Air Capital CL contest. Wichita Kansas Aug 9-10

I was really hesitant to post anything about this event as I had a really bad experience.

However, it's not all about me and this was a really well organized and super event. Many participants and lot's of good times. The Wichihawks hospitality is top notch.

My day started out at 3:30 AM, contest started at 9AM and I wanted to get there early so I had a chance to practice. It had been 3 months since I flew anything. So I met up with my OKC buds and we all drove to Wichita.

We made it by 7:30 AM and I was surprised to see that many people had already arrived and set up tents. Thunderstorms in the area gave way so I threw up a practice flight to get my feet wet

About 3 minutes into my flight I gave down when I should have gave up.



I drove 3 hrs and took myself out of the competition within 10 minutes of my arrival. I made a rookie mistake and it cost me huge. I was embarrassed, to say the least as everyone was watching. My 3 flying buddies had just drove up with me to cheer me on. I felt horrible and I almost let it ruin my entire day.

Luckily once the events started going I kind of put my thoughts on the back burner.

Lot's of racing events before stunt popped up. 1/2A mouse, Goodyear, Foxberg etc. Luckily one of my OKC pals decided to enter his T-Bird in Expert Classic and won.

Here are some pictures and I will post a couple videos later.

Ron











Following photo's courtesy of Elwyn Aud



Gus the I.A. in action!!!



Joe Gilbert and his T-6 stunter



Larry Oakley's T-bird