Tony? 
Sheri, that's really sweet of you.
Thank you!
It's no wonder I was the only Citabria.
The other airplanes in Primary were a few Pitts, a Super D, a Cassutt, and an EAA Biplane. We took lots of pictures of airplanes if anyone wants to see pictures of airplanes without people. But, I wasn't going to let the slow roll keep me from going. At least none of the judges gave me a zero for my roll, which was quite possible. My scores improved with each flight, even though I had a problem in the middle of one sequence (just kept on flying like nothing happened.) But, a good friend gave me some great advice and made me feel better about it, and he was right about the next day going better. Thank you Chip, I appreciate that.
Thanks for coming up to the farm to help me get ready and also for the productive critiquing session.
Thanks Mari! I had a great time after I was done flying and before the scores were posted.Yaaay Diana! Have a great time!
Remember to give us your full report!
And here's the picture of the sense of relief.
Thank you Ken! I couldn't have done it without a lot of help from my friends.
I vaguely remember someone named Jamie, but I can't quite put it with a face. I met so many people that day!
It was the same at the contest that I attended. I was a total newbie and they put up with all my idiot questions.
That's a cool looking plane! OK, here comes another idiot question. If he's a legend, why was he competing in primary?Attached are a few pictures of his Cassutt. Giles won first place in my category. It was fun watching him fly...there's a reason the man's a legend.
Here's info on the next one out your way in October:
How neat! I've talked to a few people who hadn't ever put the maneuvers together before their first competition and who hadn't been in the box before. I can't imagine doing all that for the first time at an official contest.
That's a good question.That's a cool looking plane! OK, here comes another idiot question. If he's a legend, why was he competing in primary?
I wonder if it's because that particular airplane can't do hammerheads or some other maneuvers that are in the Sportsman Sequence? Perhaps someone else could shed some light on that issue. He competes in Sportsman in his clipped wing Cub, and that is what he won so many awards with over the years. I wonder if perhaps he flies the Cassutt if he has to travel longer distances for contests since it's so much faster?Thank you Mari! After Marijke told me about her first contest, she was an inspiration to me.Glad you had a good experience Diana! You're an inspiration to me.
Kaye, if only I could do those kind of tricks well. At least I don't have to dust my shelves to make room for trophies. 
If you want me to I'll sit down with Tom and help add up all the expenses.
You have a good point.Well... seven out of nine on your list ain't too shabby... besides, you nailed the first three, so the rest is gravy.
Hahahahahahaha, I love it! I think there were probably a few who were curious as to how well I'd do. Especially those who had the opportunity to watch me practice the day before the contest.Must have been great just to be competing there... "some crazy lady in a Citabria..."
Well, normally, I don't like competing unless I'm sure I'm going to win, so this was a departure for me.I hope you're proud of yourself!!
But, like somebody told me yesterday, if you come in last, there's nowhere to go but up on the list of scores next time. 
Oh, that's the one out in Lamar that they were talking about. October is going to be a busy month for me and that's quite a hike, but we'll see.
That makes sense. I don't know anything about that plane, in fact I had never even heard of it before.
Well, if you fly a plane like mine, the engine quits after being inverted for a few seconds, so that shouldn't be as much of a problem.
Absolutely! I'd be honored!
Thanks Missa!
I wonder if it would help to post on the Citabria forum asking if there are any in your area?
Thanks Missa!
I wonder if it would help to post on the Citabria forum asking if there are any in your area?
It was pretty intense! When we got home, I told Tom I was never going to do this again,
but now I'm thinking it's time to start making plans for the next one. Don't anyone tell Tom! But, next time, I will be more relaxed, have more fun and enjoy the people more. For me, it's mostly about the people. I made new friends and met a lot of GREAT people. It was amazing how many of those guys at the contest were giving me lots of advice and suggestions, and actually rooting for me! My slow roll, (alias funky farm roll) became famous and brought some smiles. One judge even wrote that I did a great barrel roll and made a smilie on my scoresheet. Your advice to practice going both ways was good too! It was helpful hearing about how everyone forgets maneuvers and does them backwards and zeros maneuvers sometime or other. Knowing that takes some of the pressure off. are up on the IAC Chapter site:
