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Bullsheet - August 2003
Vol. 03 No. 08 |
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Weight-Lifting Challenge |
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Our second annual Weight Lift Challenge was held on July 27. "Your" defending champs (John Hayes, Rich Kelley, Harry Peters, Ray Breton) are again your champs. There were two other entries competing this year:
Team Buzzard had the first flight in which we carried just over 5 pounds. Terry Smith from Rochester was next with a very unfortunate and disappointing flight that never made it back to the field. After a couple attempts, Bob Tanner from Merrimack was able to complete a flight with just over 2 pounds that nailed second for him. The plane was an interesting delta configuration that tried and tried to force "Team Buzzard" to fly again. Bob's determination was something to behold. I believe running out of Zap, epoxy and tape may have forced him to concede in the end. Plenty of food was served midday during which Harry Peters and others took advantage of a little open flying time. Interest was high for next year and positive feedback from the spectators was also encouraging. I do believe fun was had by all. -- CD Rich Kelley |
| More Weightlifting Challenge Pictures |
| John Hayes submitted a nice batch of photos. Some of them are posted on the bottom of the Home Page. Several of the others are here.
Bob Tanner about to put the "pedal to the metal".
Hopefully configured to eat a buzzard.
Notice the flattened landing gear sticking out the right side.
Bob Tanner trying to get that delta OFF the runway.
Only a modeler could smile at this point. Bob Tanner enjoying the moment.
Rich Kelley presenting the Second Place check for $300.00.
CD Rich Kelley congratulating Bob Tanner for Second Place.
And the winner was... The Team Buzzard. For the second time in a row. |
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July Meeting Minutes! |
| SNHRCC MEETING July 8, 2003 Wagner Field, Hudson, NH Wagner Field Officers in attendance: John Marien, Roland Harmon, Kip Bean and John Hayes Secretary and Treasurer's reports were read and accepted. Old Business: Harry Peters asked how many would attend the Flying Tigers day? About eight people showed hands to be there. The Flying Tigers will be at Wagner Field on August 2nd as we return the favor. Harry said the field is as good as it gets. It is now officially open. The Charlie McLean Scale Fly in will be held at the CAGS field on the 13th of July. Peter Skentzos asked about the IMAC contest. The Army Corps of Engineers is evaluating the sound rules at the Hopkinton dam. John Marien explained the current situation at the Concord flying site. John mentioned that the event may be looking for a new sponsor and that farmer in Hollis may be willing to sponsor the event. Rich Kelley announced that the Weight-Lift Contest is still on for the end of July. Following the meeting those that had airplanes enjoyed a bit of flying. -- John Hayes |
