La Muela 2002

Slow shutter or fast plane - you figure it out!

For those who don't yet know, La Muela ('the Molar' - because of its shape) is around 90km NE of Madrid, Spain.

Each year at Easter many F3F pilots from around the globe descend on the hill for their annual Open International. In 2002 there were 61 entries from Spain, Portugal, England, Wales, America, France, Slovakia and Norway.

The event attracts some of the best pilots around who enjoy the great lift when the wind blows and the great fun to be had when it doesn't.

Alas, 2002 was to be a year when the wind didn't show but that didn't stop the fun. In fact I would say that socially this was the best of the four times I have visited the La Muela.

So much fun was had a full write-up may follow but for now you'll have to make do with a few photos.

Happy Chappy

Espen Torp enjoying a little DHLG.

Ah ha, I have a plan...

Sc00p scheming - there was never a dull moment.

TwinStars, alarm clocks, bedroom furniture, model boxes, stickers, video antics and various other sources of amusement brought smiles all-round.

Pink and proud

Bob Bingham's most excellently visible Wizard Compact II.

Got me a room for the night.

During a combat session I tipped Alex out of the sky and down the hill. After a few minutes of looking Alex found that his foamie had disappeared down one of the caves that burrow into the hill.

Coming your way