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F3S in Coolidge Georgia, November 6-8, 2020.
We all had a tremendous time at the IMAC/F3S event in Coolidge GA over the weekend of November 6-8, 2020. Primo Rivera, (IMAC's SE Regional Director) teamed up with Wayne Matthews to combine the IMAC Regional Championships with FAI's F3S class for an event which was a "first" for both disciplines. The venue, at SW GA Xtreme R/C Club (Coolidge GA), had a 1500' grass runway which provided more than ample space to set up two flight lines.
The event started on Friday with a good crosswind, which lasted the entire weekend. The 150 degree "box" was incorporated and fully set-up by Matt Balazs which the jet pilots adhered to. For F3S, we had 8 jet pilots showing up and the competition was intense. Judges were drawn from the IMAC pilots and both Dan Baker & Wayne Matthews went through the relevant rules differences between the two disciplines at the pilots meeting. The Flying Club provided delicious lunches each day and a tremendously sumptuous Saturday night dinner! We thank them for their generosity and graciousness throughout the entire event.
In the final analysis, Craig Baker topped the field in first place, flying a FUTURA. Jim Baker was in second place flying a Mephisto and Wayne Matthews squeezed third place flying a Leonardo. We hope to have more F3S events in 2021 (depending on COVID) and hope to see some of you there. THANKS to Tony Jacobs for the photos!
The event started on Friday with a good crosswind, which lasted the entire weekend. The 150 degree "box" was incorporated and fully set-up by Matt Balazs which the jet pilots adhered to. For F3S, we had 8 jet pilots showing up and the competition was intense. Judges were drawn from the IMAC pilots and both Dan Baker & Wayne Matthews went through the relevant rules differences between the two disciplines at the pilots meeting. The Flying Club provided delicious lunches each day and a tremendously sumptuous Saturday night dinner! We thank them for their generosity and graciousness throughout the entire event.
In the final analysis, Craig Baker topped the field in first place, flying a FUTURA. Jim Baker was in second place flying a Mephisto and Wayne Matthews squeezed third place flying a Leonardo. We hope to have more F3S events in 2021 (depending on COVID) and hope to see some of you there. THANKS to Tony Jacobs for the photos!
Matt Balazs & his Mephisto.
Flight line Hot & Heavy!!
Pablo Cano refueling for the second round.
Some of the pilots on Sunday before leaving for home.
Craig Baker, First Place.
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Alvaro getting ready for the first flight!
Matt & Wayne preparing for final day.
Pablo & Alvaro rolling up to the line.
Jim Baker, Second Place
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Jim Baker & his caller (wife) Dawna!
Sniffing jet fuel!!
Judges and scribes, doing their jobs!
Wayne Matthews, Third Place.
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Pilot/aircraft Data
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