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jim woodward
 
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Default RE: Emerald Coast Beachcomber Pattern Classic, Niceville, FL, 16-17 Oct 2010

Thank you Cameron! I've been on a practice kick lately and it was very gratifying to see the hard work and subltle improvements add up on the score card. I spent a lot of my flying time trimming my Passports identical to each other and worked on throttle curves and such. Its not as easy as one would think, but well worth it. Its been a while since a YS user has won against a top electric flyer so again, I'm happy to be the one that was able to show that for this weekend, it can still be done and that practrice and preparation pay off in the long run.

It was really great to see everyone. Thanks especially to Marcio for all the help!! With only two Masters pilots, Ron Van Putte and John Fuqua were either flyng or judging all F3A rounds (thanks guys)! it was funny to hear them mention that now they know what the F3A pilots usually go through. The Club and CD (Rob C.) were very enthusiastic to host the event and would like us to return!! I was there last in 2001 and since, the runway was immensily improved. They did a great job and had a very good lunch on Saturday. Thanks guys!!

Thanks,
Jim