Author Topic: 2024 Worlds (Read 9319 times)

Dave_Trible · « **on:** August 10, 2024, 01:22:14 PM »

Yesterday the majority of the Nats participants departed the LPad and Muncie. Today the World competitors began to pour in. So far I've seen the teams from Mongolia, Brazil, Japan, China, Italy, Germany , Switzerland, and New Zealand on the field. Unfortunately the brisk winds that plagued the last couple days of the Nats returned today in the afternoon making the test flying and practice challenging. As expected it is Shark Week here. I'd guess 60-70% of the models seen so far are Yatsenkos. There are also a few Blue Max airplanes. While the majority are electric there is a smattering of Stalker and Discovery Retros IC engines. I have seen two lady fliers so far (each team is allowed one female in addition to their regular 'senior' crew) The ladies are from Mongolia and Italy. It is nice that most all teams have at least one member who speaks english pretty well (except maybe Japan) What's more amazing how many of them speak 3-4-5 languages and converse well with each other. We've seen two mishaps so far in practice. One Shark had the landing gear pull out and another ejected the battery pack during a horizontal eight. The young man landed the airplane without further damage. Proper battery mounting techniques were shown to the competitor.

Dave

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2024, 01:57:28 PM »

A couple of interesting features. The first is contra rotating props. I didn't get any details yet but it is on a Max Bee done in Red Bull paint.
The second is the folding prop on Christoph's model (Germany). This is to reduce the drag for the landing glide. Max score requires a full one lap glide from level flight altitude to touchdown. Give that a try at home- and with a smooth continuous decent to touchdown.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2024, 01:59:11 PM »

Photo

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2024, 01:59:47 PM »

Photo

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2024, 03:47:47 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on August 10, 2024, 01:57:28 PM

A couple of interesting features. The first is contra rotating props. I didn't get any details yet but it is on a Max Bee done in Red Bull paint.
The second is the folding prop on Christoph's model (Germany). This is to reduce the drag for the landing glide. Max score requires a full one lap glide from level flight altitude to touchdown. Give that a try at home- and with a smooth continuous decent to touchdown.

When you build to the porky side, that's not too difficult to pull off if you are ready and looking for it!!

The proper whipping technique for the first half lap just needs to be mastered. When we fly here at Buder, we always try to have the roll out stop at the take off point so we don't have to walk too much to retrieve the airplane! All those steps add up!!
When Sean and I checked into the hotel we stayed at while there earlier this week, I saw people with 'Romania" on the back of their shirts standing outside catching a smoke, and one younger guy was dry flying through the reverse wingover. I didn't even have to ask him if they were here for the WC event!!
Have fun!!
Dan McEntee

Ken Culbertson · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2024, 04:23:35 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on August 10, 2024, 01:57:28 PM

and with a smooth continuous decent to touchdown.

in a strong wind!

Shorts,David · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2024, 11:58:38 PM »

Dave, Thanks for the update and pictures.

RC Storick · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2024, 04:13:34 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on August 10, 2024, 01:22:14 PM

Yesterday the majority of the Nats participants departed the LPad and Muncie. Today the World competitors began to pour in. So far I've seen the teams from Mongolia, Brazil, Japan, China, Italy, Germany , Switzerland, and New Zealand on the field. Unfortunately the brisk winds that plagued the last couple days of the Nats returned today in the afternoon making the test flying and practice challenging. As expected it is Shark Week here. I'd guess 60-70% of the models seen so far are Yatsenkos. There are also a few Blue Max airplanes. While the majority are electric there is a smattering of Stalker and Discovery Retros IC engines. I have seen two lady fliers so far (each team is allowed one female in addition to their regular 'senior' crew) The ladies are from Mongolia and Italy. It is nice that most all teams have at least one member who speaks english pretty well (except maybe Japan) What's more amazing how many of them speak 3-4-5 languages and converse well with each other. We've seen two mishaps so far in practice. One Shark had the landing gear pull out and another ejected the battery pack during a horizontal eight. The young man landed the airplane without further damage. Proper battery mounting techniques were shown to the competitor.

Dave

I will not be here for the last 2 days To cover the flyoff. My hotel is up Thursday night so Friday will be my last day. Sorry

Matt Colan · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2024, 04:43:58 AM »

Spent yesterday morning down in the grass with Dave, Jake and Steve Moon. Lots of circles available so we had ample opportunity to get in a bunch of flying. It was cool out, started at 55 and warmed up from there. I started with 10%. Dave wanted to try 20% in his 75. After seeing Dave enjoy the 20%, I eventually tried 15% when it warmed up mid morning and liked it. Some minor adjustments suggested by Dave were helpful as well. Jake is acclimating to an Aurora on loan from Jose Modesto and is improving by leaps and bounds every flight! I quit after 10 flights for lunch. Went back out last night to the L-Pad and got a couple wind flights.

Today looks to be more of the same. Practice and coaching

Gaylord D Elling · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2024, 05:55:16 AM »

Good luck Matt, Dave,Orestes and Sir Alimov.Have fun, make memories for a lifetime!!! GO USA

John Skukalek · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2024, 06:34:44 AM »

Thanks for the reporting guys.
What types of flying lines are you seeing?

M Spencer · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2024, 11:20:12 PM »

Much Appreciated , all this , thanks .

Be nice to get ' one of each ' of the man in the middle . And no taking his chair when He's not looking .

