Ok. That explains things better. Sounds fun, but a bit more of a carnival than I assumed. Thick grass could be a big deal unless you go with Renegade Rules.
We had a team out here a while ago that seemed to like mid-air catches. The pilot was working on whipping skills, but half the time it seemed like he would still be airborne when he went by the his pit. His pit man, though, was really good. No problem at all for him to catch it, put it on the ground and start it. If you actually practiced this on purpose instead of by accident, it would be great over long grass. No tumbles and no landing short. Pretty much illegal under current rules, though.
McSlow
PS--Bill, I think you're telling me that all them free-flighters trim for aft CG, so that's where they put the sticker? On the rudder? That finally makes sense....