Author Topic: Coolest Flying pictures of 2012 (Read 9085 times)

Paul Taylor · « **on:** December 22, 2012, 06:43:57 AM »

Just a thought...
Post a few of your favorite CL pictures from 2012 with a blurb about the photo.

Ill start

Ryan's Tutor II turns a corner at Brodaks 2012. I like the smoke trail.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2012, 01:19:18 PM »

I like this picture a lot...
Victor and Igor, 11-year-olds in the middle of the big guys, and kicking some ***!!!

Marcus

Avaiojet · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2012, 02:08:17 PM »

Here's what I'm really flying for 2012!

And this isn't photoshop!

Purchased at a local yard sale?

Charles

Michael Schmitt · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2012, 09:45:08 PM »

Gerry Rushke's sterling Hellcat at the chicagoland circle cutters navy carrier contest

wwwarbird · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2012, 10:47:13 PM »

Mike Schmitt, Spring Kickoff contest in Polk City, IA and his "rudderless" Jamison...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2012, 10:59:31 PM »

Keith Sandberg's T-Rex/P-47 heading out for a "mission", Sig CL Championships 2012...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2012, 11:04:08 PM »

I GOT IT! I GOT IT!! I G...

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2012, 11:23:07 PM »

Photo is of John Callentine and his magnificent Rabe Mustang at VSC24 (2012).

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2012, 11:29:31 PM »

Photo of RJ Whitely and his Formula S Classic winner at VSC24 (2012).

Incidently, this is one of the best flying airplanes I've ever flown of any vintage.

ash · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2012, 05:32:52 AM »

Feb 2012 - Waikato Grass Champs. Rod Brown releases his Slow Goodyear model into the fray:

Easter 2012 - Taranaki Champs. Dan Walker took his Profile Pizzazz to the top of the table:

June 2012 - Shortest Day Combat. 9yo Peter Walker is about to have a practice flight before his first proper bout, which he won!

October 2012 - Sig Fn Fly, Taupo. Kim Webby's Aotearoa begins its landing approach:

November 2012 - Auckland Champs. Kevin Barnes' Yatsenko:

Ron Heckler · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2012, 10:58:49 AM »

Ryan Barry completing his flight while the judges tally his score to a 2nd place finish in Advanced at our contest
at Flushing Meadow Corona Par, Queens, NY

Monty Summach · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2012, 11:11:19 AM »

Here is a few I like - taken at Prairie Fire, Edmonton Alberta.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2012, 10:32:07 PM »

Bob McDonald "greasing in" the "Apogee V", Sig C/L Championships 2012...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2012, 10:35:32 PM »

Allen Brickhaus, inverted with the "Olympus" in the Land of the Free, Sig C/L Championships 2012...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2012, 10:40:52 PM »

Jim Lee's "Sunflyr" comin' your way, Sig C/L Championships 2012...

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2012, 12:35:04 AM »

I don't have the equipment to do much more than luck into a good shot, but here are ones I liked from 2012. Maybe quantity will make up for quality??

1) Dave Evar's Reflection, message and models.
2) Dave Evar releases for Learn-to-Fly kid.
3) Gary Hull practices Carrier event - I can get the slow stuff.
4) Don Sopka, his dad, and "Ode to a Ringmaster" by dad's friend.
5) Gary Hull's carrier flight against clouds.
6) Bob Hunt releases for Bill Werwage.
7) Bill Werwage releases for Bob McDonald.

Dave Johnson Scores Bob McDonald.
9) Bud Wieder's "Ryan's Eagle". I cheated here with crude wing and tail editing on bottom.

- SK

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2012, 07:15:14 AM »

One from the Nats:

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2012, 09:01:03 PM »

Here's the oldest boy helping the youngest.

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2012, 09:02:24 PM »

And the youngest helping the oldest son.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2012, 10:35:36 PM »

Serge,

Where were the photos of Hunt, Werwage, McDonald etc. taken? I'm curious about the full scale relics in the background.

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:38:55 PM »

They were taken during the Cleveland Area Stunt Championships, hosted for the first time by the Akron Skymasters, at the MAPS musem at the Canto/Akron (Ohio) airport Sept. 29-30 of this year. They have a lot of good aviation history like this F4, T-33, and F-100 here.

