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Ryan Archer
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Age: 16
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless, Horizon Hobby- JR Radio, Thunder power, Smart fly, Extreme Flight
Info:
I started flying free flight airplanes with my Dad at age 3. At age 10 I talked my Dad into buying me a Flight sim for Christmas. I flew only the sim for a year, and taught myself to fly R/C . Next Christmas I received a Ikarus foamy and my Dad and I built it and I flew that for about 6 months. At night I flew my foamy with, John Glezellis in the parking lot, then he got my plane signed by about 20 or more of the top pilots the next day. This plane is still in perfect condition and hangs in my room. By the following year I was in the shoot out with all the big name guys! |
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Kyle Bergstrom
Mesa, Arizona, USA
Age: 24
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless USA, TOP Racing, Amy Peeples, Seb Bergstrom
Info:
Top Qualifier and Winner of the 13.5 World GT Class at the 2009 International Indoor Championships, Top Qualifier and Winner of the Stock 1/12th Scale On road ROAR Nationals.
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Matt Botos
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Age: 36
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Futaba, Thunder Power, Curtis Youngblood, Insane Canopy, Synergy R/C, Morgan Fuels, Hatori Mufflers
Info:
Helicopter Designer for Synergy R/C- Designer of the Synergy N5 and Synergy E9, 4th Place XFC 2006, 7th Place XFC 2009, XFC Invitee since 2004, |
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Todd Bridges
Los Altos, California, USA
Age: 14
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless
Info:
Todd is another in the younger generation that has proven huimself to be an extremely competent pilot. An ongoing IMAC competitor, Todd enjoys flying larger 35% aircraft and competing in premier events such as the Tucson Shootout.
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Ryan Clark
Canton, Michigan, USA
Sponsors:
HackerBrushless
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Mike Donovan
Mesa, Arizona, USA
Age: 32
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Xtreme Power Systems, Ritewing R/C
Info:
Originally from southern California, I grew up flying sailplanes on the coast. I have been involved in R/C modeling for 25 years now. I have competed on the national level in model powerboat racing for about 6 years, and have since turned to electric powered flight. I currently focus on high powered ducted fan jets and helicopters. My professional background is in full scale aviation.
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Scott Foster
Temperance, Michigan, USA
Age: 31
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Futaba
Info:
ETOC 2005 -1st, EX Games 2005- 5th, 2004 JR Indoor-Best Sport Performance and Pilot's Choice Award, Fly RC Magazine Circle of Excellence Award-January 2006 |
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Rusty Fried
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Age: 99
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Futaba
Info:
Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Competitor, Multiple Pattern Competition Wins
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AC Glenn
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Sponsors:
HackerBrushless
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RJ Gritter
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Age: 18
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Fancy Foam Models, 2DogRC / Dualsky USA
Info:
I'm currently a senior in high school, and plan to attend college for a degree in aerospace engineering. I've been flying RC for about 5 years, and competing for a year and a half. In that time I've flown in the EF-Expo, the XFC, and the ETOC twice. This year I will also start to fly IMAC and pattern. I enjoy flying all types of models, from indoor electrics to giant scale, and even the occasional heli. In addition to flying models, I've been flying "full-scale" all my life, and have my pilot's license.
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Stephen Hamilton
Boca Raton, FL USA
Age: 19
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors USA, Team Futaba, Dalton Aviation, Cactus Aviation, Fromeco batteries, 3DHobbyshop.com
Info:
I have been flying RC for 7 years, flying IMAC for 5 years. In 2007 I was crowned grand champion for the highest point percentage for precision and freestyle. I am currently in the Unlimited Class in IMAC and the Advanced Class in Pattern. I was Advanced (IMAC) National Champion in 2006 as well as the winner of the Bennett cup the award for the highest overall percentage points out of all competitors in the National IMAC Competition. I was the Intermediate (IMAC) National Champion in 2005. I also was the point challenge champion in Intermediate Class for the southeast region in 2005. I travel all around the United States competing in IMAC events and have taken first place a number of times. |
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Chris Hass
Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA
Sponsors:
HackerBrushless
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Jamie Hicks
Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
Age: 19
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Fancy Foam Models, 2Dog R/C, Vess Propellors
Info:
Placed 1st at Toledo Great Lakes Challenge Advanced class IMAC, Placed 2nd Toledo Great Lakes Challenge Freestyle IMAC, Placed 1st Cincinnati Burn It Challenge Advanced Class IMAC, Placed 3rd Cincinnati Burn It Challenge IMAC Freestyle, Placed 2nd Lexington Moonshine Classic IMAC Advanced Class, Placed 6th IMAC Nationals Advanced Class, Placed 1st Hamilton HAWKS IMAC Contest Advanced Class, Placed 10th XFC airplane class, Placed 1st Clinton Spring IMAC Contest Advanced Class, Placed 2nd Clinton Spring IMAC Contest Freestyle, Placed 11th in Electric Tournament of Champions “ETOC” |
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Yuri Higuchi
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Age: 40
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Futaba
Info:
Multiple XFC Championship competitor, Demo Pilot, Aerial Photographer
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Andrew Jesky
Monroe, Michigan, USA
Age: 22
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless / Aero-Model, Futaba, Thunder Power R/C, 3D Hobby Shop, Fancy Foam Models
Info:
FAI World Championship F3A Competitor - 11th Place, 2009 AMA F3A Masters National Champion 2009, 2008 2nd place, 2007 3rd Place ETOC 2009 - 4th Place, 2008 - 1st Place Futaba XFC 2008 – 1st Place |
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Riley Kissenberth
Long Valley, NJ
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless
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Mark Leseberg
Washington, Utah, USA
Age: 26
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless, Desert Aircraft, PowerBox Systems, Fromeco Batteries, ThunderPower, JR / Horizon Hobby
Info:
Tucson Shootout Invitational Class Champion 2006-2009, 6 U.S. IMAC Nationals Titles 3 in Unlimited Aerobatics and 3 in Freestyle, World Freestyle Championship Runner Up, Over 35 IMAC wins. Mark's well earned nickname, "Go'nin Strate" enjoys pancakes, and quiet walks on the beach. |
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Brian Luckett
Palm Bay, Florida, USA
Age: 20
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless, Thunder Power RC, Competition Airframes, Dalton Aviation, Desert Aircraft.
