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2012 Clover Creek Invitational Pilots
August 30- September 2, 2012


Gabriel Altuz, Jr.

Gabriel Altuz
Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico

Caller: Gabriel Altuz

Aircraft: PAU Extra 300SP 150cc
Radio: Futaba 14MZ
Engine/Mufflers: DA200 , stock mufflers
Propeller: Mejzlik 29x12NL

Sponsors: Desert Aircraft, Futaba, Performance Aircraft Unlimited, Fromeco, Flash Glue, Aerographix, Hitec, Higher Plane Productions


Accomplishments:
- Futaba XFC 2009 5th place
- Futaba XFC 2010 3rd place
- Futaba XFC 2011 3rd place
- Clover Creek Invitational 2010 7th place
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Invitational 2011 12th place
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Freestyle 2011 2nd place


Will Berninger

Will Berninger
Hometown:  Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Caller:  Marian Berninger

Aircraft: Carden Aircraft Extra 300
Radio: Futaba 18MZ
Engine/Mufflers: Desert Aircraft 200 with KS-95 canister exhaust
Propeller: 30-13L Mejzlik, 29-12S Mejzlik

Sponsors: Futaba/Hobbico, FlightPower USA, Carden Aircraft


Accomplishments:
- IMAC competitor in the North Central region since 2000
- Scale Aerobatics National Championship competitor since 2002 with the highest placement of 5th  2 times
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout competitor from 2005-2011, 3rd place 2 times in Unlimited, 10th in Invitational
- Clover Creek Invitational 2008, 1st place Unlimited Class
- Clover Creek Invitational 2010, 10th place Invitational Class
- Vice President of IMAC
- Regional and National IMAC judging instructor
- XFC judge since 2002
- Chief judge 2009-2011
- Judged at or was assistant Chief judge at the ETOC 2005-2009
- Build, cover and paint all my own aircraft


Gernot Bruckmann

Gernot Bruckmann
Hometown:  Villach, Austria

Caller:  Gerhard Bruckmann

Aircraft: Krill Extra 330sc
Radio: Jeti Duplex
Engine/Mufflers: DA 200L, KS Mufflers
Propeller: Mejzlik 32x12

Sponsors: Hepf, Desert Aircraft, Jeti-Model, KS-Mufflers, Power Box Systems, Revoc, Krill Aircraft, Hitec, PK-Foliencut

Accomplishments:
- Tuscon Aerobatic Shootout Freestyle Champion 2007, 2009, 2011
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Invitational 2nd place 2011
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Invitational 3rd place 2009
- ETOC Champion 2010, 2011
- EXFC Champion 2007, 2009
- German Acro Masters Champion 2008, 2010
- German Glider Acro Champion 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011
- German Indoor Champion 2007, 2010, 2011
- Clover Creek Invitational 2008 3rd place


Rick Byrd

Rick Byrd
Hometown:  Ft. Worth, Texas

Caller: Dean Nistetter

Aircraft: Carden Aircraft 124" PRO Extra Special
Radio: Futaba
Engine/Mufflers: DA200M, Stock Mufflers
Propeller: 30x13

 Sponsors: Futaba, Hobbico, Carden Aircraft, Desert Aircraft, DurantDirectDrive, Smart Fly, J&J Tailwheels, B&E Graphics, FlightPower Batteries, Jersey Modeler, Grasshopper Competition Built Airframes

Accomplishments:
- 2011 AMA Masters Pattern National Champion
- 8th place 2010 Clover Creek Invitational
- Former TOC pilot, 2 time finalist Don Lowe Masters
- Tuscon Invitational Pilot 2007
- IMAC NATS Finalist 7th place 2007
- 2007  IMAC Unlimited SC Champion
- Former AMA Advanced Pattern National Champion
- 14 time NSRCA District 6 F3A Champion
- Many time finalist F3A US Team Trails and F3A NATS
- Many Regional wins in IMAC and Pattern over a 30 year carreer


