Rob Stone (Stoney) captured the PASCO egg from its winter hibernation
in the SoaringNV hangar today, February 23, 2009, after a wave flight
in his 1-26. Stoney towed out of Air Sailing into good wave and flew
a 300 km course before landing at Minden late in the afternoon to more
than meet the distance requirements and claim the egg.

The egg had resided in the SoaringNV hangar since it was captured from
Soar Truckee by Mike Mitton last fall. This is the first capture of
2009, but certainly not the last as the soaring season is just kicking
off in northern California and Nevada. Region 11 pilots are invited
to set their sights on Air Sailing, just north of Reno, if they want
to capture the revolving trophy and add their name to the list of
successful pilots who have flown at least 100 kms to bring the egg
back to their home club or FBO.

The folks at SoaringNV are sorry the egg will no longer grace their
hangar, but want to congratulate Stoney for his superb 1-26 flight.