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Offline Steve Fitton

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Pics from Philly Contest
« on: July 31, 2008, 01:11:35 PM »
A great time was had by all at this past weekends Philly contest, the only regret being that for the second year in a row, the second round didn't finish before a cataclysmic thunderstorm put a stop to it.  Still, as always, it was well worth the drive up from Virginia for myself and John Rakes.

Until the storms, it was hot and humid with mild turbulence, err, breezes.  The field was in top shape as usual, thanks to the efforts of the Philly Fliers, and CD'd by Randy Holcroft with great efficiency.  Turnout was a bit lighter than in years past, although this may have been due to many local pilots looking at the weather radar and seeing what was going to hit the contest by 1:30 in the afternoon!

I want to direct your attention to the green and white Kestrel in the pics.  This is Steven McBride's plane that got absolutely vaporized in a crash at Brodaks last month.  I was blown away when Steven walked onto the field Sunday morning and held up the plane!!  In one month he had rebuilt the plane and replaced the control system, got it repainted and had 40 flights on it already!  It seemed to weigh the same as before, and flew *vastly* better than it had at Brodaks. Well done by Steven and his Dad to deal with adversity and prevail.  Steven went on to place third in Advanced with that plane.

Thanks Philly!  We'll see you again next year!
Steve

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 01:13:34 PM »
A couple more pictures from Philly:  Note Brad Smith is holding his hat after hurling it in disgust, because he thought he had an overrun after running out of gas on his 1st round flight.  Turned out he had not, and he picked up the hat and moved off the circle followed by some snickering from the assembled multitude.  I just missed snapping the hat arching through the air!!
Steve

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 01:22:43 PM »
OMG
Brad Smith in a t-shirt and jeans...who'd a thunk it.
Were his overalls dirty?

Thanks for the report Steve.
The Philly guys are some of my favorite modelers.
regards,
Rick"catdaddy"Blankenship

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2008, 04:34:58 PM »
It was real nasty, weatherwise, here in NJ and NOAA didn't give the contest but a 30% chance of even getting underway....
I really like to get to the Philly Phliers contest....
NEXT YEAR, for sure....

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2008, 07:46:50 PM »
Looks like a good time.  And yes, the rebuild on that Kestrel is amazing. He should send an article to Windy for his crash repairs next month! Wish I could travel more and hang out with the gang...Oh, and Way to go Rakes!

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2008, 08:52:12 PM »
FIRST PLACE FLYIN FITTON...CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN IN EXPERT
NICE PHOTOS...N' WHAT A.....GREAT LOOKING MELLER' YELLAR' SUPA-MARINE! H^^
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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2008, 08:56:50 PM »
I sure like that Kestrel.  Nice, simple and very effective color scheme.
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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2008, 10:23:57 PM »
FIRST PLACE FLYIN FITTON...CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN IN EXPERT
NICE PHOTOS...N' WHAT A.....GREAT LOOKING MELLER' YELLAR' SUPA-MARINE! H^^

Well Shultzie, you might want to get your glasses checked there studly!  In Expert Palko was first, Banjock second, Adamusko third and yours truly was dead last. :(
Steve

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2008, 09:41:36 AM »
Well Shultzie, you might want to get your glasses checked there studly!  In Expert Palko was first, Banjock second, Adamusko third and yours truly was dead last. :(

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2008, 04:51:09 PM »
Thanks for the coverage Steve! One of these years we will get two rounds in and make it a fair contest!

Mike

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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2008, 10:02:20 AM »
I sent my most incriminating pics to Pat Rowan for SN fodder, but my Dad sent me some pictures from his camera to be put up here:
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Re: Pics from Philly Contest
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2008, 10:05:32 AM »
Last couple of pics
Steve


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