Show Notes:

This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with F3A USA World's Competition Team.  This team includes  Andrew Jesky, Jason Shulman and Pete Collinson.  We also have an At-Large member Joseph Szczur.

We get to know our team, talk about som etravel, planniing, how they plan to prepare, equipment and much more.

If you want to find out more about the USA F3A World's Team you can find them at the sites below.  They are working on getting this stuff updated, as well as setting up ways to communicate during the competition.

Teamusaf3a.com

https://www.facebook.com/USA-F3A-World-Championship-Team-541836459181879/

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

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This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Mike McConville.  

Mike is a long-time F3A Pattern, IMAC and now F3S Jets Aerobatics Competitor.  Mike has competed iin many high-level events, including the TOC and the Don Lowe Masters.

Mike has worked in the RC industry with Hobbico, Midwest Products and Horizon Hobby and currently works in the drone Industry with Red Six Industries.

We discuss his background, how he got into RC and competition.  His work history in the RC industry and much more.

Mike appreciates his sponsors:

CARF Models
JR Propo/DeeForce
King Tech Turbines
Desert Aircraft 

You can reach Mike on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/mike.mcconville.16

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

Show Notes:

This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Andrew Jesky.  Andrew is the current Pattern Nats Champion and USA FAI World Team Captain.

Andrew was driving through Kentucky to get to Michigan and we experienced some reception issues.  I tried to edit as close to the conversation as I could to make sure you could hear as much of the conversation as possible.  But, there are a couple of skips.  Sorry about that.

We discuss his background, competitions, what's going on with the world team and even talk about some dumb things that happened in other countries!

You can find more information about Andrew and AJ-Aircraft at:

www.aj-aircraft.com

https://www.facebook.com/andrew.jesky

Email: andrewjesky@gmail.com

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

Show Notes:

This episode we talk with Kurt Koelling. Kurt is an Aerobatics pilot who is the current IMAC Nationals Champion and current Bennett Cup holder. Kurt competes in IMAC Unlimited Class and has flown some Pattern.  He has competed in many high profile competitions including Don Lowe Masters, Clover Creek and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition, aircraft design and his insights on having a dedicated partner to train and to call for each other.  

You can reach Lou via email at kurtkoelling (at) gmail (dot) com

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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This episode we talk we have the privilege to speak with Kevin Garland.  Kevin is the event director of The Tucson Aerobatic Shootout (or Shootout).

We discuss his background, the history of The Shootout, some of the rules, what the pilots and spectators can expect and much more.

You can find more information about The Tucson Aerobatic Shootout at:

www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/4954601994596872

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

Show Notes:

This episode we talk with Lou Matustik. Lou is an Aerobatics pilot who lives in Ohio. Lou competes in IMAC Unlimited Class and F3A Pattern Masters Class.  He has competed in many high profile competitions including Clover Creek and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and his insights on having a dedicated partner to train and to call for each other.  

You can reach Lou via email at lam3rd(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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This episode we talk with Aaron "Bones" Garle. Bones is an Australian Competitor who has competed in many IMAC and Invitational Competitions all over the world.

We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and some of his recent accomplishments.  

You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @Aaron Bones Garle

https://www.facebook.com/aaron.b.garle

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com

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This episode we talk with Sacha Cecconi. Sacha is an Italian Competitor who has competed in many IMAC and Invitational Competitions all over the world.

We discuss how he got started in RC, Aerobatic competition and some of his recent accomplishments.  

You can find more information about him or contact him on Facebook @Sacha SH Cecconi

https://www.facebook.com/sachaSHcecconi

I apologize for the audio quality, there were some technical issues during the recording.

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Special thanks to John Gros, the Funkiest man I know, for the great bumper music! 

John "Papa" Gros Website: www.johnpapagros.com