The first South Central contest of 2010 dawned cold and windy this weekend in El Paso. In fact, during Saturday, the winds were not only fairly strong, but at one point or another, came from all points of the compass. Still, nine hardy West Texans managed four rounds of Basic, Sportsman and Intermediate (we would have had ten contestants, but one of the guys dumped two airplanes in two days, which tends to be discouraging). No airplanes lost over the weekend!
Bobby Avocatto, in his first IMAC event, won Basic and we think we will see him in future contests. Bobby also took Freestyle honors.
Gary Powers took first in Sportsman and Midland's Rick Strange placed first in Intermediate.
The weather Sunday was much better; less wind and more sun. Overall, we completed five rounds of Knowns, plus the Unknowns.
While we always hope for more contestants, if you have not enjoyed the low pressure, more flying fun of a small event, we recommend it!