With the day canceled due to thunderstorms, we had almost enough time this morning to work on putting the glider back into the condition in which we received it. After the rain stopped we went back to the airport and finished the job. Papa Sierra is now packed away in its trailer and ready to roll after the closing ceremony tomorrow.
Tonight we are off to the closing party where we will have one last opportunity to socialize with our new friends and commiserate over lost opportunities during the contest.
With an overall result of 34/49 in the contest, I am not at all happy about my performance. I had some good days, but more bad days then I care to have in any one contest. The weather was challenging, the tasks were challenging and fortunately the fields were big and flat!
Jerzy flew exceptionally well in the contest and I am very proud of his accomplishment. He flew as an individual pilot, without the assistance of a team mate or wingman and was very close to beating those who flew with the added assistance - that says something!
06 August 2010
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Congratulations to ALL - what a great contest - we, on this side of the pond were cheering all the way and looked forward to postings every morning. We are all very proud of all participants and their support crews for a job well done. Thanks again to all of you that took the time to think of us and share your experiences while ever so busy.
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