Author Topic: Report from Tucson (Read 15437 times)

John Miller · « **on:** March 14, 2011, 09:00:20 PM »

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, have been fantastic practise days. The weather gorgeous with a decent stunt wind that sometimes shifted around as thermal blew through. Over the last several days, more and more folks have been arriving.

It's great to see old friends again, and the need for taller boots occurs several times a day, as stories are passed around.

This afternoon, The Heyworths put on a catered BBQ at the Ramada on the south side of the field. Super food, and lots of interesting people to mingle with.

Here're some pictures from the practise days.

John Miller · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:03:37 PM »

More pictures, album 2

John Miller · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:05:52 PM »

Album 3

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:11:36 PM »

Pitty about the weather.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:31:03 PM »

Thanks John. Can't tell you how much we have been looking forward to the daily pictures.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2011, 12:52:54 AM »

Thanks John!

Good to see Lew made the trip too. Please keep the pics coming guys.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2011, 01:30:13 AM »

Thank you very much. It's good to see all those guys there.

John Miller · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2011, 07:29:29 AM »

Today, tuesday, the action begins with OT Stunt competition. I'll be taking more pictures today, and hope to get more of the guys and their airplanes. So far, only one crash, and we don't know what really happened. Unfortunately, a nice airplane was destroyed right after take off, but even worse, the engine was totally destroyed.

The Brazillion contingent arrived, Dr. Case, his son, and Bene Rodriges (sp). I understand that M. Hiki had contacted the CD, and was still trying to get a plane out of Japan. It's hoped that he wil be successful.

Wish you all were here.

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:06:27 AM »

Looks like a fine event already.

Wish I could be there; having these photos is very nice, and much appreciated.

L.

"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not." -H. L. Mencken

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2011, 11:54:03 AM »

John,

Thanks so much for the wonderful pictures. You can't imagine how much I wish I were there. The VSC is a rare and beautiful thing to behold - a couple of the best times I've ever had! Those pictures just bring it alive - sights, sounds, and all. It's good to hear again that so many have made the trip, at some personal sacrifice these days.

SK

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2011, 12:07:22 PM »

Sure wish I was there. The weather here stinks.

John Miller · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:17:42 PM »

Tuesday report, first day of OT stunt

Beautiful weather today, a bit chilly this morning, but a light jacket took care of the eproblem, and was not needed after about an hour.

A couple of crashes, but nothing bad. We were finished by noon, just as the wind picked up a little.

I've added captions to the pics, most are self explanatory.

This will take several posts, as I have over 100 pictures to share.

John Miller · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:27:43 PM »

OT report page 2

John Miller · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:36:47 PM »

OT report page 3

John Miller · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:38:34 PM »

Sorry about the mix up and doubling of pictures. I'll finish up later, the party at Rickii's starts in a few minutes.

John Miller · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:43:20 PM »

OT Stunt report number 4

John Miller · « **Reply #16 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:46:58 PM »

OT Stunt report Number 5

John Miller · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:50:26 PM »

OT Stunt report number 6

John Miller · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:54:01 PM »

OT Stunt report number 7

John Miller · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2011, 08:58:00 PM »

OT Stunt report number 8

John Miller · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:06:25 PM »

OT Stunt report number 9

John Miller · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:09:25 PM »

OT Stunt number 10

John Miller · « **Reply #22 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:12:16 PM »

OT Stunt report number 11

John Miller · « **Reply #23 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:14:01 PM »

OK my friends, that's it for today on OT stunt. Tomorrow is round 2.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2011, 10:40:08 PM »

How's Pete P. doing with his Venus re-re-trimming going, and will he fly Classic?

Steve

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:46:28 AM »

Go Dale! Looks like he got a good flight in round one!

Derek Barry · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:03:36 AM »

Quote from: Steve Fitton on March 16, 2011, 07:46:28 AM

Go Dale! Looks like he got a good flight in round one!

Rock on Dad! Looks like he is in the Hunt.

John Miller · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:07:33 AM »

Stevee, I watched him put in a few good flights on the Venus over the weekend practise sessions. I think he's made progress with it, but, his back is giving him fits right now. It was pretty noticable last night at Rickii's pizza party.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:22:34 AM »

That take apart Squaw is pretty awesome!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:56:52 AM »

Yea, Pete's been fighting that back on and off for a bit. I wish him luck and Advil.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:55:30 AM »

Kind of glad I didn't go this year. A field full of Jamisons and Humongii would be pretty discouraging.

Floyd

mike hartung · « **Reply #31 on:** March 16, 2011, 12:28:26 PM »

Great pictures, its snowing as I type this. Maybe next year. Thanks muchly for the report and, and did I mention GREAT pictures.

Terrence Durrill · « **Reply #32 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:31:43 PM »

Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on March 16, 2011, 11:55:30 AM

Kind of glad I didn't go this year. A field full of Jamisons and Humongii would be pretty discouraging.

Floyd

Floyd,

I think the "field full of Jamisons and Humongi" indicates the changing nature of OTS at VSC. Instead of coming to Tuscon to demonstrate a little kown or obscure design regardless of performance potential, modelers are now focused on WINNING THE EVENT AT ALL COSTS. This a natural development in competitive environments, but it makes for a much less interesting event. Had I attended VSC this year, I would be flying my Barnstormer/Fox .35 as I believe it to be competititve with both of the afore mentiones aircraft. Maybe the pendulum swings both ways.........we shall see.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #33 on:** March 16, 2011, 02:48:15 PM »

Floyd and Terrence.

It is safe to say that next year we will have airplanes that are different. There are many airplanes that can be flown well. I am sure that Uncle Mikey is biting his tongue.

