Saturday, August 7, 2010

News from Friday August 6, 2010

The contest has started. The main briefing was yesterday and all 85 Pilots attended. The drawing for the order of flight in the Q was held. The first pilot to draw a number also drew position number 1. The odds of that happening are extremely rare. The US Team drew there slots in alphabetical order and are as follows:
Kelly Adams 9
Reinaldo Beyer 15
Robbie Gibbs 19
Doug Sowder 28
Ben Freelove 34
Mike Gallaway 51
Bryan Taylor 77
Bob Freeman drew the last position of 85

The flying got started and Kelly Adams was the first US Pilot in the box. He had a good flight and was the only pilot to fly without an optional weather break. You can see his scores are now up and he is currently in 8th place.

Reinaldo Beyer was the next pilot up, however he was unable to complete his flight due to a problem with the starter clearing him into an occupied box. Both pilots landed safely and I am sure that Reinaldo will give you the first hand account of the experience in a later post. The flying was then suspended for the day for a review of safety and an update of procedures.

The opening ceromonies were held inside due to the rain. The Contest Organizers did a first class job with entertainment from the local military band. The mayor of the town of Radom was present as well as other local dignitaries and the commander of the airbase where the contest is being held. After the ceremonies dinner was held oustide back at the contest hotel. Due to the rain most of the celebration was cut short and most of the team went to rest for Saturday's flying.

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