FARM pattern contest May 23-24
 

I've confirmed a Tiger Tail will be present this weekend at the Bealeton, VA pattern contest.

The main attraction is on Saturday evening. My wife has already started cooking a special meal for anyone who is interested in participating. She is making three types of bar-b-que (pork, chicken and Texas style beef brisket). The FARM club agreed to make this an F3A team fundraising meal at the pattern contest at the FARM club Saturday afternoon/evening when flying is complete. Basically, we will have some pattern flyers from the 1970's telling stories about model aircraft technology at that time and some interesting tales of RC pilots. I'm told that there will be quite a few stories to tell of "back in the day". Team F3A shirts, hats, raffle ticket (forms/connection) and lots of good time!


In addition to classic pattern as part of the event, we will also have a special demonstration of jet aerobatics, called "F3S", courtesy of Archie.


Be sure to bring some "Classic" pictures.




The weekend will be a mix of the old and the new.

Very cool Don. Sounds great.

Arch

Great pattern contest. I'd like to thank Nic Burhans, the FARM club and Kirk Wicker for supporting this event. We had some unique events with this contest to include F3S jet pattern aerobatics and Classic Pattern as well as a fundraiser for the U.S. team. I think all had a good time attending. I'll get some details up when I get the chance.

Don
Had a GREAT time at contest, the weather was great too. The air show Kirk put on for us on Saturday evening with his full scale Cub was GREAT. IF I only had a camera on Robert C. face when Kirk flew the plane behind the tree line. :D Thank goes out to the FARM membership for host a great event. Also a SPECIAL thanks go out to Kirk Wicker for helping us out with the fundraiser. Thank to Archie for F3S show,and test flight on his jet.
P.S.
Watch out I think Joesph is looking into jet and full scale.

Jr

Here are some pictures.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098617http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098618http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098619http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098620http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098621http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098622

We were helping Ken and his son Robert, an up-and-coming pattern flyer from Valley Forge, PA.

Some additional pictures.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098623http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098624http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098625http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098626http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098627

Some pictures from the Team F3A fundraiser. We were able to raise $673.50 for the 2015 US F3A Team through a combination of the dinner meal that Beth and Isabella prepared for the pilots, the airshow (like who could pay the most not to get the ride of their life) and lunch and soda proceeds, (and shirts and hats sold)- thanks to the FARM Club and Nic Burhans for all the support.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098628http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098629http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098630http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098631http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098632

First day results.... and first round Sunday morning.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098633http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098634http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098635http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098636http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098637http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098638

Pictures from the flight line, family and friends.

.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098639http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098640http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098641http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098642http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098643http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098644http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098645http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098646

Tiger Tail...
...http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2098651

Jet demos as part of the fundraising dinner. Thank you Archie.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099457http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099458http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099459http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099460

We love you too Archie....

There was a rumor circulating about a very young version of Mike Caglia floating around.... Hmmm let me check my camera...

Classic pattern back to the future machine is chugging away...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099927

Nice way to cap off the flying day....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5Aw0_RTFAw

Final Standings. I am very sorry to say that after many years it has happened. I've been beaten by Joseph. I better get practicing that F sequence... Congratulations to all the winners!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099928http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2099929

Hey Don. Awesome pic! Thanks!

That was the 1993 NATS in Lawrencevile IL. Sean McMurty and I were battling it out till the end.

How time flys...

Regards,

Mike Caglia

Great to hear from you. Are you still in NY, NY to Pocono this weekend?

Cheers,
Don

Hey Don! Hope you are well!

Yes. Im still in NYC for one more year, then heading to Texas so I can fly all year long in nice sunny warm weather.

I will not be going to the Poconos contest this weekend. Jessica and I had our first little baby boy last week! He was born a few months early while attending a contest in upstate NY last weekend. He is healthy and doing well but still in the hospital till he gets bigger and stronger...I guess he wanted to start flying planes earlier than I thought.

Hope to see you guys soon!

Regards,

Mike Caglia

Joseph showed me a picture. Said something about transmitter already in his hands. Congratulation!!!!