Author Topic: El Dorado Contest (Photos) (Read 4640 times)

Steve Kocher · « **on:** November 08, 2011, 07:36:17 PM »

Here are some photos from this weekend's contest at El Dorado, Arkansas

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:40:35 PM »

Here are a few more...

David M Johnson · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:42:52 PM »

The yellow AT-6 any Idea where the plans/kit came from?
David Johnson

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2011, 03:45:25 AM »

David,

That is one of Don Hutchison's profile warbird designs. The plans are available from Control Line Central. There is post in the vendor section on them: http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=18770.0.

Steve.

SteveMoon · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:04:05 AM »

Had a great time at the contest and I'm really glad I made
the drive out from Big D early Sunday morning. Thanks to
everyone at the Model Aviators of South Arkansas club.

Steve

Derek Barry · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:06:59 AM »

Good job Joe!

Steve, great job, almost got Joe. He is very good.

Looks like a fun contest.

Derek

SteveMoon · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:11:38 AM »

Yep, it was close and I really couldn't tell much difference between our
flights. Considering that I'd flown a total of two flights since the Nats
I was pretty satisfied with the results. I did manage to win Pilots Choice
with the Furias 96; which I was very happy about, and surprised. I
thought Dale Gleason's Impact would win that.

Steve

Derek Barry · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:23:36 AM »

Quote from: SteveMoon on November 09, 2011, 05:11:38 AM

Yep, it was close and I really couldn't tell much difference between our
flights. Considering that I'd flownna totalmof two flights since the Nats
I was pretty satisfied with the results. I did manage to win Pilots Choice
with the Furias 96; which I was very happy about, and surprised. I
thought Dale Gleason's Impact would win that.

Steve

Awesome! Congrats!

Derek

andrew stokey · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:42:58 AM »

Thanks for the photos Steve. You worked hard all weekend, BUT there are more. Come on lets have more. I'm greedy!!!!!

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2011, 10:39:56 AM »

Andy,

Yes, there are more. I took over 1,200 photos at the contest. It just takes time to find the best ones and re-size them to publish. I will try to post some more tonight.

Steve.

Joe Gilbert · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2011, 11:49:21 AM »

It was a good contest, thanks to those who worked so we could play. Steve good photo's you and you dad are fine folks thanks for the pictures.

Joe Gilbert

andrew stokey · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2011, 01:33:05 PM »

WOW, 1200. You worked harder than I thought.
Thanks
I took 80 pics.

Louis Keller, Jr. · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:05:26 PM »

Thanx for the photos.

Alright Andy. Let's have a see at some of yours'.

Louis

proparc · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:38:22 PM »

One thing I always like to know in these types of posts is, who was flying what? I always like to put a person with a plane. For me, it adds more interest to the story.

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:01:49 PM »

Great pics. looking forward to seeing lots more.

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2011, 08:52:07 PM »

Another great "South Arkansas Stunt Championship" completed. Sound simple and to the point? "Nay! Nay! I say." It takes a tremendous amount of planning and cooperation among a group of volunteers.
Tabulators: Rachel Wilson and Nan Beavers.
Judges: (Expert, Advanced) Joe Bowman and Doug Patterson.
Judges: (Intermediate, Beginner) Jason Cunningham and Billy Langford.
Pull Tester: Loyd Greer.
Runners: Logan Hicks and Shannon Greer.
The Club: Model Aviators of South Arkansas "MASA."
The "Kocher boys" for the wonderful coverage in pictures posted here on the site and for their generosity of the photos they passed out to the contestants.
The sponsors, for the wonderful items they donated for the meet.
Finally: The Contestants and their families that allow them to pursue the hobby.

Thanks to all..."Job well done!"

BTW... Congratulations to Mike Donovan; the 2011 "Profile Stunt Champion" for District VIII. (did someone get a pic?)

Norm

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2011, 06:25:17 PM »

Ok, here are some photos of the pilots with their planes. They are photos that my Dad took at the contest. He "specializes" in this type shot.

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2011, 08:23:00 PM »

Here are some more...

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2011, 08:24:26 PM »

And a few more...

Jason Greer · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2011, 11:37:38 AM »

Great pictures Steve. Thanks for taking the time to post them. Also a big thanks to Norm and all of the volunteers for putting on a first class meet.

Jason

John Lindberg · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2011, 11:46:06 AM »

Real nice pics, looks like a good time was had by the contestents, hat's off to the organizers.

Double Deuce · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2011, 05:47:27 PM »

Wow, you guys are making me rather homesick for the wilds of South Arkansas.

While I am too many years removed from those parts, most of the names I do not recognize. I did see Mike Makepeace and David Roland mentioned. Mike's Dad was a very close friend and and a great teacher of what is possible in this passion we call toy airplanes. David's Father was and is a close friend from High School days in Louisiana. This very Stunt Forum reconnected us after nearly 60 years.

The pictures are great and it appears you folks have things pretty well in hand.

Continue continuing

Double Deuce aka Luke Roy EHS class of 53, I think

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2011, 08:25:20 PM »

Rotated the picture of Donovan & pals to prevent kinked necks (like mine).

Studying MapQuest for the short/scenic route to Arkansas.

Steve

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #23 on:** November 12, 2011, 09:21:58 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on November 11, 2011, 08:25:20 PM

Rotated the picture of Donovan & pals to prevent kinked necks (like mine).

Studying MapQuest for the short/scenic route to Arkansas. Steve

Sorry about that "wamperjawed" picture.
Norm

john e. holliday · « **Reply #24 on:** November 13, 2011, 07:15:16 AM »

Looks like another fine contest to be put on the want to attend list. Great pictures. Thanks.

Jason Cunningham · « **Reply #25 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:52:36 AM »

Thanks to all for your help and support !! Model Aviators of South Arkansas want to thank all the pilots and those that helped in making this a great contest !! We are rolling on toward next year

We plan to add Old Time Stunt in with the contest

Till next years date November 3rd and 4th 2012

Model Aviators of South Arkansas AMA #3185

John Stiles · « **Reply #26 on:** November 16, 2011, 05:41:15 AM »

Thanks for the great pics and the report, Steve; I didn't get to make the trip down, and wondered how it went. Looks like I missed another great even down there. One of these days things will line up right, and I'll get back down there.....good job y'all! ~john

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #27 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:41:30 PM »

Quote from: Jason Cunningham on November 16, 2011, 04:52:36 AM

Thanks to all for your help and support !! Model Aviators of South Arkansas want to thank all the pilots and those that helped in making this a great contest !! We are rolling on toward next year
We plan to add Old Time Stunt in with the contest

Till next years date November 3rd and 4th 2012
Model Aviators of South Arkansas AMA #3185

As of tonight's club meeting...Classic will be added also.

Norm

Steve Kocher · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2011, 11:07:32 AM »

Norm,

Is the plan to fly Old Time, Classic, and Profile on Saturday with PAMPA classes on Sunday?

Steve.

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2011, 06:30:52 PM »

According to the vote, or until further notice...Yep!