Lincoln Sky Knight's Legacy Pattern contest
by Allan Worrest  SPA 201

The Lincoln Sky Knight's Legacy Pattern contest is one of four one-day, SPA-like contests held in Nebraska. We have been doing this for the past several years. These contests use the current SPA schedule but with no age classes. Nor are there any restrictions on the aircraft. At our contest on July 31, there were two Great Plains Venuses, several AMA pattern planes, and a lot in between. The first round started out overcast, windy, and the temperature was tolerable. The second round was clear, windy, and hot. The last round ended clear, fairly calm, and very hot. As usual for our SPA-like contests, John Willman and Nick Reiss fought it out for first place in Expert. With Nick calling for him, John really nailed the last round and won. On the lower end of Expert, I placed ahead of Mike Yearley for once. Mike was flying with a new YS110 that kept flaming out. There were no crashes. Mark Bergt, flying Sportsman, tore out his landing gear on the second round and didn't fly the third. CD John Willman with the help of Roger Hinrichs prepared lunch. For the contestants it was free. John handed out some raffle prizes. He also made distinctive plaques for the top three places in Novice, Sportsman, and Expert classes." It was a well done contest. Allan Worrest SPA 201 Lincoln, NE

NOVICE
1st 2000 Bob Becket
2nd 1841 Roger Hinrichs*
3rd 1840 John Boord, Sr.
4th 1836 Gary May
5th 1809 Roger Arnett
6th 1804 Lee Machmuller
7th 1736 Dennis Osburn*
8th 1594 Floyd Treffer Sportsman
 

SPORTSMAN
1st 2000 David Franzen*
2nd 1727 Mark Bergt Expert
1st 2000 John Willman*
2nd 1951 Nick Reiss*
3rd 1707 James Reiss
4th 1514 John Boord, Jr.
5th 1456 Allan Worrest*
6th 546 Mike Yearley*
 

DEDICATED DELIGHTFUL DOZEN
July 23-24 Hotlanta Georgia

PAULDING CO. GA: 12 of the most dedicated PRECISION AEROBATIC PILOTS in the sport/hobby of pattern competition and fellowship remained almost too busy enjoying the PCMA hospitality and the fun of pattern competition flying to even be concerned with the HOT temps that accompanied this delightful weekend at the Paulding County Model Club field.

The covered area adjacent to the combination asphalt and grassed site was kept cool by huge ceiling fans that were supplemented with two additional giant "box-type" fans at each side of the facility. The club obtained two new EZ UP tents for the judges which provided welcomed shade.

With the small number of participants....CD John Baxter announced his decision to fly the contest "TOC Style" with a single flight line and constant activity. As one flyer would approach landing, another would fire up his engine...so practically no "downtime" was experienced. Baxter flew four rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday...just as was announced at the outset.

Saturday night 27 attended the MEXICAN FIESTA at a famed restaurant near Acworth where the excellent food, adult beverages, and story telling lingered to well beyond a mature adults' bedtime. But, who can knock off for "beddy-bye" when you're having such a grand time "swapping tales" and fraternizing? We even learned what Mrs. Ivey obtained for tilling her garden soil while hubby Jim was away at the AMA Nats! Its' amazing isn't it how much corn is shucked over a 2nd Margarita!

Richard Little headed a team of cooks and waitresses at the field pavilion that really served up scrumptous grub. Burgers with Homegrown tomato slices and iceberg lettuce....hotdogs with Jim Rogers selected "all beef" coneys. Mrs. Matt Hampton provided packaged cookies, peanuts and goodies. This group worked like an army of Shoney's trained executives.

Following round 4 Saturday afternoon, Jim Rogers raffled off an OS 91 engine and two 100 doller gift Certificates from Doug's Hobbies. The lucky winner of the new engine was Frank Stewart (original Sec/Tres). One of the certificates went to Rick Long of PCMA and lucky Mama Jane Underwood (Mrs. Bruce) won the other.

As is the case during many of our SPA contest week-ends....the time just flies when the enjoyment is at MAX.....this was indeed one of the shortest week-ends of the summer......thanks to the excellent efforts by CD Baxter and his wonderful PCMA compatriots. SPA Chapter one......"it was one of the BEST in your fabled series of annual contests".