Nicolas Detry

PNicolas Detry
Hometown:  Toulouse, France

Caller:  Alain Detry

Aircraft: Krill Model Extra 330sc 41%
Radio: JR Propo XG11
Engine/Mufflers: DA200L / KS exhaust line
Propeller: Air Model 32x12

Sponsors: Aerobertics, AirModel props, CEMA, Desert Aircraft, JR Propo, KS, PowerBox Systems, T2M


Accomplishments:
- 2012 F6B indoor Mons selection, 2nd place
- 2011 TAS Invitational Competitor
- 2011 F3M giant scale French Champion (also in 1998- 2001,’06 and ‘07)
- 2010 European AcroCup, 2nd place
- 2010 German Acromaster 6th (4th in freestyle)
- 2010 F3P French Championship 3rd (3rd in freestyle)
- 2009 European AcroCup, 3rd place
- 2008 European AcroCup,  4th place
- 30 years old, work as an air trafic controller, private pilot and in the hobby since 18 years…
- Website :
http://premiumorange.com/nicolas-detry.fr/


Aaron Garle

Aaron Garle
Hometown:  Walloon, Queensland, Australia

Caller: Michael Hobson/David Garle

Aircraft: H9 3.1 Sukhoi and Extreme Flight 100cc Extra
Radio: Futaba 14MZ
Engine/Mufflers: DA-170 and RE3 pipes/120 on canisters
Propeller: Mejzlik

Sponsors: Bill Hempel, Desert Aircraft Australia, Smartfly, Mum and Dad



Accomplishments:
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2011 Unlimited 5th Place
- Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2011 Freestyle 5th Place
- New Zealand Rumble 2010 Advanced 2nd Place
- New Zealand Rumble 2011 Unlimited 2nd Place
- ASAA Championships 2011 Unlimited 4th Place
- ASAA Championships 2009 Advanced 3rd Place
- ASAA Championships 2008 Sportsman 3rd Place
- Bendigo Masters 2010 Advanced 2nd Place
- Bendigo Masters 2009 Intermediate 3rd Place
- Won many regional competitions
- Started flying when I was 4, my Dad has been flying for over 30 years, Flying IMAC for 4 years
- Graduated school in 2011 now studying to become a Licenced Mechanical Aircraft Engineer


Mike Hubbard

Mike Hubbard
Hometown: Lebanon, Ohio

Caller:  Marian Berninger

Aircraft: Carden Aircraft 118” Extra 260 / Goldwing 35% Extra 330
Radio:  JR X9303
Engine/Mufflers: DA-150, MTW Canisters / DLE-111, Standard Exhaust
Propeller:  Mejzlik 30x12 2 blade / Mejzlik 28x10 2 blade

Sponsors:  SB Models


 Accomplishments:
- Unlimited class IMAC competitor since 2004
- 2009, 2010 ETOC Judge; 2010, 2011, 2012 XFC Judge (airplane)
- 2010 Clover Creek Invitational - Unlimited class IMAC competitor
- 2011, 2012 ETOC competitor
- 2012 US National Championships – Last Chance Qualifier Winner


Kurt Koelling

Kurt Koelling
Hometown: Powell, Ohio

Caller: Lou Matustik / Brian Sanik

Aircraft: 124” Carden Aircraft Extra 300KK Pro, 118” Carden Aircraft Extra 300
Radio: Futaba 18MZ Tx, R7008SB Rx, Futaba BLS152 digital brushless servos
Engine/Mufflers: DA 200L with 2 into 1 KS95s, DA-170 with MTW RE3 tuned pipes
Propeller: Mejzlik 28.5x12 3 blade, Mejzlik 30x13

Sponsors: Futaba, Hobbico, Desert Aircraft, Carden Aircraft, Cam McCausey Competition Aircraft, Fromeco Scale Avionics, Smart-Fly, J&J Tailwheels, TME Smart Smoker PRO, Flash Glue, Rathbun Custom Graphics.   Special thanks to my loving wife Heather and son Kaden!

