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SleepyC · 10-14-2009, 10:13 AM

Hey guys, sorry for the delayed response on this one, but I have a delayed flight in ATL on Monday that got me home really late, and a huge dentist appointment yesterday. When I finally got home from the dentist I was wrecked and literally blacked out.

ANYWAY... the 2009 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout is in the books. And man what a contest. The competitors took it all to another level again this year as did the event organizers. Most of the sequences flown were insanely difficult and were flown HUGE. Simply put, the 2009 TAS was again an amazing world class aerobatic event!

My hat is off to all the guys at Desert Aircraft, and well as every single member of the TIMPA modeling club. You guys were amazing. I have never been to a contest that was that smooth and timely.

To all the judges, wow what a difficult time you must have had judging this contest. With the level of flying that took place in every single class, I can only compare your task to trying to find a dropped contact lens in an Olympic swimming pool.

To all the competitors, you were all amazing. From the level of sportsmanship shown to the high level of flying displayed, you were all class acts and all winners.

To everyone I had the pleasure of speaking with at the TAS, you all seriously made my week. From the funny stories, to the compliments and even the distasteful jokes, to me that is what it is all about.

A big shout out and thanks to Kiwi for his help the entire week. The FG coverage would not have been as thorough without him. Kiwi flew several thousand miles to help out, and I appreciated that so much!

Ok guys, just under 360 days to the 2010 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.
Who's going?

ben_beyer · 10-14-2009, 10:24 AM

Great coverage Sleepy! I really enjoyed it and it just added to my desire to be at a TAS in person some day.

LimeyTom · 10-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Awesome time at the TAS!, me and Nick arrived back Tuesday afternoon. Incredible time, Awesome place, great people !!
Sleepy C was great to hang with you and Kiwi, and everyone else too!

**Kitman** · 10-14-2009, 10:37 AM

Tom, it was great meeting you and Nick! You are great guys, but lousy boat racers!!!!!!!!

davelucas · 10-14-2009, 10:37 AM

Yes a great event .Back home now in the UK and back to reality ! Was great to meet up with you guys across the pond again and to meet up with the Kiwi and Aussie gangs again .Bogan typifies the spirit of the Shootout and plenty of Corona and jokes going around.Looking forward to next years TAS allready .

davelucas · 10-14-2009, 10:41 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Kitman
	Tom, it was great meeting you and Nick! You are great guys, but lousy boat racers!!!!!!!!

Next year the drain pipe will be over there and so will a few more from the UK to reclaim the Boat race trophy .Make the most of it USA .

LimeyTom · 10-14-2009, 10:42 AM

Yeah !!

We will be back too i think, with practise!!

3DT · 10-14-2009, 11:00 AM

Tom, go home? -- Tristan

bodywerks · 10-14-2009, 11:17 AM

Had a ton of fun. I'll be going next year but I will be in Advanced again - not moving up until I make the podium, dangit!

RightThrust · 10-14-2009, 11:25 AM

A delayed flight in ATL? NO....! Never heard of that!

Rocky McCarter · 10-14-2009, 11:36 AM

We need boat race pictures

McFueler · 10-14-2009, 11:40 AM

TAS is and has always been a first class run contest !!!!

Craven · 10-14-2009, 11:43 AM

Great coverage all week Sleepy and Kiwi!

kevinf2501 · 10-14-2009, 12:27 PM

Great Coverage!!

fredmidgett · 10-14-2009, 12:38 PM

Boat Race photos by Heather:

