I love the Ringmaster Fly-A-Thon simply because it is "just for fun". We have 20 some odd members in our club here in New Orleans of which only maybe 6 are hard core regular weekend fliers. Of those 6, there are only two who ever compete in contests. However, when October rolls around, we have pretty much a full participation to fly the Ring Masters and those who have not flown all year, will come out for a couple of day, set up their tent canopies, cook some burgers and have a ball enjoying fellowship, BS sessions and flying their Ringmasters or those that resemble a Ringmaster.
I am not sure if John Cralley came up with the original Idea, I think he was, but whoever did......THANK YOU. This has exploded into a great fun event and lots of us look forward to October to get out and have some fun.
John Rist is correct, It was never meant to be a rigid event with a lot of rules. Just go out and have a ball.
Mike