Thanks to Team Mayes, Dale Bush for a great 15 m Nationals

Just back from the 15 m Nationals, I want to thank Rex, Noelle, Ben and Nick Mayes for a wonderful job putting on a well-organized, fun and challenging contest. As someone new to Montague I'd also like to thank CD Dale Bush for keeping us safe while pushing us (or at least pushing me).

Hope to sell you all again soon,
Mark Schmidt

On Monday, July 7, 2014 9:03:15 AM UTC-7, Mark Schmidt L4 wrote:
Just back from the 15 m Nationals, I want to thank Rex, Noelle, Ben and Nick Mayes for a wonderful job putting on a well-organized, fun and challenging contest. As someone new to Montague I'd also like to thank CD Dale Bush for keeping us safe while pushing us (or at least pushing me).



Hope to sell you all again soon,

Mark Schmidt

I totally agree.

Team Mayes put an unbelievable amount of thought and effort into making this an amazing, safe and enjoyable contest. Dale did what perhaps only Dale can do - take the varied weather and terrain that Montague presents and make sensible task calls to get the most out of the conditions each day.

Andy

On Monday, July 7, 2014 10:42:59 AM UTC-7, wrote:
On Monday, July 7, 2014 9:03:15 AM UTC-7, Mark Schmidt L4 wrote:

Just back from the 15 m Nationals, I want to thank Rex, Noelle, Ben and Nick Mayes for a wonderful job putting on a well-organized, fun and challenging contest. As someone new to Montague I'd also like to thank CD Dale Bush for keeping us safe while pushing us (or at least pushing me).







Hope to sell you all again soon,



Mark Schmidt



I totally agree.



Team Mayes put an unbelievable amount of thought and effort into making this an amazing, safe and enjoyable contest. Dale did what perhaps only Dale can do - take the varied weather and terrain that Montague presents and make sensible task calls to get the most out of the conditions each day.



Andy

Hi Andy, since you're here a big thanks also to you for swapping out my malfunctioning Flarm for your good spare unit. That was very generous of you and did a lot to keep me safe in those crowded thermals. Now that I have had a working Flarm I can see just how fantastic it is!

Flarm...Don't take off without it

On Monday, July 7, 2014 12:03:15 PM UTC-4, Mark Schmidt L4 wrote:
Just back from the 15 m Nationals, I want to thank Rex, Noelle, Ben and Nick Mayes for a wonderful job putting on a well-organized, fun and challenging contest. As someone new to Montague I'd also like to thank CD Dale Bush for keeping us safe while pushing us (or at least pushing me).



Hope to sell you all again soon,

Mark Schmidt

I agree! It was an exceptionally run contest that was very friendly but with tasks that made use of everything that this contest site can throw at us. It was truly a fantastic experience.

Glad I got to meet you there too, Mark!

Best Regards,
Daniel

Great contest with a group of great friends and pilots.

This is one of the best soaring sites in the US for pilot and crew comfort. Noelle, Rex and all the crew from Williams and Montegue made it a very relaxing and comfortable place to fly. The help and supports between pilots and crews was phenomenal with volunteers to help with several complex retrieves readily available.

Challenging conditions on some days for tows were handled by a great line crew and outstanding tow pilots.

Every gliderport should have a nice lawn area with trees to mingle after flights with great snacks and libations.

Dale did a great job with the task committee to use the most of each soarable day. Some tasks were challenging but that is what you expect at a nationals.

Well done!

Tim (TT)