Showdown In T-Town 2013
08-09-2013, 12:41 PM
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Just a note to say a very big THANK YOU to David and Jim Georgeson for snapping all the pictures that you guys are seeing.
Also if you recall seeing the fine digital start clock at the start /finish line, David Georgeson made this !! It even has a remote control start and reset on it. Very fine work you do David!!!
Still waiting on Ed to post results
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Also if you recall seeing the fine digital start clock at the start /finish line, David Georgeson made this !! It even has a remote control start and reset on it. Very fine work you do David!!!
Still waiting on Ed to post results
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08-09-2013, 05:54 PM
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Thanks John,
Even though this was the second race for my clock, it was the first one that I got to see it in action. Now that I have, I was able to see some things that were not perfect yet. I have been working on some improvements/ upgrades to at least 3 different areas on the clock. I will let everyone know what I come up with when I am finished, (or earlier because I might need an opinion on one thing.)
David
Even though this was the second race for my clock, it was the first one that I got to see it in action. Now that I have, I was able to see some things that were not perfect yet. I have been working on some improvements/ upgrades to at least 3 different areas on the clock. I will let everyone know what I come up with when I am finished, (or earlier because I might need an opinion on one thing.)
David
08-09-2013, 06:31 PM
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Thanks for all the wonderful pictures guys, I can't express how THANKFUL we at WAAM are for the participation we received from everyone for this event! I personally had a fabulous day and truly enjoyed the competition enjoyed by everyone.I am already looking forward to next years race and hope to return the support you guys gave us to as many brother club events as possible this year.Again a big THANK YOU to all who participated!
Will Swope
Will Swope
08-09-2013, 06:58 PM
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I'm still trying to figure out this new system on RCU, so I appologize for not saying THANK YOU sooner. Thanks to Ed Waldrop, Rick and Kim Grim
Dave and Jim Georgeson, all the WAAM workers, and everyone responsible for the pictures. Thanks too, to the contestants, especially those from out of state (Texas, Indiana, and Mississippi) for making it a true East/ West Shootout. Greg
Dave and Jim Georgeson, all the WAAM workers, and everyone responsible for the pictures. Thanks too, to the contestants, especially those from out of state (Texas, Indiana, and Mississippi) for making it a true East/ West Shootout. Greg
08-10-2013, 07:21 AM
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Now, if we can get this reported in the AMA magazine........
Thanks to all who worked and participated in this race. I had a good time even though I did not do well at all. A jumped start along with a cut in my first heat followed by a midair in the second heat finished my day early. With the level of competition that we had, a zero was just about the death bell and TWO zeros was! Oh well, I had fun and managed to bring home a second place finish in EF-1, only because I was luckier than the person that came in third........no talent, just luck.
After the race, we had a quick CD meeting and have decided that from now on we will be hosting EF-1 racing at our Club 40 race'es. The EF-1 planes fly BETTER than the Club 40 planes. They do cost considerably more though. I built my E-flite Shoestring in one evening, test flew it the next day (two quick flights) and then entered my first race.
Thanks to all who worked and participated in this race. I had a good time even though I did not do well at all. A jumped start along with a cut in my first heat followed by a midair in the second heat finished my day early. With the level of competition that we had, a zero was just about the death bell and TWO zeros was! Oh well, I had fun and managed to bring home a second place finish in EF-1, only because I was luckier than the person that came in third........no talent, just luck.
After the race, we had a quick CD meeting and have decided that from now on we will be hosting EF-1 racing at our Club 40 race'es. The EF-1 planes fly BETTER than the Club 40 planes. They do cost considerably more though. I built my E-flite Shoestring in one evening, test flew it the next day (two quick flights) and then entered my first race.
08-11-2013, 07:48 PM
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Hello Gentlemen,
Sorry for the late post. This new forum is nice. It's been a hectic month for me with 3 events in one month. Thanks John for the photos you sent me and they look great! I appreciate each and everyone who came, participated, helped, or otherwise contributed to a great event. Thanks to Rick and Kim, and TBatt, for all their help in pulling this off. A big thanks to those who drove a long ways to race. That's dedication to the hobby! Any thanks, thanks, thanks, to everyone it was a great event and the rain gods held off.
Here are the results: The pictures above are in reverse order:
A Main:
1. Gary Fisher
2. John McGowen
3. Greg Doe
4. Bob Patrinec
B Main:
1. John McGowen
2. Tim Sparks
3. Will Swope
4. Ernie Duffey
C Main
1. Ernie Duffey
2. David Phillips
3. Jonathon Cagle
4. Jerry Stafford
EF-1
1. Rick Grim
2. Tim Batt
3. Jerry Stafford
Saturday the 17th of August is National Model Aviation Day. WAAM is registered with the AMA to hold a Fly In in support of the day and the Wounded Warrior Project. If your club is not having an event please come and enjoy a fun day of flying with us. We will have more good food and fly what you brung! Just a great day for flying and fellowship.
Thanks again to all,
Ed
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