The unofficial Carrier events were run today. These events are usually completed by noon, so I made plans to be somewhere else later in the day. However, Murphy raised his head and said “Not today.”
We held 1/2A Combat today. There were some really good matches. Zero wind and hot temps made for hot combat. But the low winds allowed a full 360 degrees of airspace to use.
The PDQ Flying Clown winners with their models. (L to R) Bill Bishoff, Mike Greb, Chuck Barnes Sr, Chuck Barnes Jr.
" Bring on the clowns, I say." was heard early this morning over the PA. Under good weather with light winds, the three PDQ Flying Clown race teams headed off to the flying circle.
Jake Moon holding up the Advanced perpetual trophy with the first-place medal around his neck.
As the contestants woke up from their slumber, they looked out the window and noticed clear skies and cool temperatures. For some, it was even a bit chilly. It still was going to be one of those “Don't forget the sunscreen.” days again.
Monday was F2D Combat. This was a fast and furious event with 20 entries. The final came down to Dave Fischer, who took the first spot, followed by Sam Londke. Chris Gay placed third.
The realities of being a competitive RC pylon racing pilot
Sometimes you can win an individual heat race by being careful. But you’re not going to win an entire event with this approach. At some point during the competition, you are going to go against the best.
10 Perky planes lined up in the pits, waiting to get flown for their Speed runs.
Today, we wrapped up the last four events for Control Line Speed. We flew 1/2A Speed, 21 Sport Speed, Perky Speed and new this year, PerkE Speed. There were a total of 57 attempts and there were 49 official Flights. That is a bunch of flights for just one day of speed.
Alexsey Tuponov's winning new ultra lightweight (16.5 oz) "No Strings Attached '79 Shoestring" goodyear racer. Powered by a Ukrainian Fora .15 junior.
Welcome back race fans! Texas Quickee Rat racing started today under excellent weather conditions. The first heat saw Mike Greb winning with an excellent 3:16 versus Chuck Barnes Sr. (3:51). In the second heat, Mike slowed to 3:19 while Barnes improved to post a 3:44.
Paul Walker getting a well-deserved Concourse award for his B-17.
Today, the contestants were again greeted by clear skies, a cool morning, and very little, if any, wind. Again “Remember the sunscreen” was the motto of the day. The next talk of the town was the lack of air movement. Very little to no wind can be very dangerous to the CLPA community.