About the Temple Hill Slope Squadron
TEMPLE HILL SLOPE SQUADRON!
How did we start?
The Temple Hill Slope Squadron
was formed in November of 1998 by the guys that fly up on Temple Hill so
we could not only have fun, but have some orginized fun. It was
also formed to draw more people up on the hill, since the more people that
fly, the more fun there is to be had.
What do we fly?
Our club consists of members interested in all forms of R/C soaring, from EPP Mini-Warbirds to the big scale gliders. Many of our members, besides being avid slope pilots, fly HLG, Electrics, Thermal Duration, and even that Aerotow stuff. As far as what we fly at the slope, we're mostly geared towards combat, but many of us enjoy different types of slope flying like PSS, Scale, and slope racing.
Club Events and Competitions
No events or competitions anymore. Back in the day we were able to have monthly fun-flies but "those were the good 'ole days." We did have and attended quite a few competitions which are shown in theCompetition Results section.
Come Fly With Us
We welcome everyone to come up and fly with us, from beginners to veterans. The hill has lift all over the place (when the wind is blowing, of course) so it never gets too crowded. We even have some people trying dynamic soaring off to the side of the main hill, if that's your cup of tea. In case you do decide to come visit our hill, here is a List of Frequencies that are "over-used" on the hill.
Competition Results:
Since the club officially started, quite a few of us have gone to various competitions to defend the honor of the THSS. As a tribute to how well our club members have done, here are the results of the competitions we attended.
Poway's Combat Slope Race #3
Sunday, September 19, 1999
The Poway guys put on another cool Combat Slope Race which was well attended by about 30 or so guys.
48" Wing Division
2nd Place: Mike Robinson - Boomerang
48" Warbird Division
1st Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft ME-262
3rd Place (tie): Dan Borer - Patton Aircraft ME-262
3rd Place (tie): Terry Trimble - SR Hobbies P-38
Mini Warbird Division
1st Place: Mike Robinson - Patton Aircraft Mini P51
3rd Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft Mini Focke Wulf 152
60"+ EPP Division
1st Place: Mike Robinson - Own Design "Thrasher" 60" Kick-Butt Racer ;-)
2nd Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft 60" TA-152
Bomber Combat Team Division
1st Place: The Temple Hill Slope Squadron Team (Steve Patton, Nathan Woods, Geoff Hitchborn, and Mike Robinson)
Junior 14 and Under Race
2nd Place: Geoff Hitchborn
Temple Hill's "SmAC '99!"
Sunday, August 8, 1999
By far the largest combat competition of all time, SmAC '99! was an unexpected success for Temple Hill. Attended by more than 100 spectators and competitors, the SmAC instantly established itself as the premier combat competition in the world (no joke). For more info on the SmAC! including pictures, go to the SmAC '99! page.
Unlimited Division
1st Place: Jim Porep - Modified Boomerang
2nd Place: Mike Robinson - Boomerang
3rd Place: Pat Bowman - Bowman's Hobbies Sonic
Warbird Division
1st Place: Bill Malo - SR Hobbies P-38
2nd Place: Dave Sanders - DAW Zero?
3rd Place: Pat Bowman - Bowman's Hobbies Comanche
Snake Hill "Fur Ball"
Saturday, February 27, 1999
This competition, sponsored by Trick R/C was well attended by combat fanatics (approximately 45 competitors)
Results
1st Place: Frank Cavasos - Boomerang (of course)
2nd Place (tie with non-THSS member) Steve Patton - Boomerang
3rd Place: Mike Robinson - Boomerang
Yes, we swept that competition.
Poway Combat Slope Race
Warbird Division
1st Place: Dan Borer
Poway Combat Slope Race #2
December 13, 1998
Wing Division
4th Place (tie): Frank Cavasos - Boomerang
4th Place (tie): Mike Robinson - Boomerang
Warbird Division
2nd Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft P-63 Aircobra
4th Place (tie): Mike Robinson - Patton Aircraft ME-262
4th Place (tie): Dan Borer - Patton Aircraft ME-262
Mini-Warbird Division
1st Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft Mini Focke Wolf 152
3rd Place: Dan Borer - Patton Aircraft Mini Focke Wolf 152
Temple Hill 1st Annual Unofficial Combat and Combat Slope Race Competition
Sunday, March 14, 1999
Wing Race Division
1st Place: Mike Sheridan - Mettatera Cutter
2nd Place: Mike Robinson - Boomerang
3rd Place: Jim Porep - Boomerang
Warbird Race Division
1st Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft P-63 Aircobra
2nd Place: Jeff Vosburg
3rd Place: Mike Robinson - Patton Aircraft ME-262
Mini-Warbird Race Division
1st Place: Mike Robinson - Patton Aircraft Mini P-51 Mustang
2nd Place: Steve Patton - Patton Aircraft Mini Focke Wolf 152
3rd Place: Robert Adomeit - Patton Aircraft Mini P-51 Mustang
3-Man Team Combat
1st Place: Jim Porep, Paul Kopp, Andre Gottmers
2nd Place (tie): Mike Sheridan, Kevin Carlson, Mark Billias
2nd Place (tie): Mike Robinson, William Miyamoto, Robert Whipp
Laguna Soaring Guild "Turkey Shoot"
1998
Warbird Division
1st Place: Mike Robinson
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