Author Topic: STUNT-A-THON WEEKEND!!! WOW! (Read 3183 times)

Shultzie · « **on:** June 22, 2008, 09:48:16 PM »

HEY GANG!
IT WAS AWESOME TO SEE SO MANY OLD FRIENDS....WITH SO MUCH TALENT, BEEUUUUTIFUL MODELS AND BEST OF ALL SO REALLY GREAT FLYING.
Pictures and photos to follow...tomorrow.
STORIES!!!! GANG!
Hop in here and give us your thoughts...

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2008, 06:46:54 AM »

I will take a guess that Shultzie is the short guy?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:43:50 AM »

Has to be as he has not changed that much in appearance. Glad you guys had fun, DOC Holliday

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:52:29 AM »

Yeppers, I got the pleasure of meeting the famous shulzie this weekend. Got to show him the plans I have been workign on of his Classic Legal Avenger. and the Laser cut parts as well. Gotta say, I had a bit of a challanging weekend, it was great he kinda prodded me and helped me refocus abit to get back on the horse. It was fun talking to him. Thanks Shulzie bud!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:50:10 AM »

I'm glad we finally pried Shultzie out of his Gig Harbor mansion and out to see the little people

It was great seeing him out. It was a really fun weekend. Congradulations to Paul, Howard and Bruce in Expert Stunt. Great flying. And Scott, sorry Leo forgot to move the fuel bottle. Could have been worse.

Rod Claus is officially kicked out of Intermeditate Stunt. He put in a really nice flight and is officially an Advanced flier. Congradulations to Rod.

Pete Peterson needs to build a new airplane. Sigh... The Sultan is beautiful, but the nose is in danger of falling off and he decided that discrestion is the better part of valor and judged on Sunday. Thanks Pete, you did a bang up job.

The weather was near perfect for this site. Very light wind not coming off the Spencer Aircraft building (for once) and moderate temps. Really terrific weekend. The judges did a good job throughout. A very dedicated and talented group. Thanks guys.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:43:43 AM »

Quote from: Shultzie on June 22, 2008, 09:48:16 PM

HEY GANG!
IT WAS AWESOME TO SEE SO MANY OLD FRIENDS....WITH SO MUCH TALENT, BEEUUUUTIFUL MODELS AND BEST OF ALL SO REALLY GREAT FLYING.
Pictures and photos to follow...tomorrow.
STORIES!!!! GANG!
Hop in here and give us your thoughts...

Shultzie and Mike Potter. Shultzie is the short guy. I had great time. I didn't fly very well but did not crash and the only stupid thing I did was forget to move Scotts fuel jug. He said you never forget anything when you pit. Oh well it maybe means I am getting old or just not as sharp as I usually am. In any case the ride home was enjoyable. Thanks to all my friends for being there and especially Shultzie.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:56:05 AM »

Hey Randy, you can say the weather was good you didnt fly Saturday second round of classic, that was NOT a gentle breeze buddy, I can gaurantee you that!

Shultzie · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2008, 10:51:28 AM »

This photo just in...
Too bad that Howard is sooo tall and I am a shrinkeee-dink' because we were "rabbit earing both our heads--------but wait?

Our Leo Mehl who is such a great photowizzzard' perhaps PHOTO SHOP ERASED MY MIDDLE FINGA' from behind my beloved funny brotha'( our beloved Don Rickles of the CLPA world) Howard...The RUSH! '
Great seeing all you guys...and RANDY??? LOVED THAT GREAT FLYING SHIRT OF YOUR'S...
WHAT A GREAT NAME FOR N' AIRPLANE!!! (ooops? Paul Walker my bud...if you are lurking, were not U the first that used a name OOOOOH SO SIMILAR.."BADNEWS?" (Which was actually GREAT NEWS..but BAD NEWS to soooooo many of our fellow competitiors in those good ol'daze

pictures to follow shortly...

Rod Claus · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2008, 10:55:47 AM »

Thanks for all the suppport guys.This 'ole sandbagger' is going to have to go bottom feeding in advanced the rest of the flying season!!
We had a great turnout for this event.And,we couldn't have asked for better flying conditions,except for Saturdays late afternoon breezes.Mark did a great job in the wind on his second round flight.
Rod (the ole sandbagger) Claus

Howard Rush · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2008, 11:22:34 AM »

It was a fine contest. Turnout was good--a dozen in Expert-- , we recruited at least two new guys, and lots of people bought US team hats and T-shirts.

I thought Randy flew particularly well. He was complaining about a trim issue, but it was too subtle for me to see.

We had wind poles at three places around the circle. Often they pointed in different directions, but I had my usual contest luck and got perfect conditions for both my flights. There were some starting and wingover-entry issues with my second flight, causing people to wonder why I wasn't wearing a clown suit, but I stabilized and came within 20 points of PW, which made it a good day.

