2007 District Championship

The following write-up was contributed by Ray Morton: 

The Flying Cardinals hosted the District IV Pattern Championships on September 22-23rd. There were a total of 33 competitors driving up to 10 or 11 hours (Al, Ga, Tn, Ky, Oh, Mi, In, Il) to fly in this annual precision aerobatic contest. There were some hard fought battles in many of the classes with several trophies decided by just a few points over 4000 possible points. Trophies were awarded through 3rd place in each class as well as the overall 2007 District IV Champions by class. It was a real treat to see Andrew Jesky, a member of this years' US World Championship team (along with Jason Shulman and Quique Somenzini) to compete in the contest and demonstrate the finals and unknown routines that he will be flying at the aerobatic World Championships in Argentina in November. The field was in top shape and all the competitors appreciated all the hard work the members did to make this contest a success. 

The pattern contest was not the only activity this contest is known for, there was also a fantastic steak dinner, and night time entertainment with a fun fly contest using glo-sticks after dark. 

D4 Finals Contest results: 

Sportsman: 

Michael Cilles          4000.0000

Jim Gruntkowski      3685.2532

Greg Morehead       3589.2190

Garry Stephens        3581.7632

Marcus Knoerl         3546.3909

Intermediate: 

Gary Courtney         4000.000

Mikael Fedon          3961.9595

Ron Hansen             3730.9327

Advanced: 

Dennis Bodary         3995.6843

Eugene "Doc" Villa   3974.7507

David Johnstone       3928.9150

Ken Alexander         3749.4951

Mike Murphy           3616.3793

Frank DelGiudice     3551.2009

John Snow               3384.1656

Tom Weedon           3210.2986

Masters: 

Mike Mueller            4000.0000

Vern Koester            3962.2966

Robert Satalino         3913.8405

Chris Moon              3875.4690

Bob Fortino              3762.7936

Neil Fosnaugh           3706.9381

Bob Kane                 3675.1265

Mickey Lasardo        3674.1448

Geoff Combs            3637.5475

Jim Hubbard             3626.8143

Steve Maxwell          3609.3140

Brenner Sharp           3375.7212

FAI: 

Andrew Jesky            4000.0000

Bill Ahrens                3804.9734

Ray Morton               3585.9584

Mark Atwood            3559.5280

Mark Atwood and Bob Pannell did a fantastic job of keeping it moving and getting all 6 rounds, a steak roast, a night fly, awards ceremony for the contest and the finals presentation, and getting everybody on the road by 3PM.

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