 PM: Bob McDonald holding Sparky's ship.
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Post by: Mike Ferguson on July 15, 2017, 02:05:53 PM: Quote from: Howard Rush on July 15, 2017, 10:41:01 AM
I won't be there this year, so this could be your big chance.

You missed out. Pete Ferguson should be there. I'll presume he has coffee.
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Post by: peabody on July 15, 2017, 02:20:06 PM: I'll bet that that's the heaviest plane Bob McDonald has hefted in a long time.
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Post by: Bob Hunt on July 15, 2017, 02:59:15 PM: I'll take that bet Rich... And, I'll give 100 to 1 odds...

Bob Hunt
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Post by: Will Hinton on July 15, 2017, 06:24:07 PM: I've hefted it and I want some of that action, too, Rich. I'll do the same deal as Bob. y1
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 08:58:33 AM: Morning practice going pretty well but the wind is getting sporty. Many over on the grass with beginner and intermediate. New arrivals are Dave Fitzgerald, Frank McMillin, Frank Williams, John Hill, Jose Modesto, Derek and fam last night, Jim and Lila Lee, Gene Martine and Stan Powell. The forecast has storms on the way for this afternoon and evening. A couple pics:
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 09:02:12 AM: Matt Colan going through his ship with Steve Fitton
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 09:03:31 AM: Gene Martine testing the wind
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:32:27 AM: Got to the grass and found Jack Sheeks, Kenny Stevens, James Mills and Ben and Denny. Bob and Elain Brookins are do their thing with intermediate.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:35:39 AM: Then there were these guys
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:37:10 AM: Forgot Wes Dick. Here is beginner Richard Sheer
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:40:26 AM: Some random shots with no details.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:57:22 AM: The intermediate score board
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:58:03 AM: And class photo
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 11:06:03 AM: The front with all the wind seems to have passed. Now it's settling down but getting warm. Betting many will grab lunch and get back out to practice.
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Post by: Gordon Tarbell on July 16, 2017, 11:27:31 AM: The picture of the C-124 Globemaster reminded me of a Sargent Snook that flew one in the Sears parking lot in Orlando FLa. He was stationed at what was then Orlando AFB and was an AF fireman. Big beautiful plane. Wish I had stayed in touch with him, great stunt flyer also.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 11:59:42 AM: Gordon I have sort of a soft spot for the C-124. I grew up living next to Richards-Gebaur AFB in south KC which was a main base for the MAC. Every afternoon you'd see the C-119 flying box cars and later the Globemasters come in. The base is long closed but up to about 10 years ago it maintained a squadron of A10 Warhogs. These days it's an international trade zone and those mile long runways are full bumper to bumper of new cars.
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Post by: Gordon Tarbell on July 16, 2017, 02:58:12 PM: My father used to work on the big round engine transport planes at Dover AFB. As a kid I loved to go inside them when they would do open house days at the base. 124's 119's, and a couple others that MAC had in inventory. Did not mean to cause the thread to drift from Nats coverage. It just sparks strong and pleasant memories.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 04:41:04 PM: The storms haven't materialized as yet and maybe half went back out. It seemed very hot and at times still and suffocating then at least once got hit with a dust devil that would have flipped the plane had it not been tied down with the stooge. Don't know if that nailed them on the pad. For the airplanes sitting loose in the pit it could have been exciting. Tomorrow we'll practice then comes the pilots meeting and concours judging. I won't be doing much with pictures for that so I hope others will and will add them here for all to see. I'm not really well equipped for big photo files and transfer.
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Post by: john e. holliday on July 16, 2017, 04:46:05 PM: If you have digital camera, you need extra cards. Which reminds me, I have almost 900+ pictures on my current card.
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Post by: Steven Kientz on July 16, 2017, 05:15:42 PM: Not sure about the others ,but this a PDK "Typhoon" with an Evolution 60NX. Owned by Don Main ,an Indy Sportliners member. Don and Mike McHenry have been busy trimming her out. If you're looking for a .60 size profile ,this is it.
Steve Kientz
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Post by: Norm Faith Jr. on July 16, 2017, 10:08:29 PM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 16, 2017, 10:57:22 AM
The intermediate score board

Only eleven Intermediate entries?
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Post by: RC Storick on July 17, 2017, 04:18:31 PM: Derrick Barry wins concourse
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Post by: wwwarbird on July 17, 2017, 09:18:22 PM: Quote from: RC Storick on July 17, 2017, 04:18:31 PM
Derrick Barry wins concourse

Congrats Derek!

