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Phil flew a Sharon to lead all day long. He flew about 5 levels higher
than he should be capable of at this stage but HE flew awesome.
He got caught in the end in some major smeg to move him wayyyy down into
crushed hell.
Steve Siebenaler flew a Vtail Pike, and always chose his own air. He
clawed his way up to second.
Marc Gellart is gonna be THE dog to beat this season, and trust me, whoever
does it will have flown. Marc is flying DP's old Insanity and he has
really bonded with it...it matches his style to a T.
The real star for the day was Barry Anderson, and while he'll admit that he
had a little help from his friends (Jim McCarthy and myself as timer callers) HE
did the flying and deserved this win by staying the course and really being
there to the end. Jim and I were extremely proud to be part of today with
him.... both Barry and Steve work their butts off, and inspite of all the
hassles with a certain infamous pilot who they claim causes their grey hairs,
are there for us each year, running easily the best competitive man on man,
seeded contests in the country...maybe world from my experience. Cincy may be a
'club contest' but the level of flying from every pilot is raised wayyy up...and
most important, even the guys who end up in the bottom flight groups leave with
a smile on their faces.
Barry flew his trusty and learned Icon. I think I counted at least 4 Icons present and doing well. There were two AVA's flying, and in at least two rounds crushed everyone
from what I saw. Crazy how versatile those AVA's are as far as flying in
various wind conditions.
The final group had all up air....so it came down to who would end up on
the second and on the mark. Barry had a small point lead and I told him it
was his to lose (after reminding him that circling in sink was usually a bad
idea :-)
He got enough to hold off the competition...and did it while CDing and
being launch master most of the day!
Tomorrow should be interesting...weather change...as in major! 69 for
a high, 15mph to 25mph with morning showers.....get out the ballast boys!
Gordy
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