Mode One,
You can call me Dino.. Thats my name... I understand that Top Gun is not the only competition. However, photos of my model were used in this thread regarding an ARF that I flew at Top Gun and won with. Therefore, I am only speaking about Top Gun rules in this thread as I have been competing at TG since 1992 as a pilot. Yes, TG is by invitation only. If you want to compete at TG, send Frank Tiano an email or give him a call. Theres no secret to finding him. WWW.FRANKTIANO.com

Maybe I misunderstood your comment about feeling shallow about taking someone elses plane and winning a trophy with it... but I have won Top Gun 4 times as a pilot. Do I feel shallow about it? Not a chance. You know why? Because I worked hard for those positions and everyone that gets invited has the same rules and guidelines. You either accept them or not. In fact, Frank has made it easier for guys to go to Top Gun. Back in 1991, I had to compete at 3 different events and place in the top 5 before I could even think of getting an invitation. I worked hard for my trophies. Some years were good and many were bad....