I disagree with Jester our first year of competition the three students on the team only received permission after the Christmas holidays. They decided on a flying wing built it and without a test flight drove from Windsor Ontario Canada to Frorida and won everything in the advanced class. Three months to design, build and write up a report. Students accomplish this on top of the regular class load

I have flown at both the east and west competitions and quite a few put their maiden flights on Friday the weekend of the competition.

By the way the field in Bembrook just outside Fort Worth is quite nice. I have two models of Chuck Cunnighams Lazy Ace and was quite surprised to see a plaque in his honor at the feild. Great group of guys and gals hosting the event.Flying over the water can be intimidating. If you happen to be in the area a trip to the stockyards for a steak dinner is a must.