RE: SMALL 2012 dates are set: May 31-June 3
Funny you should ask, Dave. When they gave me the award, they didn't mention a particular plane. They said it was for my overall small glow presentation. They said it was noted that I flew pretty consistently for several days, showed good engine runs, and generally kept them "yanking and banking" during the weekend. Anyone who's seen my models knows they are built to fly and not for show, so I was surprised but pleased to recieve the award. I remember answering questions from several folks about my planes during the event, who designed them, and what engines powered each one. Planes with TD .010, TD .020, Surestart .049s with throttles, TD .049, OS .15, and OS .25FX were flown. The model that prompted the most inquires was my Scoundrel designed by skaliwag. It was it's 2nd trip to SMALL.
No worries, Dave. You won't find me competing with you for awards. I go to SMALL to simply have fun. With that said, I was more tickled to receive the award than if it had been a Nobel Peace Prize.