Author Topic: Southwest Regionals in Tucson (Read 3128 times)

Andrew Borgogna · « **on:** January 25, 2013, 08:59:24 AM »

Given the weather conditions does anybody know if the Southwest Regionals are still on for this weekend? If you know something please respond before we hit the road from So. Cal.
Andy Borgogna

Andrew Borgogna · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2013, 09:18:09 AM »

I just got off the phone with Warren Tiahrt, he is the CD for the Southwest Regionals and he reports the contest is still on. Uncle Mikey thanks for the email, your information was a great help.
Andy

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2013, 06:35:20 PM »

Quote from: Andrew Borgogna on January 25, 2013, 09:18:09 AM

I just got off the phone with Warren Tiahrt, he is the CD for the Southwest Regionals and he reports the contest is still on. Uncle Mikey thanks for the email, your information was a great help.
Andy

The weather in Tucson today was warm 70's and mostly overcast with little to no wind. Flying was good...

The forecast for tomorrow is warm with periods of light rain. Sunday is pretty much the same. I personally doubt that the rain will severely interfere with the contest except for some periodic delays.

However...the weather has been a little unpredictable eveywhere lately.

Randy Cuberly

Mike Keville · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2013, 07:01:02 PM »

At 6:45 pm Fri, TV News says it's going to rain buckets on Saturday -- scattered showers on Sunday -- but then they also say the US Economy is improving, so who knows?

Jim Hoffman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2013, 07:43:04 PM »

Andy - We have a good time no matter what. Rain or shine. Hope you can join us.

Jim Hoffman

Larry Renger · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2013, 12:01:57 PM »

So far, Sat. Is rained out.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2013, 05:00:39 PM »

Quote from: Larry Renger on January 26, 2013, 12:01:57 PM

So far, Sat. Is rained out.

It was PERFECT on Sunday, couldn't have been any better. Saturday only had a few showers but they were impressive. For about a half an hour after the last one, it was also PERFECT, then in the space of 2 minutes it went from that, to "pack it in" winds. But today was just fine pretty much all day, wasn't too cold or hot, and we got the entire contest in (including those events deferred from yesterday, all before 3:30.

More people need to come to this contest, it's been great every time I have been here.

Brett

john e. holliday · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2013, 06:27:21 PM »

Well Tuscon can't gaurantee the weather for each contest. I know as I have attended VSC numerous times. One year did not even get an official flight.

Mike Keville · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2013, 06:48:25 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on January 27, 2013, 06:27:21 PM

. . . One year did not even get an official flight.

That would've been VSC-10 ... the 'El Nino' year ... rain, wind, sleet, snow in the hills. Total wipeout. We spent most of that weekend sitting inside a local IHOP. Ghastly!

Normally, though, mid-March here is sunny, in the mid-80s...very pleasant.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2013, 06:49:18 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on January 27, 2013, 06:27:21 PM

Well Tuscon can't gaurantee the weather for each contest. I know as I have attended VSC numerous times. One year did not even get an official flight.

   Of course, there are the vagaries of the weather no matter where you go. It was 65 degrees and mostly sunny, and very pleasant. That's a lot better than it was most places today.

   Brett

Mike Keville · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:44:14 PM »

Unfortunately, I needed to leave early today, so don't know "who won what". Hopefully, someone will soon post results: Stunt, Carrier, Combat.

Bart Klapinski · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2013, 08:38:21 PM »

The 2013 Southwest Regionals,in Tucson, are in the books and we got it all done on Sunday. As Pit Boss I want to thank all the contestants that were so helpful and willing to co-operate in order to complete the contest on Sunday.

Bart

Brett Buck · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2013, 06:28:10 PM »

Quote from: Bart Klapinski on January 27, 2013, 08:38:21 PM

The 2013 Southwest Regionals,in Tucson, are in the books and we got it all done on Sunday. As Pit Boss I want to thank all the contestants that were so helpful and willing to co-operate

The veiled threats of physical violence for failing to cooperate was also of immense assistance.

Brett

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2013, 08:12:29 PM »

I'm not going to try to list the placings etc., because I know I'd get it wrong. I will say that Bret Buck put in some very impressive patterns with an excellent flying airplane (Infinity), and very consistent engine runs. He won Expert but did get some competition from a local or two.

Not only is Brett a fine modeler and stunt flier but is a truly fine gentleman and is very welcome in Tucson anytime.

It was very nice to have you here Brett...now if we can just get you to fly Classic or Old Time and come to VSC...

Chip Hyde did very well in his very first CL contest flying in Expert. Not sure what his final standing was but his scores without appearance points were in the 540's or higher.

This guy is serious and can fly! Also a fine gentleman!

Randy Cuberly

Mike Keville · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2013, 08:21:00 PM »

Thanx, Randy. I had to leave early, before final results were known. Hopefully, those will be posted somewhere soon.

Agreed about Brett! A real gentleman, and I was glad to see him again.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2013, 02:05:12 PM »

Results? Link to a page with results?

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2013, 02:10:10 PM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on January 29, 2013, 02:05:12 PM

Results? Link to a page with results?

I'm trying to get them to post them Tim. I had to leave before the presentations and didn't get a picture of the scoreboard.

Hopefully I'll get them soon.

Randy Cuberly

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2013, 02:13:44 PM »

Thanks Randy. I look forward to seeing it.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2013, 03:15:01 PM »

Photos of the scoreboard from the Southwest Regional CL Championships.

Rained out on Saturday...all events flown on Sunday.

Photos courtesy of Jim Hoffman.

Randy Cuberly

Michael Alurac · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:11:52 PM »

Thanks Randy for posting the score board pics. You guys really put on a great contest. I had a great time flying the slow combat event for a third place finish and beginner stunt for a hard fought first place. I was the only entrant in beginner but it was hard fought just the same as you can tell by my score... We flew the slow combat event on Saturday in between the rain storms with the field heavily puddled and the pilots circle 2-3" deep of water.

You guys really shine a bright light on control line and have an amazing event not to mention a darn good Saturday night party! The Cholla Chopper events are a hard act to follow and run by the best of the best folks in control line flying.
I'll look toward to seeing all you guys again next year and hopefully much sooner at the Palmer Memorial hosted by The Knights of the Round Circle in April 27 & 28 at Whittier Narrows.

Thanks guys for hosting such a great event and welcoming us out-of-towners to your events. Hope to see you all again soon!

Mike Alurac

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:40:18 PM »

Quote from: Michael Alurac on January 30, 2013, 10:11:52 PM

Thanks Randy for posting the score board pics. You guys really put on a great contest. I had a great time flying the slow combat event for a third place finish and beginner stunt for a hard fought first place. I was the only entrant in beginner but it was hard fought just the same as you can tell by my score... We flew the slow combat event on Saturday in between the rain storms with the field heavily puddled and the pilots circle 2-3" deep of water.

You guys really shine a bright light on control line and have an amazing event not to mention a darn good Saturday night party! The Cholla Chopper events are a hard act to follow and run by the best of the best folks in control line flying.
I'll look toward to seeing all you guys again next year and hopefully much sooner at the Palmer Memorial hosted by The Knights of the Round Circle in April 27 & 28 at Whittier Narrows.

Thanks guys for hosting such a great event and welcoming us out-of-towners to your events. Hope to see you all again soon!

Mike Alurac

Thanks for the kind words Mike. I enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again soon.

Randy Cuberly