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12 JUL 06: LOFTY LIFTS IT

... the LOOP Trophy for the inaugural Classic Aircraft aerobatic event.

MARK 'Lofty' Simpson, popular member of the host aero club, took away the handsome LOOP trophy for the first Classic Aerobatic event organised by the British Aerobatic Association, held at Leicester on 17 June.

An interesting mix of aeroplanes took part, ranging from the winning Starduster Too through Bucker Jungmann, Acrosport, Cessna 152, Chipmunk to a diminutive Fornier RF4D with its tiny Volkswagen 1400cc engine.

This event had been suggested by long-time aerobatic aficionados Barry Tempest and Nigel Arthur in order to attract pilots who fly machines no longer considered by some to be competitive.
A top priority was to provide a friendly, welcoming atmosphere to put first-timers at their ease. A carefully-designed sequence ensured that even a Cessna 152 or a Fournier FR4 could compete on level terms with the Jungmann and Chipmunk.

Each pilot flew the sequence in turn. As they landed, they were met by an experienced team of aerobatic judges - Graham Hill, Nick Buckenham and Steve Green - who went through the flight with them, giving them tips on how they might improve their performance.

Following the lunch break, everyone flew the same routine again, with further critiquing. The pilots received detailed scores from the judges.

The level of support for this event has been a welcome surprise for the organisers from the British Aerobatic Association.

RESULTS
1. Mark Simpson, Starduster
2. Mark Williams, Fournier RF4D
3. Andrew Barlow, Acrosport-2
H/C Michael Pickin, Bücker Jungmann
4. Adrian Hatton, Fournier RF-4D
H/C Jon Higgins, Chipmunk
5. Clare Tector, Cessna 152
6. Tom Stambach, Chipmunk
H/C Paul Stanley, Chipmunk
H/C Dennis Neville, Chipmunk
7. Anna Burroughes, Bücker Jungmann
8. Ed Burbidge, Robin R2160

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BRITISH AEROBATIC EVENT RESULTS

GOLDING BARRETT TROPHY
SLEAP, 2-3 June

Beginners
1. Chris Burkett, Pitts S-1C
2. Luke Czepiela, Pitts S-2C
3. Andrew Thomas, Pitts S-2A
4. Richard Ellingworth, Pitts S-2A
5. Andrew Barlow, Acrosport-2
6. Tim Constance, Yak-52
7. Robert Deeth, Robin 2160
8. Mike Rennoldson, Slingsby T-67M
9. Steve Jackson, Yak-52

Standard
1. Chris Burkett, Pitts S-1C
2. Olly Elmer, Pitts S-1SE
3. Ed Harding, Pitts S-1
4. Charlie Kimbell, Pitts S-2A
H/C Richard Loukota, Pitts S-2A
H/C Luke Czepiela, Pitts S-2C
5. Farrell McGee, Pitts S-1E
H/C Harry Mason, Pitts S-2B
6. Trevor Bailey, Cessna 150
7. Martin Hill, Pitts S-2A
8. John Wicks, CAP-10C
9. David Slater, Pitts S-1T
10. Stephen Hipwell, Pitts S-1S
11. Paul O'Donnell, Extra 200
H/C Andrew Barlow, Acrosport-2
12. Simon Hampton, Pitts S-1
H/C Elise Mason, Decathlon
13. Darren Tilley, Pitts S-2B
14. David Shutter, Pitts S-1D

Advanced
H/C Alan Cassidy, Extra 300
1. Gary Ferriman, Extra 300L
2. Eddie Goggins, Extra 200
3. Ron Allan, Pitts S-2B
4. Cas Smith, Pitts S-2B
5. Julian Murfitt, Laser
6. Tony Maxwell, Pitts S-2B

Kernow & Gunpowder Trophies
Bodmin, 23/25 June

Beginners
1. John Calverley, Yak-52
2. Terry Miller, Eagle
3. Ray Marks, Eagle
4. Jack Willis, Extra 200
5. Mike Thelwell, Robin 2160
6. Ed Burbidge, Robin 2160

Gunpowder Trophy - Standard
1. Stephen Hipwell, Pitts S-1S
2. Ed Harding, Pitts S-1
3. John Wicks, CAP 10C
4. Farrell McGee, Pitts S-1SE
5. Al Coutts, Pitts S-2A
6. Elise Mason, Decathlon
7. Adrian Willis, Extra-200
8. David Slater, Pitts S-1T
9. Simon Hampton, Pitts S-1

Kernow Trophy - Intermediate level
1. Luke Goddard, Pitts S-1
2. Mark Davies, Pitts S-2A
3. Stephen Madle, Pitts S-2A
4. Paul Tomlinson, Pitts S-1T
5. James Brown, Laser
6. Simon Janvrin, Pitts S-2A
7. John Vize, Pitts S-1T
8. David Cowden, Pitts S-2C
9. Richard Buchan, Pitts S-1D

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WORDS Ben Ellis PHOTOS Dave Spurdens

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