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Results for Round One - Kalamazoo - 10 May 08





The first round of the 2008 Tour d'Michigan took place on 10 May 08 at the West Michigan Smoke Rings flying circle located on the grounds of the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan.   A full schedule of events provided for a great deal of fun competetion for the large number of flyers who attended.   The facilities included a concrete pilot's pad, a covered patio, and a Porta Potty (yay!!). The weather was good and the flying was fun.   The large number of beautiful aircraft provided plenty of eye candy for participants and visitors. Refreshments provided by the host club kept everyone fed and happy, and a fun raffle sent many away with some great door prizes.   The great day concluded with the presentation of award certificates signed by AMA Hall of Fame Member Bob Gialdini.   For those not familiar with the name, Bob is a twice National Stunt Champion, Walker Cup winner, a 3rd place finisher in world stunt competition and is the designer of the famous Olympic, Stingray, and Rayette.





Results




Fun Stunt

1st - Jeff Hitchcock
2nd - Bob Branch
3rd - Michael Paris




.35 Race

1st - Paul Smith
2nd - John Bryzs
3rd - Grace Paris




1/2A Rat Race

1st - Paul Smith
2nd - Grace Paris
3rd - John Bryzs




Craftsmanship

1st - Bob Branch
2nd - Frank Carlisle
3rd - Terry Bentley



Balloon Bust

1st - Frank Carlisle
2nd - John Bryzs
3rd - John Paris




Mystery Event (Slalom)

1st - John Bryzs
2nd - Tom Alberty
3rd - Edwin Bryzs




Combat

1st - Edwin Bryzs
2nd - Paul Smith
3rd - John Bryzs





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Frank Carlisle's Slob busting balloons

John Paris' Slob busting balloons

John Bryzs busting balloons






Photo Gallery




Some great craftsmanship



The turnout was great



Some of the many entries



And still more



Jim shows off his latest



Terry Bentley's Cardinal



Pre flight discussion



Planes waiting their turn



Frank Carlisle's P-51



Nice SCORE



Prepping for flight



Last minute touches



Ready for launch



Look out balloons!



Sometimes the balloons win



Those slalom poles can bite!



Combat casualty



An event is only as good as the support staff - THANKS!



Our CD - Leroy



Maggie (on the left) likes the sound of airplanes


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Acknowledgements

A big THANK YOU is in order to all who made this great day of flying and fellowship a realilty.   Contest Director Leroy Heikes and the West Michigan Smoke Rings provided a great flying site complete with food and sanitary facilities.   Leroye also co-ordinated the promotion of the event in cooperation with the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo.

Frank Carlisle was on the ball getting the word out about the contest around the State.   He also actively participated in this great event.

The family and friends of the Kalamazoo Smoke Rings club kept the participants fed and happy.   Their support is greatly appreciated!

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HAVE FUN and FLY WELL


(Edited by: Rich Kacmarsky (July 2008)

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