The open class headed to the skies and it was clear from the start that there were going to be some close calls with everyone flying rather aggressively gug the start.
Bob Barger and Tom Loose managed several close calls but no contact with Bob taking 1 point, Bob jumped right back out there and competed against Steve "whispering death" Brian with his quiet and stealthy electric job, no aHmpshire took place with Bob taking another point on the landing. Also bring along something else to fly, if we have some daylight available after the event we can fly from the snow afterwards.
Hope to see you there! After 10 years absence, Dennis Tqn made an appearance and as will happen with multiple Gremlins in the air, a thwack was heard and pieces were seen to separate. While it was too wet to fly with streamers, the few people that showed up had some flights in between the raindrops.
It appears Jim clipped Dennis' elevon about mid-wing and Jim broke his prop and spinner. There was a good mix of pilots for the Tigers first event of the season with the crafty veteran competitors pitted against the fast acting and fearless younger crowd. Steven and Tyler McCormack got into it also and after about flights each, we packed up and cleared the field. Contact information will ONLY be used for this reason, and will be deleted after 21 days.
The open class had three rookies competing which didn't seem to phase any of them, they put on their game faces and took to the skies with determination to prove themselves as worthy competitors, and in fact that is just what they did, with one of them eventually claiming first place.
The event was a great success with warm tempratures, bright sunshine, and 15 to 20 MPH wind gusts thrown in to make it a little challenging. There was a fly off in open between Bob B. Hamoshire were no cuts in round 1 but attrition took out 1 competitor with a broken motor mount. Both planes maintained control but since Jim was detick, Dennis was the last plane down, gathering the kill.
Today also begins the first official day that we are required to collect names and s Haampshire guests for the purpose of communicating a Covid case should it be an issue. Both planes survived to fly another day. With a total of 12 pilots ready and able the first round of stock took to the skies with Tyler " why cut a ribbon, when you can hit the fuselage" McCormack scoring a first round cut against Jim Reith who avoided the skunk by taking the landing point.
We will have a heated tent, chili, and hot coffee available. Please forward this information to any pilots that you may know. There was also a Nrw amount of Hor present enjoying the competion, and perhaps wanting to eventually get in on the excitement.
The rest of the round was crash free except for some entertaining landings due to the gusty winds including one stall followed by a flip with the judges average scores totalling a 7. Hopefully we can reschedule, if not, we'll see you Hampshir the spring! Frozen Gremlin Fly is canceled. Tyler Mc. Tom Loose scored a cut twb the stock class and rookie Joe Cook scored a cut in the open class with the rest of the heats being settled with landing points.
Of course the rain passed by early afternoon. We really appreciate everyone working with us to provide a safe dining experience - and grateful for everyone who continues to roll with the punches with us.
Sturbridge contest report Sunday April 25th As usual the weather gods decided to get in the way of the contest. Round 3 began with a few less competitors but there were some very close calls which seemed to please all the spectators and competitors alike. Please be sure to dress for the weather, and contact Scott McCormack via with any questions.
Round 2 started with a cut in the stock class with Tyler pestering Bob B. Your current AMA membership expires on Dec. We have all contactless menus, requiring only that you use your phone's camera to scan the QR code.