Regarding the post that I put up last week. I foolishly posted hearsay
regarding CD McQuigg's experience level. Below is copied email I
received from Mr. Clyde Taylor, the usual Contest Manager in Cordele,
GA. As I publicly cast doubt on Andy's experience as a Nationals CD, I
publicly offer my apology for posting ill-researched "facts". - Sarah
Kelly


From Clyde Talor:
With regard to your posting on RAS, I preface this reply with the fact
that I was Contest Manager at Cordele during the period 1991 thru
2006, that being my last year. I have known Andy McQuigg for more
than 20 years. He has CDed the annual contest at Cordele for 10-12 of
those years. Among those meets were the 1997 Standard Class
Nationals, the 2003 Open and 18-Meter Class Nationals, and a small
PW-5 Nationals one year. We will receive sanction approval soon for
both the 2008 Standard Class Nationals and the 2009 15M Nationals at
Cordele, with Andy as CD, of course. Andy is highly-experienced in
Southeastern soaring and as a CD, and your statement about his level
of experience and ability is, to me, a personal slight to him.
Indeed, given the vagaries of the weather, there have been numerous
years, including 1997, where, but for his expertise, dedication, and
persistence, there might not have been a successful contest at all.
It would be well for you to check your facts before posting this type
of misinformation on RAS.