[NSRCA-discussion] Ballistic Patten Contest

[Ron Van Putte]

I just got back from the Ballistic Pattern Association contest at the  
Rocket City Radio Controllers field in Huntsville, AL and wanted to  
tell everyone that it was a great weekend.  All the old time 1970s,  
1980s and early 1990s airplanes ruled the skies over Huntsville's old  
municipal airport.  Winds were light and barely variable, but the  
temperatures were hot and then some.  Seeing Art Azlin piloting a  
Norm Page Mach I was a treat.  I can't remember an airplane  
duplication among the 18 competitors, which included a Compensator,  
Daddy Rabbit, Aurora, Phoenix 5, Intruder, Dash 5, Sky Lark, Art's  
Mach I and several others whose names escape me.  Jon Lowe loaned a  
Vanquish to Houston Schweitzer and he had a ball.  Thanks to Gary  
Courtney (D-3 VP) for hosting us and providing a great "escape to the  
past".

Ron Van Putte