2005 F3A World Championships
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Hey Quique, whoever wins the Worlds this year will have to put an asteric next to his name on the trophy because you are not there. I hope you make it to the 2007 WC flying the red white and blue.
To all the flyers from what ever country you represent cherish and enjoy the experience. With that said
GO USA!!!!!!! Mike
To all the flyers from what ever country you represent cherish and enjoy the experience. With that said
GO USA!!!!!!! Mike
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Good luck to Bill Bloodworth and the Aussie team.
Hope all the practice sessions in Mildura helped.
all the best mate,
GlennO
Mildura Aus....
Hope all the practice sessions in Mildura helped.
all the best mate,
GlennO
Mildura Aus....
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Jason called and pressed him for details. This is from him to all of you here.
Chip is in Germany. Shawn and Mike will arrive in Paris Wedn. Jason arrives tomorrow Tues. in Paris.
Chip is in Germany. Shawn and Mike will arrive in Paris Wedn. Jason arrives tomorrow Tues. in Paris.
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RE: 2005 F3A World Championships
Hello all
Good luck to all F3A Flyers and teams.... HOWEVER,
This year, Isaac Najary with his Oxalys and Daniel Saisky with his Tornado, members
Of ISRAEL Team will show all who are F3A Bosses...
Izik and Daniel: All Israel F3A flyers are with you - Good luck....
Israel F3A team web site: http://www.f3a-israel.com/Temp_france_2005.htm
Israel Official F3A web site: http://www.f3a-israel.com
Amram Leshed
Good luck to all F3A Flyers and teams.... HOWEVER,
This year, Isaac Najary with his Oxalys and Daniel Saisky with his Tornado, members
Of ISRAEL Team will show all who are F3A Bosses...
Izik and Daniel: All Israel F3A flyers are with you - Good luck....
Israel F3A team web site: http://www.f3a-israel.com/Temp_france_2005.htm
Israel Official F3A web site: http://www.f3a-israel.com
Amram Leshed
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RE: 2005 F3A World Championships
Still a few veeeery booooring hours at the office... but then I will meet up with Jani and Raimo. We will load all 6 planes to a trailer, take a ferry to Stockholm and start driving in the morning. On wednesday we will meet up with Markus and his family (who are taking a ship to Rostock) in Lubeck and spend the night there. We should be in Saint-Yan sometime thursday evening.
The Finnish judge, Esa Eirola and his wife Päivi are flying to Lyon and arriving on thursday evening as well. Last but not least, one of our helpers Juho Karppinen is coming by car from Switzerland on friday.
Team Finland for the F3A 2005 Worlds:
Team Manager: Raimo Ruokonen
Pilots: Markus Aaltonen, Jani Loikkanen, Kimmo Kaukoranta
Helpers and supporters: Ilona Aaltonen, Eero Aaltonen, Päivi Eirola, Juho Karppinen
Finnish judge: Esa Eirola
Let's see if we can get a group photo taken when we get there and upload it here.
The Finnish judge, Esa Eirola and his wife Päivi are flying to Lyon and arriving on thursday evening as well. Last but not least, one of our helpers Juho Karppinen is coming by car from Switzerland on friday.
Team Finland for the F3A 2005 Worlds:
Team Manager: Raimo Ruokonen
Pilots: Markus Aaltonen, Jani Loikkanen, Kimmo Kaukoranta
Helpers and supporters: Ilona Aaltonen, Eero Aaltonen, Päivi Eirola, Juho Karppinen
Finnish judge: Esa Eirola
Let's see if we can get a group photo taken when we get there and upload it here.
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Well, I know the thread wasn't supposed to be just about Jason, but I did get a call from him last night as he was sitting on the runway in Phili with Dave Stoddart, Brian, Brian and Trent. Then I get a call this morning waking me up with a voicemail saying he needed proof he was a contestant (something for customs), guess they liked his planes soo much they didn't want to give them back to him!!!
Anyways, I sent a fax with the proof of him being a contestant, so hopefully he's on his way safely down to the site!
Nothing like a bit of excitement going through customs in Paris!!
Also just spoke with Fabio Trento in Brazil, he had just finished packing his planes and is heading over tonight.
Now if I can only find some cheap tickets to make it over there for the finals!!!
Anyways, I sent a fax with the proof of him being a contestant, so hopefully he's on his way safely down to the site!
Nothing like a bit of excitement going through customs in Paris!!
Also just spoke with Fabio Trento in Brazil, he had just finished packing his planes and is heading over tonight.
Now if I can only find some cheap tickets to make it over there for the finals!!!
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Jason was going to be only a few miles away from my house. I thought that I would surprise him in Philly International, but the lay-over passengers could only be reached if I had a plane-ticket to get past security. Would have been fun to get a picture with him for this months K-Factor. Maybe when they come back with the world championship???
