The John McLean Trophy - 2013
CD's Report
Photos mostly from Leif Culpin
Part of me wants to write a comprehensive report detailing every twist and turn in the run up to the contest and how we strove to overcome obstacles to run the event. Another part of me just wants to write "we came, we competed, some celebrated, others commiserated and then we went home". The reality is somewhere in the middle.

We were blessed with good weather (one of the best days of the year so far) and a healthy turnout of well-motivated and co-operative pilots. We also had the advantage of a good turnout of experienced judges. So when we needed to make sure we completed the contest on Saturday (to avoid a conflict with the Breighton Spring fly-in on Sunday) we were able to run two judging teams. While this was intended to allow us to continue flying over lunchtime, it had the unintended benefit of making the job slightly less onerous for the judges and assistants. I know getting enough judges to any contest is a perennial struggle, but in the event that we ever have enough judges I would encourage the reproduction of this arrangement. It also had the advantage that we continued to fly during some of the best weather during the day.

The combination of good weather, good humour and enthusiastic co-operation meant that we romped through the contest and ran 40 odd flights over 5 sequences and were still finished in time for tea and cakes at a reasonable time.

Although I was there (honestly!), I saw less of the flying at this event than any other competition I’ve ever been to. As such I don’t feel qualified to make any comment on the flying. Please see the results below for the details!

However, I can say the conduct of the competitors was outstanding. I saw a high level of airmanship and courtesy and we never had a single complaint from either local pilots or residents all day. In my mind that makes Rule 1 met in full (and Rules 2 and 3 were equally well complied with).

I omitted to thank the judges properly during the awards presentation so will do so here. I’ve said before that I’m always amazed that anyone volunteers to judge, those who’ve done it will know it’s extraordinarily hard work! So the fact that so many volunteered is a testament to the enthusiasm and commitment that keeps the BAeA a vibrant and successful organisation. A sincere "thank you" to all the judges and assistants who helped out at this event.

I should also compliment Brian McCartney on the briefing he gave to the Beginners competitors. I had a number of competitors (and non-competitors) who said it was the best briefing they’d ever heard. It was thorough and reassuring in equal measure. This is just the sort of thing that will help people into our sport. Thank you Brian.

Lastly I can’t say enough good things about the Buckenhams. We all see Jen and Nick at contests, taking on all sorts of tasks that we are all happy to let them do (probably thankful that we don’t have to do them!), but you only see the graceful part of the swan. What you don’t see unless you get involved in running one of these events is the enormous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes (the frantic paddling part of the swan!). If it wasn’t for their experience, enthusiasm, diligence, flexibility and damned hard work we’d all be a lot worse off at any of these events. I for one am eternally grateful that they still dedicate so much of their time to our sport.


 Beginners Known Results
 Breighton, 6th April

Ranked by scores    

 Rank Pilot Aeroplane Registration Known Totals O/all %
 1 Victoria Wicks Slingsby T-67M G-BNSO 512.73 512.73 74.308
 2 Andy Egan Extra 200 G-EEEK 482.42 482.42 69.917
 3 Seb Tyler Slingsby T-67M G-BNSO 451.38 451.38 65.417
 4 Peter Jackson Cessna 150A G-BCKU 400.90 400.90 58.101
Contest Director: Aidan Grimley, Contest Chief Judge: Nick Buckenham, Scoring Director: Jen B. Judges: Nick Buckenham, Ian Scott, Peter Macintosh. Judges Assistants: Sarah Hardy, Julie Wood, Francesco Fullin
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 John McLean Trophy Results
 Breighton, 6th April

Ranked by scores    

 Rank Pilot Aeroplane Registration Known  Unknown  Totals O/all %
 1 Stephen Evans Pitts S-1E G-OKAY 1067.48 893.08 1960.56 81.351
 2 Paul Elvidge T-67M G-BKTZ 1072.85 868.57 1941.42 80.557
 3 Neil Parkinson Pitts S-1S G-FORZ 1058.77 828.69 1887.45 78.318
 4 Pete Pengilly DR-107 G-CEPZ 1039.81 816.98 1856.79 77.045
 5 Chris Sills Laser 200 G-CBHR 960.88 850.09 1810.96 75.144
 6 Steve Kirton Slingsby T-67M G-SKYC 981.80 821.21 1803.01 74.814
 7 Richard Jones Extra 200 G-TWOO 901.51 881.01 1782.52 73.964
 8 Aidan Smith Slingsby T-67M G-BUUK 963.23 808.07 1771.30 73.498
 H/C David Brown Extra 200 G-TWOO 1031.11 663.10 1694.20 70.299
 H/C Victoria Wicks Slingsby T-67M G-BNSO 906.26 739.64 1645.90 68.295
 H/C Seb Tyler Slingsby T-67M G-BNSO 813.11 776.59 1589.70 65.963
 9 Duncan Cumberlidge Slingsby T-67M G-SKYC 659.43 800.51 1459.94 60.578
 10 Alex Cartwright Slingsby T-67M G-BUUK 275.44 587.28 862.72 35.798
 H/C Andy Egan Extra 200 G-EEEK 273.34 571.15 844.49 35.041
Contest Director: Aidan Grimley, Scoring Director: Jen B. Standard level Chief Judge: Brian McCartney. Judges: Eric Marsh, Farrell McGee, Brian McCartney, John Royce. Judges Assistants: Phil Chappell, Phil Massetti, Emma Sic, Jonathan Taylor.
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 Advanced Final Results
 Breighton, 6th April

Ranked by scores    

 Rank Pilot Aeroplane Registration Known  Unknown  Totals O/all %
 1 Phil Burgess DR-107 G-RIHN 2202.12 2423.96 4626.07 74.614
 2 Alan Cassidy XA-42 G-XTME 1868.02 2285.76 4153.78 66.996
 3 Tomonari Kaji Extra 200 G-EEEK 2180.56 1870.93 4051.49 65.347
 4 David Jenkins Edge 360 G-EDGJ 1765.67 2281.69 4047.37 65.280
 5 Ron Allan Edge 360 G-ZVKO 1828.82 2199.27 4028.09 64.969
 6 Ed Cyster XA-41 G-EVIL 2059.86 1812.46 3872.32 62.457
 7 Cas Smith Pitts S-2B G-ICAS 1923.96 1150.27 3074.23 49.584
 8 Richard Goodwin Christen Eagle G-KLAW 954.33 1711.84 2666.17 43.003
Contest Director: Aidan Grimley, Contest Chief Judge: Nick Buckenham, Scoring Director: Jen B. Judges: Nick Buckenham, Ian Scott, Peter Macintosh. Judges Assistants: Sarah Hardy, Julie Wood,  Francesco Fullin
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