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ISSUE
117 - May 2010
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2010
Carolina Boogie |
By Mitch Velickovich , Contributing
Editor, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Barnstormers
was present at the 2010 Carolina Boogie in Lumberton,
NC.
International Aerobatic Club Chapter 19 based in NC held the 2010 Carolina Boogie
at the Lumberton, NC airport (KLBT) from April 29th to May 1st. Attendance
was the best ever for Chapter 19 and had competitors from as far as Massachusetts,
Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida and both Carolinas making the event a
true regional event. |
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Some of the Eye Candy
waiting at the ramp. |
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IAC President Doug Bartlett
sharing
his knowledge |
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Open practice was held on Wednesday and Thursday.
Competition started early on Friday April 30th having clear
skies blessing the event. Winds aloft were high and some
of the competitors struggled staying on course with the
Judge line. Primary Class went out first soon followed
by Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced and Unlimited. Each
Class flew twice on Friday and the day finished with a
grin on each of the participants face. IAC19 had a nice
Southern style BBQ banquet following the event for all
to enjoy the evening.
Saturday was plagued by low ceiling
and high wind. While waiting for the weather conditions
to clear, IAC National President Doug Bartlett held an
open forum to answer all and any questions in regards to
the club. Doug also shared some of his valuable knowledge
in aerobatics with all involved and had a nice time with
all participants while waiting for the weather to improve. |
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The Box |
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Time came
to fly when Chief Judge and IAC Hall of Fame William “Bill” Finagin,
also known as the “Spin Doctor,” together
with contest Director Bryan Taylor decided the weather
was cooperating enough to try. Primary went out first only
to encounter lower ceiling had move in again. Inclement
weather was present and the contest had to be declared
completed.
Awards Ceremony was soon followed to allow some of the out of state participant’s
time to pack and go home ahead of the nasty weather. A Po’Boi Lo Country
Boil was served for all to enjoy. Massachusetts participant Bobby Farquharson
aka “Yankee Bob” had a “First” southern cuisine treat
both days and he could not move away from the food line!
The Primary class was won by Brandon NeSmith flying a Pitts S2B. Sportsman #1
plate went to Eric Sandifer flying a Pitts S1S. Intermediate was won by Adam
Cope flying an Extra 200. Bryan Taylor flying an MX won the Advanced category and
the talented Rob Bond won the Unlimited class flying a two bladed prop Pitts
S2B. (who says an old Pitts can’t compete against the big composite monoplanes????? Just
ask Rob!!!)
Barnstormers site was mentioned several times by all participants as the best
source of aircraft, aircraft parts and components. |
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Chief Judge William “Bill” Finagin
during
the Pilot Brief. |
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Eric Sandifer Winner of the Sportsman
Class and his Pitts S1S |
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Many thanks to Mr.
and Mrs. Bryan Taylor and to Pat Hayes President IAC19 for
putting this together. |
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IAC19 Carolina Boogie Participants. |
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