'91 TOC
THIS IS the big one, the ultimate test of skills for Radio Control Aerobatics pilots the world over. Sponsored by Circus Circus Enterprises of Las Vegas, the biennial Tournament of Champions is always a thrill to watch. This year's November 8th-11th contest was exciting in a different way. With eight-time TOC winner Hanno Prettner absent due to illness, competition for the big prize money promised to be wide open. The stakes are high at a Tournament of Champions. This year's prize money totaled $126,500, aside from the trophies. It's a grueling contest, and it takes more than flying ability to come out on top. Successful TOC pilots show concentration, teamwork, endurance and a will to win.
Radio Control Nationals: Pattern
Tony Stillman, RC Pattern Event Director for the Nationals, developed a new scoring system for the F3A class. It deviated from the standard F3A rules, its intent being to make entry into the final flyoffs more fair. Before continuing, let me state that I admire the courage and diligence it took for Tony Stillman to make an attempt to create a better contest environment, and may I add that the hobby needs more people like him dedicated to achieving the fairest possible result.
