Today we had a steady light rain as the front passed through Quest Air. Behind the slow moving front the post frontal conditions looked
spectacular. Here's the 2:15 PM (EDT) satellite photo:
We're down there in the all white area (see the red arrow).
The Lumby Days Society has just donated $1000.00 cash to the
winners of each class at the first annual HG and PG Lumby Air Races June 9-11.
The purse is expected to grow over the next 3 weeks before the race and be vary
substantial for future races. More info at
www.LumbyAirForce.com. Online
registration at http://events.dowsett.ca/2006/lar/reg
It appears as though CIVL sees a higher calling and Armand is going to be
allowed to fly in an effort to make sure that the Class 2 Worlds is a valid
World Championship. Hurray for CIVL.
Otherwise, things continue to go well here at the World Championship, with the
first task to be called on Thursday. No big controversies and no one losing
their temper. The US rigid wing team continues to act like a bunch of
individuals, but at least each members professes the desire to work as a team.
Of course, the women's team is working together.
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