Golden West EAA Competition Results

Marysville Airport hosted the Golden West Fly-In on the 17th, and among the activities was the 4th annual EAA Chapter vs. Chapter Competition. This year’s event was greeted by several passing showers that failed to “dampen” the enthusiasm of those in attendance. In all 5 Chapters participated while several others were unable to make the journey due to unsettled weather closer to home.

Chapter 1175 from Grass Valley/Nevada City took top honors this year ($350 check in hand upon departure), having previously won in 2013. Last year’s Champion 1541 from Lincoln took 2nd Place followed by 3rd Place 52 from Sacramento, who edged out 526 in Auburn by 1 point!

Though individual awards are not given for this Competition, it was interesting to note that the highest scoring entrant was Dennis Willerton from Chapter 52 in Sacramento. At 80 years of age, Dennis entered a beautiful, high scoring Van’s RV 12 and being the oldest participating pilot, received a 10 point bonus. Congratulations and great job Dennis!

In a similar vein I’d like to acknowledge Rick Stockton (also from Sacramento 52) for winning the Spot Landing Contest in his Europa.

Last but not least, special kudos to Isaac Sepian from 512 in Placerville who at 18 is the youngest pilot to have ever participated at the G.W. Competition. As if the 10 bonus points were not enough for being the youngest entrant, Issac and his 18 year old companion/bombardier took 1st and 3rd in the Flour Bombing Competition flying a Cessna 150!

Photos are here.