Broken Arrow 17 Contest

LAST EDITED ON Sep-28-04 AT 08:03 PM (CDT)
 
A big thanks to the Lafayette Esquadrille for hosting a great contest. We had stunt heaven weather and flew OTS and Classic on Saturday and PAMPA on Sunday. My digital camera is broken or I would show you guys the hand made trophies for this year. I won a SpongeBob SquarePants trophy. Bob Arata was the CD and deserves a lot of the credit because he worked so hard both days running the contest and judging. Thanks guys.

Kudos to Bob and the rest of the hard working members of the Lafayette Esquadrille Club. They have kept improving the Broken Arrow for 17 years. May the event continue to so many more. Congratulations to the St. Louis club.

It was a great contest for all. Crist Rigotti flew some excellent flights to win the Advanced Class. Reportedly he took an oath to move on to the Expert Class. Congratulations, Crist! Larry L.

Did I just read this correctly?? Welcome Crist! I missed flying against you in Peoria. Now we can get back at it!

Fred

>Did I just read this correctly?? Welcome Crist! I missed
>flying against you in Peoria. Now we can get back at it!
>
>Fred

Fred,
It'll be fun. I'm working on Russ Gifford to move up too. Wait till you see next year's airplane. Oh yeah! Stay tuned for details. Sure hope you get in lots of practice, you'll need it.

I couldn't make the contest but flying buddy Mike Schmitt went. He always take a bunch of great digital pictures at each contest. Hey Mikey, how about posting some pictures so I can see how much fun I missed?
DennisV

Congratulations, Crist, on winning Advanced.

Are there any other results available? Usually Mike Schmitt had has been posting the results, but not this time.

Inquiring minds need to know.

Thanks,

Richard Ferrell

LAST EDITED ON Oct-03-04 AT 09:53 PM (CDT)
 
Here's some pics that Mike Schmitt sent me.

Charlie Reeves Fierce Arrow
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Allen Brickhaus Trianic
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Walt Brownell Electric Stunter
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Crist Rigotti Harbinger and the Trianic
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Gary Hajek Tempet II
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Beautiful pictures. Hard to be in two places at the same time. Later, DOC:)

More Pics.........

More Tempest II
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The Advanced Scores
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The Trophy I picked out. Hand made by Bob Arata. After my win, my smile looked like SpongeBob's.
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Crist Rigotti flying Chris Rud Vector 40...sure is sensitive!
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Crist Rigotti still flying the Vector 40.
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It is hard to have two contests so close on the same weekend. But, I have found a route to Tulsa that knocked 30 miles off the trip. We also had great weather, considering what I have been trying to practice in. Any details on the October meet in St Louis Buder Park. I have a lot of fun at their meets and Bob Arata is one of the best. Later, DOC

The October contest is our Old Time Contest. We will be having S.A.M. Slow Flight, 1/2A Golden Age Speed, Perky Speed (2000 Postal rules), and Old Time Stunt( PAMPA rules). This is largely a fun type contest to end the season. For info, contact CD John Moll, 7315 Elm Grove Ct., Hazelwood, MO 63042. Phone; 314-831-4001
Registration; 8:30 till 10:30am
Flying starts at 9:00am
Entry fee; $10 first event, $5 each additional

Dan McEntee

Congrats Christ on moving up to expert! Nice flying!

Thanks to the Saint Louis Folks who put on a great contest!

Yes Yes I have pictures--I also have computer troubles. I'm unable to upload the photo's after I size them. I've removed the pop up blocker on my computer and my spybot and still have trouble I will contact Leonard and ask for help.

Stay tuned

Mike

The diverse trophies were made by the club members and are the best array of trophies in the known universe, bar none. The black feather award for the best crash in competition has now not been awarded in four years. I think this speaks to the increas in skill of us all, from beginner right on up. Actually, I am just holding steady, which I regard as positive. I have placed fifth in OTS at my last four OTS comtests.

Let us not overlook Walt Brownell's electric stunter. His competition flight was the airplane's third flight. As a result, his pattern was not fantastic. However, the airplane flew all the maneuvers with authority, and with trimming and practice should be quite competitive. I was impressed!