<st1:city><st1>2007 Tucson</st1> </st1:city>Aerobatic Shootout Pilots Announced!
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The <st1><st1>Tucson</st1><st1> International</st1><st1> Modelplex</st1><st1> Park </st1></st1>is the destination of choice on October 3 - 7, 2007 for many modelers worldwide. All year pilots have been practicing and competing in IMAC competitions. Gaining points is the name of the game and getting to that top spot in standings is the goal. The Tucson Aerobatic Shootout (TAS) is one of the elite competitions in the modeling community. Bringing top pilots from all over the globe to a central location makes the best of the best put their talents up against each other for a contest to remember.
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Earlier this week the pilot list was posted and Flying Giants would like to formally congratulate all of the selected pilots and wish them the best of luck in their quest to become 2007 TAS Champions!
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The 2007 <st1:city w:st="on"><st1>Tucson</st1></st1:city> Aerobatic Shootout pilots:<o></o>
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Sportsman
Brendan Jones Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Cody L. McLean Hesperia, California, USA
Curtis Cozier Carleton, Michigan, USA
Dean Nistetter Magnolia, Texas, USA
John Murdoch Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Michael Raines Bonney Lake, Washington, USA
Mike Root San Diego, California, USA
Nick Burik Del Rio, Texas, USA
Sam Gaglio Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Ted Barrette Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Todd Bridges Los Altos, California, USA

Intermediate
Curtis Pilcher Wildomar, California, USA
Dan Bierly Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
<st1>Darren</st1> Kuhn Bonney Lake, Washington, USA
Dave Anderson Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
DJ Noerr Taft, California, USA
Frank V. Oliver Camarillo, California, USA
Joe Mac Gregor San Miguel, California, USA
Michael Bargman Geneva, Illinois, USA
Michael Verzwyvelt Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Ryan Archer Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Seth Arnold New Holland, Ohio, USA
Troy Brodrick Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Advanced
Arnold Peyer Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland
Bernie Boland Mesa, Arizona, USA
Dave Dietrich Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Eric Powell Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Jean-Claude Spillmann Uznach, SG, Switzerland
Jim Gilbert Ashland, Oregon, USA
<st1>Larry</st1> Arseneau Manteno, Illinios, USA
Michael Carreiro Poulsbo, Washington, USA
Pedro Brantuas San Diego, California, USA
Ralph Lang Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Ryan Gonsoulin St. Martinville, Louisiana, USA
Shawn Best Lubbock, Texas, USA

Unlimited
Adam Bry Morrison, Colorado, USA
Carlos Vargas Durango, Durango, Mexico
Chris Brislin Mnt Ommaney, Queensland, Australia
Daniel Rathbun Midland, Texas, USA
John Wondra Auburn, Washington, USA
Ken McGuire Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Kyle Woyshnis Port Orchard, Washington, USA
Lyndel Roe North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Steve Hannah Placentia, California, USA
Tim Attaway Chula Vista, California, USA
Trent Byrd Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Will J. Berninger Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA
Zak West Sunnyvale, California, USA
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Nice write up Dave!!

Good luck to all of the pilots, it's going to be a great time. I'm supposed to be there again this yearm hopefully it works that way.

See ya' in Tucson!!!

Hey TAS bound Pilots! How about throwing up a pilot/plane photo of yourself along with name and class. I know that you all are proud to have made the cut, show off a little.

Mike Bargman - Geneva, IL - Intermediate Class

Dan Bierly - Guthrie, OK - Intermediate

Photograph by Gareth

Brendan isnt here so I am doing this on his behalf as a VERY PROUD daddy

Brendan Jones, Frankfort, Ky. Sportsman Class

Dave Anderson-Intermediate

So freakin psyched!!!!

Mike Carreiro-Advance

Ken McGuire - Unlimited

Cannot wait!

Eric Powell Advanced

Sam "Sweetpea" Gaglio

Sportsman---1st time in the Shootout

Congradulations men!!!!. God luck to all.

Todd Bridges, Sportsman.

Chris Brislin- Unlimited- AUSTRALIA!!!

Great pic Chris, hope that plane is finished in time, LOL