Honestly it wasnt very much fun. I think the problem was the runway we were on. The conditions didnt make for favorable flying. The sun was never out of your face and there was a crosswind. I believe it was an east to west taxiway. We should have been on a different runway. I think most people flew just to say they did, not because they really wanted to or were having much fun. Hardly anyone flew wednesday or thursday i was there. I heard Jerry spoke of moving to another runway for next year which will necessary for a successful and fun event. It was nice to see everyone and hated to have to leave early, but the conditions made it not so hard to leave.
Alot of meets this year seemed to be very windy or extremely hot, but flying in the sun really sucks. I wasted the first day waiting for the sun to go behind me, just to watch it curve in front of me. The second day was cold and cloudy which covered the sun, but then there was a direct crosswind all day. I support Jerry 100% and hope to be there next year on a north to south runway.
This kind of talk is necessary, constructive feedback to plan for a better 18th Superman!!!
This is no flaming and i intend absolutely no disrespect to Jerry Caudle.
Scott Marr