Backpack repack

If you've ever wondered what's inside that expensive seat cushion, you could ask this guy:


Click here to see Skip's photo-documentation of his recent trip to Pepperell, Massachusetts.

Airport scales

What is it about eccentric museum owners and dinosaurs?

Here's the latest on the growing pile of lumber at the airport, courtesy of the Valley News (click to enlarge):


Obviously, the museum owner was not influenced very much by our poll.

First flight

Congratulations to Tom Hopper on his first flight in his new LS-1. Here's a picture of his first touchdown:

and here's a nice picture of Tom explaining how he did it:

The only thing he forgot was to turn on his flight recorder, so we don't have the first flight log from TH yet.

Tikes on Trikes

A PMSC Glider Ride was donated to the Tikes on Trikes Silent Auction last Saturday. It was a benefit for the Child Care Center in Norwich. The winning bid was $95. There were three other bids over the retail value of $70. It was the only item in the auction that went for more than the retail value. The PMSC got a little exposure.

Tim

It has started

Congratulations to Tony for the club's first XC flight of the new season. He recorded 126 km in central Florida yesterday and hopes to do better today. Stay tuned.