I believe in our area, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, that our
contests are pretty healthy, but we are flying much different contests than
what most are flying. Seeded man-on-man and loooooong tasks, ie: 12-15
minutes. Contests are getting to the point that people actually watch
flight groups like watching sporting events. I realize that you cannot have
these type of contests if you have 100 contestants show up, but here, we are
having a hoot. Even the low end folks have their stage and in many cases
the hot fliers are out helping them in the rounds ince they do not conflict
in flying orders.
The aerotow are also on the rise. I have not gotten to many, but the two I
have been to as both a tow pilot and pilot, they are a real expansion of the
envelope for a TD flier. Most guys are having the time of their life.
One point that Tim brought up too that I think is important, is helping and
proper support of new fliers. You have to propogate these people and show
judgement in what you recommend and guide them to so that they do not get in
over their heads or get stuck with a lemon. I have seen that happen too and
that can disillusion someone really quick in a hobby aswell.
I hope that everyone has a nice day today, and we all remember to count our
blessings, we have so many of them.
Marc Gellart
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