Any pics of the plane?
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Post by: PJ Rowland on July 17, 2017, 10:09:47 PM: Concourse winner.
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Post by: wwwarbird on July 17, 2017, 10:17:46 PM: Ok, I remember that one now, thanks PJ! H^^
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 18, 2017, 05:04:09 AM: Today will be Classic/Nostalgia 30 and Old Time. Here are the boards, entries and flight order:
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 18, 2017, 05:50:50 AM: Event Director Denny Adamisin doing the judges warm up training flight.
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Post by: Don Jenkins on July 18, 2017, 06:28:41 AM: Quote from: RC Storick on July 17, 2017, 04:18:31 PM
Derrick Barry wins concourse

I'm not surprised, I've seen his work in person!!! Nice job Derek!!!

Don
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Post by: Jim Kraft on July 18, 2017, 08:13:03 AM: Congrats to Mr. Barry. Beautiful plane. I noticed there are more in Old Time than in Classic. That is as it should be of course. Best of good wind for everybody. Wish I was there. Thanks for keeping us informed.
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Post by: john e. holliday on July 18, 2017, 08:22:14 AM: Oh Jim how much did it cost you to get 8th spot both rounds of Old Time? Do us proud now. H^^
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Post by: peabody on July 18, 2017, 08:31:51 AM: The Academy has done a nice job of covering CL Scale, Beginner and Intermediate Stunt on their web site.
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Post by: Art Jessup on July 18, 2017, 09:24:42 AM: Congrats to Derek, beautiful airplane! I will be watching for some great flight scores from both you, Steve, and all the competitors. good luck!
artie
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 18, 2017, 11:31:46 AM: Final scores:
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Post by: Randy Powell on July 18, 2017, 01:44:23 PM: Nice wheel pant, Dennis.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 18, 2017, 07:06:07 PM: If there is a word about today and this week generally it's HOT. The humidity is high and at times next to no wind. Many are keeping practice sessions short and a very many are preferring to head to the grass instead of the LPad because of the extra reflective heat from the asphalt. Never seen the grass so heavily used.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 18, 2017, 07:08:01 PM: This evening I shared a circle with Matt Neumann and Mike Haverly. Here's Matt:
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 18, 2017, 07:12:52 PM: In the morning we begin two days of qualifying rounds. I'll get there early and try to post shots of the boards. I realized I sped away from the pilots meeting yesterday without getting shots of all the flight order.
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Post by: Jason Greer on July 18, 2017, 07:22:36 PM: Good luck, Dave. Thanks for keeping those of us on the sidelines informed!
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Post by: Joe Bowman on July 18, 2017, 08:18:34 PM: Fly well Dave. Thanks so much for taking on the extra load to take pictures and post the happens of the day. I look forward to each days news.
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Post by: john e. holliday on July 18, 2017, 08:37:08 PM: Remember to have fun while doing the best you can. Also thanks for all the pictures. I need a file in my computer for them. H^^
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Post by: Mike Haverly on July 18, 2017, 09:08:20 PM: Dave is a busy guy. When asked, I believe he said he has used or is on his third gallon of fuel. I just keep using the same jugs over and over. Way hot and humid today. L pad was stifling, the grass circles were quite nice. The circle next to us had Dave F. PW, Chris Rud, Bob McDonald and Chris Cox.

For those that haven't been here, it should be on your bucket list. Much fun.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 05:55:38 AM: Good morning all! Flying is about to start on day 1 of qualification rounds. It's warm and fair still but the forecast calls for 5-7 Mph winds before long. Circle 3 has a new twist this year- corn. Instead of beans plants off the circle it's 6-7 foot corn. This is a different visual here and could make interesting air at some point. My own field is corn on one side and air coming over it forms turbulence sometimes.

