Although they were disqualified due to nationality/membership rules, this team flew very well at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Made up of both Japanese and American pilots (the cause of the DQ), they practiced for just one week prior to the event. Flying Spectra Sport Reactors, key members included Randy Joe, Abel Ortega and others.

Chicago Fire flies to 3rd place in Masters Team Precision at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Kites flown: Magnum Opus

AirWest flies to 2nd place in Masters Team Precision at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Kites flown: ?

Captain Eddies Flying Circus (CEFC) flies to 1st place in Masters Team Precision at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Kites flown: AirFX

AirWest flies to 3rd place in Masters Team Ballet at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Kites flown: ?

Chicago Fire flies to 1st place in Masters Team Ballet at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Kites flown: Magnum Opus

Captain Eddies Flying Circus (CEFC) flies to 2nd place in Masters Team Ballet at the 1996 AKA Grand Nationals in Santa Monica, CA. Kites flown: AirFX

Members Miguel Rodriguez and Kobi Eshun, pairs team Dos Avispas flying the California WASP (designed by Miguel)... 1st Place in Masters Pairs Ballet at the 1996 Great Lakes SKC in Grand Haven, MI. For more kite videos, visit... http://www.kitelife.com/forum .

Stunning display of soul flying through a dogstake at the 1996 Great Lakes Stunt Kite Championships in Grand Haven, MI. For more videos, visit... http://www.kitelife.com/forum