MVSA’S First F5J Contest.
Yep, we had a F5J contest today instead of ALES contest and it was great we had five pilots come out me, Wayne, Rich S, Dave Q, and Bill O. When I arrived at the field Wayne and Bill O were already … Continued
Yep, we had a F5J contest today instead of ALES contest and it was great we had five pilots come out me, Wayne, Rich S, Dave Q, and Bill O. When I arrived at the field Wayne and Bill O were already … Continued
Wayne W. Hi fliers, It was an absolutely incredible day today for our September HL contest. We had six fliers out to test their metal, Paul L, Rich S, Joe P, John H, myself, and our newest member Warren Allred, who drove … Continued
Brendan M. Dan G. September’s TD contest was a rough one where the wind and increasing temps… I still can’t think of a comparison yet. I remember sitting in my car with the air on. I remember how good the beer, potato skins and … Continued
Wayne W. It was quite the day. Hot and windy to start. High overcast moved in after 2nd round. Wind calmed a bit but the lift got very fickle. In unlimited I had to motor up in round 2, taking … Continued
Brendan Miller I got to the field around 10a after navigating St. Louis traffic when I arrived Wayne and fast Eddie were talking to Matt Keevan about sod, go figure, I also noticed the sprinkler was running after a few … Continued
Dan Gill Howdy club! I went flying with Joe, John H and my dad yesterday. John was there when I arrived at 9:30 or so. He was flying an e-hand launch. Joe arrived and set out his new hi-start. He’s been searching … Continued
Brendan Miller So my time at the 2025 AMA Nats is coming to a close. I participated in two events the year one being ALES and F5J, now I have flown in several ALES contests here in the club but … Continued
By Dan G./ MVSA Webmaster
Dan G./ MVSA Webmaster
Four hand launchers braved a sunny and mild late winter day to open the 2024 contest season.