[NSRCA-discussion] Muncie Judging Seminar and Season Opener Contest

[mklein25 at roadrunner.com]

Thanks to Dave Johnstone and everyone responsible for putting on this contest.  It was another great event, and for the first time since I have been back in pattern, we got this one in without seeing Easy-Ups in tangled piles along the pits.  It did rain, but only during the awards presentations.

Special thanks to all those that purchased F3A team shirts.  It was great to see that so many of the participants had supported the team.  Your support of our US Team is much appreciated.  We will continue to sell shirts at upcoming events, and don't be shy about just making a donation to the US Team fund through the AMA (be sure to designate your gift to the F3A Team).  We have a great group representing us, and they could use our support to help offset the costs of participation.  Though the event is in the U.S. this year, there are still considerable costs associated with participating.  Thanks again to all that have already donated.

It was great to see everyone and I look forward to seeing you all again in a few weeks in Chicago land.

Mike Klein
---- mike mueller <mups1953 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
>  Ditto all of it.
>  Special thanks goes to Bob Kane, Larry and Karen Auer for going to church for all of us. Your efforts helped to avoid the looming end of the world. Whew that was close!
>  Wow what a great event. All of us went having little or no expectations. For once the weather was perfect in Muncie. The rain held off till the awards were presented.
>  Smoking hot flying too for this early in the season and as little practice as we have all had. Thanks all, Mike
> --- On Mon, 5/23/11, Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> From: Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Muncie Judging Seminar and Season Opener Contest
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Date: Monday, May 23, 2011, 8:16 AM
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> Just wanted to say "Thank You!" to Dave Johnstone and his support team for a great Judging Seminar and opening D4-D5 contest this weekend at the AMA National Flying site. Strong crosswinds combined with rusty skills, new airplanes, and new sequences made for a fun-filled weekend. The weather in this part of the country has kept us from the practice field with rain practically every day this Spring. The pattern gods were smiling this weekend as the weather let us get the Judging Seminar and a full 6 round contest in before the rain showers moved in on the area.
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> D5's Mike Mueller brought Brandon (sorry, never did catch his last name), a young newcomer with great promise. He flew a YS powered Finesse with retracts, the perfect choice for the weekend, fast and sleek. 
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> Just wanted to say "Thank You!" to Dave Johnstone and his support team for a great Judging Seminar and opening D4-D5 contest this weekend at the AMA National Flying site. Strong crosswinds combined with rusty skills, new airplanes, and new sequences made for a fun-filled weekend. The weather in this part of the country has kept us from the practice field with rain practically every day this Spring. The pattern gods were smiling this weekend as the weather let us get the Judging Seminar and a full 6 round contest in before the rain showers moved in on the area.
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> D5's Mike Mueller brought Brandon (sorry, never did catch his last name), a young newcomer with great promise. He flew a YS powered Finesse with retracts, the perfect choice for the weekend, fast and sleek. 
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> This was my my first experience flying an electric pattern plane and I want to thank Bill Ahrens and Mark Atwood for their Castle Creations/Airtronics help.
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> A big thank you also to D4's pattern legend Verne Koester for his calling skills and patience. Very much appreciated.
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> Bob Kane
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