Author Topic: F2B Team Selection - Dallas this weekend (Read 4066 times)

frank williams · « **on:** October 08, 2017, 09:04:59 PM »

Just a reminder that the US F2B team selection contest will be held this coming weekend (Oct 14,15) in Dallas. If you want to fly (its a great measurement of you skills) be there by noon on Friday to enter. If you want to spectate (its better flying and tighter competition than the Nats) be there Sat or Sunday. There will be about 80 flights on Saturday starting at 8am or so, and 30+ flights on Sunday. Sunday will finish up by noon. If you are in the area or close driving distance its a great chance to see the best in the country compete for a chance to represent the USA in Landres France next summer. You can learn alot by watching these guys and gals.
Frank

john e. holliday · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2017, 09:37:51 PM »

I know one who will be leaving here Wednesday if nothing happens. Like my guys/gals in car racing I'm not going to cheer for my favorite as usually some thing happens. I asked Dave if he had a backup plane as his is looking good to this old man. Had a stooge malfunction this evening, but I came to his rescue and he got another flight in. So I'm cheering for the whole bunch including the young lady to represent the Good Ole USA.

No US flag to wave in the emoticons.(spelling).

Sean McEntee · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2017, 01:09:55 PM »

I’m tagged for a currency flight at 0500 on Friday. Might be...overdressed...for the pilots meeting.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2017, 07:03:38 PM »

Oh how I wish I could make it this weekend...hopefully next time

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2017, 10:17:47 PM »

Weather forecast is for 88 to 90 for the weekend. Normal Fall temps will return next week. This has been a strange year everywhere. We have had Stunt heaven winds for periods and then some days will be 10 to 25 mph. Hope to have better forecast info Thursday.

I'll be there for practice sessions Friday and for the finals Sunday

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2017, 08:14:16 AM »

Weather systems are moving faster. Yesterday high was 91. This morning was 51 and high to day in low 70s and windy. Tomorrow morning will be in high 40s and low winds. with high in low 70s.. The outlook now is Fri. and Sat. high 80s, low 90s in afternoon, Sunday high in 70s. 30% early rain. Winds will vary from day to day

Jim Svitko · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2017, 10:00:38 AM »

Texas and Arizona are two places where I have lived and found it necessary at times to need the air conditioner and heater on the same day.

jim ballard · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2017, 12:44:27 PM »

I'm just 3 1/2 hrs away so I can't pass this one up. Going to spectate.

Jim
AMA 963645
Blackwell, TX

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2017, 12:47:20 PM »

Are you related to John Ballard of CL racing fame?

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2017, 01:05:42 PM »

I am also 3 hrs away but want to see what right looks like

Not decided yet on a day trip or Saturday, over night and Sunday return

jim ballard · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2017, 01:18:25 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on October 10, 2017, 12:47:20 PM

Are you related to John Ballard of CL racing fame?

No sir, but I have met John, and was amused that we had the same last name. I think we met at a contest Oklahoma City, more years ago than I care to admit.

jim ballard · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2017, 01:56:21 PM »

Quote from: Fredvon4 on October 10, 2017, 01:05:42 PM

I am also 3 hrs away but want to see what right looks like

Not decided yet on a day trip or Saturday, over night and Sunday return

Fred, that is the exact same reason I want to go. Driving in on Friday, driving back on Sunday. Hope to meet you one of those days.

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2017, 02:41:34 PM »

Jim , I will be the ugly old guy with long hair that smokes too much

looking forward to meeting some other guys like you in this giant long distance state

jim ballard · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2017, 05:18:10 PM »

LOL Fred, I'll be the ugly old guy with no hair! Well.....I have hair but I keep it all cut off. Will be pleased to meet you as well!

Jim

wwwarbird · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2017, 07:08:01 PM »

Everyone should have their Ringmasters in fine trim after last weekend.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2017, 10:19:42 AM »

I have arrived at Hobby Park in Dallas. Found Darrel Harvin already here. It's about 60 degrees now going for 72 later. A bit breezy. Better than the 45 degrees I left at home.

Dave

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2017, 01:48:46 PM »

Yes Dave...a bit coolish today...Texas has me in a long shirt this morning

Hell, if I knew a few guys would be DAYs early, I might have chosen to encroach on my Dallas daughter

See you all Saturday

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2017, 02:24:23 PM »

Fred you aren't missing too much yet. Dale Gleason has been out doing weed trimming on the field and Jose Modesto came in and put up a flight. It's a little breezy still. I put up four flights and then everybody left the field. I will go back after chow and fly some more. I'll be back then in the morning.

Dave

john e. holliday · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2017, 10:25:21 AM »

Dave, don't have burn out flying too much.

Hope the weather warms a little for you guys if its like it is here at home. Had to dig out my stocking cap and looking for my gloves.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2017, 01:11:58 PM »

Practice weather this morning was really pretty good- not as breezy as yesterday. We had a good foursome going on one circle with Jose, Eric Taylor, Wes Eakin and myself burning in flights. The other circle was going with Bob McDonald, Chris Rud, Steve Moon, Chris Rigotti and I think Mike Scott. Howard was prepping when we broke for lunch. Will be back out a little later. The weather looks like we will see it all in the next few days. Heat, wind and thunderstorms are on tap for Saturday and Sunday.

Dave

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2017, 06:33:44 PM »

Afternoon practice was sunny, warm and just a little windy but very doable. Late this evening Doug Moon brought the 'Bear', Bob Gieske's great airplane and put up a nice pattern with it. Not lost on anyone was the history of Bob flying this airplane on this very circle, his home field. I'll post a few pics.

Dave

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Brent Williams · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2017, 08:39:28 PM »

That's awesome!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2017, 09:13:57 PM »

Quote from: Dave_Trible on October 12, 2017, 06:33:44 PM

Late this evening Doug Moon brought the 'Bear', Bob Gieske's great airplane and put up a nice pattern with it. Not lost on anyone was the history of Bob flying this airplane on this very circle, his home field.

Very cool Doug, way to go.