Chuck,
I had to smile when I read your last note.
I too flew back in the '80s.
Started around '81.
Was headed down the pattern road when I was "seduced by the dark side"...
Helicopters!
I finished 5th F3C at the Nats in '86.
Was a team flyer for Miniature and then Circus Hobbies.
I was at least in the top five in the country then burned out and quit.
I was really a hot rock.
Got back in this summer.
I am older and slower and sure can't see like I used to now that I'm 55!
No more nerves of steel that's for sure!
I couldn't have picked a better plane then the UCD to get back in.
JLK