I'm working on a full report and article for the clubs newsletter. I'm also waiting on the pictures from the photographer. I hope to get something up in the next day or two.

In short, we had a fantastic time. Thanks to all the out of town guys who came in to fly with us. We all made new friends. The wind and rain were the biggest detraction, but that didn't really seem to bother too many pilots and we all had fun anyway.

There were a couple of planes lost. One to structural failure and the other to bad luck.

The most positive thing is the number of club members who came out to watch and have contacted me for help choosing a pattern plane or want me to build a plane for them. We had nine club members competing in the event and gained a few more. Three years ago, I was the only person flying pattern in our club.

Aint Pattern Great!

Bob Cox
President: The Aero Modelers of Perrine
CD: The Silver Palm Pattern Contest
Miami, FL