Author Topic: Pilots choice (Read 3256 times)

Alex Becerril · « **on:** July 21, 2012, 08:10:29 PM »

Who won the pilots Choice at the 2012 Nats?

Matt Colan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:12:11 PM »

Got an email from Dave Fitzgerald about an hour ago. Concours award goes too............................

DEREK BARRY!!!!!!

Congrats Derek!!! That Matrix is a work of art!!!

Photo Credit to Eric Viglione

Will Davis · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:19:36 PM »

Congrats Derek,

proparc · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:26:11 PM »

Congratulations to Derek. All your hard work wasn't in vain. I for one, was seriously pumped up with your Matrix stunter. The whole concept just lit me up, and I really got on board the Matrix program. I personally was in your fan club, for you to really rock and roll at the Nats.

Figure out that trim problem and get back in it. If I make it to the Nats, hopefully you will see "my concept" and we will get to duke it out. Please don't make me take the red pill!!

Derek Barry · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:33:13 PM »

Alex you won the Rookie of The Year award. I have it and I will be sending it to you when I get home. Dave Fitzgerald gave me your address.

Derek

Frank Sheridan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:39:46 PM »

Beautiful ship. That color on the nose grabs your eyes like a magnet.

Mike Palko · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:46:40 PM »

Congrats Derek!

After seeing the pictures you posted here I knew it would be tough for anyone to surpass you.

Must have been the wheel pants.....

Mike

Larry Fernandez · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:28:06 PM »

Ataboy Derek !!!

A Rookie of the Year and now a Concourse de Elegance award !! Keep a spot cleared for that Walker Cup.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2012, 11:08:20 PM »

Well done mate !

Now...

Would you swap a concourse 1st for a shot at Top 5 ?

Tania Uzunova · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:55:39 AM »

Hi, Derek : )
Congratulations... I always like rule breakable desings : ))) go forward for next ......
smilely Tania

John Lindberg · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:00:29 AM »

Derek, I was watching a video I made of the 2006 Nats, you were flying a Staris awfully well, what happened to that plane, if you don't mind me asking?

Doug Moon · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:05:55 AM »

Congrats to Derek!! His plane was awesome! The crafstmanship is second to none!

Way to go!!

What's next??

john e. holliday · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:34:13 AM »

Congrats on a well deserved win Derek. Wish I could have seen it in person.

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:53:12 AM »

The Matrix rocks. Well done Derek!

Bill Little · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2012, 10:28:45 AM »

Quote from: John Lindberg on July 22, 2012, 07:00:29 AM

Derek, I was watching a video I made of the 2006 Nats, you were flying a Staris awfully well, what happened to that plane, if you don't mind me asking?

First, Congrats to Derek for his Concours!

Now, John, I would believe that the Staris was probably lost in the fire when he also lost the plane he used to win the Jr. World Championship. Derek an Dale lost mainly everything in that shop fire.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

RicardoMartinez · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:26:07 PM »

Amazingly beautiful airplane! Congratulations

Steve Hines · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2012, 02:29:31 PM »

It was even better in person.

Steve

afml · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2012, 04:58:23 PM »

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:59:33 PM »

Considering the amount of effort that went into that finish, you certainly deserve it, Derek. Well executed and awesome work!

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2012, 01:45:18 PM »

Absolutely a beautiful plane - congratulations.....

Dalton H.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:09:01 AM »

I just want to thank everyone for their kind comments about the Matrix. Sorry it took me so long to reply it has been a busy few weeks as my house finally sold while I was at the Nats and I had to start moving as soon as I got home. That and working 50+ hours a week has made it difficult to keep up with the forum talk.

Thanks again.

I already have something in mind for next year...

Derek

Larry Fernandez · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:48:50 AM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on August 06, 2012, 08:09:01 AM

I just want to thank everyone for their kind comments about the Matrix. Sorry it took me so long to reply it has been a busy few weeks as my house finally sold while I was at the Nats and I had to start moving as soon as I got home. That and working 50+ hours a week has made it difficult to keep up with the forum talk.

Thanks again.

I already have something in mind for next year...

Derek

Do you need any "Buttafucco Stunt Team" decals for it?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:54:11 AM »

Panel lines, rivets, shading, I guess that's what it takes nowadays.

F.C.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:41:01 AM »

Quote from: Larry Fernandez on August 06, 2012, 10:48:50 AM

Do you need any "Buttafucco Stunt Team" decals for it?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

I am sure I could find a spot for the highly collectible, extremely rare, Buttafucco Stunt Team decals. Howard owes me some ink lines too, he promised to bring them to the Nats but he let me down and forgot to pack them. You just cant trust the JCT.

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:42:42 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on July 21, 2012, 11:08:20 PM

Well done mate !

Now...

Would you swap a concourse 1st for a shot at Top 5 ?

Yes I would! But that is the price you pay when you make the wrong decision.

Derek

Larry Fernandez · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:49:35 PM »

Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on August 06, 2012, 10:54:11 AM

Panel lines, rivets, shading, I guess that's what it takes nowadays.

F.C.

That, and months of sealing, sanding, perfect cowl fits, flap to fairing fits, perfect wing root fillets, hours of masking and sealing to prevent paint bleeding,
several nights of color sanding and polishing.

Nothing to it

I take my hat off to you Derek and all Concourse award winners. Some people cannot appreciate the effort and detail it takes to win that award.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Howard Rush · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:18:09 AM »

Quote from: Larry Fernandez on August 06, 2012, 10:49:35 PM

That, and months of sealing, sanding, perfect cowl fits, flap to fairing fits, perfect wing root fillets, hours of masking and sealing to prevent paint bleeding,
several nights of color sanding and polishing.

Nothing to it

I take my hat off to you Derek and all Concourse award winners. Some people cannot appreciate the effort and detail it takes to win that award.

Not to mention the artistic part. That part of my brain is brain-dead.