Our annual spring contest, while
generally regarded as a “fun” event, was as competitive
as any we have held. Eight competitors entered the event,
which consisted of three challenging events.

    “1/2A” Helicopter Duration Multi-round
was perhaps the toughest event to prepare for, since a
helicopter duration model is perhaps one of the most
challenging to build and fly. Three flights are allowed in
this event, but Bruce Markielewski’s first and only flight
was just enough to win the event as his model thermalled
away for a Max (maximum time scored for the flight).
David Nauer, COSROCS’ only representative, was
the only one with three flights in the events, for a
second place finish. Todd Williams’ single 31 second
flight earned him third place, and his daughter,
Christiana had a 4 second flight for fourth.

    In “C” Boost Glider
Duration, Kathleen Williams took first place with two
very fine flights, edging Bruce by eight seconds. Mel
Gray’s single 161 second flight was the best of the day,
and enough for third place. A lost pod prevented him from
trying to place higher in the event. David Nauer’s
flights, while not accumulating times to place higher
than fourth, were no doubt the most exciting of the
day.

    The most popular
event, “D” Eggloft Duration, was attempted by all
participants. Mel Gray had the best flight, setting a NAR
national record, for first place. Bruce’s second flight
moved him up in the standings to second place, while Jeff
Blinn edged Dave Nauer and Tom Bell for third
place.

    Overall, Bruce’s
consistency earned him a clear first in the contest. Mel
Gray was also very consistent, earning second place while
entering only two events. Dave “Efficiency” Nauer flew
all allowable flights in all events, was finished by
noon, and still managed to take third place in the
contest. Kathleen Williams’ win in boost glider was
enough to earn her fourth place overall.

    Another memorable
C.R.A.S.H. contest was concluded as competitors looked
forward to the upcoming COSROCS’ Pikes Peak or Blast IX
contest in Colorado Springs in June.

“1/2A” Helicopter Duration MR (WF 23)

Pl.

Contestant

      Flt 1

     Flt 2

     Flt 3

   Total

  Pl. P.

     NAR

1

Bruce Markielewski

MAX

NF

NF

1:00

10

460

2

David Nauer

0:06

0:20

0:24

0:50

6

276

3

Todd Williams

0:31

NF

NF

0:31

4

184

4

Christiana Williams

0:04

NF

NF

0:04

2

92

“C” Boost Glider Duration (WF 20)

Pl.

Contestant

Flt 1

Flt 2

Total

Pl. P.

NAR

1

Kathleen Williams

1:47

1:35

3:22

10

400

2

Bruce Markielewski

1:29

1:45

3:14

6

240

3

Mel Gray

2:21

NF

2:21

4

160

4

David Nauer

0:40

DQ

0:40

2

80

x

Todd Williams

DQ

DQ

DQ

0

0

“D” Eggloft Duration (WF 17)

Pl.

Contestant

Flt 1

Flt 2

NAR

1

Mel Gray

2:31

NF

2:31

10

340

2

Bruce Markielewski

0:53

1:45

1:45

6

204

3

Jeff Blinn

DQ

1:06

1:06

4

136

4

David Nauer

1:00

NF

1:00

2

68

5

Tom Bell

0:56

0:46

0:56

1

34

6

Christiana Williams

CATO

NF

FP

1

34

x

Todd Williams

DQ

DQ

DQ

0

0

x

Kathleen Williams

DQ

NF

DQ

0

0

Pl.

Overall Standings

Div.

1/2A HD

C BG

D ELD

Total

1

Bruce Markielewski

C

460

240

204

904

2

Mel Gray

C

—-

160

340

500

3

David Nauer

C

276

80

68

424

4

Kathleen Williams

C

—-

400

0

400

5

Todd Williams

C

184

0

0

184

6

Jeff Blinn

C

—-

—-

136

136

7

Christiana Williams

A

92

—-

34

126

8

Tom Bell

C

—-

—-

34

34

Pl.

Section

Points

1

C.R.A.S.H.

2284

2

COSROCS

424