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Old 07-25-2008, 09:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: JAS

Here's the FAI final results and new US Team. I didn't get a chance to take pics of the Masters and Advanced results (they were gone before I knew it).

The Unknowns didn't take as long as we thought they would have. QQ had some motor issues and Chip was still running the Hacker 13XL (didn't have enough time to swap motors and get comfy with the Neu, but Danny Landis was flying one). I zero'd 2 maneuvers (K-4 and K-5) in my last Unknown (always listen to your caller, sorry Dave...lol) and that's about all of the "happenings" on our line.
Congratulations Jason!! Two in a row for you and 3 out of last 5??....that's a great accomplishment. I would bet that you would be the next WC Champ. It's your time

I predicted Brett Wickizer would make the team soon (next few years) when I judged him in last year's Final; he was that smooth and accomplished. I didn't expect that he would make it the very next time. That's an incredible achievement and worthy of lots of attaboys. Outstanding effort Brett!!

And with Andy Jesky 2nd, it's a pretty good team. It will be interesting to see how the team will place

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Old 07-25-2008, 10:15 PM
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Here's a scarey thought Jason as the elder statesman, sorry Jason couldn't resist.
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The real word is Great job, congrats to all.
Old 07-25-2008, 10:18 PM
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Great Job Jason and Andrew!!! I knew the two of you would make the world team again and it is neat to see a new face on the team also. Jason told me the week before the nats that Andrew was flying great and guaranteed he would make the team again. He also said that if he could put a couple of flights together he would probably do ok. Well after following the contest and getting text messages from Jason after almost every round I guess he was able to put a couple of flights together.
Old 07-25-2008, 10:23 PM
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Congratulation Jason and Andrew!! It is a great job, good to see you work together in the team again!!


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Old 07-26-2008, 01:54 AM
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Man, lots of "orange" on the podiums of MANY contests this year - Futaba has a killer bunch of pilots, like an overload of talent, lol! Congrats to all top finishers.
Old 07-26-2008, 05:47 AM
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Does anybody know what did Jason fly, glow or electrics. What engine or motor ?
Old 07-26-2008, 06:37 AM
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Jason flew electric, with a Plettenberg 30-10 Evo in the finals

Thanks to all the boys back in Canada who wished me luck!

Equipment wise it went something like this,

Jas - Futaba, Pletty, Hacker/Jeti controller, Thunderpower 5000's, Comp-Arf Integral
AJ - Futaba, Hacker motor/controller, Thunderpower 5000's, Comp-Arf Integral
Brett - Futaba, YS 170, Oxai Aires
QQ - JR, YS 170, Oxai Euphoria
Chip - Futaba, I think Jason said Hacker above, CA Passport
Sean - Futaba, YS 170, Aires
Chad - Futaba, Pletty/Schulze, Thunderpower 5200's, Comp-Arf Integral
Troy - JR, YS 170, Oxai Euphoria
Dave - JR, Hacker outrunner not sure which one, he had an A60S in one plane and A60M in the other, CC esc, Thunderpower 5300's, Wistmodel Prestige
Bill - Futaba, YS 170, Naruke Altair

Futaba pretty much cleaned up

Seems to me that the Comp-Arf Integral and Oxai planes are very popular, everyone seems to really like them. YS on ignition was impressive, but QQ did have some flameouts that seemed to be caused by faulty ignition. Almost no smoke in flight though and very smooth.

Anywho, I just got up and have 15 hours of driving to do (and I still won't be home)......so thats it for now

Here is a shot of the finalists in FAI minus Chip and Bill, not sure what happened to them.
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Old 07-26-2008, 07:41 AM
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How about masters finals?
Old 07-26-2008, 08:03 AM
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What about Master final results?

Thanks,

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Old 07-26-2008, 08:29 AM
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Results are posted on the AMA website. Congratulations to all!
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats/natsnews.aspx
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ORIGINAL: Jeff Worsham

Results are posted on the AMA website. Congratulations to all!
http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/nats/natsnews.aspx
Those are the results from Thur, the Finals scores for Masters and FAI are not on the AMA site yet. Probably today since they are running a day behind.

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Old 07-26-2008, 10:57 AM
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As of 8:30AM PDT, the new Nats News is posted with very nice pictures of winners, and some other candid shots. However, still no listing of Masters Final Scores. There is a note saying they will be published 'when available'.

Woodie
Old 07-26-2008, 12:30 PM
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Congratulations to all!

Any videos from the event please??