Accomplishments:
- 4 time AMA Scale Aerobatics IMAC National Bennett Cup Champion (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- 4 time AMA Scale Aerobatics IMAC Unlimited National Champion (2007, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- Canadian Scale Aerobatics IMAC Unlimited National Champion (2007)
- AMA Scale Aerobatics Sportsman National Champion (2001)
- 12 time Scale Aerobatics National Championship finalist (2001-2012)
- 6 time Tucson Shootout Invitational Class competitor (5th 2007, 5th 2011)
- 3 time Don Lowe Masters World Aerobatics Championship competitor (6th 2003)
- 2 time Clover Creek Invitational Class finalist (6th 2008, 5th 2010)
- XFC Extreme Flight Championships competitor
- 6 time IMAC N.C. Regional Point Champion (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011)
- Over 100 wins in IMAC precision and freestyle competitions.
- Kurt currently serves as a member of the AMA Scale Aerobatics Contest Board , IMAC International Sequence Committee, and as an IMAC Regional Judging Instructor


Mark Leseberg, Jr.

Mark Leseberg Jr.
Hometown: Washington, Utah

Caller: Tony Russo

Aircraft: Dalton Extra 300 ML AXX
Radio: JR
Engine/Mufflers: DA-200L / KS Exhaust 
Propeller: MLS, Vess, Mejzlik 

Sponsors: Horizon Hobby, JR, Desert Aircraft, Dalton Aviation, Hacker, Aero
Model, Thunder Power, R/C Depot, Powerbox, Pure Tech, Tru-Turn
 
Accomplishments:
- 2008, 2010 Clover Creek Invitational Runner Up
- 5 Time Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Invitational Champion
- 2 Time Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Freestyle Champion
- 3 Time IMAC Unlimited National Champion
- 3 Time IMAC Freestyle National Champion
- 3 Time JR Challenge Champion
- 2008 AEF Champion
- 2008 German Acro Masters Freestyle Champion
- 2010 Japan NODA Champion
- 2000 World Freestyle Vice Champion
- 6600 hours Full Scale experience
- 750 hours in Extra 300, L, S, and 200


Ty Lyman

Ty Lyman
Hometown: Aylett, Virginia

Caller: Matt Balazs

Aircraft: Carden 126" Extra 300
Engine/Mufflers: DA 200L
Mufflers:  Canisters
Propeller: Mejzlik

Sponsors:  Futaba, Hobbico, Desert Aircraft, J&J Tailwheels, Fromeco Scale Avionics, Ohio Model Products, SPL Lubricants

Accomplishments: 
- 2011 Southeast Region Points Champ – Unlimited
- 2011 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout – Judge
- 2010 Clover Creek Invitational Pilot
- EToC Judge – 2010, 2011
- Multi-time Nats finalist
- IMAC International Sequence Committee member
- IMAC National and Regional Judging Instructor


Filippo Materazzi

Filippo Materazzi
Hometown:  Terni, Italy

Caller: Stefano Materazzi

Aircraft: Krill model
Radio:JR DSX 12
Engine/Mufflers:KS mufflers
Propeller: Mejzlik

Sponsors: Krill Aircraft, JR PROPO Japan, Flighttech Italia Distribution, Top Fuel Batteries, Hacker Brushless Motors, Emcotec, Mejzlik propellers, Revoc wing bags, KS mufflers, Smokefly, Secraft, Techone Hobby