Anyway here are the boards: note ; it sorted out that group A is open only. The other three groups have advanced on the circle, who will fly before open.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 05:59:15 AM: As is our practice, we won't show the boards again until the flying is finished today. Good luck to everyone!
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 06:14:52 AM: Corn
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 09:54:05 AM: We are at about the midpoint. Group A is done for the day since there were no Advanced on that circle. The second round for the other three circles is commenced.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 09:55:01 AM: Samantha Hines in the overheads;
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 09:55:59 AM: General overview into the 1-2 pits;
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 10:01:51 AM: Ben Mills working it.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 10:35:54 AM: It's Matt Colan's 23rd birthday. Happy one to Matt! Said he was hoping the judges had a good present for him-told him not to hold his breath.
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Post by: john e. holliday on July 19, 2017, 10:42:37 AM: Tell him the old DOC Holliday says happy birthday. H^^
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 10:56:40 AM: Jim Lynch and Charlie Reeves snooping at Tom Morris tent.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 10:57:55 AM: Lee's Machine shop
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 10:58:44 AM: Tom Dixon tent.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 11:00:47 AM: Denny looking for lunch at our food vendor. Pretty good BBQ ( but it ain't KC BBQ- just sayin from a KC boy)
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Post by: Chris_Rud on July 19, 2017, 11:53:42 AM: Hi Everyone!

We are making a new PAMPA website and one of the features we are testing is live score updating. You can see the test environment at https://pampa.bureaugravity.com/live-scores/

Thanks,
Chris Rud
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 12:50:00 PM: Kenny Stevens
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 12:50:39 PM: Eric Taylor
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 12:51:18 PM: Dale Gleason
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 12:52:16 PM: John Hill with Frank McMillin launching.
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Post by: Darkstar1 on July 19, 2017, 02:47:37 PM: Will the live scoring update include advanced or just Open?
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Post by: James Mills on July 19, 2017, 03:03:00 PM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 19, 2017, 10:01:51 AM
Ben Mills working it.
A big thank you to Joe Daily. Ben crashed his SV-11 late yesterday afternoon. Joe immediately told him to fly one of their ARF Noblers.

James
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Post by: Tim Wescott on July 19, 2017, 03:13:41 PM: If anyone has posted video footage of Sam Hines, a friend who flew stunt until she started suffering vision problems would like to see. It may well be on Sparky's video feed -- I haven't had time to look at that yet.
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Post by: Dennis Adamisin on July 19, 2017, 07:48:54 PM: Quote from: Randy Powell on July 18, 2017, 01:44:23 PM
Nice wheel pant, Dennis.
Yeah, no one notices when the pictures on the wall are hung straight either.... HB~> HB~> HB~>
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Post by: Chris_Rud on July 19, 2017, 08:09:59 PM: Quote from: Darkstar1 on July 19, 2017, 02:47:37 PM
Will the live scoring update include advanced or just Open?

Hi! We are testing it this year. For right now that is all we can do. We will have it next year.
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Post by: Jason Greer on July 19, 2017, 08:40:31 PM: Chris,

Thanks for your work on the live scoring system. I for one really enjoyed watching the scores update in real time from work today!

Oh, and good luck!

Thanks,
Jason
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Post by: Howard Rush on July 19, 2017, 08:58:22 PM: Quote from: Chris_Rud on July 19, 2017, 08:09:59 PM
Hi! We are testing it this year. For right now that is all we can do. We will have it next year.

Did you get the message I sent you (I got your phone call late)? Looks like you're doing it manually. You can go to a tabulator's computer at any time, select the appropriate sheet, hit the Update Scores button, then print that sheet, perhaps as a .pdf you can post. Appropriate sheets are:

Wednesday and Thursday: Poster
Friday: Top 20 Poster
Saturday: Open Finals, then Walker Flyoff

One caution is that the Adobe .pdf maker has historically mispaginated Excel output. I use Nitro,which works fine.
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Post by: Gary Dowler on July 19, 2017, 09:27:07 PM: Shug, if you know the movie Im thinking of then at the NATS you would be "Sir not appearing in this film".......
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Post by: Gary Dowler on July 19, 2017, 11:56:54 PM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 15, 2017, 12:01:47 PM
Oh bummer.. no Howard?

