Hi Jon,

I'm not sure if you found the links to these tips before.

[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3772719/tm.htm"]Preparation for a new season[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3775092/tm.htm"]Your "setup" is critical to success[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3801768/tm.htm"]You MUST be fluent in Aresti[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3832418/tm.htm"]You MUST know the judging criteria[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3852374/tm.htm"]Mufflers... the need for quiet ones![/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3864639/tm.htm"]Practice[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3867399/tm.htm"]Practice for Unknowns[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3893809/tm.htm"]Practice to remove zeroes on Spins[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3922404/tm.htm"]Practice to remove zeroes on Hammerheads[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3954895/tm.htm"]Practice to remove zeroes on Snap Rolls[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3986982/tm.htm"]Get help with your practice[/link]
[link="http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4016851/tm.htm"]Contest Schedule[/link]
[link="http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47"]Contest Procedures[/link]
[link="http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143"]Working with your caller[/link]
[link="http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201"]Reliable Equipment[/link]
[link="http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280"]Thank the Sponsors[/link]

Good luck with your first contest. You'll learn a lot at the contest too!!

Take care,

Dean Bird
2005 Tucson Shootout Intermediate Class Champion
2005 IMAC Southwest Region Intermediate Class Champion