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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Very nice write up, Earl, thanks for sharing your
trip with us!!</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=ejhaury@comcast.net href="mailto:ejhaury@comcast.net">Earl Haury</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 19, 2007 12:19
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] WC '07</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Made it home from Argentina this morning, a bit tired
from a long drive yesterday, a long wait at the airport, and a long nite on
the airplane. The WC was completely worth the effort. The posts so far do not
begin to describe the huge amount of work, the superb flying, and awesome
accomplishment of Team USA!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The Team spent huge amounts of time at the practice
field flying in conditions (wind, sun, dark, cold) most wouldn't even try.
Each flight was generally critiqued by a number of Team members &
supporters as these guys worked together to eliminate every possible flaw.
There was total focus and commitment within and for the Team. Team Manager Al
Glenn took care of administrative details - including leaving the hotel around
5:00am to ensure transmitters were impounded on time, handling "information
just in time" logistics and essentially doing everything but sleeping.
(Don't give him too much grief when the photos of him sleeping at the banquet
publish.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The conditions during the prelims were extremely
difficult. Cross winds in or out each day that approached 30mph at times. It
was amazing how many "unknown" folks flew exceptionally well and that all of
the "know" folks flew even better. Not only were these guys flying in
strong wind - but it was usually quite cold in the morning sessions as well.
The semi's and finals were also windy - but not as bad and it got warmer,
downright hot for the finals. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Bad luck and a great performance by BPLR prevented Team
USA from winning the Team Championship - BPLR flew one flight during the only
calm period (maybe half an hour) of the prelims and did a very good job
of capitalizing upon the opportunity. Jason was up next - but a delay to allow
for an airliner departure was long enough for the wind to return before Jason
flew. This was enough to swing the advantage to the French and give them a
well fought win - Team USA can be proud of second, it was a hard fought battle
with great flying on each side, with the Japanese team always in the
mix.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>All of the flying in the finals was exceptional. Quique
was consistently solid, Jason likewise (and winning his first WC round), and
Andrew flying superbly. In hindsight - it may be that the "in-close" style
Andrew flew to good advantage in the prelims / semi's that may not have scored
as well in the finals without the strong crosswind. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>There were a lot of electrics (mostly Hacker) as well as
glow (mostly YS) and neither had an advantage / disadvantage in the strong
winds. Either propulsion is totally viable, Sebastiano even flew a Hacker with
contra-rotating props in the finals - good power and excellent
braking.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The highlight of the experience occurred while standing
next to Quique when he was announced as the winner (he didn't know he'd won).
I'll remember his emotion forever - he really wanted this! </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>So - second WC Team placing is good, every Team member
making the Finals is outstanding, everyone in the top 8 is exceptional, and a
USA Team member winning the World Championship is more than great! The
accomplishments of 2007 Team USA are HUGE!! Congratulations to Quique, Jason,
and Andrew - we couldn't be more proud or appreciative of your
accomplishments!! Thanks to the callers who worked as hard as the
pilots, the TM's that handled logistics, and everyone who contribute to an
exceptional performance by Team USA.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Earl</FONT></DIV>
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