Well Sam Niebel and I teamed up for practice this morning and indeed I got that first gallon burned. Got a few shots at the LPad.

Paul decided to show and has this machine to fly this time;
That's a stunt bird I can wrap my head around!!!
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 06:19:27 AM: We are just under way here this morning. It's already sprinkling and a large mass is moving this way. We'll see how far in the first round we can go before a deluge. Seems with the live feeds I won't need to input much. I'll let you know about what the weather is doing.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 07:34:31 AM: Some morning shots; Kaz Minato
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 07:35:50 AM: Joe Gilbert
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 07:36:54 AM: Jim Lee's Gee Bee getting pulled.
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Post by: Dan McEntee on July 20, 2017, 08:02:19 AM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 06:19:27 AM
We are just under way here this morning. It's already sprinkling and a large mass is moving this way. We'll see how far in the first round we can go before a deluge. Seems with the live feeds I won't need to input much. I'll let you know about what the weather is doing.

Hi Dave;
Keep up the reports if you can. The live feeds are cool but some of us don't have the equipment that can handle them. You have always done a great play by play, short, sweet and to the point and yet very descriptive. Some of us have to work also and can't enjoy the live feeds.
Thanks alot!
Dan McEntee
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 09:32:30 AM: Thanks Dan! Need to get YOU here sometime. We are complete on 1. The other three circles are just finishing Advanced and the Open groups are about to begin their second rounds. As luck would have it the winds are just now picking up to around 8-10 and feels like more is coming. The sky is a little darker to the northwest and we will get it here sooner or later. Guessing by the size of the storm on radar we could go down for maybe 1-1 1/2 hours. Then maybe very nice (and steamy) after that.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 09:34:05 AM: .. Frank Williams new ship- always full of inovations. PA .75
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Post by: Jason Greer on July 20, 2017, 09:42:17 AM: Dave,

I'm with Dan. Being at work, I can't do the live video streams, but I can keep up with the commentary and pictures that are posted here. I definitely appreciate the time that you take doing this.

The live score posting is neat also. I've already run the scores through Excel to see how the top 20 is shaping up!

Thanks,
Jason
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 10:04:16 AM: And with a crack of thunder and a wall of water we are all stop here. Denny is holding till 3:00 pm for re-start (eastern). The last of the Advanced landed but none of the second round of Open has flown yet. Once we go again it will likely go past the dinner hour to complete. Most are leaving the field for now.
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Post by: Brett Buck on July 20, 2017, 10:33:16 AM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 10:04:16 AM
And with a crack of thunder and a wall of water we are all stop here. Denny is holding till 3:00 pm for re-start (eastern). The last of the Advanced landed but none of the second round of Open has flown yet. Once we go again it will likely go past the dinner hour to complete. Most are leaving the field for now.

I am looking at the radar, and even 2400 miles away, I can tell that if you get started again, you had better set yourself up to fly in some air, boys!

Brett
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Post by: Randy Powell on July 20, 2017, 10:53:12 AM: Yea, doesn't look all that good. Serious thunderstorms.
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Post by: Jim Kraft on July 20, 2017, 11:46:01 AM: I am with the others Dave. Can't thank you enough for posting stuff for us who can not be there. We really appreciate what you do.
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Post by: Brett Buck on July 20, 2017, 12:47:33 PM: Quote from: Randy Powell on July 20, 2017, 10:53:12 AM
Yea, doesn't look all that good. Serious thunderstorms.

It's going to clear up well before sundown, unfortunately, what happens right after clearing is typically lots of gusty wind. It might make those with mediocre first-round flights a little nervous.