SK

Igor Burger · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2012, 10:43:59 AM »

photo from european championshim in Beograd .. perfect airplaned in stunt circle

Paul Wescott · « **Reply #22 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:44:53 PM »

Whittier Narrows flyers raising funds at the KOTRC Bob Palmer memorial April 28th, 2012 to help a fellow flyer injured during a DIY home repair.

Paul Wescott - Buena Park, CA - robotfan at gmail dot com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/star-paul-star/collections/
SCAR - Southern California Air Racers (CL)
KOTRC - Knights of the Round Circle (CL)
VCB - Valley Circle Burners (CL)
BSS - Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron (FF)
AMA
NFFS
etc.

REX1945 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2012, 10:10:06 PM »

   There was a fellow with the Tulsa glue dobbers that brovided me with the
greatest shots I have ever had of my planes (and me flying them as well).
His name is Elwyn Aud. He's from Broken Arrow,OKA.

   I think these shots are world class :

Rex

PS : If anyone knows how to make them show up bigger on the post
(wihout double-clicking the photo) help me out.

Doug Moon · « **Reply #24 on:** December 26, 2012, 08:15:00 AM »

I like these two. I know the one of me flying was taken by Steve Fitton. I am not sure about the one with just the plane, but it's a really good one.

Thanks

john e. holliday · « **Reply #25 on:** December 26, 2012, 08:59:27 AM »

PS : If anyone knows how to make them show up bigger on the post
(wihout double-clicking the photo) help me out.
[/quote]

On my computor there is a tools icon that looks like a toothed gear. Click on it and pick your size. Sometimes the photos come out fuzzy tho.

Paul Wescott · « **Reply #26 on:** December 26, 2012, 08:47:11 PM »

Part 1 - Flight pics from the KOTRC Bob Palmer Memorial April 28th, 2012.

Paul W.

Paul Wescott · « **Reply #27 on:** December 26, 2012, 08:51:19 PM »

Part 1 - Flight pics from the KOTRC Bob Palmer Memorial April 28th, 2012.

Paul W.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/star-paul-star/collections/

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #28 on:** December 27, 2012, 10:33:05 AM »

A flight at the Nats. The landing as main gear down and tail wheel still up. Thanks to Jay Smith for the skilled photography (MA Editor).

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #29 on:** December 27, 2012, 11:24:43 AM »

Very cool landing photo, Allen!

Bob Hunt

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #30 on:** December 27, 2012, 02:06:45 PM »

I love it when a plan comes together.

Allen Brickhaus

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #31 on:** December 27, 2012, 02:45:16 PM »

I thought this picture from Paul Wescott (Paul W.) was especially cool, with the prop visible, control deflections, smoke and all. Not sure whose airplane, but the picture is stellar!

Steve

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #32 on:** December 27, 2012, 03:22:55 PM »

Now that is waaaaayyyy coooolllll!

Bob Hunt

Trostle · « **Reply #33 on:** December 27, 2012, 03:26:30 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on December 27, 2012, 02:45:16 PM

I thought this picture from Paul Wescott (Paul W.) was especially cool, with the prop visible, control deflections, smoke and all. Not sure whose airplane, but the picture is stellar! Steve

That airplane is Bob Whitely's semi-scale Oracle Raven, probably taken at the Team Trials last Fall.

KT

Mike Keville · « **Reply #34 on:** December 27, 2012, 04:29:58 PM »

Seen flying at our 2012 "1/2A" (1cc) multi-engine profile scale meet, here is Keith Trostle's JU-88/Bf-109 "Mistel". The full-scale version was actually a flying bomb....the JU-88's nose section modified extensively to house the explosive, and was released and controlled by the pilot in the Bf-109. Keith's model received 1st Place in our "Unlimited" (throttles allowed) category.
Photo by Mack Davis/Rickii Pyatt.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #35 on:** December 27, 2012, 05:04:57 PM »

Quote from: Mike Keville on December 27, 2012, 04:29:58 PM

Seen flying at our 2012 "1/2A" (1cc) multi-engine profile scale meet, here is Keith Trostle's JU-88/Bf-109 "Mistel". The full-scale version was actually a flying bomb....the JU-88's nose section modified extensively to house the explosive, and was released and controlled by the pilot in the Bf-109. Keith's model received 1st Place in our "Unlimited" (throttles allowed) category.
Photo by Mack Davis/Rickii Pyatt.

