GO MATT CHAPMAN!!!!!

[AirMcNair]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt Chapman
	Hey fellow Hucksters! just got home from jacksonville. It was a good time and it would appear as if the folks at ACAP are the real deal. Word is, ESPN just signed on to air 3 hours a week come mid summer for each event. That is big news. The Friday practice day was well worth the efforts. They were able to locate and fix some problems. Saturday went better, but still had a few small glitches, but those too were fixed by Sunday. The weather Saturady was not great, we flew round #1, but the rain started juts before round #2, so it was scrubbed. I placed 4th on the first round. Sunday brought in clear skys and warm temps. Sunday 1st round I placed 3rd and moved up to 3rd overall. My second round Sunday was a true FLYING GIANTS flight! I took first place. I was not able to move up overall, but the gap is very small. This weekend brought back memmories of CASPA a few years back. It really makes you step up the your game. My flying got better 10 fold by the 3rd round. Off to Winston-Salem May 6-7. I have a much better idea of how to approach the contest now and look to be moving up in the coming weeks. I was able to sport the FG logo on my visor for the in-cockpit filming. It looked great and should be seen soon on ESPN!! BIFF, MAX & co. you owe me big time! Stay tuned! Off to work in the AM......

right on Matt!!! Thanks for keeping us updated! Keep safe.
Chris MC Nair

[LawnJockey]

Way to go Matt. I am kinda bummed to see our local Pilot ( Greg Poe) didn't do very well, but then again the comp just started. No Offense but I have to root for a Local Spud.Bruce

[Biff]

YO MATT!! Thanks for the up date. Glad to see you're doing so well. Not bad for getting in a day of practice before game on. Look forward to seeing you next weekend (and probably getting escorted out by your "handlers") I'm sure you were well prepared for the competition. Just hope our offer of $50 didn't add too much pressure! Thanks for representing the Giants and best of luck. See you in a couple days.

[Aerotech]

Hello,

Great job Matt. The series looks to be a great deal. Continued luck and stay safe.

Thanks

John

www.aerotech-rcmodels.com

[Matt Chapman]

Greg and i are great friends. i take second, i want it to be to Greg. He had one bad flight, but really flew well. Don't let the standings fool you. On round 2 on Sunday, he placed second to me. If you go to www.acapshows.com you will see some good air to air pix of Greg and me with Jim Peitz and Bill Stein..
Biff, since you have now said it 3 times....the show is in two weeks..not next weekend....if you go next week...it's gunna be a bust dude.

[rc4flying]

Hey Matt,

Great Job !!! Before the next round, have a few 3 Muskateere Bars for that added zip. HeHeHe !!!!
Keep the great flight coming.

[Texx]

No pressure Bro....but I know you are going to win! you are at you best under pressure! The other piolts are top notch, but you have competed in the World Championships! That high level Competition experience in itself will make you perform better as the heat builds!
Good luck Matt!