Brett

p.s. it's clear now, winds about 10 gusting to 15, and it's not likely to improve before sundown. Not a disaster but should make it very difficult to improve on the morning score - so if you *have to*, time to show us what you have....
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Post by: NED-088 on July 20, 2017, 12:51:15 PM: Quote from: Steven Kientz on July 16, 2017, 05:15:42 PM
Not sure about the others ,but this a PDK "Typhoon" with an Evolution 60NX. Owned by Don Main ,an Indy Sportliners member. Don and Mike McHenry have been busy trimming her out. If you're looking for a .60 size profile ,this is it.
Steve Kientz
(https://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/2017-nats-coverage/?action=dlattach;attach=272988;image)
For some reason I seem to like that colour..... ;D
(http://home.hccnet.nl/b.van.hoek/Plaatjes/c16.jpg)

Too bad I can't make it to Muncie now. Last time was W Ch 2004:
(http://home.hccnet.nl/b.van.hoek/Plaatjes/WK%202kl.jpg)
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 01:10:35 PM: Jason, Jim, all thank you. Might be a good point while we wait (Denny just announced the pits are open for business but Brett was correct- it's very breezy now and few are in a hurry), to briefly bring up some of what's going on and may happen going forward. Our sport is trying to use some different media technology to get our story out. Last evening we had our Pampa executive council meeting and general membership meeting. We are at a point where changes and new directions are needed in how we communicate. Our great Stunt News is going to have to transform into other things for three main reasons;
1. After years of great service Bob and Liz are wishing to find other things to do in life than devote so much of there time to our enjoyment. Good for them! But we don't have a good plan 'B' for the magazine makeup.
2. Production and mailing costs of 4-6 issues per year are exceeding the membership fees which is not sustainable, especially as membership number are softening making it harder to spread costs.
3. We grew up loving our model mags but with modern media it's largely old news by the time you get it.

Our discussions are centering around taking most of it on line with our new website nearing completion (we've gotten previews this week). It has live capability, blog interaction and archival capability. The mag may become a larger once a year 'annual' type affair. Another goal through this is to cut membership fees in half which should help many of our fixed-income potential members. A bigger online footprint should be helpful on youthful recruits.

Anyway you may see our broadcasts go to the Pampa site with blogs and live feeds and may become therefore subscription based... JOIN PAMPA.

We are about to restart now.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 01:42:20 PM: Most fliers are taking the pass with just guys on bubbles going up. In fact the last one- Frank Williams is cranking now. So much for a long day.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 01:45:29 PM: Joe launches Frank
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 01:46:03 PM: Airborne
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 01:51:12 PM: Error on my part- Joe Daly yet to fly. Going now.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 02:16:23 PM: Here are your boards, your qualifiers and those of us who need to practice more.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 20, 2017, 04:55:10 PM: Tomorrow's flight order:
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Post by: Will Davis on July 20, 2017, 07:04:15 PM: Dave,

Thanks for posting results, photos, and updates. It is really appreciated by all.
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Post by: Chris_Rud on July 20, 2017, 07:54:01 PM: Ok, now we have the advanced finals loaded with open top 20 ;D

Their is also a feature that will allow you to request text notifications for pilots scores once they are updated. Click on the icon next to the pilots name that has a smart phone icon to input your number.

https://pampa.bureaugravity.com/live-scores/

-Chris
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Post by: wwwarbird on July 20, 2017, 09:55:31 PM: Quote from: Dan McEntee on July 20, 2017, 08:02:19 AM

Hi Dave;
Keep up the reports if you can. The live feeds are cool but some of us don't have the equipment that can handle them. You have always done a great play by play, short, sweet and to the point and yet very descriptive. Some of us have to work also and can't enjoy the live feeds.
Thanks alot!
Dan McEntee

Ditto Dave, I actually prefer your reports. y1
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 04:21:43 AM: We are awaking this morning to lights flickering in the Baymont as a strong storm including hail is rolling into Muncie. Looking at radar it will certainly pour right up to start time and beyond...... this wasn't in any forecast I saw last night. Nontheless until we hear otherwise we'll make our way out by start time and see what's happening.
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Post by: Mike Palko on July 21, 2017, 05:48:32 AM: We are on hold until 11am... Stay tuned.

Mike
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 07:22:44 AM: Here at 9:15 it looks like we will get an opening in the next hour which probably will work out for an 11:00 go for our G20+12 to begin. We'll have 64 flights to get in today. There appears to be another wave of storms a few hours behind this one. Hope we won't have too much standing water on the circles.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 08:54:49 AM: Mike Palko on 3 and Tom Dixon on 4 start is off this morning. They are up while others ready in the pit. These are warm ups for the judges. Denny is urging the flyers to be ready and keep it moving to get in what we can during this break in weather. The wind is not too bad-mostly 5-8 I'd recon.
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Post by: Brett Buck on July 21, 2017, 08:59:17 AM: Quote from: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 08:54:49 AM
Mike Palko on 3 and Tom Dixon on 4 start is off this morning. They are up while others ready in the pit.

