Re: USA F1D Team Selection 2011 day 1

From: Robert Dunham <dunham5_at_tulsacoxmail.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:13:55 -0000

Great flying by all but do I understand it that only 7 contestants are competing for 3 positions on team? Couldn't ask for better odds than that. What has happen or changes made to the team selection program that has reduced the interest in it?


--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, Benjamin Saks <bensaks@...> wrote:
>
> Day one was a great start to the next round of the US F1D cycle.
>
> Attached is a score spreadsheet courtesy of Jeff Hood.
>
> The main highlights were:
>
> - a full Jr. Team of three! Great flying today by the Tyson brothers and
> Tommy Iacobellis.
>
> - a new national record by Brett Sanborn of 38:36 Congratulate Brett on his
> first record and longest flight ever! A 17 second steer and landing
> deadstick from 15 feet up leaves more room for improvement in the next six
> rounds...
>
> - great competition from all fliers in tough conditions. Steering was
> required on all flights even though the weather was decent.
>
> Tomorrows rounds should be fun to watch, look out for a record match between
> John Kagan and Brett. There are many in the running so the team spots are
> still anyone's to earn.
>
> More to come tomorrow night.
>
> Ben Saks
>
Received on Sun Sep 04 2011 - 08:13:56 CEST