Author Topic: U.S. FAI team trials coverage...... (Read 42075 times)

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #150 on:** August 31, 2013, 12:11:56 PM »

Of the 10 there are no four strokes. The others are even split 5 electric, 5 IC. The remainder were all IC.

Doug Moon · « **Reply #151 on:** August 31, 2013, 12:46:24 PM »

Frank McMillan is kicking ass TX style! Go district 8!!!

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #152 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:08:53 PM »

Pretty nasty little storm came through. Power out on hotel alley about 3:30 and still out now at 7:00. It layed off enough so now some are venturing back out for practice. Richard, Orestes, Josias, and Joe are out. Sparky, Ron O'Toole and Darrell Harven are out helping?

BillLee · « **Reply #153 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:29:38 PM »

Power back on about 28 minutes ago.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #154 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:36:01 PM »

Quote from: BillLee on August 31, 2013, 05:29:38 PM

Power back on about 28 minutes ago.

Thank goodness! Had a hard time finding the soap in the dark shower.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #155 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:37:58 PM »

Quote from: Allen Goff on August 31, 2013, 10:33:11 AM

Some of the other judges, Bob Gieseke, Curt Contrata, Gary McClellan are on circle #3 Mark Overwire and I can't remember the rest.
Perfect weather.

Blessings
Allen

The other judges are Dennis Adamisin and Jim Lynch.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #156 on:** August 31, 2013, 08:24:03 PM »

Looks like a real shootout! Wish I could've made it, but getting an education is more important...

Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #157 on:** August 31, 2013, 08:26:21 PM »

Any juniors flying?

Howard Rush · « **Reply #158 on:** August 31, 2013, 08:53:04 PM »

No juniors, just geezers.

Douglas Ames · « **Reply #159 on:** August 31, 2013, 09:10:51 PM »

Best of Luck to Joe Gilbert from all the Tulsa Glue Dobbers!!

Chris Cox · « **Reply #160 on:** August 31, 2013, 10:27:56 PM »

Go get em Howard!

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #161 on:** September 01, 2013, 12:10:00 AM »

Alas,

My current "US dream team" for FAI pleasing flying appears to have abandoned the lists this year. Mssrs. Moon, Barry and Buck are all among the missing. Derek is flying "tons" better than he did in Hungary three years ago, Doug has the whole thing really figured out and Brett has been my personal choice for an FAI contender type for years. I've never done well myself at these affairs but these three show me the sort of precision and style that has beaten me every time I have competed. Maybe if if I tout them loud enuff...oh, wait...it's too late.

Not to worry, we will get a fine team as a result of this weekend's competition. Lot's of talented fliers with the capability of doing well. I'm just disappointed these three gentlemen were unable to join the fray.

Ted

OK, before I go, here's my "wag" based on who's there. Orestes is a lock based on past performance. Howard and Matt, if they're on, have what it takes. My dark horse is Joe Gilbert who showed me a ton of good stuff at our Nats. Frank could also finally earn a well deserved trip across the waves; if he puts all his good stuff together in enough flights he could be a factor. Is the Colonel actually competing? What are the odds of the Bearcat living another year if he should make the team?

Best of luck to everybody. Wish I still had the energy and the right stuff.

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #162 on:** September 01, 2013, 12:13:13 AM »

Ooops. Forgot Bob McDonald who's flown well for as long as I've watched him. If he doesn't get "official flight nerves" he could be there too.

Hmmm. So much for picking the top three. What have I got so far, six? seven?

Ted Fancher · « **Reply #163 on:** September 01, 2013, 12:24:35 AM »

OK, so I didn't see the results of qualifying were already posted before I drank wine and typed the two above. I think my picks are all in the mix so I'll stick with them. Going to be quite a shoot out it looks like.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #164 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:10:38 AM »

Goodmorning and welcome back to the 2013 US team trials. We just got under way with Orestes first up on circle 4. All flight today will be on this circle. Weather is cool, overcast and near calm wind.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #165 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:14:49 AM »

The board.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #166 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:18:04 AM »

Joe Gilbert up now. Had tank problems a couple days ago. Got that fixed. Smokin right along. ROJett .67.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #167 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:26:17 AM »

Frank McMillin up with Keith Trostle holding. PA .65.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #168 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:33:06 AM »

Josias up now, electric Shark. 5.19 inverted.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #169 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:36:27 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #170 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:37:49 AM »

Entering the circle now is Bob McDonald.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #171 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:39:59 AM »

Bob cranks, Bill Werwage holds.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #172 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:41:31 AM »

Pretty rounds. 5.44 laps. PA .75.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #173 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:42:27 AM »

Wind a ferocious 1.3 mph.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #174 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:44:11 AM »

The intrepid judges panel.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #175 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:47:57 AM »

Howard on the line. Matt Neumann launches.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #176 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:51:20 AM »

Got Howard at 5.21. The LED on the fuse side gives an interesting look. Flying smoothly. Absolutely nailed the H8 intersections. Ditto on the V8.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #177 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:55:05 AM »

Kenny Stevens comes onto the circle. SVE22/ electric. Eric Taylor is his pit man for this flight. Launching downwind. Pressed the juice button and heads to the middle.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #178 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:56:23 AM »

Kenny a smooth 5.5.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #179 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:00:18 AM »

He's using the same pretty plane he had at Nats. Great triangles. I see a little more handle movement from Kenny than most. He's got about 5" handle spacing so he's got the throws pretty slow in the plane.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #180 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:02:47 AM »

Eric Taylor next. Matt again the pit man. This gentleman has come a very long way in a hurry. Expect great things.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #181 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:03:36 AM »

He's got IC but I don't know what engine.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #182 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:05:54 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #183 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:08:09 AM »

Eric at work. This pit marker cone is in an interesting place.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #184 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:13:21 AM »

For you Tucker Special fans, Mr. Ron O'Toole.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #185 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:15:23 AM »

Richard Oliver up now. RO .67. (What else?). 5.25.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #186 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:17:05 AM »

Wind at 3.9-5 mph now. Building.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #187 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:18:16 AM »

Rich another solid flight like all week. Matt now comes on with Ken Stevens the pit.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #188 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:21:32 AM »

Matt clocks 5.13. This EStuka flys nice. Moving along a little faster than at the Nats.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #189 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:23:51 AM »

A solid round for Matt to start the day.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #190 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:28:47 AM »

Round one in. Judges are taking a short break. It's a little cool in the wind. Some are donning jackets.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #191 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:37:19 AM »

Credit where credit is due.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #192 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:37:54 AM »

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #193 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:42:46 AM »

Matt up and going to start round two.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #194 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:49:24 AM »

Frank burning in a nice flight with the veteran Cauldron look-like.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #195 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:50:17 AM »

The sun breaking through for the first time today.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #196 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:53:16 AM »

Frank not real pleased with this effort but he's got another go.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #197 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:54:22 AM »

Mr. McDonald up now. The ApogeeV is flying well this weekend.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #198 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:57:10 AM »

Bobs rounds and squares on the money says me.

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #199 on:** September 01, 2013, 07:58:52 AM »

'Marked' the V8 intersection very well.