BTW- my prediction, based on various sources... (no particular order):

David
Paul
Orestes
Derek
Masaru

Brett
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:02:07 AM: So is the first bet down?
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:08:08 AM: Derek ready to go
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:14:42 AM: I've had lust in my heart over Bob McDonald's props on a few planes
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:15:16 AM: ....
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:26:14 AM: We are officially underway with Steve Millet going on 3. Watch out for this guy going forward. David is going on 4
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:26:52 AM: Conditions at the moment are near ideal.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:28:43 AM: Matt Colan fires on 3 with Gene Martine on the tail
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:32:51 AM: Kaz headed to 4
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:35:03 AM: Frank McMillin's ship in line
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:35:45 AM: Nice applause for Matt as he touches down
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:37:28 AM: Kaz airborne
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:38:44 AM: Mike Palko churning around on 3 with that familiar yellow P51
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Post by: Trostle on July 21, 2017, 09:39:48 AM: Quote from: Brett Buck on July 21, 2017, 08:59:17 AM

BTW- my prediction, based on various sources... (no particular order):

David
Paul
Orestes
Derek
Masaru

Brett

I came up with the same list except for one name. My pick includes Minato. One of those 6 people will not make the top 5 and it will be very close.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:45:59 AM: Matt Neuman
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:47:11 AM: Frank Williams and Bob McDonald up
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:49:25 AM: Orestes arriving on the line
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:51:30 AM: Bob McDonald
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:53:54 AM: Derek signals the judges
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:55:44 AM: The pit from the business end
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:58:08 AM: Frank impresses the judges in the insides.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 09:58:52 AM: 4.9 on Frank
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:03:52 AM: Chris Cox turns loose Paul Walker's Jug.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:04:36 AM: I got Paul at 5.25 inverted
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:05:50 AM: 5.07 going into the hourglass
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:08:11 AM: Mr. Hiki heads to 3
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:11:17 AM: Kaz holds, Hiki heads to the handle
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:12:03 AM: He doing a smart 4.85
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:13:25 AM: Flying deep with crisp corner
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Post by: Brett Buck on July 21, 2017, 10:25:07 AM: Quote from: Trostle on July 21, 2017, 09:39:48 AM
I came up with the same list except for one name. My pick includes Minato. One of those 6 people will not make the top 5 and it will be very close.

I will admit that these were not exactly bold choices. We could have picked Paul, David, Orestes a year ago, and Derek is probably pretty predictable (although it's Top 20 day, during which many crazy things tend to happen). The remaining slot, just based on past experience, would have been between Chris R. Joe, Kaz, and Masuru. I am not much of one for scoreboard-watching when I am actually competing, but I can do the analysis, and Hiki-san was doing better relative to the other standard-bearers during qualifying. And I have other sources of information to go by. We'll see pretty soon, this contest is running on Pacific time after the delay.

