Just got back from Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Ceiling Climb.
The Magnificent Mountain Men (sponsoring club) are first rate, and they put on an excellent contest. It's great to see a club that is focused on competition when so many others treat "contest" like a bad word. It takes a lot of effort to make an event like this happen, and these guys pull it off year after year. I'd guess that there were about 20 participants, along with a bunch of other members who didn't fly but still stayed all day to help run things.
The site and air are certainly a challenge. You aren't going to set many AMA records here, but it's still a ton of fun. Everyone has to deal with the same conditions, so your success or failure will be relative to those around you.
Additionally, I find it very educational to fly in significantly different conditions than I'm used to. Learning to make quick adjustments is crucial when you have to figure out a cold, tall salt mine one year and a hot, short industrial expo center the next.
Add in great food, good friends, and a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains, and you've got a must-attend contest for your future calendar.
I saw people taking pictures, so there should be some footage floating around that someone can post.
Received on Tue Mar 02 2010 - 12:47:32 CET
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