The 2006 E-TOC Discussion Forum!

[madmax]

By: Bob "Biff" Sadler

Okay guys, it’s time for the throw down in Toledo!!! Time to get ready for the world famous TNT Electric company’s E-TOC. This year will be a GIANT leap forward for the contest. First of all we added another day. Thursday will be the qualifier. You need to get to the top 12 to even compete on Friday. Friday is the big day where all the best pilots will compete for cash and bragging rights for a year. Who will stand on the podium? We'll just have to see.

So you've added another day, what else is new? Well we've added sequences. I can already hear the moans. But not just sequences, BAD-ASS sequences!! We've blended the precision with the Huck'in. You will take one look at this and no doubt agree it's something you'd like to see! I struggled long and hard to produce a sequence that's easy to judge, HARD to fly and fun to watch. Honestly it's evil!!

The pilot pool is truly international this year. We have some of the faces you've come to expect and some new guys who are going to blow you away!! Trust me here. We haven't lost site of what you want to see, we've just stepped it up a notch to make sure the guy who walks out of the hall on Friday night is THE MAN!!

The format is this. Thursday night.1 round sequence followed by 1 freestyle. This ensures we will see everyone's freestyle and get a look at how the pilots will fare with the sequence. We will take the top 12 pilots to Friday night's big show.

Friday night will be a BLAST!! 1 round Freestyle, 1 round sequence and finish with one more round of hold nothing back freestyle!! 50% of the score will be the 1 sequence and the other half will be your best freestyle. NO POINTS CARRIED FROM THURSDAY.

What this means is pilots better bring the A game. There will be pressure, there will be screaming crowds of fans and the best electric pilot in the world will be named!

Tom Kroggel and I are working together to put on one fantastic show. Links for TNT Landing Gear are comining, and pre-order tickets are available now! PLEASE GET THEM SOON. There are a limited number so don't wait! We always sell out early.

The Flying Giants will be the "go to" site for news and information. We'll have the sequence flown and recorded on a sim so you can see and try what these pilots will be up against. We're going to give you coverage of this event like you've never seen!!

Chief judge and legendary TOC Chief Judge Fred Johnson will be giving you the skinny on his list of judges, so check back to see what he has in store.

Now on to the pilots list:
Jeff Pfeifer
Andrew Jesky
Matt Mahnke
Mark Leseberg
Jason Noll
George Hicks
John Glezellis
Sean McMurtry
Mike McConville
Jason Danhakl
Benoit Dierickx
Josh Glavin
Darren Eaton
Scott Foster
David Payne
Frank Noll
Quique Somenzini
Jason Shulman
Chip Hyde
Chris Maier (New kid)
Chase Wolk
Claes Meijer (Sweden)
Marco Benincasa (Italy)
Donatas Pauzuolis (Lithuania)
Marcus Rummer (Germany)

That's it, 23 of the best. Ready for some more Giant news? Mouth of the South Productions!!! That's right kids, it's time to jump head first into our latest venture. We'll now be covering the best and biggest events bringing videos of all the action. Imagine behind the scene action and live wired audio of what makes up these events. We've purchased the latest equipment to provide coverage of what you want to see. Tired of not laughing while viewing great events? A thing of the past!! No telling what will be on the vid, but we prominse they will be entertaining and informative.

Mouth of the South productions will have exclusive rights this year, so plan on purchasing your next E-TOC video right here on the Flying Giants site. We'll also be providing live feeds from the event, and full online video coverage as it occurs. Stay tuned!!

Big stuffs a commin’ folks!

~Biff

[c.meijer]

Looking forward to see you all in April.
Best regards from a snowy Sweden.

Claes Meijer

[Donatas]

Me too!!! Really hope to be there. This year E-TOC will be something Giant I like this pattern idea to!

[Biff]

Guys,we'll have the sequence posted shortly. We'll also have a top pilot fly it on the sim and post. It's a real BITCH!!! Remember the last TOC? I was particularly fond of the flat figure 8. 1 roll out,1 roll in. Now try this; cross box coming at you inverted and low,,,same figure 8. 1 roll out,,1 roll in. Should be a real problem!!

[Foamy Love]

Well I guess I'm not ready for even the 07 E-TOC. I tried flying the sequence a few times and have yet to complete it without crashing.

I can't wait to see the top guys fly it. I'll be there for Thu and Fri as its only an hour from my house.

[randy archer]

man biff, you did a great job with the sequence i love it!! the one roll circles and ke loops, it's just great, all of my favorite manuevers. this is gonna be so sweet!! ryan :-) :-) :-) :-)

[Biff]

Randy!!! What's up my uber talented pilot friend??

[randy archer]

well,
i've been practicing it with my sypher, on the sim and it's been a lot of fun. i can't wait for the etoc! it's gonna be sooo much fun, i even made a stick sypher, i didn't want to use a mono stick plane when i am using a bipe. and plus i had nothing else to do. lol
anywyas, thank you for inviting me. ryan archer

[Ryguy]

Why no Brandon Chitty? He's an excellent pilot, even if he does burn his ass.