What a great first experience in F3B. I had the most fun/stress of any flying contest I can remember (not too many, unfortunately). After the first day I didn't know how I would like it, since this is supposed to be a "relaxing" hobby to take away stress from work. Here we are trying to listen to beeps,buzzes and horns , running around a post with a loop on it , dodging what seemed like 30 people on the flightline shouting "turn" (about the same time your expecting it), all the while trying to keep an eye on a plane that looked allot like the other 3 in the sky criss-crossing your path. Not having had too much time to fly in some time and trying to learn a whole new aspect of the hobby, I left Saturday feeling like I was in way over my head. But after having some time to process all the information rammed into my brain, I was very excited to return the next day with a more relaxed attitude. Most people associate F3B with the speed event, but after flying in one myself, I would have to say that the distance portion is probably the most exciting and fun (even though I really love speed). The above mentioned seemingly chaotic scene was completely different the second day, since I now knew what to except. Being able to concentrate a little more on flying made it much less stressful and obviously more enjoyable. By the end of the day I had qualified in all 3 events (absolutes) and now have a new love in the sport of soaring. I can't wait to do this again-------SOON. Thanks to Mike Lachowski and gang for lugging the timing/counting device down from the East coast, and all the flyers / helpers that came out one or both days to help out. Couldn't have been done without you! Mike York SOAR Chicago RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