Info:
I've been flying for 5 years and competing in IMAC for almost 3 years. I entered in my first Basic class in Oct. of 2006 placing 2nd. In 2007 I placed 1st in the AMA Nats. Intermediate class, 2008 Land O' Lakes Grand Champion, 2nd place AMA Nats Advanced, 1st place First annual Clover Creek invitational Advanced. I'm currently in school for my Masters degree in IT/ Networking.
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Devin McGrath
North Chili, New York, USA
Sponsors:
HackerBrushless
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Mitch Pricer
Shakopee, MN
Age: 18
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless, Synergy Helicopters, KDE Direct, Byron Fuels, YS Engines, Power RC Hobbies
Info:
Flying helicopters has been a great hobby for me and one I enjoy doing with my Dad. I started flying indoors at a small gym in the middle of the winter and once I flipped my first bird over I was hooked. I am thankful for the great support and help I have received from the guys at my club (MRCHA) in Bloomington, Minnesota. I also belong to 3DRC in Elk Grove, Minnesota and enjoy flying with all the guys in Minnesota. I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel and attend many funflys this last year and have met so many great people! Texas is my home away from home and I appreciate all the support I have received from everyone there. I will be traveling as much as I can and look forward to Flying with many more great people who share the love of this great hobby!
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Steve Rojecki
Navarre, Florida, USA
Age: 53
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, JR / Horizon Hobby
Info:
1984 TOC Champion, Accomplished Modeler, and all-around nice guy. Professional Background in Commercial Aviation. |
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Bob Ruff
Gilbert, Arizona, USA
Age: 52
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless USA
Info:
I have been flying model planes for 38 years, Started "R/C" in 1973. Been flying electric for the past 15 years, exclusively for the past 10 years. I have larger prop planes & 90 mm to 180 mm EDFs.
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Chris Stephenson
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Age: 47
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Futaba, Thunder Power RC
Info:
With a professional background in Engineering, Chris has been involved in many successful projects with his work. He contributed to the MA Ion-X and other R/C Helicopters, and works with Thunder Power Batteries as an electrical engineering consultant. However, when not working on Radio Control projects, Chris can be found working on the ultimate R/C aircraft - US Military UAV's. |
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Matthew Stringer
Ventura, California, USA
Age: 14
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Thunder Power R/C, DW Foamies, Desert Aircraft, Tiny Brite Lights, Pure Tech
Info:
Up and Coming Pilot who has already acheived 2nd place at the 2009 IMAC Nationals, Intermediate Class Champion at the 2009 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout
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Jeff Szeuber
Moreno Valley, California, USA
Age: 26
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless, JR / Horizon Hobby, Airwild Hobbies, Duralite Flight Systems, Smart Fly
Info:
Numerous IMAC Championships, Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Competitor |
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Matt Szeuber
Moreno Valley, California, USA
Age: 25
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless, JR / Horizon Hobby, Airwild Hobbies, Duralite Flight Systems, Smart Fly
Info:
Numerous IMAC Championships, Tucson Aerobatic Shootout Competitor
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Andrew Taylor
Washington, Utah, USA
Age: 13
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless
Info:
One of our newest "Up and Coming" Pilots, Andrew has shown excellent promise in his flying with his performance at the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout in 2009 by winning the Sportsman Class. |
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Antonio Watkins
Tucson, Arizona USA
Age: 42
Sponsors:
Futaba, Desert Aircraft, Dubro, Smart-Fly, Aero Works, Zap, Tru-Turn
Info:
Tucson Shootout 2003, 2004, 2006 best finish 4th, Sun vally fliers Pattern contest 1st place 2008, 2nd 2007, 2nd 2006, Riverside pattern contest, 1st place 2008, 2nd 2005, Sunvalley fliers Pattern classic 1st place 2008
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Gary Wright
Melbourne, Florida, USA
Age: 42
Sponsors:
Hacker Brushless Motors, Futaba
Info:
Accomplished Model Designer (Including the E3D series), Owner of Gary Wright Model Products, 1994-1995 IRCHA night flying World champion at the IRCHA Jamboree, Numerous National Competitions |
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