I wish to thank Frank Paynter (TA) for his tremendous support during
the contest and the months leading up to it. Frank helped us plan the
event since January, taught ground school classes almost every day
before the pilot meetings, and wrote the daily reports. Additional
thanks go out to Derek Mackie (TT) who presented a well prepared
ground school on landing out, which was fabulous. The ground school
courses were attended by 10-15 pilots each day.
Team Canada was well represented with seven pilots, followed closely
by CISS's (Indiana) six pilots enticed to attend by Ron Clarke (ZA). I
joked with Ron that next year we'll call it the "Ron Clarke
Invitational". Thank you all for your help and patience with us first
time contest managers.
~Bruce