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Title: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Ededge2002 on September 29, 2012, 05:11:03 PM
There is no event posting for this yet?  Possibly the most participated and from what I heard from last years event the most fun event of the season?  Well I can fix THAT!

SO?? 

Who is coming and who is going?

Any secret plan of attack that your thinking? 

Nevermind the rain its not coming.  I know people.

My initial plan is to do each event with a selected plane BUT I might just try to do them ALL WITH JUST ONE MODEL!! That WOULD kick up the CHALLENGE part wouldnt it?  I will likely go back to the origional plan just because I want to kick ass though!

any Challengers out there going to challenge my run for top challenger? (that is a lot of challenges)
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on September 29, 2012, 06:07:30 PM
I've spent the last 48hrs prepping my planes - waxing them down, smoothing the surfaces (and buggering up my radio!) just to beat you, Ed.

I want that Calendar cover page!

;D
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: thehaze on September 29, 2012, 07:21:25 PM
I sir accept your challenge!
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Ededge2002 on September 29, 2012, 07:47:14 PM
Do. Or do not. There is no try. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ4yd2W50No#ws)

Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on September 29, 2012, 09:25:15 PM
I have one word for you all.......myelin
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: thehaze on September 29, 2012, 09:30:54 PM
Currently I am working on unlearning what I have learned. Which shouldn't take too long.


Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Ededge2002 on September 29, 2012, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: sihinch on September 29, 2012, 09:25:15 PM
I have one word for you all.......myelin


Myelin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
Myelin is a dielectric (electrically insulating) material that forms a layer, the myelin sheath, usually around only the axon of a neuron. It is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Myelin is an outgrowth of a type of glial cell. The production of the myelin sheath is called myelination. In humans, the production of myelin begins in the fourteenth week of fetal development, although little myelin exists in the brain at the time of birth. During infancy, myelination occurs quickly and continues through the adolescent stages of life.

So what your saying is that your insulated from us?   Yea right thats right we cant get you because your insulated.  (look at him he thinks we cant get him)  Its that OR he has created some SUPER BATTERY!  If that is the case were SCREWED!
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Michael on September 30, 2012, 04:20:49 PM
A giant thank you to Jack (and everyone who helped) for another fantastic event.

It was fun; smiles everywhere.

... and no major crashes nor safety issues! Well done!

I still can't believe what luck we had with the weather!

Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Ededge2002 on September 30, 2012, 05:22:31 PM
I agree Michael. Great time even though I had to let a couple of the others win some of the events. Top notch. Hell it's TEMAC!
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Papa on September 30, 2012, 05:36:31 PM
It was a great day. I just put the framework together and you all did the rest
Thanks to Greg Hazelton/Mike Hazelton/Rick Chan/Chris Shim/Greg Cadez/James Eng/Michael Rogozinsky and everyone else who helped out today.
Thank you to Jeff Dannen/Gerald Dannen/Ken Ross/Jim Spence/Burt Dunk who were judges and photographer.
Thank you to Rosie Duthie who helped with the cooking and food handling.
Thank you to Greg Cadez who supplied Airfix plastic models for the raffle.
Thank you to Simon Hinchcliffe who supplied goody bags for the kids.
Thank you to all who participated.

Jack.
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: thehaze on September 30, 2012, 07:41:45 PM
Another fantastic even at TEMAC!!!

Nice work Jack. I had lots of fun!

Mike
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: imran1042 on September 30, 2012, 08:36:46 PM
I could not fly but I had a lot of fun watching everyone and especially because I won a $30 gift card to Pinnacle!  :) :)   
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: imran13 on September 30, 2012, 09:41:45 PM
I really wish I could've come but I didn't have a ride. I'll be there on weekends though if an instructor is going to be there.

Imran L
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Papa on September 30, 2012, 10:46:30 PM
Skills Challenges Stats!

Six of the 7 challenges had club members participating.

A total of 70 flights were accomplished in about an hour and a half.

Student on a buddy box to experienced flyers all tried their hand.

It was not as easy as it looked on paper.

#1 "Slalom" was awarded to Ed McMann.
#2 "Landing on a Dime" was awarded Bobby Becker.
#3 "Musical Chairs" was awarded to Glenn Nikolaiko.
#4 "Once Round the Block" was awarded to Simon Hinchcliffe.
#5 "Carrier Landing" was awarded to Michael Rogozinsky.
#6 "10 Second Dash" was awarded to Ben Feist.
#7 "Rotor Slalom" no takers.

Jack.
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Gregor77 on October 01, 2012, 08:00:11 AM
It was a great turn out and we all had fun!  Thankfully no major issues.  It was great meeting Simons mom and other family members.  Thanks to everyone for have a fun and safe event.   I think we flew till past 7 afterwards.

Now, we need to see some pictures!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: imran1042 on October 01, 2012, 08:46:09 AM
I want to see pictures too  ;D
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: thehaze on October 01, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
Great time Yesterday. Some great skills by all.

But before Simon gets too excited, I'm pretty sure Jack announced that I was the winner of event #4.

Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: piker on October 01, 2012, 11:10:47 AM
Great to hear you guys all had a great time without me.......

I hate you all!    >:(
 
Piker
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: thehaze on October 02, 2012, 12:21:17 PM
Here's a video I made of clips taken on board my Mini Ultra Stick during the event.

The camera was mounted on the underside of the plane, facing rear, so the perspective is a little odd.

Temac Skills Day. Plane Cam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbrTxA2DSMo#)
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Ededge2002 on October 02, 2012, 03:07:23 PM
Cool video and great job combining it all together. Must have been tough doing it all inverted. My neck hurts
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Papa on October 02, 2012, 04:48:58 PM
Thank you Mike,

Next time mount it on the wing outside the prop arc and facing forward.
Better yet do one on each side and have a stereo effect.

Jack.
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on October 02, 2012, 08:30:24 PM
First batch of photos
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on October 02, 2012, 08:34:06 PM
More photos
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on October 02, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
more
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on October 02, 2012, 08:52:00 PM
The last lot
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Gregor77 on October 03, 2012, 09:29:18 AM
Did I even take any pictures of planes?  lol! 
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: sihinch on October 03, 2012, 10:59:42 AM
They were all out of focus! Lol  ;D
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: Gregor77 on October 03, 2012, 11:01:47 AM
 :-[  I think my glasses are all out of foucs!!!  They looked great in the camera!
Title: Re: SKILLS CHALLENGE 2012!!
Post by: battlestu on October 03, 2012, 12:35:26 PM
hee hee .... so were the people blurry when you took those shots :)