Love that model!!

Marcus

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #36 on:** December 27, 2012, 06:07:34 PM »

Quote from: Trostle on December 27, 2012, 03:26:30 PM

That airplane is Bob Whitely's semi-scale Oracle Raven, probably taken at the Team Trials last Fall.

KT

Photo is of Bob and Raven just prior to going to Team Trials.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #37 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:55:41 PM »

Quote from: Mike Keville on December 27, 2012, 04:29:58 PM

Seen flying at our 2012 "1/2A" (1cc) multi-engine profile scale meet, here is Keith Trostle's JU-88/Bf-109 "Mistel". The full-scale version was actually a flying bomb....the JU-88's nose section modified extensively to house the explosive, and was released and controlled by the pilot in the Bf-109. Keith's model received 1st Place in our "Unlimited" (throttles allowed) category.
Photo by Mack Davis/Rickii Pyatt.

VERY COOL!

So is Whitely's Raven... new KIT anyone!!!

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #38 on:** December 28, 2012, 02:04:57 PM »

One from the Tulsa Carrier contest and one from the August Wichita contest.

Tania Uzunova · « **Reply #39 on:** December 28, 2012, 03:18:22 PM »

At the World Champion that summer ; )

The photo is taken at 6 morning : )

John Hammonds · « **Reply #40 on:** December 28, 2012, 04:21:06 PM »

Quote from: Tania Uzunova on December 28, 2012, 03:18:22 PM

At the World Champion that summer ; )

The photo is taken at 6 morning : )

Awesome, I have just stolen it and it has become my new Desktop Wallpaper.

TTFN
John.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #41 on:** December 28, 2012, 09:03:41 PM »

Quote from: Tania Uzunova on December 28, 2012, 03:18:22 PM

At the World Champion that summer ; )

The photo is taken at 6 morning : )

That is a terriffic photo Tania!

Randy Cuberly

Igor Burger · « **Reply #42 on:** December 29, 2012, 08:08:48 AM »

Quote from: Tania Uzunova on December 28, 2012, 03:18:22 PM

The photo is taken at 6 morning : )

yes perfect photo ... but 6am means that Alex and Bene have already 2 flights, because I remember we started every morning at 5am

... and can I post your cool new shark? ... even with broken prop and terribly short lines? :- )))))))))))

photo done few hours later I think ... at least the sun is little bit higher :- PP

Tania Uzunova · « **Reply #43 on:** December 30, 2012, 04:12:28 AM »

Thank you boys : )

So just a little bit more again in early morning light : ) I 'd love to catch these moments in photography .....where in such cases the stunters are not only master in fly but also master in light : ))hehe

Tania Uzunova · « **Reply #44 on:** December 30, 2012, 04:13:54 AM »

Double loop : )) at the same time from both competitors

)))))))))))))))))))

Tania Uzunova · « **Reply #45 on:** December 30, 2012, 04:16:01 AM »

: )Again from that seiries ; )) that one is named " Pure symmetry"

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #46 on:** December 30, 2012, 06:17:01 AM »

Tania:

You are truly an artist!

Bob Hunt

Igor Burger · « **Reply #47 on:** December 30, 2012, 07:11:33 AM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on December 30, 2012, 06:17:01 AM

Tania:

You are truly an artist!

Bob Hunt

or she had broken camera :- PPPP

john e. holliday · « **Reply #48 on:** December 31, 2012, 09:05:19 AM »

Will have to try on the lap top in the shop, as all I get is a box with red X.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #49 on:** December 31, 2012, 11:16:20 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on December 31, 2012, 09:05:19 AM

Will have to try on the lap top in the shop, as all I get is a box with red X.

Yeah Doc...Me too!

Randy Cuberly