Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon

Anna Wood · 10-25-2006, 01:04 AM

Just a quick update on some of the days happenings for the Shootout from Tuesday. Len and I arrived at TIMPA a bit after noon to see a field that was pretty busy with pilots practicing, adjusting airplanes, etc.

Len made quick work on getting the scoring trailer positioned while I went off to do my thing with registration.

The Flying Giants crew was there with more electronic gear then I carry to a contest, which is a ton of stuff. (I bring four computers to the Shootout) I think Max and the crew has me beat. Max thrashed on the cellular wireless connection all afternoon as it was giving him fits. The rest of the crew was busy with the video cameras taking in all the action at the field.

The weather was a bit windy and cloudy today, but is looks like the weather is going to clear and we will have some great flying weather for the event.

The most disappointing event of the day was a mid-air between Intermediate pilots Lou Matustik and Pedro Brantuas. Pedro's airplane is repairable and flyable, unfortunately Lou's airplane did not do as well and he had to withdraw from the contest. Brad Hooper will be taking his spot in Intermediate.

I am sure there were all kinds of other happening at the field. I will let the rest of the Flying Giants crew fill you in on all those fun details.

Besides what Max and crew post during the contest, I will be posting complete contest results on the Desert Aircraft website every evening when I return to the hotel room from the field.

Regards,

Anna Wood

excelpoint · 10-25-2006, 04:20 AM

Thanks Anna we appreciate your efforts

Rickles56 · 10-25-2006, 07:13 AM

Thanks Anna, you do a great job for the Shootout!

NCFR!! · 10-25-2006, 07:25 AM

Sorrry to hear about the mid-air. Lou flys here in the North Central and is a super nice guy. Hate to see someone drive that far and not get to compete.

Thanks for the updates Anne.

Keith Sessions

exeter_acres · 10-25-2006, 07:40 AM

Man!! Crap for Lou.. Kieth said it... Lou is the nicest guy you will find!
Sorry about the loss

We still have a good group from NC region out there though....

Appreciate the updates

Cheers
Curtis

NCFR!!

xtreem3d · 10-25-2006, 11:43 AM

not sure i would go that far w/ out a backup plane ...imagine someone would lend a plane

10-25-2006, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anna Wood The Scorekeeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 162	Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon Just a quick update on some of the days happenings for the Shootout from Tuesday. Len and I arrived at TIMPA a bit after noon to see a field that was pretty busy with pilots practicing, adjusting airplanes, etc. Len made quick work on getting the scoring trailer positioned while I went off to do my thing with registration. The Flying Giants crew was there with more electronic gear then I carry to a contest, which is a ton of stuff. (I bring four computers to the Shootout) I think Max and the crew has me beat. Max thrashed on the cellular wireless connection all afternoon as it was giving him fits. The rest of the crew was busy with the video cameras taking in all the action at the field. The weather was a bit windy and cloudy today, but is looks like the weather is going to clear and we will have some great flying weather for the event. The most disappointing event of the day was a mid-air between Intermediate pilots Lou Matustik and Pedro Brantuas. Pedro's airplane is repairable and flyable, unfortunately Lou's airplane did not do as well and he had to withdraw from the contest. Brad Hooper will be taking his spot in Intermediate. I am sure there were all kinds of other happening at the field. I will let the rest of the Flying Giants crew fill you in on all those fun details. Besides what Max and crew post during the contest, I will be posting complete contest results on the Desert Aircraft website every evening when I return to the hotel room from the field. Regards, Anna Wood

10-25-2006, 04:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
excelpoint Mother Hucker + Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: australia Age: 34 Posts: 2,379	Re: Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon Thanks Anna we appreciate your efforts __________________ (ASAA) www.scaleaeros.com.au DESERT AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA: NUMBER 1 FOR PRODUCT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

10-25-2006, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rickles56 Flyin' Around Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 4	Re: Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon Thanks Anna, you do a great job for the Shootout!

10-25-2006, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
NCFR!! Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, KY Age: 40 Posts: 256 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon Sorrry to hear about the mid-air. Lou flys here in the North Central and is a super nice guy. Hate to see someone drive that far and not get to compete. Thanks for the updates Anne. Keith Sessions

10-25-2006, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
exeter_acres If he Fries it, I will come Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Johns Creek, GA Age: 41 Posts: 3,293 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon Man!! Crap for Lou.. Kieth said it... Lou is the nicest guy you will find! Sorry about the loss We still have a good group from NC region out there though.... Appreciate the updates Cheers Curtis NCFR!! __________________ EXTREMEFLIGHT R/C Tech support ... If WalMart is lowering prices daily, how come nothing in the store is free yet? North Georgia IMAC Challenge: www.southeastimac.com


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10-25-2006, 11:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
xtreem3d see the glass half full Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 586	Re: Shootout Update, Tuesday Afternoon not sure i would go that far w/ out a backup plane ...imagine someone would lend a plane

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