Friday brought great weather, early practice, and lots of new arrivals. All assembled for the 2pm briefing. At the end of the day we had achieved the known flights for Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited.
Recruiting Unlimited pilots can be a challenge in the Northeast. Dennie Thompson has been flying Unlimited for a year, now. Charles Schumacher from Chapter 35 has prepared for Unlimited and will fly his first contest in category here at the Kathy Jaffe.
Advanced pilot Kendal Simpson put some work into practicing negative snaps before the contest, flew the known, borrowed a free, and signed-up for all the fun.
Evening found us at the Tiki Bar for the Beach Club party.
Here is Contest Director Ron Chadwick with his wife, Barbara.
Miriam Levin hands-out unknowns. Extra!
One of the cool things about a contest is renewing friendships and making new ones. Ron Saglimbene greets Hans Bok.
Doug Lovell, with Larry Willson, enjoys a two-fisted meal. Love those dogs and burgers. Chow time!
Sheldon Apsell.
Sergei Prolagayev and Ron enjoy a laugh.
Bill Green and Derek Dodds.
Stephen Seidel.
Gus, Mort, and Mark. What did you say, Stephen?
Unlimited pilot Dennie Thompson.
The Flying-W at night.