F3A Finals, Judges View

[Gray E Fowler]

Earl

Great comments, and now that you pointed those things out, I remember 
seeing them....still though, really good flying, from what I am used to 
seeing. I was surprised at how close in everyone flew. I left before the 
last round.

One thing I noticed, It "appeared" that I witnessed many a poor stall 
turn. It looked like "wing over" city. I was wondering if the wind 
(especially blowing the smoke trail) was creating an bad illusion.  Are my 
eyes nuts? What do you recall. Also saw several "dumped" spin entries.

I was seriously impressed with Jason's electric power. I had no real 
thoughts about this prior to seeing it (other than thinking the pattern 
masses will not be adopting anytime soon, due to cost etc) but I guess I 
was impressed because I expected to see a less powerful set up .  It 
appeared to run great, but not any better than anyone else's standard 
rigs. These guys are so good that it is difficult to see what the plane is 
doing vs. the pilot. 

Watching form the gallery was interesting because when someone would make 
a mistake (and it was always pretty minor-from my veiwpoint), the mistake 
would stand out and you would hear a collective "awww" from the 
crowd.....tough crowd, everyones a judge.



Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering
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