Prez-Sez

Joe Brauch

Well, the Pulpit 2K2 has flown by and although conditions were not perfect, we got to FLY THE ROCK! I have first hand reports of teary eyes in both pilots and our long time friend Emma Jane. I am glad that everything went well for us during this test period and can only hope for more of the same. Thanks to all those advanced pilots skilled enough to launch there in those challenging conditions.

Congratulations to all the volunteers for the Fly-In. Everyone did a wonderful job and I think even with conditions as they were, lots of pilots had a good weekend. This event would not be possible without the many volunteers from clean-up to comp director. It is really amazing how many people can come together in this community to make this event happen. Thanks to all of you. Keep all your ideas fresh in your head so we can do it even better next year.

Keep in mind a few things for this coming fall. When we all amass on a site and there are newer 2's among us lets keep them in mind and ask for a "rookie" wire crew when the conditions aren't honkin'. It will give both the pilot more confidence in a wider variety of crew and the 2 more experience at varied crewing conditions. Don't be hurt if a pilot asks you to step down. It is still their life in your hands. Also inform the out of towner, the "fall" only pilot, and their support crew about regulations concerning retrieves. Most back road speed limits are 25 and many LZ's have parking and gate protocols. Lets make an extra effort to shine in the local communities we will invade this fall.

I know a lot of this stuff sounds repetitive but I feel that we must post all this information in all the available places to reach all of our membership and landowners.

This is your club so let your voice be heard. Come to all the monthly meetings. Lots of important information about High Rock, NPRM, flight schools and the club are discussed every meeting. This is your big chance to let your opinions be known and learn about all the club business. On that note, the listserver is not the club. Do not expect club business to be discussed online.

So...
Fly Safe
Drive Slowly
Smell the Roses

~ Joe