This annual event was once again held at the Chehalis Airport, and enjoyed pretty nice weather this year. Saturday was mild and Sunday was just slightly warmer but with some occasional breezes. It was manageable most of the time, but occasionally made things a bit more “exciting” for the Carrier guys.

Entry level appeared to be close to the usual, and had the addition of NW Sport 40 Carrier event which had been canceled the previous year. Howard Rush was the contest director and also administered the Stunt events. Mike Potter ran Carrier, and John Knoppi was the Combat event director. Others involved were: Mike Haverly, equipment toter; scoresheet running, Joan Cox and Robin Wescott; pull-testing by Mike Havenick and Tom Brightbill. And awards were sponsored by Gem Glover.

Greg Machen was the winner of the special Crock Pot award, by virtue of his high placing in both Combat events. This special cash award honors the memory of R.F. “Steve” Stevenson who was one of the founders of the Skyraiders club.

Here are the results. Northwest standings points in parentheses.

EXPERT PRECISION AEROBATICS (7 entries)
1. Chris Cox, Delta, B.C., Hellcat, Plett. 15-22 -- 597.67 (10.5)
2. Paul Walker, Deer Park, Wash., P-47N-2, Plett. 15-22 -- 594.00 (9)
3. Alan Resinger, Delta, B.C., Rare Bear, Plett. 15-22 -- 561.00 (7.5)
4. Mark Scarborough, Pullman, Wash., Walker AAE, E-Flite 32 -- 507.00 (6)
5. John Leidle, Kirkland, Wash., Songbird, PA .65 -- 506.33
6. Mike Haverly, Auburn, Wash., Fifth Element, E-Flite 32 -- 171.00
7. Tim Wescott, Oregon City, Ore., Walker Atlantis, OS .46 LA -- 299.33
Judges: Joan Cox, Steve Helmick, Bruce Hunt

ADVANCED PRECISION AEROBATICS (3 entries)
1. Dave Royer, Portland, Ore., Magnum Plus, Stalker ST60 -- 482.0 (3)
2. Russ Popel, North Saanich, B.C., Strega, E-Flite 35 -- 466.0 (2)
3. Steve Helmick, Renton, Wash. -- 238.5 (1)
Judges: Jim Johnson, Bruce Hunt

INTERMEDIATE PRECISION AEROBATICS (no entries)

BEGINNER PRECISION AEROBATICS (no entries)

PROFILE STUNT (4 entries)
1. Jerry Eichten, Newberg, Ore., Python, E-Flite 32 -- 504.33 (4)
2. Bruce Hunt, Lake Stevens, Wash., -- Cardinal, OS .40FP -- 490.33 (3)
3. Dane Covey, Tacoma, Wash., Nobler, electric -- 480.00 (2)
4. Mike Hazel, Mehama, Ore., Corsair, Saito .40 4S -- 473.33 (1)
Judges: Jim Johnson, Steve Helmick, Chris Cox

CLASSIC STUNT (4 entries)
1. Mike Haverly, Chizler, RO-Jett .40 -- 541.0 (4)
2. John Leidle, Olympus, Merco 61SS -- 534.5 (3)
3. Randy Powell, Wildwood, Wash., Mirage III, Cobra 2826 -- 506.5 (2)
4. Dane Covey, Nobler, electric -- 498.0 (1)
Judges: Jerry Eichten, Jim Johnson

OLD TIME STUNT (2 entries)
1. Dave Royer, Humongous, Merco .61 -- 275.5 (2)
2. Tom Brightbill, Oregon City, Ore., Humongous, OS LA 46 -- 125.00 (1)
Judges: Jerry Eichten, Bruce Hunt

NORTHWEST SPORT 40 CARRIER (4 entries)
1. Kris Millard, Puyallup, Wash. -- 190.1 (4)
2. Mike Potter, Auburn, Wash. -- 188.7 (3)
3. Mike Hazel -- 182.6 (2)
4. Steve Holt, Renton, Wash. -- 70.5 (1)

80 MPH COMBAT (6 entries) (double-elimination)
1. Robert Smith, Roy, Wash. (6)
2. Greg Machen, Belfair, Wash. (5)
3. Jeff Cohen, Tacoma, Wash. (4)
4. Buzz Wilson, Belfair, Wash. (3)
5. Jim Green, Olympia, Wash.
John Knoppi, Burien, Wash.

1/2 A COMBAT (7 entries) (single-elimination)
1. Mike Hazel (7)
2. Greg Machen (6)
3. Jim Green (5)
4. Buzz Wilson (1)
John Knoppi (1)
Jeff Cohen (1)
Robert Smith (1)