Texan,

I haven't competed in a SPA contest as yet.... actually, I haven't competed at all for almost 35 years. In the 70's, flew the real deal pattern planes of the day, Intruder, Mach 1, Dirty Birdy, and Troublemaker. Webra power was where it was at. Went to the '74 Nats with my Troublemaker, flew in the AMA novice class, got a second place trophy. Started flying again last year with a Sig Somethin' Extra. Now flying a Seagull Ultimate (OS .75AX) and a Juno Tsunami (OS .55AX). Currently building a scratch, all wood Deception to SPA rules for my Webra Speed .61. No organized practice plan as yet. Haven't flown in a month due to the string of weather issues. Will try to get serious about the SPA Sportsman class maneuvers when the weather clears up, but my teaching schedule will limit me to weekends until May.