Billy nailed it, "low stress as a contest can be" and I fully agree.
It all began with the conscious low key and competent attitude
delivered each and every day by 711, this carried through to all
involved. Every one associated with this contest from the AP Manger
and team, Contest Officials, All the Volunteers, Tow Pilots, Contest
Pilots, Crew members, and the locals were superb. And oh yea, Parowan...
what a smokin' place to race!!!

I may be wrong but I think Tom originally planned on flying in the
contest but realized herding this many cats on the AP was a full time
job. Tom gave up his chance to race in the "Big Air" at Parowan and
did so with a great attitude. Tom was the glue that made it all run
smoothly and safely.

From all of us, thank you Tommy ;-)


On Jul 10, 8:21 pm, wrote:
OK, so un-sung hero may be a bit strong, but I thought Tom Kelly did
an excellent job of getting the Region nine contest off the ground.
Although I might have missed the cudos he was given during the awards
dinner, I don't recall anyone singling him out.
The low stress, (as low stress as a contest can be), was because of
the attitude Tom brought to the proceedings. Without exception, Tom
could be found keeping tabs on what went on and lending both a smile
and a hand to anyone who was in need. The word mellow comes to mind
when I think of how the contest was run, and Tom was responsible for
it.
Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring and sniffing,
and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless of the
circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups), Tom always
had a smile and a good word.
So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!

Billy Hill, (Zulu)