Well, I almost forgot to say goodbye. The contest is over, the vacation spent, and I’m back to work. But there were some activities that I haven’t reported on, so I should say my proper goodbyes. The brunch and awards activities started at 10:00 with plenty of good food provided again by Gary Lipscombe. Not…
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1-26 and PW5 Not a Contest Day, but a contest. June 7
by Bill Elliott •
By Jim Sprandel and Ondreya Witmer. Today seemed sadly different to me when I pulled into the airport in the early hours. Knowing that there wasn’t enough time left in the competition and there wasn’t going to be a Championship this year at Kendallville. However, not having a Contest Day doesn’t mean you can’t have…
1-26 and PW5 Contest Day, June 6
by Bill Elliott •
1-26 and PW5 Contest Day Cancelled, June 5
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1-26 and PW5 Contest Day, June 4
by Bill Elliott •
Check out all the news here and see all the photos here. Once again the weather has had everyone wondering if we’re going to catch a break. The morning report didn’t look good but the unshakable optimism of contest pilots never ceases to impress me. At the morning pilots meeting our CD Jerry Steffen called…
1-26 and PW5 Contest Day Cancelled
by Bill Elliott •
1-26 and PW5 Report, June 2, 2011
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1-26 and PW5 2nd Practice Day
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1-26 and PW5 Practice Day
by Bill Elliott •
May 30, 2011. Once again, the weather was the big thing today. Only this time, it was all for the better. As more contestants arrived and started putting their ships together the temps just kept climbing and we actually got to see some blue sky and sunshine. Totally ignoring common sense and experience, I didn’t…