Re: Re: West Baden

From: Jake Palmer <82.jake_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 12:18:29 -0700

I'm definitely guilty of losing track of my model at times, but West Baden
is a site that's very unforgiving if you get distracted. Fortunately it's
a beautiful building, and they had comfortable couches and chairs all
around. I made it a habit to get comfortable and watch the majority of my
flights. Very relaxing. I'm really hopeful that I can attend next year.


On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 12:12 PM, William D. gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com> wrote:

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> I went to pick up my A6 after my last flight and couldn't find it. I
> finally asked a nearby spectator where it was and he pointed to a crumpled
> ball of balsa and condenser paper on the floor. Someone (possibly me) had
> stepped on it.
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> On 4/8/2014 3:07 PM, Jake Palmer wrote:
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> Mike,
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> I remember cringing when your model was snapped in half at last year's
> competition. While I'm sure signs would help, I think the only real
> solution is to physically put yourself between guests and the model. I
> made sure I was under my model at the end of every flight, and I
> strategically placed myself so that none of the spectators could get to it
> as it landed.
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> On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 11:01 AM, <mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>> Nick is talking about the guest who despite me saying:
>> " Please don't move. Don't touch it, just let it fall. Stop, stop, stop,
>> stop, stop!" Loud crunch noise as he grabs my best motor stick and crunches
>> it in two places.
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>> I guess I needed to say "stop" six times. Same thing happened to me last
>> year.
>> I don't get angry in their face - they have no idea that I might have 20
>> hours invested in that part. But it sure the heck is frustrating. Signage
>> would help immensely. And a "High Time so far" sign.
>>
>> Regards.
>> Mike Kirda
>>
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