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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Dave_Trible on August 28, 2019, 02:20:56 PM
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I hit town just after noon today and once settled at the hotel, got out to Gluedobbers (Reeves) field. Here before us are Orestes and Jose. Elwin Aud is getting his camera tuned for a hard week ahead. Russel Honea greeted me as I drove up.
Jose is doing some electric repairs, Orestes and I each got a couple flights up. It is VERY warm in that sun and hardly any wind right now - light and variably deadly...... cooling our heals under the ceiling fan mounted under the outdoor awning.....nap style...
Dave
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I will be watching this thread for important info as the weekend unfolds. God luck to all.
Go Howard!
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Don’t forget the Tulsa Gluedobbers webcam. Just on there right now- Orestes is up.
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I wish I could be there. But somebody decided to have my 2 year old daughters birthday party on saturday
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Don’t forget the Tulsa Gluedobbers webcam. Just on there right now- Orestes is up.
I think this is it.
http://webcam.somethinxtra.com/
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Wish I could’ve been there!
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We will be there around noon on Friday.
James
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New shows for the day were Frank McMillin and wife and Joe Daly and son. Looks like we may have a shootout in the Junior division coming! The field action was mostly Orestes and myself going for the practice flight derby. I think we came out about even. Pretty much non-stop for six hours. It kicked both our behinds. Joe Gilbert flew the lawn mower on a couple of the circles.
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I hope to make it in 2040. Tough to get a week off when teaching.
David
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I hope to make it in 2040. Tough to get a week off when teaching.
David
I hope to be alive in 2040!
Ken
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Early morning report. New arrivals are Howard and wife, Wes Eakin and Eric Taylor. This morning we have a pretty stiff southerly breeze. The last report I saw (yesterday) said 9 mph with gusts today and tomorrow. Bob Reeves says maybe a short very early morning rain Friday. The weekend is supposed to be more like yesterday-5 mph to calm. Everyone took one or two flights in the wind but are now sitting it out. May need to wait till evening for a break in the wind. The flag here is straight out. As people arrive today there should be plenty of open circle time for obligatory first flights.
I’ll get a few photos soon.
Dave
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This shot shows some of the guys under the awning in front of the clubhouse. That’s Bobs house on the left.
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I wish I didn’t have to crop these photos down so much to upload but in this shot I wanted to show the Tulsa treatment as to how they mow the circles. There are three. I copied this for my own circle at home. Across the way is the church where the pilots meeting and weigh in will be.
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At the clubhouse they have the coffee on and crates of oranges, bananas, apples and some cookies for the people here.
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Eric’s plane blasts off the morning dew.
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Wes Eakin working...
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Came from the Web Cam and it looks like a few people flying. Sure miss the Tulsa contests and the great people. Shouldn't you let Elwyn take the pictures while you practice? D>K
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Doc the answer is yes but practice is sort of a relative question in this wind. When you are holding on to both cheeks you run out of hands to fly. I wouldn’t say that to a stranger, Doc! Elwyn is fussing with his camera- can’t get happy with it but I’m sure he’ll have it well tuned by the weekend. As it stands we have nine Sr entries and two Jr. I think one more is considering getting in but not totally decided yet. Rich Oliver is on the way and unfortunately Chris Rud won’t make it this time.
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BTW Chris told me this morning the latest (next to last) issue of Stunt News is up on the website. Sorry for the delay.
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Here are a few pics from Thursday. I put a few Wednesday pics on my Face book page yesterday but ran out of steam before resizing them for Stunt Hangar and had to get some rest.
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Starting to get light outside, rain should be out of here by noon. Another chance in the morning but thinking it will only result in a late start. Looks like our T-post markers held up to the 42mph wind gust we had overnight. Can't say the same for Howard's wind sock :)
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Bob I can't say I've seen any details about the pilots meeting today. Do you know what time?
Dave
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Starting to get light outside, rain should be out of here by noon. Another chance in the morning but thinking it will only result in a late start. Looks like our T-post markers held up to the 42mph wind gust we had overnight. Can't say the same for Howard's wind sock :)
As long as Howard didn’t leave his toolbox and his handle at the field overnight, he should be okay.
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Bob I can't say I've seen any details about the pilots meeting today. Do you know what time?
Dave
Church is opening the doors at 12:30, think the meeting is suppose to kick off at 1:00.
Bob
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Church is opening the doors at 12:30, think the meeting is suppose to kick off at 1:00.
In case anyone that is here sees this. If you drive over to the church do not drive over the grass area between the two driveways. With the rain we have had it will be soft. Worst case you will get stuck best case you will make ruts that I will have to deal with.
