Well the forecast this morning was pretty encouraging. We were given a 2hr TAT to the east and then south and back. There was a wind out of the south forecast in the 10-15 mph range but with cu forming around grid time we were optimistic. We have the Region 6 contest here now and…
Once again I don’t think anyone was too inspired by the forecast this morning. Weatherman John Lubon said it was going to be blue blue blue, unless a crazy thermal was heated up enough to make it up to the lofty altitude of nearly 7000 feet. So, we all expected solid blue. What most of…
The Schweizer 1-26 is the best cross-country glider ever built. Everyone has their own reason to fly the 1-26, but the underlying motivation lies in the joy that it brings.
The Schweizer 1-26. Everyone has flown them at least once. They are legendary for their lovely handling and their ease to train solo students with, but the 23:1 glide discourages anyone from taking them as a serious sailplane. Or do they? Most people don’t realize that the little potato bombing 1-26 is the best cross-country…