Regards,
Eric.
Regards,
Eric.
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Just spoke to Jason, he is in good spirits and he is checking in at the Orlando airport now to fly to Philly at 3PM. He has a 3 hr. layover there, will find out more.....} Will try to keep the info coming from my end, if there is any.
Just spoke to Jason, he is in good spirits and he is checking in at the Orlando airport now to fly to Philly at 3PM. He has a 3 hr. layover there, will find out more.....} Will try to keep the info coming from my end, if there is any.
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It's fun to listen to all the different ways the contestants/helpers/judges are getting to the contest. Boat, plane, train, driving, if you cold hook everyone up to GPS it would look like ants converging on a sugar cube.
Good luck to all (go Yankees) and all in all .. have fun representing your countries and FLYING AIRPLANES!!!!
Chuck Hochhalter
Good luck to all (go Yankees) and all in all .. have fun representing your countries and FLYING AIRPLANES!!!!
Chuck Hochhalter
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My attempt to copy the schedule to this thread....
Friday 19 Aug ï‚· Continuation of arrival of teams and registration
ï‚· Briefing and training flights for judges
ï‚· Team managers meeting
ï‚· Official practice and model processing
Saturday 20 Aug ï‚· Continuation of official practice and model processing
ï‚· Opening ceremony followed by a Buffet on the competition site
Sunday 21 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 1 – flight line A & B
Monday 22 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 2 – flight line A & B
Tuesday 23 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 3 – flight line A & B
Wednesday 24 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 4 – flight line A & B
Thursday 25 Aug ï‚· Preliminaries - reserve day (if needed)
ï‚· Official practice for semi-finalists
ï‚· Judges briefing
ï‚· Sightseeing tours
Friday 26 Aug  Semi-finals – Round 5 & 6 – flight line A & B
ï‚· Meeting for judges and final pilots' team managers
Saturday 27 Aug ï‚· First round of finals according to schedule F05
ï‚· Second round of finals according to unknown schedule 1
ï‚· Third round of finals according to schedule F05
ï‚· Fourth round of finals according to unknown schedule 2
ï‚· Closing ceremony
ï‚· Awards Banquet
Friday 19 Aug ï‚· Continuation of arrival of teams and registration
ï‚· Briefing and training flights for judges
ï‚· Team managers meeting
ï‚· Official practice and model processing
Saturday 20 Aug ï‚· Continuation of official practice and model processing
ï‚· Opening ceremony followed by a Buffet on the competition site
Sunday 21 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 1 – flight line A & B
Monday 22 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 2 – flight line A & B
Tuesday 23 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 3 – flight line A & B
Wednesday 24 Aug  Preliminaries – Round 4 – flight line A & B
Thursday 25 Aug ï‚· Preliminaries - reserve day (if needed)
ï‚· Official practice for semi-finalists
ï‚· Judges briefing
ï‚· Sightseeing tours
Friday 26 Aug  Semi-finals – Round 5 & 6 – flight line A & B
ï‚· Meeting for judges and final pilots' team managers
Saturday 27 Aug ï‚· First round of finals according to schedule F05
ï‚· Second round of finals according to unknown schedule 1
ï‚· Third round of finals according to schedule F05
ï‚· Fourth round of finals according to unknown schedule 2
ï‚· Closing ceremony
ï‚· Awards Banquet
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Last word I got was French Customs was holding Jason's airplanes because they didn't believe he was a contestant. So David had to fax over proof.
Hmm.. let's see.. an American shows up in France a week before the WC, with 2 airplanes, and clothes with Team USA on them.. but they don't think he's a contestant.
Hmm.. let's see.. an American shows up in France a week before the WC, with 2 airplanes, and clothes with Team USA on them.. but they don't think he's a contestant.
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RE: 2005 F3A World Championships
Hello Mr. Ram Zahavi
To those of you who are not familiar, MR. Zahavi is the next generation of Israel F3A flyers...
As you know, my goal is Argentina 2007...
Bye
Amram
To those of you who are not familiar, MR. Zahavi is the next generation of Israel F3A flyers...
As you know, my goal is Argentina 2007...
