What a day? 11th Annual Frozen Fickle Finger of Fate Fun-Fly, Jetero RC Club, Inc. near Houston TX was, IMO, a resounding success. 4 separate round/events, each with 2 tasks, all designed to be competitive yet able to be performed with high wing trainers, were completed on a somewhat windy day but sunny and low 70s by noonish. 2 rounds had multi-plane tasks. By past experience a turnout of 15 contestants was hoped for, and plans made to accommodate up to 20 were accomplished. WOW! 28 pilots registered by 9:15 and the fun was on. Sure glad there were extra score-sheets, etc. $10 landing fees were divided for places 1-2-3-4 overall and 1st for each round. The club retained 15% to pay for the balloons/helium, and other expenses. Hot dogs chili pie etc. were available for lunch by the kitchen crew. We finally got to flying just before 10AM and finished at 3:30 PM. Club members and outside contestants all jumped in and helped with judging and time-keeping. New fliers with trainers all seemed to enjoy trying the event. Even a couple sport scale models were entered and we had one electric that did very well. This CD was extremely pleased that so many did so much and a great variety of modelers came together for a good day of just "PLANE" fun. Thanks to all and to the One up there that gave us such a nice day.
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18 years ago