Brett
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:27:01 AM: Eric Taylor gets a send off from Kenny Stevens
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:28:56 AM: Chris Cox putting in a good flight on 3
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:34:01 AM: One might watch what unhatched chicks they are counting. Joe Gilbert and Colleen
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:35:32 AM: Joe cruising at 5.31
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:39:27 AM: Steve Fitton finishes on 3. Joe with a purrtty touchdown and applause
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:42:09 AM: Chris Rud fires with David on the back half
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:43:11 AM: 5.25 inverted on Chris
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:44:55 AM: They are finished with first round on three and are on siesta. The same on 4 after Chris
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:46:54 AM: Form in the overheads
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:48:14 AM: OK we are on break. Go grab a cold one, hot one or anyone and we'll be back shortly.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:52:23 AM: A judge's breakfast of champions. Wes Eakin
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:55:44 AM: I was told this was the peanut gallery
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 10:59:10 AM: Steve Millet and John Hill await
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:09:27 AM: The sun emerges as the fliers have swapped circles and we are going again
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:17:01 AM: Derek laying it in with 5.38 on 4. Kaz looking smooth on 3
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:19:53 AM: Joe Gilbert moving onto three for his final round
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:22:54 AM: Joe Gilbert told me he would pinch it up a little this flight and so my watch says 5.17
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:24:19 AM: He's a bit more crisp in the corner now
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:28:17 AM: Frank Williams burps 'er
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:29:07 AM: Frank McMillin rolls out on 3
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:31:15 AM: Dan Banjock retrieves Mike Palko's bird
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:32:28 AM: Paul takes off on three. Had him at 5.17 this time
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:34:00 AM: With the sun out and the pavement heating up we are getting more float in level flight as thermals lift.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:40:41 AM: Lost in there somewhere is Kenny Stevens
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:44:44 AM: Mike McHenry
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:46:43 AM: Matt Colan
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:48:21 AM: Orestes working away on 3
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:49:08 AM: 4.94 entering the overheads
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:51:45 AM: Steve Fitton looks relaxed flying nicely on 4.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:52:54 AM: David fueling in the pit
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:54:10 AM: Chris Cox launches Matt Neuman on 3. Matt working at 5.0
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:56:35 AM: Matt Colan winds it up for takeoff
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:57:37 AM: He might have gotten a little hop of the crown in the pavement
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:58:23 AM: The other Matt is circling to land
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:58:58 AM: Very well done on his landing
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 11:59:21 AM: David entering
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:00:14 PM: Mr. Hiki tops off the tank
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:03:22 PM: Chris Rud burps his baby in the pit
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:04:09 PM: David locking in some sharp corners over there.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:05:31 PM: Bob McDonald gets a launch from Derek
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:08:31 PM: Chris Rud now follows David and David launches while Orestes haul his airplane in.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:10:25 PM: Chris at 5.3 inverted
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:11:45 PM: Hiki heads out
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:14:46 PM: Frank Williams will close us out soon after Chris. Hiki at 4.9
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:21:10 PM: Had our back turned but think Frank waved off this flight. He circles, judges aren't going anywhere.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:29:32 PM: Frank up again. I got 5.38-5.4. May have had airplane motivation issues but working it now
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:30:38 PM: Very pretty corners from Frank.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:35:33 PM: Frank lands it well. And we did get it done here. Now we go see what the tabulators are cooking up. I am sorry I could not get over to cover Advanced. They've been done a while and we'll go see if their board is complete. Stand by...
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 12:42:06 PM: And here is the Advanced board. Congrats to Richard Huff!
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 01:04:13 PM: The Pavilion full of score watchers
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 01:17:39 PM: Here it is:
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 01:18:38 PM: Pay your bets at the window and lay 'em down for tomorrow.
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Post by: Dave_Trible on July 21, 2017, 01:31:29 PM: There is a new twist I was just made aware of for tomorrow. Heavy rain until 2:00 PM. Quite a few including myself will head for home in the morning if that plays out since we had no plans to stay another night. Looks like they might have trouble wanting to do the judges warm up. In any event we wish everyone well, good luck and a safe trip home and I'm sure someone will give the final results.
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Post by: Steve Helmick on July 21, 2017, 02:04:05 PM: David F. showed amazing consistency. Having seen Hiki fly (at VSC), it's no surprise that he finished well (6th). I must assume that he has stopped flying his bottoms at 2.5'?

All that aside, PW often seems to fly just badly enough in the early rounds to give others false hope...before he squashes them like bugs. I've seen that many times at local contests. Thanks for your reporting, Mr. Trible! H^^ Steve
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Post by: FLOYD CARTER on July 21, 2017, 02:25:24 PM: The reports on Muncie weather make a good case for moving the Nats to CA.

If so, then we Left Coasters will be able to compete. Until then, good luck in IN.
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Post by: RC Storick on July 21, 2017, 02:45:09 PM: Best I can do with my phone

https://youtu.be/H0HzUHiqdFU
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Avaiojet on July 21, 2017, 03:20:57 PM: Robert,

Thanks, watched the entire thing!

CB
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Howard Rush on July 21, 2017, 05:13:59 PM: Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on July 21, 2017, 02:25:24 PM
...then we Left Coasters will be able to compete.

