67th MAAA Nationals
Albury/Wangaratta
2014
Nationals Flyer
Day 5 Thursday 2nd January 2014
Day 5 and National competition is going strong with CL Speed finishing at the Control Line Hard
Standing at TCMAC. Today we have the start of the APA (aerobatics) at TCMAC, Glider in F5J at the Holt Field
(Behind TCMAC) and CL Combat at Murray Field. The weather continues to be favourable for most disciplines
with F5J Glider finding the conditions at their field challenging as they try to complete their flying tasks.
The APA was in full swing going through their schedules. If aerobatics is your thing, then watching these
graceful machines is something to see. The combination of pilot skill and model accounts for the precise
manoeuvres that are needed. At the gilder field the high tech carbon fibre glider was mixing it with the Radian
glider. It was great to see two different types of models do their thing. The adrenalin pumping combat was all
go with a number of rounds completed. Apart from the streamer cuts, there was some physical contact
between models. But all good as the mechanics were on hand for a quick fix and engine start.
Combined Speed and Jet, followed by F2A Speed.
Behind the fence was a good option as some of these
models are travelling in access of 270 kph.
Hanging on to the centre pole is a good option in F2A
Speed. Graham Wilson was the CD for the event and
was completed by 12:00 pm today.
67th MAAA Nationals
Albury/Wangaratta
2014
Nationals Flyer
Aerobatic action at TCMAC. (L) VPA
President Fernando Monge and Caller Russell
Edwards going through their schedule.
Judges ready for Aerobatics. Henry Hutchinson having a
look at the ugly guy behind the camera.
Some of the pattern ships used for this precise discipline
Dedication and lots of practice.......
67th MAAA Nationals
Albury/Wangaratta
2014
Nationals Flyer
F5J CD Alan Mayhew preparing to launch his best.
Conditions were challenging with times up and
down for each round. There were Radian gliders as
well which flew very well considering what they
were competing with.
A small crowd but a good crowd at the glider field everyone was having a good time putting their skills
to the test.
F5J Glider Results
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Name
Russ Wiltshire
Alan Mayhew
Wren Brown
Tom Ruut
Keir Malpas
Score
5000
4985
4278
4120
4081
67th MAAA Nationals
Albury/Wangaratta
2014
Nationals Flyer
Graeme Wilson CDs another event. Graeme has
been moving between the Hard Surface at TCMAC
and the grassed area at Murray Field.
Preparing for combat or is that battle.
Let the dance begin……….
Weather Forecast for Friday 3 January 2014
28 degrees light winds and overcast.... Always feels hotter at the field so make sure you slip, slop and slap. Enjoy the
cooler weather, but be prepared.
The Registration Centre will be closing down from 11:00 am Friday, 3 Jan 2014.
After this time you can contact Greg Lepp 0411 732 104 or Chris Caulcutt 0418 515 689 if you require any information or
have any concerns.
From
67th MAAA Nationals Committee