Author Topic: Stunt-A-Thon (Read 3586 times)

Mike Haverly · « **on:** June 05, 2014, 08:33:52 PM »

Or is it Stunt-A-Thun. Either way this weekend is supposed to be perfect weather near the base of Mount Rainier. No excuses, attendance has been down at recent contests.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2014, 11:19:19 PM »

I'm going Saturday for Profile and for Classic if I drag my carcase out of bed and into a car early enough, but I've got a prior commitment on Sunday.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2014, 09:34:59 AM »

And I'll be thinking about you guys. And crying in my beer.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2014, 09:46:01 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 06, 2014, 09:34:59 AM

And I'll be thinking about you guys. And crying in my beer.

They're going to let you drink beer while you keep an eye on those Juvies? Man, that's loose!

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #4 on:** June 07, 2014, 09:56:12 PM »

Saturday was a light turnout but beautiful weather. We flew Old Time Stunt, Classic, and Profile Stunt. Like I said, a light turnout and I thought the scenery and Bob Parker's fleet of Old Timers was of more interest. Bob does beautiful work. Mt Rainier was behind clouds most of the day but still makes a nice backdrop for flying.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2014, 10:29:24 PM »

Man, I am sorry I couldnt make the trip,, just was not in the cards this year,,

Looking forward to the next one though,, optimistically,,

Hope turnout is better tomorrow

Joe Just · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2014, 10:31:35 AM »

Any word from the Carrier circle?
Joe

Randy Powell · « **Reply #7 on:** June 08, 2014, 10:45:50 AM »

Tim, figuratively speaking.

The natives are quite today.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #8 on:** June 08, 2014, 10:57:13 AM »

It's a shame I don't know Bob Parker. We share the same interest in OTS, with period engines.

I see a Bunch Tiger with a real Air-O prop !! WOW!

OK 60, and Slagle's stunter with what appears to be an Anderson Spitfire? (Super Cyke?)

Floyd

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #9 on:** June 08, 2014, 05:56:20 PM »

Quote from: Joe Just on June 08, 2014, 10:31:35 AM

Any word from the Carrier circle?
Joe

Hey Joe
I had the pleasure to run my first carrier contest, with lots of coaching from Mike Potter. We had a small group of three, Bob Parker, Daniel Johnson, and Nathan Johnson. The contest went very smooth, no problems at all, someone must have been watching out for me.
Standings for Saturday as follows:
Daniel 1st
Bob 2nd
Nathan 3rd

Hope we have more entries at the August contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe Just · « **Reply #10 on:** June 08, 2014, 06:51:56 PM »

Thanks Duke. I spent most of yesterday thinking about all you guys having fun. I wish I had been there because I can't remember ever getting a 4th place finish and still being in last place. Scores? Also be sure that Mike passes on the results to Burt Brokow.
Joe

Randy Powell · « **Reply #11 on:** June 08, 2014, 07:01:44 PM »

So, how did it come out?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2014, 08:03:02 PM »

I just posted the results in the Contest Reports forum. There were some really close scores, some almost shocking consistency, some almost shocking inconsistency, and some very good flying done.

Thanks to all who helped in any way at all, all who showed up to fly, and all who just showed up.

I can't remember any airplanes dying during the contest, a good thing. And I think we're 100% in agreement that this contest will NOT be at Thun Field again, at least not at the current ramp in front of Spencer A/C. Too small, too turbulent, very rough & uneven surface, and not nearly enough sponsorship dollars for the work involved. JK about the sponsorship dollars; there aren't any. It would take a lot to matter, IMO.

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2014, 03:11:56 PM »

Auburn maybe?

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2014, 03:14:27 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on June 08, 2014, 08:03:02 PM

I can't remember any airplanes dying during the contest, a good thing. And I think we're 100% in agreement that this contest will NOT be at Thun Field again, at least not at the current ramp in front of Spencer A/C. Too small, too turbulent, very rough & uneven surface, and not nearly enough sponsorship dollars for the work involved. JK about the sponsorship dollars; there aren't any. It would take a lot to matter, IMO. Steve

Uh...

I didn't think it was so bad, and the location does shave a few minutes off the drive time from Portland.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2014, 05:14:53 PM »

Tim,

Logistics is a problem. None of us live anywhere near Thun Field making set up a bit of a grind. Then we have to worry about parked aircraft to near our flying circle. The time difference for your commute should only be abut 10 minutes, freeway within 1/2 mile of the field. Our club pays rent on the part of the tarmac we use and coordinating with the airport is much easier. Also, we have two unobstructed circle for our use. For atmosphere and scenery, Thun Field is pretty nice, there is just too many headaches.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:42:49 PM »

Quote from: Mike Haverly on June 09, 2014, 05:14:53 PM

Tim,

Logistics is a problem. None of us live anywhere near Thun Field making set up a bit of a grind. Then we have to worry about parked aircraft to near our flying circle. The time difference for your commute should only be abut 10 minutes, freeway within 1/2 mile of the field. Our club pays rent on the part of the tarmac we use and coordinating with the airport is much easier. Also, we have two unobstructed circle for our use. For atmosphere and scenery, Thun Field is pretty nice, there is just too many headaches.

Understood. I was being a smart*ss.

I Wish I could have been there Sunday.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:45:08 PM »

What happened to Dirty Dan? Don't see him on the contest results.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:53:13 PM »

Quote from: Bill Morell on June 09, 2014, 07:45:08 PM

What happened to Dirty Dan? Don't see him on the contest results.

I haven't seen him at a stunt contest for going on two years now -- but I don't go to all the Washington contests.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:55:46 PM »

Hey Floyd;
Bob Parker is one great guy and a kindred spirit to us. I have talked with him at VSC a few times and took a liken to him right off. He flew ignition at VSC last time I was there in 2011. He loves old sparkers as much as we do for sure. Those are works of art he has there.