Amazing performance in an airplane he barely got together in time to attend. Congrats to Trent and the folks at Kitfox Aircraft.
1st place went to Draco. A PT-6 powered Wilga monster.
Amazing performance in an airplane he barely got together in time to attend. Congrats to Trent and the folks at Kitfox Aircraft.
1st place went to Draco. A PT-6 powered Wilga monster.
Ok... Draco should be in a different category with Beta pitch option... unless he was blocked from using it.
But I bet good fun was had by all!!
Ralph
Sounds like the “cub killer” was a success! In my book Trent won. Let’s start a petition to ban “Draco”. Kidding.....but really it’s not even a contest. That’s like showing up to a go kart race with a Indy car🙂 I guess I just wanted Trent to win bad! Always like the underdog.
Last edited by Shadowrider; 10-20-2018 at 08:19 PM.
Just three months ago he would have taken 1st. Draco only came into the picture in July.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X
Well technically Trents plane became a contender only a couple days ago with his new engine install complete. I think the only way to beat Draco is with another turbine.
something to think about here. If Trent would have faced off with Draco at the beginning, he wouldn't have made 2nd.
steve
slyfox
model IV 1200-flying
912uls
IVO medium in-flight
RV7A-flying
IO-360
constant speed prop
Here's another perspective. He bested all others except a 600 HP turboprop with reverse thrust... stoping fast to turn around and stopping after crossing the line is part of the timing run.
He beat his competition from last year, Steve Henry with a Yamaha powered, Nitrous boosted Just Aircraft Hilander.
YeHaww... not
Kitfox Rules!!
Ralph
Congrats to Mike & Draco. Mike built one incredible flying, quick stopping aircraft.
Also to Trent for such a good showing considering how little time he was able to get behind his new setup and a 3rd place to Toby Ashley. What fun.
Next year Trent.
DesertFox4
Admin.
7 Super Sport912 ULS Tri-gear
It is all for fun, not competition. Yeah... Right.
I have to say it is really cool to watch all the different aircraft qualify and compete.
Even had an Aero Commander try and qualify..
So whose going to beat Draco ? One never knows what will show up... Did anyone imagine Draco?
I think everyone knew it was a race for second place... And Draco would have had to make a 7 second mistake for anyone to get close. Not likely... Especially in the capable hands of Mike Patey.
So... We arrive at Dead Cow in a 3 ship at sunset... Trent and Nikk honestly never shut down... They call for the last 2 aircraft to qualify.. Trent and Nikk line up... Trent qualifies fully loaded and Nikk missed by .03. they wouldnt let me quality due to safety.. to dark. Nikk is flying a S7 Super Sport 912uls
So without going over the whole race... I'll put it this way. Trent beat 3 carbon Cubs... Actually 2 but he beat one twice. And the one he beat twice was last year's STOL Drag champion Mark Patey in his carbon Cub... And yes it was that close.. they raced twice.
So, congrats to Mike and Draco and Great job Trent!
What fun to watch!