I understand there will be no taping/recording or whatever of the Convention lectures. What a shame....and with today's technology!

Trust me; you absolutely gotta see/hear Karl's Soaring Birds lecture. I have been lucky to see it several times in the last 40+ years, starting way back with SOARING SYMPOSIA. Everyone knows he is a World Class pilot, some of you may not know that he is a Master Falconer.Once when he was active in falconry
he brought his pet Kestrel (sparrow hawk), PeeWee, with him to the lecture.. WOW, what fun, never to be forgotten!

I know firsthand how well Karl knows soaring birds. In the last dozen years since I gave up racing, I have flown at least a half-dozen contest flights in the back seat of his Duo in many eastern venues. His running commentary notes every bird, its species and significance to our flight. His eagle eyes see them all. My old eyes see maybe a third! But oh what fun. Don't miss such a chance if possible.

Next best thing is....absolutely do not miss his convention lecture. It's scheduled for Friday, 1:30PM in room 202C.

Ed Byars