It was good to see Don again. He is not particularly short, by the way. It's just that Mike Potter is large. I tried to sell Mike a hat and shirt, but I didn't have any big enough.

Chris and Joan Cox flew down in their new RV and parked it next to the circle. It's a really cool airplane.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2008, 11:39:55 AM »

Sandbag~~~~~~~~~
I mean Rod, you flew great, its obvious that Pete has worked magic with you, dont worry I paid him to sabotage you from now on.
And thanks for noticing my adventure in the blender on Saturday, it was very ,, uh, challanging? I feel like now I should go fly kites with Shulzie after my overheads,, lol. It was a great deal to get Don's blessing on my plans for the Avenger and to meet him finally. Thanksk for the great contest guys,,

Shultzie · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2008, 12:57:01 PM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on June 23, 2008, 11:39:55 AM

Sandbag~~~~~~~~~
I mean Rod, you flew great, its obvious that Pete has worked magic with you, dont worry I paid him to sabotage you from now on.
And thanks for noticing my adventure in the blender on Saturday, it was very ,, uh, challanging? I feel like now I should go fly kites with Shulzie after my overheads,, lol. It was a great deal to get Don's blessing on my plans for the Avenger and to meet him finally. Thanksk for the great contest guys,,

HA! NEVER EVA' TELL AN ADDICTED KITE FLYER..."TO GO FLY A KITE!" U know DIGGITY-DANG WELL, that they surely will do just that...with that gleeeful etched grin on their sunburned face.
Yes..their is a golden pottie at the end of that rainbow. Not to vurry...I didn't forget to wear my ATTENDS
(bye the way..the look you see on Howards Face is that Leo and I stopped him on the way to the pottie after his beautiful first round flight.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2008, 01:34:41 PM »

>>There were some starting and wingover-entry issues with my second flight, causing people to wonder why I wasn't wearing a clown suit<<

Wait, that wasn't a clown suit?

You know you will be razzed for sometime, right? Hey Howard, is the battery on?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2008, 01:50:23 PM »

Maybe Howard can borrow Pauls battery switch?

Shultzie · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2008, 03:27:24 PM »

Hey Gang....
SAVE ME HERE....Costco and my old 35mm scanner reallllllllllllllly suckuth...so if any of you that were there..PLEASE POST SOME PHOTOS HERE since all the photos turned out purty crappolodo.

Here are a few that were almost saveable...Randy!! Your shirt photo was petty good but the photo of your beautiful SLIDER WAS SO DARN DARK...it just didn' scan along with about half the front row of really beautiful stunt machines??
Gads...Leo!!!
I taint the photogger I used to think I wasssus'

note that beautiful full scale model of Chris Cox's next to Bob's hat!! BEST FINISH OF THE WEEKEND.
HUGE KUDO'S TO DON GARDNER, CD and to all his amazing helpers...

Peter Ferguson · « **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2008, 05:54:42 PM »

I had a great time and I appreciate all the guys who went down there Fri and set it up.(Steve H, Pete P, Rod C and Mike Potter).
In addition to Dave G ,who worked tirelessly and kept things together, I'd like to thank the judges. We had top notch guys working long hours, many who didn't fly. Steve H worked both days, Bob Parker, Bob Emmett, Paul W all put in a lot of time.
To those I missed, my apologies.

Shultzie · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:00:27 PM »

Quote from: Peter Ferguson on June 23, 2008, 05:54:42 PM

I had a great time and I appreciate all the guys who went down there Fri and set it up.(Steve H, Pete P, Rod C and Mike Potter).
In addition to Dave G ,who worked tirelessly and kept things together, I'd like to thank the judges. We had top notch guys working long hours, many who didn't fly. Steve H worked both days, Bob Parker, Bob Emmett, Paul W all put in a lot of time.
To those I missed, my apologies.

Peter and Paul...THANKS GOOD BUDS!!! (Badboy Randy lookin on;)

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:48:47 PM »

Peter Paul and Randy,, wasnt that a group in the 60's?
ok see now you did it Shulzie,, one day talkin to you and I start thinking like you,, sigh

thought I would post a couple picts. My camera didnt make it out of the van sunday as I was a bit preoccupied with emergency Macgyver repairs. Thanks again Jeff for the tape, uh, hinges, uh patches,, ok so it was tape

mostly only got pictures of Randys ride and Petes Chipmunk couple class planes

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:48:55 PM »

Amazing how a plane can look that good and fly that poorly. Sigh... It will be rack flying until I figure out what to do with it. On the other hand, the Slider did pretty well and I'm already deep into the fixes Paul recommended. Should be ready by this weekend if I can get the new line slider setup together.

Thanks for the pictures, Mark. I took some on Sunday, but haven't downloaded them yet.

Shultzie · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2008, 10:24:46 PM »

THANKS MARC..
NOW THAT'S SOME GREAT FLYIN SHOTS....