Accomplishments:
- I am a 23 year old Archaeologue and have been flying since age 13
- 2012 ITOC invited pilot
- F3P and AM Italian Champion
- 2011 Wall Halla indoor show (GER) invited pilot
- 2011 EXFC, 5th place
- 2010 Italian TOC, 4th place
- 2010 Italian TOC free style, 2nd place
- 2010 Al Ain Aerobatic Show (United arab Emirates) invited pilot
- 2009 Italian TOC Champion
- 2009 F6B (indoor aeromusical) World Air Games, 4th place
- 2009 F6A artistic aerobatic vice world-champion (silver medal at World Air Games)
- 2009 EXFC, 3rd place
- 2008-2011 F3A competitor
- 2007 and 2008 F6A Italian - Vice Champion
- 2006 and 2009 F6A Italian Champion


David Moser

David Moser
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida

Caller: TBD

Aircraft: Dalton Aviation Extra 300ML
Radio: JR 12X
Engine/Mufflers: DA200, KS 2 into1 Headers w/ KS 95 Front Exit Canisters
Propeller: Mejzlik 30x13L EVO

Sponsors: JR/ Horizon Hobbies, Desert Aircraft, Dalton Aviation, Powerbox Flight Systems, Thunder power, Cutting-Edge Graphics, Sew-Busy Embroidery, Fisher-Fuel Products


Accomplishments:
-  2001 U.S. Nationals Runner-up Sportsman
-  2002 U.S. Nationals Runner-up Advanced
-  2003 U.S. National Champion Advanced
-  2006 Don Lowe Masters (8th Place)
-  2006 JR Challenge Champion
-  2008 Clover Creek Invitational (7th Place)
-  2009 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout (6th Place)
-  2010 Clover Creek Invitational (4th Place)
-  2011 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout (4th Place)
-  Top 3 U.S. Nationals 2007 - 2011 Unlimited
-  S.E. Regional Champion 2006 - 2011 Unlimited


Frank Noll

Fraank Noll
Hometown: Champaign, Illinois

Caller
: Will Berninger

Aircraft: 43% Carden Extra 300
Radio: Futaba
Engine/Mufflers: DA200, stock mufflers
Propeller: 30x13 Mejzlik

Sponsors
: Futaba, Desert Aircraft, Carden Aircraft, FlightPower, Monokote, Dubro, Models by Terry, AeroGraphix, Vel-tye


Accomplishments:
- 4 Time Tournament of Champions Participant
- 5 time Don Lowe Master’s participant, Champion in 1999
- 6 time Tucson Aerobatic Shootout participant
- Numerous IMAC and Pattern Wins


Nicolas Pinzon

Nick Pinzon
Hometown:  Milton, Ontario, Canada

Caller: Ivan Pinzon

Aircraft: 124” Carden-Aircraft Extra 300/H9 Extra 300
Radio: JR 12-X
Engine/Mufflers: DA-200 KS canisters/ DA-120 KS canisters
Propeller: Mejzlik 29 x 12N

Sponsors: JR/Horizon hobby, Desert Aircraft, Kirby-Kustom Vinyl Graphics, Carden Aircraft, Red Plane Products


Accomplishments:
- 3 time Canadian Unlimited Champion
- 2010 Futaba XFC finalist (5th place)
- 2010 Clover Creek Invitational competitor (9th place)
- 2009 Futaba XFC finalist (7th place), 2009-2011
- 3 time U.S Nationals Unlimited finalist, 2007-2010
- 4 time Canadian Freestyle Champion
- Over 30 wins in contest around U.S.A, Canada, and Colombia


Brian Sanik

Brian Sanik
Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio

Caller: Marian Berninger

Aircraft: 124” Carden Extra 300 Pro
Radio: Futaba, BLS 152 servos, 6014HS rx, FlightPower batteries
Engine/Mufflers: DA200, 2 into 1 headers with MTW 110 cannisters
Propeller: Mejzlik 30x13L

