107th R/C Flyers GX Shootout

NEIL SIMPSON, CHRIS SARNOWSKI
AND JOE FUSTOLO ARE TOP THREE

RICHARD SHERMAN TAKES FIRST IN SPORTSMAN

September 19, 2010 - SAUGUS, MA - It was a bright, sunny day with seasonably warm temperatures for the 107th R/C Flyer's Club GX Shootout. There were 6 pilots in attendance for the contest. We had little or no wind, a great day for GX combat.

The round one leader was Chris Sarnowski posting a 725 point win over Richard Sherman. Joe Fustolo and Neil Simpson were just off that pace posting 620 point round one wins of their own over Dick Sherman and Paul Kubek respectively. In round two Chris and Joe flew to a one cut apiece draw while Neil posted his second one cut win, this one over young Richard Sherman, to take a slim contest lead over Chris.

Round Three began with Chris and Neil in a good matchup with Neil Earning a one cut win. Meanwhile Joe and Richard flew to low scoring draw. Going into the final round it was Neil with 1860 points followed by Joe at 1540 points and Chris with 1535 points. It would come down to the final two flights of the day. In the semi final Chris got past Dick with an airtime win. In the finals Neil and Joe had a full five minute battle with Neil earning a one cut win. The final order of finish was Neil, Chris, Joe and young Richard Sherman. Richard, in addition to finishing fourth overall, also, took home the sportsman division “gold”.

Thanks to 107th R/C Flyer's Club for the use of their facilities, and to Chris Sarnowski for cd’ing the contest.

107th R/C Flyers GX Shootout
Formula GX Combat
6 contestants ( all from MA )
12  matches ( 1 mid-air )

(E) Neil Simpson-East Brookfield, MA2480pts
(A) Chris Sarnowski-Bedford, MA1955pts
(E) Joe Fustolo, Stoughton, MA  1840pts
(S) Richard Sherman, Andover MA     1520pts
(A) Paul Kubek-Brockton, MA    1010pts
(E) Dick Sherman, Andover, MA  820pts  

The trophy winners were Neil Simpson (1st), Chris Sarnowski (2nd),
Joe Fustolo (3rd) and Richard Sherman (1st Sportsman)