Regards,
Old 07-26-2008, 12:50 PM
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It is strange that the Masters scores are yet to be posted. I judged the 1st and 2nd rounds of Masters finals yesterday so I'd like to see the results to see if I had things right in my mind.
The Nats was a blast. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this happen.
Congrats to all who participated.
Congrats to the new US team. These guys had to battle some unbelivable competition. They will make us proud I'm sure. I firmly belive that the US could bring 2 teams to the worlds that would be at the top when all was said. To those who were just out of the top 3 like Chip and Sean all I can say is it must be very hard for you. I know I was 4th in a team trials once and it's not easy (1975). You guys flew really well and I don't know what else you could have done. Hang in there and don't give up. The level of competition has gotten better and better and it's really hard to call a clear winner anymore.
Best part of the Nats for me was meeting so many that I have only communicated with via emails for a very longtime. Guys like Jerry Budd, Rusty Fried and the whole California group are cool as all heck. Chad Northeast who helped me out with a prop problem and turned out to be the great guy I knew he was. Meeting Don Szcur, his Dad and of course his son Joseph who is the coolest person in pattern at the age of 8. Seeing old friends like Bill Cunningham, Don Lowe and Ivan. Meeting up with Chris Moon. Practicing with the D5 guys like John, Joe Dunnaway, Tom Gilkey, Todd and Chris and Vernon White. Helping Jack Li with my backup plane so he could experience the last 4 rounds of the Nats. And the best part of the Nats was to see my great friend Jim Hubbard get healthy enough to be there and fly.
Here's some pics I took of things that interested me. Thanks again to everyone, Mike Mueller
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Old 07-26-2008, 12:54 PM
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Congratulations to all the central Florida guys. Great achivement. Jason, Blake, Chris, Ryan, Joe, Humberto and David you rock!!

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Old 07-26-2008, 01:47 PM
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Vicente,

This is how we ended up.

Ken V
Glen W
Jerry B
George A
Joe W
Mark H
Krishlan F
Stephen B



Kris
Old 07-26-2008, 07:57 PM
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Gratz to everyone, especially the Jersey boys (Dave Lockhart... 9th.. FAI.. just wow).

All this pattern+nats buzz has motivated me to plunk down the amex and pick up a Focus Sport. It's been a while, but I think the right stick does the uppy-downy thing, right?

-George
Old 07-26-2008, 08:02 PM
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My NATS story. I came, I flew,I became humble once more.. loved every minute...

gary
Old 07-26-2008, 08:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: gmohr

Gratz to everyone, especially the Jersey boys (Dave Lockhart... 9th.. FAI.. just wow).

All this pattern+nats buzz has motivated me to plunk down the amex and pick up a Focus Sport. It's been a while, but I think the right stick does the uppy-downy thing, right?

-George
Got a 2M plane ready to fly right here just for you with your name on it<g>
Old 07-26-2008, 08:18 PM
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I taped the awards ceremony in HiDef, about 40 minutes worth. Not sure how I would go about posting it.
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ORIGINAL: J Lachowski
Got a 2M plane ready to fly right here just for you with your name on it<g>
Not sure thats a good idea, last time i bought a pattern ship from you, this was what I got...



[8D]
Old 07-27-2008, 07:45 AM
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Here is what the NATS are all about. Jack Li had engine troubles so Mike Mueller offered to let Jack fly his back up electric Impact the rest of the rounds. Jack had never flown the Impact nor had he ever flown an electric pattern plane before. So with no practice flights at all, he finished the last 4 rounds of the NATS. Here is Mike and Jack flashing the "E" sign for the electric pattern brotherhood. (inside joke)
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Old 07-27-2008, 03:30 PM
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Final Results for the 2007 Pattern NATS are posted on http://pages.suddenlink.net/donramsey/ Not sure about the results for Advanced after 14 and Intermediate after 15. If you know let me know.

Don
Old 07-27-2008, 03:49 PM
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Wow, what a ride. Just unpacked and off to see my niece (and other family). It was a great contest again and even better weather. Who woulda thunk it...lol. I'll add more pics and stories over the next few days, but now it's time for the little things in life.

Sorry I didn't get the Masters results. All the scores were gone before I could get to them.
Old 07-27-2008, 03:53 PM
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Hey Don,

You spelled my name wrong in the Masters.

It's Krishlan Fitzsimmons. Or just Kris, or Chris. LOL.. So many alias's..

BTW.

Nice meeting you at dinner on Thursday night!! You guys are a bunch of fun!!!!! And there are so many of you! Need to rent the place out next time so we have more room.

Look forward to next years meeting!

Thanks for updating your site.

Chris

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