Thanks
Bob
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Thanks Bob.
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Flight order for tomorrow:
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How many advance to Sunday?
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Was there much practice today?
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A bit wet early in the A M so practice didn't get very active till closer to noon. Unusually cool here for August. In the 60's early on with the high around 80. Here are a few Friday Pics.
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How many advance to Sunday?
It was decided that 10 will go on Sunday.
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So one person is eliminated?
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Guess so. That keeps the computer gods happy. The break line was 10. Obviously that one will warm up the judges Sunday.
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About to head for the field. The forecast seems to agree with what we saw back on Wednesday's projection, Sunny, low 80's and a light and variable wind maybe 5 mph. It will come from what is to me an unusual direction at this site-from the north northeast. Maybe not enough to matter but that puts it over and through a group of trees and the buildings on the north side of the main circle. Could be interesting. In a practice flight there last night I got a great full-bottom view of my airplane going straight down on an outside square. Typically the breezes here come from the south and mostly unobstructed. A bonus to this though is you aren't flying maneuvers into a backdrop of buildings, trees, tents and vehicles which can be rattling when you are used to flying in open spaces.
Good Luck to us all!!
Dave
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Round one (of four) is done and the judges are taking five. Few scores posted yet but I will show them from time to time. It pretty cool out this morning and grass is very wet. Rubber socks would have been great. We have a gentle north wind with few surprises. I felt a little funny stuff in the upper loop of the vertical eight and in the overheads with the breeze coming over the buildings but not too bad. Richard Oliver is firing up to start round 2. Joe Gilbert is heading into the other circle.
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Hey Dave, if they have any bread, hot dog or hamburger bun bags, slip those on your feet then put your socks and shoes over those. We did that as kids before going out in the snow, works well for wet grass also.
Have fun and be safe,
Dan McEntee
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I’ll post the board now. Had to do it before my second score goes up. My lines were wet and sticking together badly. They get the dry towel treatment next time....
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round 3 is almost complete. Here is Jose launching Orestes.
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One of the two judges panels.
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More scores?
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Refresh my memory. Scores are added for a daily total? Any score thrown out? Just trying to remember how the scoring works for FAI.
Have fun guys,
Dan McEntee
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Best score from circle 1 plus best score from circle 2.
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Dave T getting ready for the last flight of Saturday. All eyes on him. Will it be his high score??
Who will warm the judges up tomorrow???
Stay tuned for our next exciting adventure..er...report from Dave!
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Here we go..
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Intermission
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Here is the lineup for tomorrow- but wait! Two more Junior pilots have arrived for tomorrow. That makes FOUR JUNIORS....🤓🤓
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Here is the lineup for tomorrow- but wait! Two more Junior pilots have arrived for tomorrow. That makes FOUR JUNIORS....🤓🤓
Wow!! That is awesome!!
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Watch out Matt-these kids will be calling you 'old man' any day now.........
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Watch out Matt-these kids will be calling you 'old man' any day now.........
I’m just glad there’s another generation coming up and I may not be the youngest one at contests as a 25 year old LL~
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Hey Dave, if they have any bread, hot dog or hamburger bun bags, slip those on your feet then put your socks and shoes over those. We did that as kids before going out in the snow, works well for wet grass also.
Have fun and be safe,
Dan McEntee
Thanks Dan. I think everyone wished they had waders out there. The sun just came out (after we finished) so nothing really dried the dew off today. It was nice being able to fly without the hats and sunglasses. The clouds and lower temps were a good break. More sun but still light winds tomorrow. The only real issue I saw today was for Joe Daly. He found himself doing a couple maneuvers with the wind in his face suddenly. He backpedaled and got through. Don't know if anyone else had wet line trouble.
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Go Howard Go!
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Do your best Howard.
We are pulling for you in Wear Valley, Tn.
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You can do it Howard! Go for it...
Dennis
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Thanks for the great reports!
Tom
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Here are a few Saturday pics.
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These pull testers the Gluedobbers built are state of the art.
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The great photog Elwyn Aud.
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The number of flights flown on this site over the last 3 days must be staggering. Other than a couple hour break Friday for weather and today after the contest we have had someone in the air from dawn to dusk usually on all 3 circles. These guys are a pleasure to watch and totally dedicated to what they are doing. Hats off to every one of the contestants.
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I like the old guy with the UDP.
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Go, Joe Gilbert and Eric Taylor! :!
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Give it hell Dalys!!
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We are underway. The first round of the Seniors is complete and Juniors are flying. A really nice sunny morning. My normal run of TT luck has struck with the wing on my new ship cracking in the middle on my morning warm up. Using an old Desperado that last flew a couple years ago. Anyway here are early scores:
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After round two. Gotten hot, muggy and very little wind.
