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aeajr
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 Posted - 05/09/2009 : 09:22:33 AM
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The following report was submitted by Randy Kleinert:
The 2009 BASS Handlaunch contest, The East Coast Handlaunch Classic, was held May 2nd and 3rd. Twenty-four pilots registered and nineteen participated - a good turnout considering the bleak weather conditions.
Sunday the 3rd was a washout. It rained all morning and we were able to complete only one round before calling the contest for the good of the pilots and their equipment. Saturday was a different story. With rain falling or threatening a good bit of the day we still completed 8 rounds. Even during the showers, flight times were high and competition keen.
Congratulations to Ken Sharp, Walt Leipold and Stuart Austin who finished First, Second and Third in Sportsman, and to Gerald Taylor, Troy Lawicki and Phil Barnes who were First, Second and Third in Expert. Well Done!
Thanks to all the pilots and supporters who attended. Thanks also to the BASS volunteers who helped run the event and to the generosity of following sponsors who contributed Merchandise and Gift Certificates to our sailplane raffle.
Cermark
FMA Direct
Eagle Tree Systems
Northeast Sailplane Products
Winged Shadow
And finally, a special thanks to Phil Barnes for bringing along the sound system for timing the flight groups.
Good luck in the remainder of the HL season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Randy Kleinert, BASS
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Best regards,
Ed Anderson
Long Island Silent Flyers
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Edited by - aeajr on 06/11/2009 9:19:35 PM |
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