Matt Colan · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2024, 04:27:37 AM »

Yesterday was more of the same. Practiced with Dave Orestes and Chris Cox in the morning until the wind came up about 11:30. Then we broke for lunch and went back out in the evening. We went to circle one and got three flights each. I made a pushrod adjustment that took four flights to get used to but I think it was for the better. The last flight Dave was very happy with and was a good way to roll things up.

Today is processing, official practice and opening ceremonies

Couple pictures from the last couple days

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2024, 08:10:30 AM »

I’m very impressed with the three female pilots I’ve seen so far. I will post a photo of the Mongolian gal. She and the one from China WOULD have made our Nats top 20 last week- and maybe better….

Dave

Keith Renecle · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2024, 08:38:52 AM »

Thanks for the news updates Dave! That's really nice! Does anyone have a link to the teams that are participating? I could not spot that on the official website, so maybe I missed that. Thanks.

Keith R

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2024, 10:12:33 AM »

The gal from China.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2024, 10:15:05 AM »

Keith here is the morning practice schedule it that helps:

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2024, 10:15:40 AM »

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Shorts,David · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2024, 04:11:34 PM »

Zheng Liu from China wrote a story for the first pampa newsletter. I believe a few weeks ago she took 4th in the Chinese nats.

Keith Renecle · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2024, 12:34:18 AM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on August 12, 2024, 10:15:40 AM

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Thanks very much Dave. I appreciate that!

Keith R

Matt Colan · « **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2024, 03:39:58 AM »

Yesterday was processing, official practice and opening ceremonies. Everything went smoothly. The day before I had made a change to my pushrod length that was wrong. I reversed the change and the two flights after that were much better! A far better locked in bottom, just like I had before the change.

Opening ceremonies were pretty cool. It was neat to see all the countries around one of the grass circles playing their respective national anthems. After that was done, Orestes was itching to fly and I believe he went out and did that. Dave and I took the night off, I believe Gabe did as well. I have a friend visiting for a few days to watch and is camping out at the RV park. We went down to his campsite and he made some sloppy joes for Jake, Steve Gene and I. Paul came to visit and had one as well. A great time was had!! A couple beers and some messing with free flight airplanes and it was time to retire back to the room for some sleep in preparation for today.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:27:23 AM »

Day one Qualifications: Schedule

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #22 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:28:19 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:29:19 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #24 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:30:21 AM »

The boards: 1.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #25 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:31:01 AM »

B group

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #26 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:31:44 AM »

C group

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #27 on:** August 13, 2024, 07:22:07 AM »

Mike releases son Gabe’s airplane. Gabe is the US Junior flier. His corners are amazing! Among the best at the worlds. Watch out as he flies Open next year.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #28 on:** August 13, 2024, 07:30:46 AM »

Matt Colan. First time US Team member.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #29 on:** August 13, 2024, 07:48:40 AM »

Jake Moon is now a Singapore resident and is flying in their colors. His beautiful airplane is on lend-lease from Jose Modesto.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #30 on:** August 16, 2024, 05:08:37 AM »

Today’s start for the finals has been delayed until 10:00 due to weather

Trostle · « **Reply #31 on:** August 16, 2024, 12:28:13 PM »

It appears that the scores are being posted near real time at the world championships appearing on the AMA website. Fun to watch.

https://2024clwc.org/Results/index.php

Keith

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #32 on:** August 16, 2024, 05:53:04 PM »

Quote from: Matt Colan on August 16, 2024, 05:08:37 AM

Today’s start for the finals has been delayed until 10:00 due to weather

Good luck Matt!!

frank williams · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2024, 06:41:45 PM »

Sparky's videos show most all people with a WC badge nametag of somesort. Did everyone on the flying site have to have a badge? Could you just drive in like at the Nats and wander around. Planned on staying, but after the Nats my back was gone.

Sparky .... your little commie gal sure can fly ..... she could win the Nats

BillLee · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2024, 07:07:10 PM »

Quote from: frank williams on August 20, 2024, 06:41:45 PM

Sparky's videos show most all people with a WC badge nametag of somesort. Did everyone on the flying site have to have a badge? Could you just drive in like at the Nats and wander around. Planned on staying, but after the Nats my back was gone.

Sparky .... your little commie gal sure can fly ..... she could win the Nats

Anybody who was entered as a part of their national team, anybody who was a worker, all had name badges. There was no restriction to anybody wanting to wander in and spectate.

Was good seeing you at the NATs, Frank.

Bill

Les McDonald · « **Reply #35 on:** August 20, 2024, 07:35:49 PM »

Bill Lee really fixed me up with a special badge and it was so very much appreciated.
Along with my mug shot and name he put my WC wins along with a gold border so instead of introducing myself to the non English speaking contestants I just "showed em my badge". I got some really neat reactions.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #36 on:** August 21, 2024, 08:13:46 AM »

Just came from Worlds results site. Looks like our team over all did better than past years. Way to go USA Team, all of you. F2C needs more contests/work. As past F2C contestant in local contests it is a very hard event. Back then we couldn't buy our way into the winners circle. I liked the event but was too hard on pilots.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #37 on:** August 21, 2024, 12:43:32 PM »

John we got over to watch one race. The TALL pilots looked like something churning in a hamster wheel. I think these guys might need a physical trainer. Very fast.

Dave

john e. holliday · « **Reply #38 on:** August 21, 2024, 10:26:09 PM »

Yes the pilots need to be in great shape. That is one reason I stayed at pitting. Still takes a lot of work.