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Judges taking a break for chow.
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The gallery....
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Howard is now up putting in the last Senior flight. The Juniors have another round to follow with Steven Daly leading off.
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Waiting on final scores. A few are flying Orestes Shark. Here’s Joe Daly
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Attention!! Final results.
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Congratulations Joe Gilbert. And of course to Coleen your pit crew. And to all the other fliers.
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Congratulations Orestes, Joe and Howard and all who competed. Special congratulations to Stephen Daly!
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Way to go Steven!! Congrats!!
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Congratulations to the TEAM and all who made them work for it. Wish I could have been there but thanks to Dave and keeping all of us to date with what was going on. Thanks again Dave.
Blessings
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Congrats to a outstanding team!
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A special thanks to Dave Trible and Elwyn for the pictures and report. It means a lot to us at home folks. You guys are the best.
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Awesome team gentlemen, congrats to all. Looks to me like they had to earn it in some tough competition. The USA will be very well represented, for sure.
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Congratulations Team!!! It was great to see 4 juniors at the Team trials too!
Derek
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We had the wonderful privilege of having the Alimov boys at the FCM and I gotta tell ya, watch out guys, they're coming strong - those boys can flat out fly stunt.
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Haven't started going through all of today's pics, but here's one for starters.
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Bravo to the four outstanding members of the United States of America's F2B team! A huge DITTO to Derek Barry's cheer for the four very competitive junior fliers. How great to see growth in the number of fine young and talented fliers who show up to compete for the great privilege of representing the USA in competition with the best from around the world. I know you will all represent us well both as competitors and as kindred spirits with those against whom you'll compete.
Ted Fancher
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Looks like we have a very strong team there. I know Howard has worked hard to make it. Joe has the experience now as well as his great pit lady. Go team USA. Thanks to Dave and Elwyn for the pics. H^^
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A few action pics from Sunday-
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Having just arrived home I want to THANK the Tulsa Gluedobbers for running a great team trials, your first but I'm sure not your last. It was well executed and pleasurable. Thanks to Bob Reeves for allowing us to move in and take over his life this week.
Dave
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Dave you and Elwyn make great team,thanks for all you two did!!!
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Congrats to team USA .Joe you make this gluedoober proud!!
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This looks like a great team! Congrats to one of our own Steven Daly! TS
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Congrats to Orestes, Joe, Howard, and Steven.
Have fun in Poland. You will do us well!
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Well the 2019 USA Team Trials are now in the books.
I sincerely hope that all of the participants and crews who made the trip, had a great experience while here in Tulsa.
I wanted to thank all of those who came from out of town who volunteered their time to help make this a successful event.
For the 3rd consecutive TT John and Stella Hill from TX ran scoring for the event. Working alongside John & Stella was Edie Oliver,Kathleen Patterson and my wife Patty Honea.
Running scores was Colleen Gilbert, Marilee McMillan, Maggie Blanchard and Ronda Tipton.
Taking care of pull testing and pit duties was John Blanchard, Bob Hesskamp, Brent Rajillio and Tim Tipton.
John, Brent and Maggie came up from Louisiana on Wednesday to help us get ready for the weekend.
Our judges pool consisted of:
Mark Overmeir ( Head Judge )
David Fitzgerald
Keith Trostle
John Simpson
Doug Patterson
Bob McDonald
Gary McClellen ( Alternate )
( David and Keith also served as our Jurors )
In regards to our Friday night dinner for the Pilots, Judges and volunteers, Patty and I hosted a fish fry at our house for everyone. I fried over 40lbs of fish and several pounds of hush puppies. The rest of the side dishes and deserts were taken care of by all of our wonderful District 8 ladies. It was quite the feast with very little left over to put away.
One bit of excitement for the evening was when David Fitzgerald seen sparks flying at the end of my house and let me know he was concerned that we were about to have an electrical fire. After I got the tears wiped out of my eyes he was informed that I had merely turned on the bug zapper to provide additional southern entertainment.
I am still giggling about that one.
All in all a great time, thanks again everyone,
Russell Honea
Event Director 2019 Team Trials
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Congratulations to our team, all of you flew very well. Special pat on the back to Steven. A big thank you to the Tulsa Gluedobbers for running a great contest.
James, Beth, and Ben
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Russ,
You guys and gals put on a great contest! Thanks for your hospitality and the excellent fish fry and of course the cookies (which were Steven’s favorite)
I hope that you guys will do it again, we had a really good time, and we got to fly stunt!
Thanks
The Daly’s