It is amazing that at the 1st OTS contest (Oct 1970) some of us got on the phone to make sure that we didn't all build the same airplanes. We were afraid that there would be nothing but "Barnstomers" and "All American Srs". Now look!

Mike_Ostella · « **Reply #34 on:** March 16, 2011, 03:56:38 PM »

Here are links to my photos of the first two days;
Mike Ostella

http://cid-6bfe1cba2c7f745c.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/VSC%20Day%202?nl=1&uc=13

http://cid-6bfe1cba2c7f745c.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/VSC%20Day%20one

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #35 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:06:04 PM »

Just received word that our own Joe Gilbert won both OT Iginition and OT Stunt.. Way to go Joe, the Gluedobbers are proud...

Howard Rush · « **Reply #36 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:09:06 PM »

My wife is upbraiding me for not going to the VSC. She has also been nagging me to go to Oshkosh and the Reno air races. Strange woman.

Bill Little · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:13:26 PM »

Thanks for the pictures! One can only hope..............

Big Bear

Alan Buck · « **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:22:25 PM »

Hey Howard!! You should be proud to have a wife that wants you to go to contests and

other plane related functions. Does she have a sister?

?

Hope to see you at the Nats!

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #39 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:38:04 PM »

Quote from: Bob Reeves on March 16, 2011, 04:06:04 PM

Just received word that our own Joe Gilbert won both OT Iginition and OT Stunt.. Way to go Joe, the Gluedobbers are proud...

Way to go!

We're gonna have to start calling him "Smokin Joe"!

De Hill · « **Reply #40 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:44:37 PM »

Joe Gilbert won Both Ignition OTS and Glow OTS flying a Ted Snow Humongous powered by an Amderson Spitfire .60 ingition engine.

Don't know this to be a fact, but I don't remember anyone winning both events on the same day.

Congratulations, Joe!

Did you know that he is a Tulsa Gluedobber?

Brett Buck · « **Reply #41 on:** March 16, 2011, 05:04:39 PM »

Quote from: De Hill on March 16, 2011, 04:44:37 PM

Joe Gilbert won Both Ignition OTS and Glow OTS flying a Ted Snow Humongous powered by an Amderson Spitfire .60 ingition engine.

I have seen several Sptifires run over the years, and they always ran great. But there's some good flying involved, too, if he beat "Bartron"!

Brett

Dave Adamisin · « **Reply #42 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:50:01 PM »

Quote from: Bob Reeves on March 16, 2011, 04:06:04 PM

Just received word that our own Joe Gilbert won both OT Iginition and OT Stunt.. Way to go Joe, the Gluedobbers are proud...

Way to do it Joe!. The man can fly.......

DON BERRY · « **Reply #43 on:** March 16, 2011, 07:39:26 PM »

Wish I was there. Videos Please !!!

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #44 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:42:10 PM »

Joe won both events flying his Humongous on ignition. I got to watch both of his ignition flights and they were really good. I am sure the score board will get posted soon. There were a lot of good flights in ignition with I think everyone that flew had good runs except me on the first day. But I changed the spark plug in my Anderson, and came back to get 3rd by a narrow margin. It sure has changed from a few years ago when everybody was lucky to get there engines to run for the whole pattern. I saw some really great engine runs. It is just to much fun to fly with a bunch of guys that are only flying sparkers. Some great old time planes also.

Mike_Ostella · « **Reply #45 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:19:51 PM »

Link to photos of appearance judging.
Mike Ostella
http://cid-6bfe1cba2c7f745c.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Appearance%20judging?sa=508336376

Larry Renger · « **Reply #46 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:33:36 PM »

I was privledged to judge one of Joe's flights, and he was indeed Smokin' Joe! Clearly the best in our circle that day. Usually I don't know who was best as there are ups and downs in most patterns. His were all ups!

Way to go!

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #47 on:** March 16, 2011, 09:52:26 PM »

Mike,
Thanks for the pictures. Imagine, that without Appearance judging, you would never see that display of awesome airplanes in one area. That is a show in itself. I would hate to have to pick a best of show.

Congratulations to Joe. He is a really great guy. Did you know that he is also a member of the Dallas Model Aircraft Association? Joe we are proud of you.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #48 on:** March 16, 2011, 10:12:38 PM »

I guess Floyd forgets that one design does not gaurantee a win in Old Time. There is quite a veriety of craft here this year. Still a lot of one offs on the flight line. Terrance you need to experience the VSC to find it is not all about winning as some would have you beleive. There is the friendships that have been made over the years. Don't know how many more of these I can make but, GOD willing I will be here. May be like the great Rusty Brown, show up with the dog after entering and just relaxing and visiting. Still miss the man and quite a few others that I would not have met if not for the VSC. See no emoticon for how I feel right now.

Trostle · « **Reply #49 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:14:22 PM »

Quote from: De Hill on March 16, 2011, 04:44:37 PM

Joe Gilbert won Both Ignition OTS and Glow OTS flying a Ted Snow Humongous powered by an Amderson Spitfire .60 ingition engine.

Don't know this to be a fact, but I don't remember anyone winning both events on the same day.

Congratulations, Joe!

Did you know that he is a Tulsa Gluedobber?

I am pretty sure that Joe is the first to win both OTS events at VSC.

Tom Jolly from England came close in '99 with a win in ignition and a 7th in the regular OTS event. He flew the same Monitor with an Anderson Spitfire for both events.

I have not checked all of the records, but this was the best perromance in both events prior to Joe's accomplishement today. Congratulations to Joe for each of the two events flown these past two days.

Keith

Author Topic: Report from Tucson (Read 15437 times)

Dave Adamisin