Well, it didn't work out as well as I had hoped contest wise but I came home super stoked anyways. The first round this morning was to be an unknown. Not a major deal as we were just supposed to fly the next class lower known sequence. I had judged 2 rounds of intermediate on Saturday so I didn't think it would be a big deal. Well after a top hat there was some confusion between my caller and I that resulted in me not performing the next maneuver. 4 zeros in that round. Final placement was another 4th place. My lack of flying during the Divergent build still has a firm grip on me.

Now the good news, pattern guru Tony Frackowiak must have seen something he liked in the airplane and had asked if I would let him take a flight. After sorting out a rudder trim issue that eluded me he started flying through some FAI sequence maneuvers. Tony made the airplane do things that looked so effortless. He did some inside and outside snap rolls and commented on how well it kept track during snaps. He also commented on how well it flew through rolling loops. His only criticism was that he felt the CG was a bit aft and that it needed a bit more right thrust which is what I was trying to compensate with the rudder trim. He also commented on the very positive rudder authority. I am very pleased to know that the design is capable in the hands of a legend of our sport. After hearing Tony's comment I did say that after a few more additions to the Divergent tooling that I may be ready to start some limited kit production. Tony asked that his name be added to the list of interested parties.