Newport News, Virginia
June 11, 2005

Novice

Sportsman

HUNTSVILLE, AL....May 14-15, 2005

HUNTSVILLE HAPPINESS !!

Huntsville, AL.....May 14-15, 2005:  23 SPA Pilots spent the week-end Flyin', Funnin' and Fellowshippin' at the Capt. Trey Wilborn Field in Huntsville, AL this weekend.  

The weatherman smiled on us for a little over 1/2 of the day on Saturday, then, the predicted thunderstorms curtailed flying for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.  Late Saturday afternoon following two full rounds of SPA contesting....the NSRCA conducted flying exhibitions by Lamar Blair, NSRCA President, and Jim Ivey, member of NSRCA and prominent SPA pilot.  After actual demos, the group moved to the modern Chuck Facemire Memorial Clubhouse for "Classroom type" study of both AMA and SPA maneuvers.  Blair explained that flyers planning on participating in the AMA Nats must be certified since most will be Contestant Judges there.  

Sunday brought a BEAUTIFUL day.....morning clouds allowed an early start which with the limited use of SUNSPOTS for the early part of the day allowed two good rounds in all classes and three for Novices.  This brought the total to four rounds for all classes except NOVICES who flew 5 rounds. Incidentally, there were 7 NOVICES, 4 of which, flew in their FIRST SPA contest.     

It was an almost unbelievable success story of "Hard LUCK" to WINNING for Novice Champ Julian Jaramillo of Marietta, GA.....1st time competitor and member of the "on the Ball" PCMA flyers from the Peach State.  Julian, crashed his beautiful ARF on Saturday early for which he received the HARD LUCK trophy....then, thanks to the benevolence and courtesy of fellow PCMA clubbers (more reps from PCMA participated in the Huntsville contest than any other club on the circuit)...he was loaned an airplane by, Bob Bixby, (I think it was Bob's airplane)...and managed to WIN the hotly contested Novice Class.  What a story......there'll be lots of stories surrounding this victory relived on the circuit.  When Julian was presented the HARD LUCK award early in the Ceremony, he was humbly grateful......but, It isn't very often you see the sincere gratitude expressed like Julian did when he was announced the winner of the class.  You could detect small tears of gratitude as he almost yelled out in broken English......."thank you, thank you Sir....I wish thank-you to Mr. Bob Bixby and wife".  Its' times such as this......that  you folks in PCMA who coached and worked with Julian......can swell with PRIDE....for your' efforts in recruiting new participants in our Sport/hobby.......Ya'll done GOOD !  

Thanks so very much to all who attended.  I just ran by and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Nix (Ken & Nancy) to again compliment them on their conduction of the event and they too echo our sentiments. Special thanks to three modelers who shared in judging chores allowing many of our pilots more freedom to fellowship.  They were Ray Craig of Anniston, AL, Bill Collins of Guntersville, AL and Bill Harden of Decatur, AL.  

Oh, in addition to the HARD LUCK trophy, another special award was the PRETTIEST BIRD award.....won by Berry Roper of the PCMA club.  His handsome Daddy-Rabbit with the air-force markings was voted the prettiest. 

All participants in Huntsville were provided with printed contest Flyers promoting the Cave Springs, GA SPA contest July 9 & 10, 2005.  

Bruce Underwood

Super Senior Expert

Expert

Sportsman

Bill Kite 3000

Novice

CULLMAN, AL....April 23, 2005

It was one of the days that BLUSTERY was the foremost utterance among conversations carried on by attendees at the "season-opening" SPA contest here.

CD Steve Byrum called a 3rd meeting of intended participants before a decision, on popular vote, was reached to cancel the scheduled contest and apply for a "make-up" sanction date for October following the Masters in mid September. The action was spurred by twisting and turning winds of up to 37+ miles per hour associated with a rapidly moving cold-front that followed a series of thunderstorms that pelted all of the state of Alabama on the heels of 6 consecutive days of almost "picture-perfect" Spring weather.

Byrum and the Cullman Aeromodelers expressed over and over their gratitude to the excellant number of intended participants who attended. All this reporter conversed with following the contest officials decision....were universal in agreement with the contest officials that this was indeed a wise decision in view of the most adverse flying conditions.