I had the chance to attend and fly the first 2005 OVSS contest hosed by the Cincinnati club this weekend (May21-22). Line break problems, no way. The few that occurred were handled quickly, efficiently and the contest moved very smoothly. The weather was cooperative and we got lots of seeded man on man rounds in. Five or six on Sat., and four on Sunday. Lots of ICONs, a few Pike's, Sharons, Evolution, and even an RES plane or two.
Most spectacular flight had to be a Bubble Dancer that was superbly trimmed. In the next to last round on Sat., this plane was lauched and (best guess) the RX battery died shortly after launch. The plane thermalled magnificently for about 10+ minutes in view before circling away out of sight WAY downwind. John Diniz took off in his truck, picked up pilot who was in chase on foot, and they took off after the plane. They had to give up about 2.5-3 miles away when they couldn't cross a park between them and the thermalling plane, hooking up yet again and gaining altitude. The owner's name was in the plane, I hope he gets it back. Great site, good friends, all in all a pleasurable weekend. Thanks to Capn Jack and Karen for the generous loan of Big Red and a Stylus, Steve Siebenaler for somewhere to stay, and all my old buds from the midwest for making me welcome. In no particular order, Mark, Rob, Jon, The Chicago Green (er Dream) team, John Diniz of JR for supporting our hobby (and I don't fly JR!), Barry, a couple of comers (Paul Sherman and Chip ???), and a bunch of others. I look forward to seeing this bunch again at Muncie. Jim Thomas
