July 29, 2000 - Day 1 of NARAM 2000

Well . . . it seemed like it would never get here but NARAM 2000 is officially under way! The weather pattern for today was a little odd, we had pretty strong winds early in the morning. Throughout the day we had quite a variety - sunshine, rain, wind and calm. Something for everyone.

I tried experimenting with our digital camera. Some good pictures of launches and people - they'll get better as I get used to the camera. By the end of the week I should be getting some nice pics!

There are some additional Day 1 photos (nice ones) here by Joe Claunch.

Click on a description below to view the image - names have been changed (left out) to protect the inocent.

• Lots of things can be seen flying in the sky at NARAM.
• A busy day at the sport range.
• A nice looking Super Big Bertha ;-)
• Super Big Bertha (G64) launch sequence - the order is counter clockwise (I don't know why, it's a camera thing).
• A nice looking rack!
• Launch sequence of an Explorer.
• Contest Director is such a tough job . . .
• A Cuda almost ready to go.
• Another RC Glider getting set on the pad.
• Sequence of both RC Gliders taking off.
• A couple organizers relax at the end of a great day.
• Thanks Vern!