The zones, as I have been told, were altered for 2015, because of a special request from Elmira. A special celebration concerning our past history is in store. Hint, it's what was quietly told to me.


As the guy who submitted the application for the 15m/Std. class nationals at Harris Hill, I just want to clarify that there was no special request. I just wanted to host a contest at a great spot that hasn't host an FAI class nationals in a while. No special treatment was extended as far as I know - and I would know. The app was submitted and approved.

There were some other comments about having more contests during the summer when our younger participants can attend with families. I agree. The dates of the Harris Hill contest were selected for this reason and so that our junior members would be able to attend and help with line. Having a dozen or more young pilots help with line adds a lot of good energy to a comp and is important to the future of our sport.

As for the weather in Elmira, it is exactly like many parts of continental Europe.

Harris Hill is a great place to fly with excellent facilities. I hope many of you can join us next summer and I would like to encourage all pilots to bring a young person from their club as crew.

Sean Murphy
XC