02/19/10

Summer of 2000. Another pilgrimage to the glider races. We chose Region 9 in Hobbs, New Mexico. I flew Big Bird with the short tips (no winglets) in Sports Class and managed to out fly everyone else; not an easy thing in such a popular contest, and with such excellent multi-time champion pilots in attendance.

I had the pleasure of sharing the podium (again) with Dennis and JD. It seems we take turns in this thing.

(Gallery has 6 pix).

Me in the launch line.

Big Bird after winning the day.

Me with Alice and JD in the flight line, posing by Eduardo's LAK12.

Awards banquet. Charlie presents me with the gold medal.

The Sports Class winners: Dennis, me, and JD.

The FLF participants: Jamie, me, Allan, and Ian.

Notice the unbecoming stickers below the canopy-rail...

Allan's PIK in the background, little EE on the right.

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Me in the launch line.

Notice the unbecoming stickers below the canopy-rail...