2012 Open Class Nationals — Day Five

Ray Gimmey

Ray Gimmey won Day five in the ASG-29-18  with 430 miles at 93 MPH.  He said he had some trouble getting out of the Carson Valley—he was only at 11,000 feet at Mt. Segal.  He flew to Bishop then to the White mountains.   He got to Crestview early, flew to Mammoth, then got low and thought he might have to land at Lee Vining, but found a 7 kt thermal to 16,000 feet.

It was a 4.5 hour Modified Assigned Task with turnpoints at Bishop and Manzanar.  The gliders launched early at 11:30, and the gate opened at about 12:30.  Second place for the day was  Rick Indebro in the ASW-27 flew 410 miles at 88 MPH.  Rick Walters & Pete Alexander in the Arcus took third place with 392 miles at 87 MPH.

Rick Walters & Pete Alexander remain in first place in the overall standings with 4617 points.  In second place is Rick Indebro with 4569 points.  With 4546 points, Mike Robison is in third.

SoaringNV and the Minden Soaring Club hosted a wonderful evening, with a talk on Bailing Out by Allen Silver of Silver Parachutes, followed by a chicken and tri-tip BBQ dinner.

On Day Six, the gliders are launching at about noon.  Winds are expected to come up this afternoon, so a relatively short task is planned.
— Elizabeth Tattersall

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