Region 9 Moriarty, NM. #711 reporting.

Region 9 is being held in Moriarty, NM, first week of June. Yes, its not Parowan, Login or Ely so your think you may pass?
Well, let me update you on several flights which occurred their in 2012. One, a late riser, Billy Hill, "Z", took off close to noon and flew over 1000 K. Oh, he didn't stop to thermal for 3 hrs and 35 minutes. His OLC speed was 177K for the 2 1/2 hr. OLC portion.
Mike Abernaty, took off about an hour earlier and went well over 1000K. Now get this, if you measure the direct distance between thermals, he flew 750 miles!
Both flights are on the OLC 6-30-2012.
Our contest area will take you North to Taos and even farther North to Fort Garland, East to Fort Sumner, South to Sierra Blanic, West to Madalena and the great array of antennas.
Your CD and task advisers know this area well and will present a contest which is well worth your time to travel to.
Also a free, yes, free daily morning competition pilots ground school. It will be held at the Southwest Soaring museum!
So, put R9 in your summer racing plans! Hope to see you in Moriarty!

#711 reporting.