Jim--

Good luck on starting the NE Chapter of the SPA. I was at the Asheville competition this fall myself---I was flying a Bridi SunFli (white with pink undersides)---I live in Greensboro, NC. For any of you guys in the NE sitting on the fence about SPA, go ahead and join Jim in starting a NE Chapter. It's loads of fun---very challenging too. Jim's a terrific pilot and a great guy to hang out with. The quality of competition in SPA is very, very high----clearly well above my abilites (I regularly place in the bottom 1/3 of Novice). More importantly, the SPA guys here in the SE are fabulous people, a real joy to be around and compete against.

Duane & I are trying to start an NC Chapter of the SPA. So far, we have 3 folks interested. Duane & I have already had a practice session earlier this month, working on the new 2007 Novice routine. We have lots of work to do for the 1st competiton at the end of March. Jim---next time you are in NC for a couple of days, give me a call or drop me an email with a few days advance notice. I'll be glad to have you visit our club here and we can get some practice in. Regards,...Steve Vergamini (WarpedWing).