10-14-2009, 10:13 AM	#1
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, OH, Aurora Age: 40 Posts: 22,071 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	2009 TAS in the books. Hey guys, sorry for the delayed response on this one, but I have a delayed flight in ATL on Monday that got me home really late, and a huge dentist appointment yesterday. When I finally got home from the dentist I was wrecked and literally blacked out. ANYWAY... the 2009 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout is in the books. And man what a contest. The competitors took it all to another level again this year as did the event organizers. Most of the sequences flown were insanely difficult and were flown HUGE. Simply put, the 2009 TAS was again an amazing world class aerobatic event! My hat is off to all the guys at Desert Aircraft, and well as every single member of the TIMPA modeling club. You guys were amazing. I have never been to a contest that was that smooth and timely. To all the judges, wow what a difficult time you must have had judging this contest. With the level of flying that took place in every single class, I can only compare your task to trying to find a dropped contact lens in an Olympic swimming pool. To all the competitors, you were all amazing. From the level of sportsmanship shown to the high level of flying displayed, you were all class acts and all winners. To everyone I had the pleasure of speaking with at the TAS, you all seriously made my week. From the funny stories, to the compliments and even the distasteful jokes, to me that is what it is all about. A big shout out and thanks to Kiwi for his help the entire week. The FG coverage would not have been as thorough without him. Kiwi flew several thousand miles to help out, and I appreciated that so much! Ok guys, just under 360 days to the 2010 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout. Who's going? Attached Thumbnails 145.6 KB · Views: 8895 __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com www.rccars.com

10-14-2009, 10:24 AM	#2
ben_beyer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: College Station, TX Age: 29 Posts: 2,919 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Great coverage Sleepy! I really enjoyed it and it just added to my desire to be at a TAS in person some day. __________________ Power R/C Hobbies Waco Hobby Stop RC Today Show Podcast

10-14-2009, 10:33 AM	#3
LimeyTom Super Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Andover, UK Age: 22 Posts: 115	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Awesome time at the TAS!, me and Nick arrived back Tuesday afternoon. Incredible time, Awesome place, great people !! Sleepy C was great to hang with you and Kiwi, and everyone else too! __________________ www.overlander.co.uk www.smoke-oil.co.uk www.deluxematerials.com

10-14-2009, 10:37 AM	#4
Kitman Team FUTABA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,560	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Tom, it was great meeting you and Nick! You are great guys, but lousy boat racers!!!!!!!! __________________ TEAM FUTABA Desert Aircraft Flash Glue Smart Fly Ohio Model Products

10-14-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
davelucas Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hereford , England Age: 48 Posts: 235	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Yes a great event .Back home now in the UK and back to reality ! Was great to meet up with you guys across the pond again and to meet up with the Kiwi and Aussie gangs again .Bogan typifies the spirit of the Shootout and plenty of Corona and jokes going around.Looking forward to next years TAS allready .

10-14-2009, 10:42 AM	#7
LimeyTom Super Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Andover, UK Age: 22 Posts: 115	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Yeah !! We will be back too i think, with practise!! __________________ www.overlander.co.uk www.smoke-oil.co.uk www.deluxematerials.com

10-14-2009, 11:00 AM	#8
3DT Flyin' Around Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Tom, go home? -- Tristan

10-14-2009, 11:17 AM	#9
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Had a ton of fun. I'll be going next year but I will be in Advanced again - not moving up until I make the podium, dangit! __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners

10-14-2009, 11:25 AM	#10
RightThrust Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ocala, FL Age: 27 Posts: 266	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. A delayed flight in ATL? NO....! Never heard of that!

10-14-2009, 11:36 AM	#11
Rocky McCarter Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 231	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. We need boat race pictures

10-14-2009, 11:40 AM	#12
McFueler Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Claremont NC USA Age: 51 Posts: 2,717	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. TAS is and has always been a first class run contest !!!! __________________ Was the IMAC Southeast Regional Director 09-10

10-14-2009, 11:43 AM	#13
Craven Bow to the King! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 50 Posts: 10,838 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Great coverage all week Sleepy and Kiwi!

10-14-2009, 12:27 PM	#14
kevinf2501 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States, NJ, Waldwick Posts: 657 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Great Coverage!! __________________ Current Planes Hempel 40% Cub DA120 Aeroworks Ultimate 20-300 DA170 Aeroworks Extra 300 DA170

10-14-2009, 12:38 PM	#15
fredmidgett Fly low. Roll tape. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 448	Re: 2009 TAS in the books. Boat Race photos by Heather: Attached Thumbnails 64.1 KB · Views: 293 77.2 KB · Views: 255 46.7 KB · Views: 200 62.3 KB · Views: 313

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