3rd Annual Golden Triangle
SPA Aerobatic Convention
Ft. Worth,TX
May 21, 2016

On May 21st, Golden Triangle RC Club held our 3rd Annual SPA Aerobatic Convention at Jim Fulton Field. We had 16 pilots which included two new pilots in the Intro Class. We were able to get in four rounds due to some computer problems in which Ken Knotts was able to get it sorted out and got the computer up and running. Gary Alpin did his usual great job of assisting and setting up the judging.

We started using one flight line, but changed to two flight lines due to the late start. Craig Long kept the ready boxes full so we didn't have much down time.

The two new competitors in Intro Class did really well and I am sure they will be back. One member of the club that was assisting in it's operation stated that he was going to try making a contest. Gene Roy and Barnard Kainerstorker appeared to be having a good time. Both had experience pilots guiding them through the maneuvers and giving them tips to improve. Allowing the Intro Class to enter with out paying any fees seemed to work in attracting a few more members.

In Novice, Greg Fierst put up a good fight to maintain a solid lead over Frank Cox beating him by only 110 points. Keep up the good work Greg. Frank is not going to let you have it so easy next month.

Bernie Olson walked away with Sportsman only giving up 161 points to Tony Scarmardo and Steve Ehlers right on Tony's six.

In Advanced Class, Grant Schroeder collected a perfect score, with Tony Stelly and Bobby Zikes pushing him hard. They all three had some great flights. Tony has shown some great improvement and it appears that there will be a continuing battle between the three.

Pat Ensign walked off with a perfect score beating out Mark Ehlers ever so slightly.

I want to thank all the sponsors of this event. Tower Hobbies, Tru-Turn Products, Servo City, APC, Master AirScrew, and Laser Works. These people donated some very nice prizes for the Pilots and Workers.

I also want to thank our club members that put forth a 100 % effort in making this event possible, and I really want to thank all the contestants that supported our club.

Thanks very much people.

Frank Cox
Contest Director

Frank Cox CD busy with computer system. Patrick Stubblefield Score Keeper waiting his turn to get at the computer.	Gary Alpin Assist CD Holding a Pilot's meeting
Mike Koenig and Mrs. Joe Anderson cooking delicious old fashion hamburgers for everyone.	Just part of the crowd enjoying some very good pattern flying.
Judges doing their job. The pilot is sitting in a chair apparently very relaxed and his caller is kneeling next to him. Pit Boss Craig Long did a good job keeping the flights moving.	Grant Schroeder, the youngest pilot, with his Intruder.

Final Scores