Queensland State Championships 2004

Held over the Labour Day Long Weekend and reported here by Terry Chapman, Secretary A.L.C. Inc.

Held over the Labour Day Long Weekend, This year's Championships were blessed with perfect weather. The proximity of a late Easter (Victorian State Championships) and the Nationals in West Australia certainly had some effect on entry numbers. Nevertheless, those who made the effort to compete seemed to find it quite worthwhile. See below results and short commentary.

Junior Rat:

1^st M. Redmond 181 Laps

2^nd T. McDermott 137 Laps

1^st R. Cominski 3 Wins 1 loss

2^nd M. Cominski 3 Wins 2 Losses

3^rd K. Kranen 1 Win 2 Losses

4^th M. Redmond 2 Losses

F2A Speed: Andrew Heath and Ian Gapps were the only entrants and were very undemanding, efficient and self-sufficient. This was much appreciated by the organizing club. Andrew placed first with an average of 12.85 secs while Ian was restricted to the mid 13sec bracket.

1^st Owen / Justic 98 Laps 104 Laps 198 Laps

2^nd McDermott / Redmond 70 Laps 78 Laps 155 Laps

3^rd Smith / Edgerton 67 Laps 78 Laps 141 Laps

4^th Dillon / Dillon 74 Laps 69 Laps

1^st R. Owen 5 Wins 1 Loss

2^nd P. Norrie 4 Wins 2 Losses

3^rd P. Dillon 3 Wins 2 Losses

4^th M. Cominski 1 win 2 Losses

M. Cominski 1 win 2 Losses

S. Cominski 1 win 2 Losses

P. Wallace 2 Losses

M. Dillon 2 Losses

1^st Turner / Edgerton - 92 Laps 170 laps

2^nd Redmond / Redmond 32 Laps 88 Laps 166Laps

3^rd Bucholz / Smith - 80 Laps 159 Laps

V.R. Smith / Chernich 63 Laps 66 laps

Garton / Winterton 25 Laps -

Felschow / Rado Withdrew

1^st R. Bucholz Own Design Magnum 36

2^nd R. Smith Mauler 35 OS 32 / Fox 35

3^rd M. Dillon Own Design OS 32

M. Cominski Cosmic Wind Enya 35

R. Owen Cosmic Wind Magnum 35

P. Krenske Mustang OS 35

M. Cominski Mantaray OS 35 FP

P. Wallace Cosmic Wind Fox 35

B. Burke Mantaray OS 35 MkIII

1^st McDermott / Justic - 3.33:13 6.54:17

2^nd Bucholz / Smith 3.38:13 - 7.48:13

3^rd Redmond / Edgerton 4.59:65 - 8.54:23

4^th Garton / Krenske 6.45:37 5.20:29

1^st McDermott / Justic 3.23:51 6.58:27

2^nd Pilgrim / Camps 3.19:33 7.12:50

3^rd Smith Bucholz 4.01:59 9.11:07

4^th Garton /Krenske 6.10:41

1^st R. Smith Maverick / OS15 5 Wins 1 Loss

2^nd P. Dillon Own design / OS 15 5 Wins 2 Losses

3^rd M. Cominski Maverick / OS 15 4 Wins 2 Losses

M. Cominski Maverick / OS 15 3 Wins 2 Losses

K. Kranen Maverick / OS 15 3 Wins 2 Losses

R. Cominski Maverick / OS 15 2 Wins 2 Losses

R. Redmond Maverick / Fox 15 2 Wins 2 Losses

P. Wallace Maverick / OS 15 1 Win 2 Losses

R. Edgerton Maverick / Enya 15 1 Win 2 Losses

W. Jackson Peacemaker / Enya 15 1 Win 2 Losses

P. Kerenske Maverick / OS 15 2 Losses

S. Burchill Maverick / Enya 15 2 Losses

M. Dillon Own design / OS 15 2 Losses

B. Burke Me 109 / Enya 2 Losses

1^st Towell Sea Fury / Saito 56 Best two flights 6601

2^nd Battam GeeBee Sportster / Saito 56 6268.5

3^rd Raymond Phoenician / Brodiac 40 4972

Edgerton Sig Chipmunk / Brodiac 40 4466.5

Jackson Time Machine / K&B 61 3801

In Summary. The success of the championship was due to the good will and good sportsmanship of the contestants as well as the dedication of the many club members and their families who willingly contributed to field preparation, judging, administration and catering tasks. Of particular note were the members of other local clubs and their families who jumped in to assist with field preparation, catering and judging tasks. All those who helped in even the smallest way should feel immense satisfaction with the way things turned out.

I also wish to pay particular tribute to our Registrar; Mr. Brian Burke put in innumerable hours in the background and demonstrated the good will and tolerance which mark him as one of the quiet heroes of our sport. Not satisfied with this contribution, he spent hours at the combat circles as an administrator and as a contestant.

Finally I must mention the generosity of Logan City Council and particularly Council Member Mr. Darren Power, which permitted the club to go that extra yard in the provision of quality facilities.

Terry Chapman, Secretary A.L.C. Inc.