Sponsors:  Futaba, Great Planes, Hobbico, Carden Aircraft


Accomplishments
:  
- IMAC North Central Regional Director  2011 - 2012
- 2011 North Central Regional Points (2nd place)
- 2011 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Unlimited (4th Place)
- 2011 Scale Aerobatics NATS Unlimited (3rd place)
- 2010 North Central Regional Points (1st place)
- 2010 Clover Creek Invitational Unlimited (4th place)
- 2010 Scale Aerobatics NATS Unlimited (6th place)
- 2009 North Central Regional Points (4th place)
- 2008 North Central Regional Points (2nd place)
- 2009 XFC Airplane Judge
- 2006 - 2010 ETOC judge
- 2007 - 2008 Scale Aerobatics NATS judge


Jason Shulman

Jason Shulman
Hometown: Altamonte Springs, Florida

Caller: Kevin Young


Aircraft: J-Tec Radiowave Extra 300/Shulman Aviation Votec
Radio: 14MZ and 9157 and BLS157 servos
Engine/Mufflers: DA-200/J-Tec mufflers, DA-120 with Mufflers
Propeller: Air-Models 29x12 3 Blade and Mejzlik 28-12

 Sponsors - J-Tec Radiowave, Futaba, Kirbys Kustom Vinyl Graphics, Vel-Tie, FTE


Accomplishments:
- 8 time US F3A World Team Member 1999-2013 (6 time Finalist, 5 times in the top 7)
- 3 time US F3A World Team Captain
- 3 time US F3A Pattern National Champion (2004, 07, 08)
- 2009 Australian F3A Pattern National Champion
- 2008 Clover Creek Competitor 8th place
- 2001 IMAC National Champion
- 2001 and 2003 Tucson Shootout Champion
- 2001 Tucson Shootout Freestyle Champion
- 3 time World Aerobatic Masters Champion
- 7 time TOC Participant


Matthew Stringer

Matthew Stringer
Hometown: Ventura, California

Caller: Paul Stringer

Aircraft:  Carden Extra 300 Pro 124”, 3D Hobby Shop 104” Slick
Radio: JR 12x
Engine/Mufflers: DA200M with stock mufflers, DA120 with Stock
Propeller: 30x13 Mejzlik
 
Sponsors: Hacker Brushless Motors, Thunder Power RC, Aero-Model Inc., Desert Aircraft, DW Foamies, Banana Hobby, Pure-Tech, Carden Aircraft, Smart-Fly, XPS, Curtis Welding, R&K Automotive Machining, B&E Graphix, and of course my Mom and Dad!

Accomplishments:
- 2011 SW Unlimited Champion (1st place)
- 2011 Unlimited SW Regional Finals (1st place)
- 2011 Tucson Shootout Unlimited (3rd place)
- 2010 Clover Creek Invitational Advanced (1st place)
- 2009 Tucson Shootout Intermediate (1st place)
- 2009-2010 EF Expo Indoor Champion 
- I’ve been flying for 6 years and competing for 4 years.  Also I enjoy designing in my CAD program and currently learning on   programming iPhone/iPad apps.


Cody Wojcik

Cody Wojcik
Hometown: Fremont, New Hampshire

Caller: Ted Wojcik

Aircraft: PAU 42% Extra 300SP
Radio: Futaba, Hi Tec
Engine/Mufflers: DA 170 and MTW RE3 tuned pipes
Propeller: Mejzlik 30x13 EVO-L

Sponsors: Performance Aircraft Unlimited, Hitec, Desert Aircraft


Accomplishments:
- 2011 District 1 IMAC Regional’s – Unlimited (1st)
- 2011 District 1 IMAC Regional’s – Freestyle (1st)
- 2011 Granite State IMAC Challenge – Unlimited (1st)
- 2011 Granite State IMAC Challenge – Freestyle (1st)
- 2011 Maine IMAC Challenge – Unlimited (1st)
- 2011 Capital Area IMAC – Freestyle (1st)
- AMA District 1 Demonstration pilot 2009-2012
- Advanced Aerobatics Instructor in 2 New Hampshire RC Clubs


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