I know it looks bleak now, but the Jive Combat Team will be back next year.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Robert Zambelli on July 21, 2017, 06:55:58 PM: How did Banjock make out?

Bob Z.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: john e. holliday on July 21, 2017, 06:58:50 PM: Thanks for all the reports so far. Now for those heading home watch the weather and drive safely. But, I'm at home so you don't have to watch out for me. Again Dave another year and hopefully the weather will co-operate for getting practice next year.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Matt Colan on July 21, 2017, 07:36:40 PM: Quote from: Robert Zambelli on July 21, 2017, 06:55:58 PM
How did Banjock make out?

Bob Z.

He flew his stiletto as best he could but came up short in qualifying and ended up 6th on his circle
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: wwwarbird on July 21, 2017, 11:14:43 PM: Thanks Dave, this is great coverage. y1
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Randy Cuberly on July 22, 2017, 01:37:55 AM: Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on July 21, 2017, 02:25:24 PM
The reports on Muncie weather make a good case for moving the Nats to CA.

If so, then we Left Coasters will be able to compete. Until then, good luck in IN.

Uhhhh.....
Looks to me like a couple of the left coasters competed just fine...my bet's on one of them to win. Most likely Mr. Walker is not through making monkey's out of everybody yet! He is obviously The MAN of all time in STUNT!

Randy Cuberly
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Robert Zambelli on July 22, 2017, 07:29:17 AM: Quote from: Matt Colan on July 21, 2017, 07:36:40 PM
He flew his stiletto as best he could but came up short in qualifying and ended up 6th on his circle

Surprising! ??? ???
I judged him at Brodak's and he was doing extremely well with the Raven.

Bob Z.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: rich gorrill on July 22, 2017, 01:27:18 PM: Bob, the Raven had a bad day during a practice flight about a week and a half ago.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Tim Wescott on July 22, 2017, 02:09:11 PM: Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on July 21, 2017, 02:25:24 PM
The reports on Muncie weather make a good case for moving the Nats to CA.

We just need to charter a Stunt Bus to take us there and back.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Bruce Shipp on July 22, 2017, 02:59:56 PM: Update? Live scoring shows two left to fly...
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Dave_Trible on July 22, 2017, 03:07:05 PM: WHAAAT???? I get all the way back to 101 degree KC and no winner yet???? (Derek told me he'd let us know)

Dave
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Crist Rigotti on July 22, 2017, 03:09:26 PM: Can somebody post a pic of the scoreboard for the top 5 fly-off and the JR. & SR. and Walker Cup? Much appreciated.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Joe Yau on July 22, 2017, 03:22:58 PM: Here's the top 5 fly-off..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/JOE91SC/2017%20nats%20results_zpsb05xvcmu.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JOE91SC/media/2017%20nats%20results_zpsb05xvcmu.jpg.html)

Sorry.. having some technical issue with the site.
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Chris_Rud on July 22, 2017, 03:25:01 PM: Here you go. Less then 16 points separating 1st and 5th. It was a real shootout!
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Dave_Trible on July 22, 2017, 05:12:55 PM: Congratulations to David!! Really to all. Just getting to the top five makes you all Champions. This is hard, very hard work. Derek- almost 'the ONE'....
Title: Re: 2017 Nats Coverage
Post by: Dan McEntee on July 22, 2017, 08:52:57 PM: Quote from: Joe Yau on July 22, 2017, 03:22:58 PM
Here's the top 5 fly-off..

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/JOE91SC/2017%20nats%20results_zpsb05xvcmu.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JOE91SC/media/2017%20nats%20results_zpsb05xvcmu.jpg.html)

Sorry.. having some technical issue with the site.

Hey Joe;
There was a post on the Penton Owner's Group (a motorcycle group) about this photo hosting issue the other day. Lots of guys used PhotoBucket (I think) to host the photos that they posted on the forum there, and now they (Photbucket) are no longer offering free services and you must pay to use the site. There is one whole hell of a lot of really useful photos that are going to be lost. From the image I see in this thread, it looks the same as what is showing up on the POG list, so that may be your problem and not the SH site.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee