Author Topic: 37th Annual Topclassic (Read 10199 times)

Dave_Trible · « **on:** May 25, 2014, 08:42:42 AM »

Welcome to the 2014 running of the Topeka spring contest, the Topclassical. Yesterday was racing and combat on a rather wet day. Today is stunt day. We'll start with the entry/score boards. The weather is near puuurrrfect with sun, about 75 degrees and around 5-8 mph wind.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2014, 08:43:23 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2014, 08:48:58 AM »

Lew Woolard looking spry at 90!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2014, 08:57:01 AM »

First up in basic grandson Dylan getting instruction from Pete Lee. And Dad Kevin ready to start.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:02:53 AM »

Jim Pescetto up first on the main circle.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:07:46 AM »

Andrew Hathaway

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:20:18 AM »

Doc fires up, Jim Kraft holds.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:21:40 AM »

Engine flames out inverted on Doc. A gentle inverted landing. Should be good for round two.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:25:50 AM »

Gary Mondry and Primary Force up.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:28:11 AM »

Bob Brookins awaits his flight.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:31:16 AM »

Jerry Higgins Jamison w/FP .40.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:36:33 AM »

Jerry's Tutor II. T&L .51.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:37:50 AM »

Downloaded Apple 7.1.1 yesterday and having fits getting photos squeezed down enough to travel....

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:40:58 AM »

Andrew, Anderson Spitfire, Humongous.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:43:26 AM »

Mr. Brookins, Humongous, Silver Fox.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:44:55 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:03:58 AM »

Kevin Prier and Formula S, Big Art FP.40. Builder unspecified. (Just don't scratch it son)

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:04:35 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:05:23 AM »

Took an attempt-bad plug.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:05:47 AM »

Thanks for the updates and pictures. I love the pictures.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:07:25 AM »

Bob Brookins

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:13:32 AM »

Gary and Jared Hays. Stiletto.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:15:21 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:24:53 AM »

Darwin Ulledaul's Millenium Mustang.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:27:08 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:30:08 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:44:24 AM »

Kevin is out. That FP seems to have chewed out its main bushing.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:46:18 AM »

Jared Hays and Strega.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:51:46 AM »

Melvin Inc.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:52:31 AM »

Seems we are at lunch break here. Back soon.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:06:56 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #31 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:20:13 AM »

Lila Lee and Jim Kraft.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #32 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:31:23 AM »

Bob Brookins and Airbender.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #33 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:37:49 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:43:43 AM »

We are going again but the wind picked up pretty good. Some are passing 2nd round.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:49:21 AM »

Andrew fires the Spitfire.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:51:11 AM »

...This is Gary Hays Mirage. A Lou Wolgast work of art.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:55:23 AM »

Darwin circles.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2014, 11:57:14 AM »

Outside squares

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:07:30 PM »

Gary Hays again .

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:20:35 PM »

And final scores:

Bill Morell · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:35:45 PM »

Your Strega pic is spectacular!

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:41:56 PM »

Hey Dave,
Looks like a fun contest with a lot of good folks that I know. I may have to try hard to make this one next year!

Randy Cuberly

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2014, 12:50:31 PM »

Yep Randy come on up!!!! A great day, a good turnout. A fantastic bunch.

EddyR · « **Reply #44 on:** May 25, 2014, 02:06:48 PM »

Dave
Thanks for the great pictures and report.

Ed

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2014, 02:20:07 PM »

Thank you Ed. Come on up sometime!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2014, 04:03:51 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on May 25, 2014, 12:35:45 PM

Your Strega pic is spectacular!

Thank you Bill! Really a lucky shot. That's hard to get one right in front of you. That's the one benefit of the 7.1.1 download- the picture taking is way faster. Before there was a little delay. The bad thing is I have to crop the heck out of the photos to try to get under 1000 kb. Want to improve that by Nats time. That's a nice Stega though. And it won today.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #47 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:04:45 PM »

Quote from: Zuriel Armstrong on May 25, 2014, 10:05:47 AM

Thanks for the updates and pictures. I love the pictures.

Thank you Zuriel. You don't seem too far away. Come on up next time!

Andrew Hathaway · « **Reply #48 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:10:14 PM »

The forecast the last week or so didn't look too promising but it turned out to be a very nice day, aside from some tricky wind. Thanks to all the Topclass volunteers that made the contest happen, and the judges (Dale Hrenchir, Jim Lee, Pete Lee, and Todd Lee) that stood out in the sun for our benefit.

I had a really good day. I couldn't have asked for better engine runs from the Anderson Spitfire. Now if I can just remember to fly the maneuvers in the right sequence... I was surprised to receive the Spirit of '52 award. I have to thank Jim Kraft for sharing his knowledge of spark ignition, and helping me get the setup just right. Without his help I never would have attempted to use a spark ignition .60.

I managed to snap a few pics between flights and running around. I'll try to get them sorted and uploaded shortly.

Andrew Hathaway · « **Reply #49 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:48:02 PM »

The Pit line-up.

My Humongus.

My Nobler.

Gary Hays Stilletto.

Jared Hays Strega.

Think this one belonged to the Hays but didn't fly officially.

John Holliday with ?

, Melvin and my dad pull testing, Gary and Jared Hays in the background.

John's Magician.

Bob Brookins Airbender.

Jim Kraft Humongus.

Bob Brookins Humongus.

Jerry Higgins Tutor II.

Jerry Higgins Jamison?

Gary Mondry P-Force.

Gary Mondry Super Clown.

Doug Burright Twister?

Darwin Ulledahl Rabe Mustang.

Jim Pescetto Nobler.

Dylan Prier Jr Ringmaster.

Kevin Prier Formula S.

Driveway with nasty ruts, plenty of sunshades, good crowd.

The pits, pilots, and paved circle in the background.

More pits and people.

The Beginner/OTS judges and idk

.

John Holliday.

More of the grass circle and judges.

Jim Kraft and his Humongus.

Dale Hrenchir and Pete Lee busy judging.

Score boards.