C/D FLYING?/ High Plains Champ

[Ed Deaver]

Thanx Wayne.

The 28th Annual High Plains Championship is in the book.

On Fri, something unusual happened.  By 1:00 pilots were showing up to 
practice and get used to the wide open space we have(not unusual) but about 
12 pilots from 4 states showed up and practiced till about 7:00 whence we 
headed for a common meeting spot to chastise and cajol each other some more. 
  This was GREAT FuN as most contest I've attended this was a little 
different.

Sat morning started right on time with our friendly upper level winds 
creating quite a challenge for all.  One folded wing and one instance of 
ail. fluttler later, 4 rounds were completed prior to 3:00 with 19 
registered pilots.  Judging duties were shared by all.  Much to his credit, 
Jim Scofield had his plane go in during the first round, but he stayed and 
helped to judge the entire contest.  Thanx Jim.

Julie and John Johnson hosted a free texas spaghetti gathering at their 
house that was enjoyed, I believe, by all.  Vonnie Brozo cranked hard to get 
3 different types of home made Ice Cream.  Yummy

Sun started with 3 planes already in the air when I arrived at 7:20.  
Intermediate and Advanced were a close race and who ever flew the best on 
Sun would win.  The other 3 classes had already been decided.  The upper 
level winds again were extremely decieving on the ground, and tested 
everyone.
When it was said and done, Plaques were handed out to the top 3 places.  
Every contestant will also receive a mini-plaquard with their name engraved 
and the High Plains emblem.  Sadly this couldn't be done on the weekend so 
will be mailed to the pilots.  All out of towners were heading to their 
highway before 12 noon, with the Lubbock contingent putting a few things 
away and done by 12:30.  All 6 rounds were flown except where opted not 
too(Intermediate opted not to fly the 6 round.)

Lance Van Nostrand represented the NSRCA for District 6, providing District 
of the Year T-shirts to the winners.

Want to thank all who came and hope everyone will bring a friend next year.  
Don Ramsey and Jeff Carrish battled it out for longest drive(long way for 
both)  Also want to thank the WINGS miniature aircraft society for allowing 
us to host this event.  And thank you to my daughter Kaci who helped with 
Sat morn registration and Joe Brozo for Fri Preregistration(made Sat morning 
so much easier)

As far as CDing and flying.  If I had had a mechanical or plane difficulty I 
would have set it aside.  As it was, all went well mechanically.  Even 
remembered to fuel up each time!!  The secret for me was the participating 
pilots.  Not a single pilot grinched at setting in the judges chair.  I 
tried to spread the "duties" around fairly.  Some even offered to help more. 
  This is the attitude that makes contests work, and it was greatly 
appreciated.

Hope to see everyone in N Dallas.

Ed Deaver

PS  Divesplat comes from racquetball, not dumb thumbs.:):):)




>From: "Wayne Galligan" <wgalligan at goodsonacura.com>
>Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Subject: C/D FLYING?
>Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 16:01:11 -0500
>
>Well to answer the question about can or should a C/D fly in his own 
>contest.
>
>Ed Dever put on a great contest in Lubbock this last weekend and did the 
>c/d'ing duties along with a co-cd and flying.   He did it so well that he 
>had the contest(Masters) won by the 4th round so that he could take the 
>time to get the final preparations done and present the nice photo plaques.
>
>Good job ED.   just turn down the heat a little next year.
>
>Wayne Galligan

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