Patrick Hempel, of Rochwall TX, has his two Cox-powered Class I racers ready to rock (after some earlier frustration).
Pete Athans (L) with a foam F2D model and Ed Brzys with a well-worn Speed Limit model. Pete and his teammate, Chris Gay, were the only two pilots flying foam models in F2D Fast. They took first and second place. Advantage foam?
How many 2-meter airplanes can you get under the tent during a rain delay?
The top five pilots from 2022 (L-R): Paul Walker, Derek Barry, Kenny Stevens, and Todd Lee. Kneeling is Champion Orestes Hernandez.
FAI pilots have their airplanes lined up in flight order at Site 1, ready to begin round 4.
The Advanced pilots have their airplanes lined up at Site 4, ready for the low ceiling to lift.
A room full of eager pilots ready for the “official” pilot meeting.
CD Norm Poti and the new US F5J team: John Butler, Tom Kiesling, and Steven Wilcox Jr.
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