I want to try to put them in a place where they have a shot. That's part of my job. A lot of guys start off too high so I'm preaching to the guys that we've got to get one (lift) in.

We were kind of still feeling the effects of the Atlantic meet last week (at conference) so I think we'll do better. The kids know what they have to do and they've been working hard.

But, if people are feeling it, we're going to pop into the dance thing.

The music has a lot of fun quick turns. It's intelligent with a lot of jazz theory behind the stuff, but it's not meant to lose the average person. There's go-go beat drums and fun little themes.

Though not linked by DNA, we shared our clan and he was my closest kinsman. He was my king.

I have to say I've never flown with a better pilot. He's just had it. Always smooth, always made the right decision.