Europhiles may have noticed that a few days ago Simon Logstaff
(monowheel G-NDOL) put a test message on this site.
I can now tell you that on Saturday 20 August, Simon flew his G-NDOL in
the Beverly Snook Memorial Handicap Air Race here at Shobdon.
As far as I know, this was the first time that a Europa had raced in a
UK handicap air race - 6 laps around a four sided course, about 122 SM
in total distance. Although Simon was not particularly well treated by
the handicapers in this, the first Europa race appearance, he
nevertheless acquitted himself very well, and the silence of his
aircraft in relation to the other entrants was well noted!
Congratulations, Simon - I hope that you will follow your Shobdon race
up by entering other races in the series, both this year and next. If
anyone is interested in the possibility of flying their Europa's in UK
handicap air racing, contact either Simon or myself, off forum. It is
good fun, and the air racing pilots and officials are an entertaining
lot!
David
G-BZAM - UK 265
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