I had a great weekend in Chicago. After a grueling drive through
Chicago traffic Steve Siebenaler and I arrived at the practice field
about 3 in the afternoon. 10K cross country attempt by Jack Strother
in progress, Jim Bacus and Steve Meyer had just finished their 2K. The
boys got me in the air and in the back of a pickup in a jiffy. Henry
Bostick at the wheel and Jim McCarthy coaching. Made the 2K without
much altitude to spare, but with Jim's confident voice assuring me we
had it made. Back at the field the air was great and Bacus had me in
the air to finish my level IV one hour. Jim flew most of the hour with
his Icon along side me to scout lift, Steve Siebenaler joined in at the
end; big lift- good friends. Thanks to all for a very memorable day
of soaring. The help from friends and teamwork makes this hobby all
the more rewarding.
The SOAR guys get high marks for a very well run contest. 8 first
class winches on the line, all restrung with new line. Not a single
line break all weekend. Beautiful park setting to fly in. The contest
was smoothly run by Tom Kallevang and other SOAR members. Couldn't ask
for a better contest. Seeded man on man is fun, fair, and an adventure
to the last round. Great weather, tricky air, but great fun. Thanks
to Jack Strother and Steve Siebenaler for helping me find air and
timing. Thanks to Jim McCarthy and his wife for their hospitality on
Saturday.
Barry Andersen
Cincinnati Soaring Society
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