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U.S. National Aerobatic Championships to be held September 25-30 in Texas
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| 09/20/05
| Dasher
Posted on 09/20/2005 3:51:26 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher
U.S. National Aerobatic Championships to be held September 25-30 in Texas
Sept. 14, 2005 - More than 100 of the nation's most highly-skilled aerobatic pilots will contend in head-to-head competition for the U.S. National Aerobatic Championship title at the Grayson County Airport in Denison, TX, this month. The Championships will be held September 25-30 in Denison, which is one hour north of the Dallas metro area, and are organized by the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), the governing body for aerobatics in the United States.
The 2005 National Championships highlight the selection of the U.S. Advanced Team members who will compete against top pilots from over 20 countries at the 2006 Advanced World Aerobatic Championships October 5 - 15th, 2006. An estimated thirty pilots will vie for 8 positions on the U.S. Advanced Team. The AWAC contest location will be determined in November, with the U.S. proposal of Jean, Nevada, just south of Las Vegas, in the running against Poland.
On September 25, pilots will begin flying a series of preliminary compulsory flights. Competitors will be graded on technical ability against the other pilots throughout the week.
"Aerobatic competition can be likened to figure skating," said Vicki Cruse, IAC president. "In aerobatic competition, pilots fly `compulsory' flights that test their skill in front of a panel of trained judges. There are flights that are known and practiced well in advance by the pilots, flights that are unknown to the pilot's until a few hours prior to the competition, and a freestyle program that tests not only a pilot's skill, but also his/her artistic ability and presentation."
"The Championships not only pick the US Advanced Team for 2006 World Championships, but also pick the best pilots in four other categories. From sportsman pilots to more advanced contenders, the U.S. Championships present the best precision flying in the nation," Cruse said.
The International Aerobatic Club, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the sole sanctioning authority of aerobatic activity in the United States. Over 50 aerobatic competitions are sanctioned annually by IAC. The membership organization has over 5,000 members nationwide and over 50 local chapters.
For additional information on the week's activities, contact the International Aerobatic Club at 920-426-6574 or the U.S. Nationals web site at www.usnationals.net.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; UFO's
KEYWORDS: aerobatics; aviation
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For any FReepers living in the Denison, Grayson County or even the Dallas/Fort Worth Area...
This is VERY different from an airshow. The competitors are there to win the Nationals - but they are also available to talk to you and show you their planes.
Bring the kids and head to the airport to watch!
To: Peanut Gallery
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posted on
09/20/2005 3:52:46 PM PDT
by
Professional Engineer
(As an Engineer, you too can control the awesome power of the Ductalator.)
To: MNJohnnie; Aeronaut
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posted on
09/20/2005 3:56:31 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Guess I should of looked the word up. Was thinking Aerobics. So you are a competitor?
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posted on
09/20/2005 3:59:43 PM PDT
by
MNJohnnie
(Mike Pence in 2008)
To: Dashing Dasher
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:01:12 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Don't know if he is going to be there but Michael Goulian is one of the best, and a nice guy to boot.
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:01:39 PM PDT
by
DYngbld
(It is not Bush's fault my tag line did it.)
To: Dashing Dasher
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:02:22 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: MNJohnnie
Yep.
(keyword "dashingdasher")
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:02:54 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Love the tee shirt on your profile about pilots.
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:04:33 PM PDT
by
MNJohnnie
(Mike Pence in 2008)
To: DYngbld
I saw Goulian over the weekend at Reno.
He won't be there. He is having a problem with his airplane - but he is still one of the sweetest guys around!
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:04:39 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: MNJohnnie
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:04:55 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Lots of pretty airplanes to look at and drool on.
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:05:43 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Are you going to be there?
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:09:52 PM PDT
by
PaulaB
(The left 'respects' only that which truly frightens them)
To: PaulaB
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:13:04 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Sad to hear the news...
prayers for her family
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:14:42 PM PDT
by
PaulaB
(The left 'respects' only that which truly frightens them)
To: Dashing Dasher
Is that you in the middle??? I thought you would have red hair...don't know why....
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:15:09 PM PDT
by
marmar
(435 CASF..Ramstein Germany.....Bringing the Wounded Warriors Home....)
To: marmar
No, not me - and I'm blonde.
I'll post a shot soon.
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:16:31 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
Remember we have to make my Warrior's eyeballs happy :o)
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:18:23 PM PDT
by
marmar
(435 CASF..Ramstein Germany.....Bringing the Wounded Warriors Home....)
To: Dashing Dasher
Me.
You can really see my eyes.
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:20:09 PM PDT
by
Dashing Dasher
(Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left! --- --- --- It's over - I'm home with my trophy and my memories!)
To: Dashing Dasher
I have worked with him at the Oceana air show, and earlier this year at the Willow Grove show. Great guy, and loves what he does.
Is Frank Kingston Smith announcing the nationals?
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posted on
09/20/2005 4:45:29 PM PDT
by
DYngbld
(It is not Bush's fault my tag line did it.)
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