2010 MASTERS
Knoxville Tennessee October 9 - 10 2010
MASTERS MYSTIC REVEALED

The mystic of the MASTERS was revealed the weekend of October 9 & 10 in Knoxville, TN. It is shrouded in good old-fashioned ROCKY-TOP hospitality. Dennis, Ed and Phil, surrounded by Joel, KCRC club members and wives, really hosted a "tip-top" Tennessee event, make no mistake about that. Ask anyone who attended, they'll confirm the previous claim.

I am aware of NO crashes, just a couple of bad landings. Probably the worst happening was Russ Chiles bringing the MEMORIAL TROPHY and planning to practice on Friday when "in-flew-inza". Seriously, he and Becky had to return home for health care for Russ as he burned with fever, while shaking with chills, a sure sign of the flu. Hope it is a "short' lived' bout, Russ.

A "highlight" was the chance to see up close that beautiful SIMLA that Duane Wilson constructed in conjunction with his national magazine project on it. He assumed the same position as Ed Kazmirski was in years ago and had Phil Spelt shoot a photo which will be shared with all shortly. Many thanks for the "actual viewing" of that lovely SIMLA, Duane.

5 full rounds and "fly-offs" for an excellent event. Beautiful Eagle awards were presented at the annual MASTERS banquet on Saturday night at the China Buffet in Oak Ridge. What close competition.....with 5 judges, High and LOW tossed out, the pressure couldn't be greater but these guys dealt with it nicely. Look at these scores, SPORTSMAN...Dave Phillips 890, Mike Williams 901. EXPERT...Jamie Strong 1187.5, Jerry Black 1202.5. Check the scores in the regular competition to see just how close Strong and Black were all weekend. Mike Williams loaned Jamie his 2 stroke powered Compensator and Strong showed his expertise with any model placed in his capable hands. (Two sticks yet).

The MEMORIAL TROPHY will reside in Julio A. B. Arrieta's home near Augusta, GA for the coming year. Arrieta outscored Dennis Hunt (who was kind enough to assemble his airplane and participate) 958 to 842. Julio's lifelong love, Petra, with relatives, was notified via cell phone within minutes of the presentation. Tears of JOY flowed as Julio expressed appreciation to all, especially his loved one.

The patterns for the coming 2 year cycle were passed out at the banquet (which was provided by KCRC with the modest entry fee) and a drawing held for $50.00 gas money. Jerrilyn Robinson drew from the pilot's raffle, and a huge "that's ME" was heard from Mike Robinson. He yelled "thanks honey"!

A gigantic raffle preceded the awards on Sunday, here are the lucky winners: Mike MIller - Aurora 9 radio, HITEC hats and T-Shirts. Ed Hartley - World models A-6 Intruder ARF Mike Miller - Mach 1 kit. Warren Oliver - Sukhoi Electric ARF airplane Ken Antos - Fuel, Mike Robinson-fuel, Jerry Black-fuel, Mike Sams-Fuel Ellis Newkirk - Radio South radio repair certificate Mike Sams - Radio South Gift Certificate

Beautiful "shadowbox" photo 8 X 10's were given winners in each class, plus, KCRC awarded EVERY entrant a nice "shadowbox" as a memento of having attended and flown in the 2010 MASTERS. Not only was the National Points Champ in each category given a huge victory cup but the "runner-up" received a slightly smaller version of same.

Nothing was spared by KCRC......since it was a bit late ending (after all, 5 rounds, fly-off's and the "cherry" on top of the regular 2010 season, KCRC provided all-beef hotdogs and hamburgers and drinks at their expense on Sunday. The delicious Subway's on Saturday with drink and chips was a modest $5 paid with the entry fee.

The culminating award....the beautiful "rotary-engraved" SPA SPORTSMANSHIP award was presented to a most deserving KCRC member, Mr. Joel Hebert who has entered scores, posted them promptly, for years at KCRC events. Joel has performed the NATIONAL ANTHEM for us for years, solo, however a bad cold prevented his doing so this year. We held prayer just under the American flag which flew all weekend and thanked HIM for our blessings.

KCRC, Dennis, Ed, Phil, Joel and you others, you made our trip to the MASTERS one of the highlights of our 2010 season. Course all the events at "Rocky-Top" are super, but this one should merit you guys and gals a SUPERMAN or SUPERWOMAN cape. The memories are indeed PRECIOUS!

SPA PIO
Bruce Underwood

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Fly Off Winners
Senior Expert Julio A. B. Arrieta Augusta Georgia
Expert 1st Jerry Black Jonesboro Tennessee	Sportsman Mike Williams Alabaster Alabama

National Point Champions for the Year
Senior Expert
Bruce Underwood Guntersville Alabama First Place	Ed Hartley Knoxville Tennessee Second Place
Expert
Jerry Black Jonesboro Tennessee First Place	Jamie Strong Prattville Alabama Second Place
Sportsman
Mike Williams Alabaster Alabama First Place	Bill Dodge Oak Ridge Tennessee Second Place
Novice
Michael Wieczorek Maylene Alabama First Place	David Phillips Hueytown Alabama Second Place