2013 Mid America Fun Fly May 31st - June 2nd Grosse Ile MI

[dankcincy]

Time to dump, I hope you have time.

Here are some stills captured by various people. If you don't have a facebook account just set one up and set everything to private so that you can at least see the pics.


Team Compass USA, Jason O'Connell
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Amber Dumanski,
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater


Amy Botos,
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater


Melissa Morarity,
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater


And some video,

A couple of Rob Cherry's flights, Ive seen guys play around on the deck, This guy set up camp.

Rob Cherry of] Team Synergy playin the deck MAFF 2013 (4 min 15 sec)

Rob Cherry spotlight flight Mid America 2013 (2 min 52 sec)

Tony Whiteside,

Tim ( no joke ) jones as mid America 2013 (2 min 46 sec)

Eric Brandenburg at mid America fun fly 2013 (2 min 16 sec)

Tony Whiteside Rush 750 Mid America 2013 Spotlight Flying!!! (2 min 48 sec)

Larry Wiley,
(Tim Jones, Night Flight,)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

(Mitch Marozas,Night Flight,)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

(Tony Whiteside, Night Flight,)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

(Mason Dumanski, Ryan Robertson Tandem Flight,)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

(Noah Wiley, Night Flight,)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

[flyinghigh450]

Originally Posted by Bob O

Yeah, the weather turned out great! It sure was fun hanging out with you on Friday this year Lon. And on Saturday with you and your family. I walked up just after you took off on that last flight, and I wasn't prepared to film. That was a flight for the camera for sure......lots of variety, everything was super precise and fluid, piro-flips were spot on, the whole flight was awesome! Definitely looking forward to it next year.

Yeah I had a awesome time talking wih ya Bob and can't wait until next time.The last few years I always flew center stage but this year I wanted to fly on the end,that way I could meet new faces and help if needed.All the new people and ones that aren't flying 3D stick to the ends of the flight line and never really walk to center so glad I flew at the end this year.
No biggie on not getting that flight..I never push myself like that unless my back is feeling good so wanted a warm up flight,then the wife was going to video..
After forgetting my tools and parts at home then the TT gear letting go,I kinda lost that feeling because it was getting late...Wanted to take wife and son to the carnival so worked out anyways...
Im super bad with remembering names but got to meet a bunch of other new faces,both days were awesome..Would still like to meet others and hope to do so at IRCHA ..

[Steve Howell]

Hi Bob--enjoyed talking to you Friday afternoon, Justin and I like watching you fly your compass--I got lucky and won the drawing for the Thunder Tiger x50E and Dale said he would ship to me and I'll pay for shipping---can't wait for next year Justin and I are going to fly at event and stay overnight Friday or Saturday night not sure yet, Steve

[flyinghigh450]

BTW Bob,
Thanks for the video ..
For anyone that didn't make it and was thinking about going,make the trip next year..If you have kids,bring them too..They will have alot to do also,HUGE carnival with tons of rides for everyone.....

[Fall2Fast]

Here are a couple more night flying clips... again not all that good, but still fun to watch.
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[dlbell]

I can’t thank everyone enough!!! Despite ominous weather forecast over 170 pilots came out to support the event. I was overwhelmed and very grateful that so many of you would come out considering the weather forecast. Thank you again for your support.

I would like to thank our sponsors:

