Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
04-29-2009, 11:10 AM
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Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
The Full Coverage for Top Gun 2009 is now live in the RCUMagazine. Follow this link
We're a week away from Top Gun 2009. Top Gun will be held at the Lakeland-Linder Airport in Lakeland, Fl. More information on the event can be found on [link=http://www.franktiano.com]Frank Tiano's website[/link].
When it comes to scale aircraft Top Gun is THE place to be as the best modelers in the world come together to compete for the Top Gun Trophy. The best way to see Top Gun is to be there yourself to take in the event. If anybody is within traveling distance of Lakeland we encourage you to make the trip to take in the event first hand. Frank Tiano is a true showman and knows how to entertain the spectators at any event. However, if you can't be on hand at Top Gun RCU is dedicated to giving coverage that will be the next best thing to being there. In 2009 RCU has raised the bar on event coverage and will bring the best coverage of any media outlet in the hobby. RCU members Barracuda Hockey and myself will be onsite covering this event for RCU. We will be posted daily pictures from the event here in this thread, and we will be posting full coverage of Top Gun in the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine]RCU Magazine[/link] .
Hopefully we'll see everybody at Top Gun next week!!
Ken
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrEvBfDwGpE[/youtube]
We're a week away from Top Gun 2009. Top Gun will be held at the Lakeland-Linder Airport in Lakeland, Fl. More information on the event can be found on [link=http://www.franktiano.com]Frank Tiano's website[/link].
When it comes to scale aircraft Top Gun is THE place to be as the best modelers in the world come together to compete for the Top Gun Trophy. The best way to see Top Gun is to be there yourself to take in the event. If anybody is within traveling distance of Lakeland we encourage you to make the trip to take in the event first hand. Frank Tiano is a true showman and knows how to entertain the spectators at any event. However, if you can't be on hand at Top Gun RCU is dedicated to giving coverage that will be the next best thing to being there. In 2009 RCU has raised the bar on event coverage and will bring the best coverage of any media outlet in the hobby. RCU members Barracuda Hockey and myself will be onsite covering this event for RCU. We will be posted daily pictures from the event here in this thread, and we will be posting full coverage of Top Gun in the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine]RCU Magazine[/link] .
Hopefully we'll see everybody at Top Gun next week!!
Ken
05-07-2009, 12:07 AM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
The first day of Top Gun consisted of the Pro-am class flying. The skies stayed full with plane most of the day and it was quite a sight to see. Today's weather very good for the day. Upper 80's and light to fair breezes. The biggest problem was in the morning with the wind contining to shift directions changing the traffic pattern for the field, sometimes with planes in the air.
Here picutres from today's flying
Ken
Here picutres from today's flying
Ken
05-07-2009, 12:34 AM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
And to finish out today's upload, here's a "bonus" video from today's flying.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCxcYtF0ATs[/youtube]
More uploaded tomorrow.
Ken
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCxcYtF0ATs[/youtube]
More uploaded tomorrow.
Ken
05-07-2009, 10:11 PM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
Day 2 for Top Gun is over and it was a fantastic second day of flying and competition. Static judging for the Master and Expert Classes got underway today, as well as the flying for the Pro-Am classes continued. The weather was another great day. With the exception of about 45 minutes in the afternoon when the sky got overcast the rest of the day was sunny and warm. The wind stayed at a very managable level although it did change directions a few times during the day.
Here is more pictures of the action today.
Ken
Here is more pictures of the action today.
Ken
05-08-2009, 01:04 AM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
Hi Ken,
Thanks for the great pictures. Brian Tracey will be very happy to see his son's Sea Hurricane survived the long trip from Australia. Thanks again for the coverage. Don't enjoy yourself too much at the after flying functions
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Cheers,
Colin
Thanks for the great pictures. Brian Tracey will be very happy to see his son's Sea Hurricane survived the long trip from Australia. Thanks again for the coverage. Don't enjoy yourself too much at the after flying functions
.Cheers,
Colin
05-08-2009, 06:15 PM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
I do have to give photographic credit to BarracudaHockey for Thursdays pictures. He was taking the stills yesterday while I was shooting video of all the flying going on.
Brett65,
The photo is a lot more dramatic looking than it really was. If I remember correctly he caught a wind gust on landing and it picked up the wing tip, but he made it down ok. He was back out flying again today with no problems.
Ken
Brett65,
The photo is a lot more dramatic looking than it really was. If I remember correctly he caught a wind gust on landing and it picked up the wing tip, but he made it down ok. He was back out flying again today with no problems.
Ken
05-08-2009, 09:47 PM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
Greg's Hurri has been very well received at Top Gun. He just missed making the final group in Pro-Am.
05-08-2009, 11:21 PM
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RE: Top Gun 2009, May 6-10 2009 - Pictures from event posted
Today was another great day at Top Gun 2009. The weather was pretty good, although it was a bit hot for most everybody on site. Also, the afternoon wing gusts caused some problems for pilots. Today was the last day of Pro-Am flying. However, BarracudaHockey spent the day getting static shots of the planes.
The following pictures were taken by both BarracudaHockey and myself.
Ken
The following pictures were taken by both BarracudaHockey and myself.
Ken