Randy...Awesomeleeee' beeeeeuuuuuttttttful' SHOE!!! Don't give up on her yet.
proof positive that I gotta throw that old Minolta X-700 in the dumpster!

Hey Lurkin gang of photographers...keep those Stunt-Thunnies' commin'

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2008, 02:02:57 AM »

Good stuff Mark! Thanks for sharing! Im happy to see The Shultzee Meister closer to the circle.Ya'll just need to slap a handle in that "bad" hand and relieve him of his amnesia, or,...OFS(Old Fart Syndrome)!

Howard Rush · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2008, 02:33:49 AM »

Another thing I forgot Sunday was to put the battery in my camera.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2008, 07:22:34 AM »

Who is the "Firecrackin Man" ??
I have a set of those plans and would like to talk to him..

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2008, 07:31:59 AM »

Beleive that would be Alan Ressinger?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2008, 08:37:48 AM »

You guys/gals in the NW are having too much fun. So I will sstay here in the middle of this great country where I can at least hang onto my last place in ADV. The competition level must be out of sight in your part of the country. By the way all the photos are great to see. Would love to meet Mr. Excuses in person. Have fun, DOC Holliday

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #25 on:** June 24, 2008, 08:50:20 AM »

I was kind of dissapointed that when he had his Carpal tunnel surgery he didnt have them implant a microprocessor and handle at the same time, sheesh he could have been the new 6 million centavos stunt dude then! Alas they just tried to return use as before,, maybe we can get him going again, he sure looked like he fit in with all the "guys"!

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:39:43 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on June 24, 2008, 08:50:20 AM

I was kind of dissapointed that when he had his Carpal tunnel surgery he didnt have them implant a microprocessor and handle at the same time, sheesh he could have been the new 6 million centavos stunt dude then! Alas they just tried to return use as before,, maybe we can get him going again, he sure looked like he fit in with all the "guys"!

Ya Shultzie know everyone in the US and in the old days Most of the single women. Amazin what a good personallity can do>

Randy Powell · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:52:06 PM »

OK, I have a couple of pictures finally downloaded.

johnt4051 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 25, 2008, 01:11:23 AM »

All the results are now posted on flyinglines.org.

Shultzie · « **Reply #29 on:** June 25, 2008, 11:24:35 AM »

Quote from: johnt4051 on June 25, 2008, 01:11:23 AM

All the results are now posted on flyinglines.org.

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www.nwskyraiders.com
www.stunthanger.com

AWESOME PHOTOS... thus proof positive I (gottagetanewditziteeecamerafersure)
STUNTHANGAR-FLYING LINES-N-NW-SKYRAIDERS....gives so much to sooo many with these great reports and photos of our NW r&r fun & games.
THANKS FER' ALL U DO-DO!

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #30 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:23:18 PM »

I'll admit to being somewhat opposed to the site at Thun Field. It's just too tight to be really safe for long lines, it's too turbulent, and a person's flight can easily be ruined (if that's all, they're lucky!) by the propwash of a plane at the nearby gas island, or leaving the visitor's parking area (which is what we take over).

On the other hand, we's got two sponsors (Spencer Aircraft, purveyor of finest aircraft finishes and fillet materials, but no Powermaster fuel...and The Hanger Inn, a very popular watering hole and chow emporium), a lot of spectators that like us, instead of whiners who bitch about the noise we make. Lots of folks hanging on the chainlink fence, asking questions...the ideal place for setting up the pits. Pretty good publicity, but maybe we need to approach the local news media about coverage. We could put Schultzie in charge of that...

I liked it a lot better NOT (quite) being on Father's Day weekend...we could actually get a seat and service in the Hanger Inn, for instance. The weather and wind directions we saw weren't perfect, but mostly reasonable, and the contest was a little bit like Stunt Heaven, with some seldom seen folks attending. Where the heck was John Leidle? I do wish I'd gotten to watch Rodney fly his way into Advanced...

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #31 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:45:38 PM »

Steve,

Yea, I agree. I wish there was just a touch more room and the wind when it comes over Spencer can be something akin to flying in a washing machine. But last weekend it was pretty nice overall. Enough wind, mostly, to knock out your wake turbulence and decent temps (certainly better than last year). I got a couple of funny wooglies while flying, but overall, very decent. Like you, I like the location from a crowd perspective and having the chow hut right there is pretty nice. All and all, a very good contest.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #32 on:** June 25, 2008, 11:33:57 PM »

It was great weather EXCEPT rouind two of classic, that wasnt pretty , can you say flying in a blender,, lol
I will say this about the sponsors, being one of the farthest travellers to the contest I was awarded a certificate for a free meal at the hanger inn,, very very appreciated guys!! and the meal I had, well, it was great doubled because It didnt cost me money!
Unless of course you count the gas to get to the contest?