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Quote: Originally Posted by SleepyC |
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Guys, just got back into the Hotel room and I'm uploading pictures into the BIG EVENT: 2008 TAS Gallery right now.
I'd like to say a HUGE THANKS to KIWI for helping me all weekend long... to DAVE JOHNSON from DA for organizing a GREAT event. Thanks to the entire DA crew, to ANNA WOODS the worlds best score keeper. The TIMPA crew for such a nice airfield, and hosting this great event. To Great Planes for helping Dave bring Matt Chapman and his Cap 580 to the show! And thanks to all the sponsors of the event.... wow... so many great prizes.. so many generous sponsors.
And finally I'd like to say congratulations to all the pilots. Each one of you guys are top notch pilots and true sportsman it was inspiring to watch each and every one of you fly all weekend long!
Another special shout out goes to Quique Somenzini, he took his prize for his placement and gave it to 10 year old Spencer who took 6th in sportsman. The prize happened to be a DA-170. QQ once again shows his true support for youth in aviation.
Ok guys.. back to uploading pictures! |
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Spencer, myself and the rest of the fam are finally coming down from the TAS "high". The contest was completely awesome (thanks Dave Johnson, Micheal Marcellin, et.al.) and we all had a great time meeting people and catching some fantastic flying. I can't believe how well this contest was run and what a great job Kiwi and SleepyC did at getting pictures and videos on-line. Spencer was in total shock (as was I!) all the way home at what Quique did, especially since Spencer had never met him before this contest. He is already talking about hitting the field and starting to practice for Intermediate next year....oh, and he wants to start practicing for freestyle (oh, my! I don't know if I can handle that!). Even though Spence was so glad to have made the TAS, one thing he definitely learned was, to win, you have to bring your "A" game!
And maybe a better caller!