Bob Higbee, Contest Director, and Mike Heuer, CIVA president, directed the initial briefing which took place at the Red Lion Hotel, Saturday, August 2^nd. 

 

Briefing

 

 

 The U.S. team flashed into the meeting with their high energy attire.

U.S. Team

 

 

Each pilot drew a number for the order of flight.  Out of the 36 contest pilots, the US positions are:

 

14 – Norm DeWitt

16 – Rob Holland

17 – Hector Ramirez

19 – Brian Dierks

20 – Craig Dobesh

27 – Alex Land

33 – Pat Clark

35 – Todd Whitmer

 

Opening Ceremonies at the “Happy Canyon” were to a Western theme with Indian chanting and drums.  Indian warriors and dancers provided continuous entertainment throughout the ceremony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each team paraded behind their national flags while their national anthems were played.  A lot of pomp and ceremony – quite a treat!

 

 

 

 

 

Team USA!

It was a wonderful start to AWAC 2008.  Now to get down to business……

 

…Hector

8/2/08