The briefing for Day 2 started at 8:00am and the new starting procedures were briefed. Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating and we will have a second brief at 12:00 noon.
It appears like Reinaldo will now be flying in position 87 after the incident from yesterday. We are still awaiting a final decision from the Jury.
The next US Pilot to fly will be Rob Gibbs in position 19.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
News from Friday August 6, 2010
The contest has started. The main briefing was yesterday and all 85 Pilots attended. The drawing for the order of flight in the Q was held. The first pilot to draw a number also drew position number 1. The odds of that happening are extremely rare. The US Team drew there slots in alphabetical order and are as follows:
Kelly Adams 9
Reinaldo Beyer 15
Robbie Gibbs 19
Doug Sowder 28
Ben Freelove 34
Mike Gallaway 51
Bryan Taylor 77
Bob Freeman drew the last position of 85
The flying got started and Kelly Adams was the first US Pilot in the box. He had a good flight and was the only pilot to fly without an optional weather break. You can see his scores are now up and he is currently in 8th place.
Reinaldo Beyer was the next pilot up, however he was unable to complete his flight due to a problem with the starter clearing him into an occupied box. Both pilots landed safely and I am sure that Reinaldo will give you the first hand account of the experience in a later post. The flying was then suspended for the day for a review of safety and an update of procedures.
The opening ceromonies were held inside due to the rain. The Contest Organizers did a first class job with entertainment from the local military band. The mayor of the town of Radom was present as well as other local dignitaries and the commander of the airbase where the contest is being held. After the ceremonies dinner was held oustide back at the contest hotel. Due to the rain most of the celebration was cut short and most of the team went to rest for Saturday's flying.
Kelly Adams 9
Reinaldo Beyer 15
Robbie Gibbs 19
Doug Sowder 28
Ben Freelove 34
Mike Gallaway 51
Bryan Taylor 77
Bob Freeman drew the last position of 85
The flying got started and Kelly Adams was the first US Pilot in the box. He had a good flight and was the only pilot to fly without an optional weather break. You can see his scores are now up and he is currently in 8th place.
Reinaldo Beyer was the next pilot up, however he was unable to complete his flight due to a problem with the starter clearing him into an occupied box. Both pilots landed safely and I am sure that Reinaldo will give you the first hand account of the experience in a later post. The flying was then suspended for the day for a review of safety and an update of procedures.
The opening ceromonies were held inside due to the rain. The Contest Organizers did a first class job with entertainment from the local military band. The mayor of the town of Radom was present as well as other local dignitaries and the commander of the airbase where the contest is being held. After the ceremonies dinner was held oustide back at the contest hotel. Due to the rain most of the celebration was cut short and most of the team went to rest for Saturday's flying.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Training Camp in Borrego Starts
The training camp at Borrego Springs got off to a slow start on Monday due to the fact that the only pilot that got through the weather was Doug Sowder. He got all the way from Washington. It was not long however when he was joined on Tuesday morning by Malcom Pond and Reinaldo Beyer.
Tuesday night a reception and dinner was held at the De Anza Country Club This was organized by Chapter 36 and the US Team would like to specifically thank Gray Brandt for his efforts in connecting the US Team with the community. Gray and all of Chapter 36 have done an outstanding job of giving back to the local community in Borrego Springs and we can now count the Borrego locals as supporters of our sport.
The US Team members gave a presentation on competition aerobatics to let those present understand a little bit of what our sport is all about. They were very attentive and asked dozens of great questions. I know that we will see a number of them out on the ramp when the contest starts this Friday.
Malcolm had some great in cockpit video that he shared with the group. It gave everyone that watched a real sense of what the pilot sees as he is flying.
Tuesday night a reception and dinner was held at the De Anza Country Club This was organized by Chapter 36 and the US Team would like to specifically thank Gray Brandt for his efforts in connecting the US Team with the community. Gray and all of Chapter 36 have done an outstanding job of giving back to the local community in Borrego Springs and we can now count the Borrego locals as supporters of our sport.
The US Team members gave a presentation on competition aerobatics to let those present understand a little bit of what our sport is all about. They were very attentive and asked dozens of great questions. I know that we will see a number of them out on the ramp when the contest starts this Friday.
Malcolm had some great in cockpit video that he shared with the group. It gave everyone that watched a real sense of what the pilot sees as he is flying.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Scheyden Precision Eyewear Joins Team USA
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has joined the USA Advanced Aerobatic Team as a sponsor. We are very excited about this new partnership. Many of the USA Team members have been wearing Scheyden's glasses for years. Show your support and purchase your quality precision eyewear today and tell them you saw their sponsorship news on the USA Advanced Aerobatic Team website.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Welcome New Sponsors!
Welcome to our new sponsors, Extra Aircraft, US Aero, and Gateway Aviation. With the help of all of our sponsors the USA Team will be able to be competitive in our quest to repeat the winning of the Team FAI Gold Medal.
Please support those individuals and companies that support the USA Advanced Aerobatic Team. Click on their links below and let them know their efforts and their support make a difference.
Please support those individuals and companies that support the USA Advanced Aerobatic Team. Click on their links below and let them know their efforts and their support make a difference.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
First USA Advanced Team Camp in Borrego a Success
The first team camp was held in Borrego Springs, CA. The pilots have gotten straight to work on perfecting the "Q" or the known program for 2010. The team has also started on the development and strategy to be used for the "Free" programs. New rules such as the "Free Unknown" were reviewed and their impact on the contest was reviewed.
It was also a chance for the pilots to get together in a no pressure environment to learn of each others strengths and weaknesses.
Based on this camps success to more US Team camps have been planned. The dates have been tentatively set for late April and mid June.
It was also a chance for the pilots to get together in a no pressure environment to learn of each others strengths and weaknesses.
Based on this camps success to more US Team camps have been planned. The dates have been tentatively set for late April and mid June.
Friday, December 11, 2009
First Team Camp Announced
The first USA Advanced Team Camp has been scheduled for January 15th and 16th, 2010 in Borrego Springs (L08), CA. The event is being hosted by IAC Chapter 36 "San Diego Hammerheads". "This is probably the best marked box around, with big CIVA legal markings" according to Reinaldo Beyer. Come out and visit the team as they begin preparations to win Gold! at the 2010 AWAC being held in Radom, Poland.
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