Author Topic: Topeka Classic, Profile and Balloon contest (Read 3747 times)

Dave_Trible · « **on:** August 25, 2013, 08:37:56 AM »

Today is this newer fall contest. It's a bit windy at 8-10 but flyable. The pilots meeting over I'll try a shot of each plane flying today. Turnout is down a bit from last year- weather I guess but those here will have a great time. Here is a shot of Bob Brookins pretty new Oriental/ B40.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2013, 08:40:01 AM »

First up Andrew Hathaway.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2013, 08:52:08 AM »

Next is Doc Holiday. Brodak kit Magician and B25. There three sizes of Magician here today......

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2013, 08:53:35 AM »

Another shot of Doc.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:06:28 AM »

Kevin Prier and Stuntman with LA.46. Trible design.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:08:37 AM »

Bob Brookins Super Magician. ST .46.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:20:46 AM »

Gary Mondry. Force...FP .25.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:34:29 AM »

Andrew Hathaway. Nobler and OS .35 III.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:46:01 AM »

Due in part to the wind, most the flyers are going dual purpose for both stunt events today with their profiles. Here's a shot of Docs twin Ringmaster hiding under the truck from the breeze.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:55:15 AM »

Jim Kraft. Midwest Magician, McCoy Redhead .40.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2013, 10:06:13 AM »

Gary Mondry and Midwest-size Magician. FP .25

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:08:27 PM »

Stunt is over. We are starting balloon. Here are the scores.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:11:22 PM »

The first winner of the Kansas Cup:

Andrew Hathaway!!!!!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:47:49 PM »

Last entries for today- battery dead. Jim's Gyro....

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:48:22 PM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:48:57 PM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2013, 12:49:25 PM »

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:13:34 PM »

Thanks for the pics Dave. I was going to make the trip, and pick up a kit from Doc, but got put on call at work for the weekend. Great bunch of people there, and I always have fun. Thought I might redeem myself for draggin the rudder on my Shark last year! I like Jim Kraft's Magician also. Good old fashioned C/L stunt!
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:30:06 PM »

Doc's twin...

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:30:40 PM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:31:14 PM »

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2013, 05:09:04 PM »

Thanks for posting all the pictures Dave. We did have fun even though it was HOT. A fairly small contest but all that were there are a hoot to fly with. Did I mention it was HOT.

The tophy that Dave made has to be seen as it is just beautiful. I know Andrew was extremely happy to win it for the first year. I have been watching Andrew fly for several years and was not surprised at him winning both events today. He has really gotten polished lately, and put in some really nice flights.

Thanks to Jim Lee and Ginger Taylor for judging in the hot sun, and all those who helped. And a big thank you to Dave for the trophy and taking all the pictures.

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2013, 07:03:07 PM »

Doc has to tell us more about his twin Ringmaster. Don't think I have heard of it before. Looks to me like there is a semi-scale Grumman Tigercat hiding in there somewhere!
Looks good Doc!
Dan McEntee

wwwarbird · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2013, 08:10:03 PM »

Quote from: Dan McEntee on August 25, 2013, 07:03:07 PM

Doc has to tell us more about his twin Ringmaster. Don't think I have heard of it before. Looks to me like there is a semi-scale Grumman Tigercat hiding in there somewhere!

Ditto, what's the whole scoop Doc?

Thanks for the pics and info Dave.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:23:25 AM »

Yes it was great seeing Andrew accept the traveling trophy that was just started. Maybe he can post a picture of him with it. I can remember him as the little snot nosed kid from way back. He has improved quite a bit in his flying. His Dad is quite a gentleman also and I am glad I know them both.

By the way the Ringmaster Twin is a Pat King design. If you are a member of the "Brotherhood of the Ring" forum you can see someof his designs over their. This is a laser cut kit from him with full size plans. Calls for .15's, but at 50+ inch wingspan and being a cheap skate I went with LA .25's. It will not or is not over powered with a stunt setting. It does turn quick if you hit the handle. Took me several laps to get over the first flight jitters. Can't believe that I got them after all these years.

Also the temp gauge the Ford company puts in the Explorer showed 94F degrees when I left the field. Glad I have the old time air conditioning, roll down the windows and drive fast.

Andrew Hathaway · « **Reply #25 on:** August 26, 2013, 09:06:14 AM »

The long range forecast looked really nice, low 80's with under 10mph winds. As the day got closer the forecast high crept up to mid 90s and that 10mph wind prediction went up to around 15mph. As it worked out, it didn't break 90* until after most of the flying was finished, and the wind wasn't terrible, so it almost was as nice as the forecast. Thanks to the Topclass people that made the contest happen. Especially the judges that spent the day in the heat running back and forth as the gusts changed directions. It's always a fun contest to attend, and you couldn't ask for better people to spend the day with.

A week ago neither of my planes were working right due to engine issues. The 35S ABC in the Nobler randomly would go rich and sometimes quit, and the 32F in the Primary Force hadn't been properly tuned. Several days this week we got up early to get flights in before it got too hot or windy. After changing a plug, cleaning a fuel filter, adjusting pipe length, and trimming/balancing a propeller, I was pretty sure they'd get through the pattern. I have to thank my dad for putting up with me, getting up early and forever holding my planes in the heat, wind, and mosquitoes. And also thanks to Jim Kraft for having a constant positive attitude, and giving encouragement.

The VERY NICE trophy made it back to Salina and is safely displayed on the mantel.

Some more pics... Some dupes, some not, oh well.

The parking/spectator area, early morning.

The Pits

Andrew Hathaway P-Force Smith 32F

Andrew Hathaway Nobler 35S ABC

Jim Kraft Magician Kraft McCoy 40 RH

Kevin Prier Stuntman LA 46

John Holliday P-Force Shop Rag ??

John Holliday Brodak Magician Brodak 25

Bob Brookins Super Magician ST 46

Gary Mondry Magician 25FP

Gary Mondry P-Force 25FP

Jim Kraft flying his Magician.

Various Spectators

More Various Spectators!

The Sunflower State Classic Stunt Champion trophy.

Scoreboards

Jim Lee and John Holliday

Jim Lee and Gary Mondry.

Jim Lee and Andrew Hathaway.

Jim Lee and Jim Kraft.

Jim Lee & some kid from Salina.