Prop Shop Hobbies – Big Gift Certificates
Empire Hobby – Big Gift Certificate
Dirt Burners R/C Racing – Blade 450 3D
Progressive RC – Hardline Charging Case
IRCHA – Free Memberships
RC Booya – Gift certificates
Amain Hobbies – Batteries, Chargers, Radio Cases, and Servos
Thunder Power – Chargers
Hacker Brushless – Motors and shirts
FBL Rotor – Very cool work mats
Chimp Systems – Several Grippys
Scorpion Motor Systems – Motors, ESC’s, and polo shirts
Edge Rotor Blades – (5) sets of blades
Rail Blades – Several sets of rotor blades
Synergy – Lots of apparel
Heli Wholsaler – Gift certificates
Ron’s Heliproz South – Gift Certificate
Protek – Servos
J1S Designs/Tim Jones – (6)sets of Cyclone blades
Random Heli kicked in $150 worth of Skid Clamps
Castle Creations - A bunch of gift certificates
KDE Direct – Very Cool Upgrades
OS Motors – 4530 Electric Motor
SwitchGlo – Switchglos, and pushglo
Helimax – (10) Axe 100
VP power master fuel
Rotor Rage fuel
Dina Hobbies – Rail Blades, Radix Blades, and (2) Scorpion Motors
Futaba – 8J Radio
Spektrum – DX8 Radio
KBDD – MCPX parts
Scott Grey – (2) Reactor HVX’s
Model Glasses USA – (2) sets of pilot sunglasses
Smacktalk RC – Instructional DVD’s
Prestige RC – Quantum Motor and Pulse Batteries
Blades Helis – Blades 550X
TSA Models – Infusion 700e
Helidirect – SAB Goblin 500
Thunder Tiger – X50
Compass models/Nankin Hobby – Compass 7 HV and a Compass WARP 360
Experience RC – TSA Infusion 700n
Align USA – T-shirts and a set of blades

Our Demo Pilots;

Kyle Stacy
Art Hughes
Matt Botos
Nick Maxwell
Rob Cherry
David Kettelhutt
Jim Stark
Alex Rodriguez
AJ Jaffe
Mason Durmanski
Ryan Robertson
Tony Whiteside
Tim Jones
Leon Luke
Wesley Griffith
Greggor McGrath
Frank Columbia

Our On-site Hobby Store - Experience RC

Our Special Guests;

Steve Kaluf
Shannon Lloyd
Craig Bradley
Clint Atkins
Tim Jesky
The Michigan Whirlybirds

The event staff;

Mike Lasker – Contest Director
Eric Joy and John Hommon – Logistics
Dale Isham – Webmaster
Tony Jimenez – Graphic Arts
“Chef” Lisa – Concessions
My Mom and Sister – Moral Support

And all of the pilots that registered for the event and helped to make it an incredible success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you stayed home due to the weather forecast you missed out on a great time. For those of you who are local and stayed home – shame on you, we had two days of good times and great flying.
We raised over $3,000.00 for the USA F3C Team to offset their expenses for the World Championship this year. Thank you again for the support.

Plans are already under way for next year.

Thank you all again,

Big D.

[dankcincy]

You throw a great party brother. Its already on the calendar for next year. When does pre-reg open up?

[Bob O]

[Chris Sexton]

Absolutely a must for next year!


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[Rob Cherry]

this was such a kick ass event!

[Bob O]

Here's 12 year-old Jacob Ramsey. He might be 13 now.

This young man is very mature for his age. He's a talented pilot, and his attitude should carry him far in whatever he does.

It was good talking with you, Jacob. I appreciate the time you spent with me answering questions about your heli and equipment.

[slimjimi09]

Originally Posted by Bob O

Here's 12 year-old Jacob Ramsey. He might be 13 now.

This young man is very mature for his age. He's a talented pilot, and his attitude should carry him far in whatever he does.

It was good talking with you, Jacob. I appreciate the time you spent with me answering questions about your heli and equipment.

He's a great pilot, and so is his brother. I like how it's a family thing with them. I'm more jealous of the family thing over his talent. Lol.

His mom is a great person to sit and talk with as well.

[dlbell]

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Enjoy!!!!!!!!

[Chris Sexton]

Well my Heli made the video i guess! Lol nice "play" image!

Great video guys! D was a great event. Hope to see you at something soon.


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[Bob O]

Nice video for sure. And I saw your name on your heli's canopy!

[dlbell]

Hi Guys,

I had a great meeting with the airport this morning. Time to get ready for next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank you again for being a part of Mid America!!


Big D.

[Bob O]

Thanks goes to you, Big D. We sure appreciate all the work you put into this event.

[Hovernut]

Is it to early to pre-register?