I do remember submitting an application to fly in the event, but it was pretty far from my mind when I arrived back from the U.S. Nationals. See my fun experiences on the Don Szczur Forum if you want the gory details. Now that I'm awake I must state that its an honar to be on the "invitational list".

Anna, Thank very much for the technical details. I am going to approach this from the technical standpoint. The flights must be flown technially correct, smooth, and graceful. That will be my job. Its a simple job, one line at a time, one roll at a time, one snap at a time. Does anyone want to experience this with me? For starters, I realized that 8 of the 11 maneuvers in the first day known sequence contain snaps. The JTEC Extra 300 is the best snap rolling plane I have ever flown. I have not yelped that loud since the first flight on the FOCUS (after I fixed the elevator). I hope to fly in some good wind tomorrow to see how it performs in those conditions....

I'm a very emotional person. The U.S. Team came in 2nd. My mind is in France still.... I want to cheer but to what avail? Jason and Chip know what to do. I have confidence in their flying. I know Chip. He'll be focused. Jason? Effortless talent.

My job now is to remain unemotional. That is my job. Practice. Many additional questions to come, for sure. Starting with Wednesday known (got to double take on that half snap), then Sunday known, then Saturday Known, then (pick one- Friday or Thursday). Let me see, Sunday opener...two negative snaps on the first cuban leg.....2 negative snaps followed by two, two point rolls in the opposite direction... don't forget to draw a line after all those half rolls equal to the line drawn before the two negative snaps, and push gracefully before hitting the trees, or rocks, or Cactus whatever... blah blah second maneuver, is that a 2 of 4 opposite 4 point, or a 4 point opposite 2 of 4. I'm excited... now if I could only find an economical way to get the plane out there, it may seal the deal with the wife.

Cheers all,

Don