Yes I would suggest that the Nats was a great success. The weather was cooperative and the atmosphere was exciting and friendly. I also met some new folks and learned a lot about competing in a scale event. I thought that it was well organized but needed some standard judging criteria. I had practiced some maneuvers only to find out that they were different from what the judges wanted to see.
I am new to this forum and have read a multitude of postings. I am surprised that our fellow hobbyists are bickering back and forth on issues that cause descent among our fellowship. It appears to me to be mainly over funding and disagreeing with others opinions. Every body is entitled to their own opinion, so I suggest we leave it at that and discuss positive issues to benefit of our hobby. Leave the decisions to those voted to make them and if we don't agree re-vote next time. It is my opinion, that if you are so against how the MAAC's money is being dispersed, then leave MAAC, fly without insurance and stop receiving the monthly Magazine. I feel that my dues pay for these privileges and are worth it. anything extra that is funded is a bonus to me and the hobby. If anyone feels a need to reply to this posting to bash me about my opinion, or to criticize my intelligence do not expect a response.