Bye
Amram
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Leaving for St Yan tomorrow, (very) early morning. My trusty Mazda MPV stuffed with ... well ... stuff. 2x electric Elexant (made by J. Mach) plus 2x Abbra kit (Mach promised one of them to someone, so we have to pack them too). Lot of boxes with tools, batteries etc. Plus my son (11) and his little Super Zoom. Plus Mr. Mach himself, my helper for this ocassion. I am proud to be a member of the Czech F3A team (the other 2 guys: Ondrej Matula, Zdenek Frydryn). I know that my chances for placing well are slim, but any place anywhere in the middle third would be welcome (I consider myself still to be a beginner). My dog Amor will be sad to have been left behind...[]
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RE: 2005 F3A World Championships
Hi Everyone:
This is Don-Jason & David's Dad[sm=sunsmiley.gif] I just spoke to Jason, who is resting comfortably in his 'suite.' The trials of traveling are never ending, however, I am happy to report that all USA Team Members, Mgr's, and planes have arrived safely in France[sm=thumbup.gif].
Jason did tell me that after I dropped him off at the Orlando airport-they found out their flights were changed. Turned out that he and Dave (caller) flew 1st. class to Philly!
Getting out of Philly was a little problem-seems there was some luggage on the plane-but the passengers never boarded, that a 'no-no!.' So back to the gate to do some checking.
Arrival in France: As you already heard it took Jason 5 hours to get his planes through customs-but he and Dave still made it to the Eiffel Tower for a little R & R. Then down to the site.
Since they were the first to check into the Hotel-they managed to get a great Suite[sm=thumbup.gif] During my last conversation with Jason, I was advised that they had already 'popped' the fuses in the Hotel when they attempted to charge their batteries. After they were replaced-they 'kicked back' and were trying to play some Video Games and relax[sm=lol.gif]
Tomorrow will be their first day of practicing together as the USA Team-after-they find a car Dealer and buy some 12 volt batteries and chargers-seems it will be the only way they'll be able to charge their batteries.
Of course I am very proud of both my boys (men), and wish the whole team luck and best wishes for an enjoyable Event, safe return-oh, and bringing home the 'GOLD!'[sm=sunsmiley.gif]
This is Don-Jason & David's Dad[sm=sunsmiley.gif] I just spoke to Jason, who is resting comfortably in his 'suite.' The trials of traveling are never ending, however, I am happy to report that all USA Team Members, Mgr's, and planes have arrived safely in France[sm=thumbup.gif].
Jason did tell me that after I dropped him off at the Orlando airport-they found out their flights were changed. Turned out that he and Dave (caller) flew 1st. class to Philly!
Getting out of Philly was a little problem-seems there was some luggage on the plane-but the passengers never boarded, that a 'no-no!.' So back to the gate to do some checking.
Arrival in France: As you already heard it took Jason 5 hours to get his planes through customs-but he and Dave still made it to the Eiffel Tower for a little R & R. Then down to the site.
Since they were the first to check into the Hotel-they managed to get a great Suite[sm=thumbup.gif] During my last conversation with Jason, I was advised that they had already 'popped' the fuses in the Hotel when they attempted to charge their batteries. After they were replaced-they 'kicked back' and were trying to play some Video Games and relax[sm=lol.gif]
Tomorrow will be their first day of practicing together as the USA Team-after-they find a car Dealer and buy some 12 volt batteries and chargers-seems it will be the only way they'll be able to charge their batteries.
Of course I am very proud of both my boys (men), and wish the whole team luck and best wishes for an enjoyable Event, safe return-oh, and bringing home the 'GOLD!'[sm=sunsmiley.gif]
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This is a pretty cool thread, really adds some color and flavor to the whole worlds thing...making it even more interesting IMHO. From all sides.
Keep it coming!
-Mike
Keep it coming!
-Mike
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hello jasons mom, i have not talked to him since about 1 hour before his flight. Please let jason know i miss him and good luck with every thing in france. i hope all of the USA team does well, and havea safe return .
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Hi Mindy,
He almost made it to my place, but had to get early to the airport, so encouraged strongly it was better if he hightailed it there instead of here....;o}
He promised to call if they won. He'll be here after he gets home.
News are probably going to go to David or his Dad, I am not so well versed with the airplanes.......lol. I am the rahrah section and believe everyone that they are great fliers.......}
He almost made it to my place, but had to get early to the airport, so encouraged strongly it was better if he hightailed it there instead of here....;o}
He promised to call if they won. He'll be here after he gets home.
News are probably going to go to David or his Dad, I am not so well versed with the airplanes.......lol. I am the rahrah section and believe everyone that they are great fliers.......}
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ORIGINAL: edufly
MARMITAS EL QUE DEBE APRENDER A ESCRIBIR SOS VOS
LA PALABARA ES "DEMOSTRA" NO "DEMONSTRA"
¡¡¡¡BESTIA!!!!
MARMITAS EL QUE DEBE APRENDER A ESCRIBIR SOS VOS
LA PALABARA ES "DEMOSTRA" NO "DEMONSTRA"
¡¡¡¡BESTIA!!!!
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(Tienes que Demostrar que es culpable) indirecto.
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