5th Prairie Dog Classic Pattern Contest

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5th Prairie Dog Classic Pattern Contest
August 19. 2017

The 5th Prairie Dog Classic was a resounding success. We had a low number pilots turn out for the event, just 6. There are a number of reasons for the low turnout, it s a VERY busy time of year. Some people had to work, some got sick, some could not travel etc.  I heard many times, “Thank you for having the contest”.

We were able to fly 5 rounds of the contest in one day on Saturday. We had nearly perfect weather as well. There was enough of a breeze that it was not blazing hot and it was challenging for the pilots, but not enough wind to make conditions really bad. We had blue skies with big fluffy clouds dancing their way across the sky.

A very special thanks to some non members that came out to help and did a bit of judging for the contest:

MR. Rob Kelly
Dan Underkofler

Thank you to all the MAS member volunteers that came out to help! The pattern contest, especially one this small, pretty much runs itself and does not need a lot of people to support it. We had a VERY nice turnout of MAS members, but unfortunately, there was not a lot for them to do once we got set up and rolling.

Thank You to:
Lee Overholt
Bob Salmon
Herb Verona
Bob Steinberg
Bob Schultz
Rob Schultz
Jeff Griego
Chris Murray
Larry Litsey
Jake Martinez

Spouses:
Terri Ott
Connie Kerr

And a huge thanks to Larry Ott! Without Larry this contest would not have come off. He also pitched and did judging when necessary!

The club made a little money, and the pilots that came had a great time. I call that a successful day. No airplanes were hurt or lost in the making of this contest.

Again thanks to all!

George

The Group