Chip is a very high quality individual and I support his decision to ignore any outside pressures put on him to fly and make the decision to pull out (due to any reason he felt important enough to do so). Contest flying at that level while feeling sub 100% mentally or physically is potentially, "all bad." It is not enjoyable. It is potentially unsafe for him and others flying with him. We should all be competing for the pleasure of competition, should we not?

I respect Chip's judgement now more than ever. Good luck Chip! Sorry that you had to pull out!

Sean
F2