Todays tasks were rolled back to a “B” version for all classes, ranging from 312km to 354km. Dense cirrus bands SW-NW indicated that legs on the original tasks along the Mexican Border and the longer distances were not called for.
Tag Archive for 2012 WGC Uvalde
Miss Daisy – Words About the Worlds
by Bill Elliott •
Due to weather conditions, the tasks for today have changed as follows:Open Class:HondoLaEsperanzaFINISH = Total 311.6 km – 2h15′
[Video] Dick Butler Wins Day 12 in Concordia!
by Bill Elliott •
The U.S. Team was elated on 17 August when Dick Butler posted the fastest speed in the open class and won the day—for the second time in this contest. He was obviously delighted with his flight, as was his teammate, Ron Tabery (SS), who ended up a mere two points behind Dick and in second place for the day.
Day 13
by Bill Elliott •
5.55pm All back so time to take down the aerial, and check Brad’s back up logger to see if we can loose his finish height penalty.5.30pm Overheard on the radio “Well done Champion” so someone knows how today went. 2 more home, just waiting for Tom and …
Are they going for day 13…..???? YES! Launch at 13.00/13.10! Updated.
by Bill Elliott •
The happy soaringcafe team on top and below the less happy picture from Peter’s glider Let’s ALL make this last day a GREAT and UNFORGETTABLE one , with the highest scores ever during a WGC. First launch delayed till 13.00! Sniffer at 4000 ft with 2k. All team captains to the front of the runway…
WGC Items at SSA Booth
by Bill Elliott •
The SSA has very few remaining posters from the 1991 WGC. If you want one of these rare posters and are here at Uvalde, rush over to the SSA booth in the big white tent and grab one before they’re gone forever.
WGC 2012 programs and one-of-a-kind Texas boot-shaped WGC drinking glasses are also for sale at the booth, as are three remaining WGC polo shirts. SSA’s Rhonda Copeland and husband Bud have been manning the booth all day, every day. If you’re on site and want one of these items, you’d better get them now!
Interview with Schempp-Hirth’s Tilo Holighaus
by Rand Baldwin •
Your Café staff is grateful to Tilo Holighaus, owner of Schempp-Hirth Sailplanes, for granting us this interview. Schempp-Hirth’s Quintus M, a new 23-meter open class design, has been doing extremely well at the 2012 World Gliding Championships in Uvalde, Texas. At the time of the interview, Quintus pilot Laurent Aboulin of France was leading the open class in cumulative standings, and Tassilo Bode of Germany was third.
WGC 2012 – Photo of Crashed Glider Following Midair Collision
by Bill Elliott •
Thanks to Hannah Weissenbuehler for this photo of Austrian pilot Peter Hartmann’s ASG-29-15 following the midair collision on Friday, 17 August. Fortunately, Peter bailed out of the glider and landed safely with no injuries.
The Home Stretch! The Real Deal Day 13
by Bill Elliott •
We have made it to the last day here in the U.S. Team room! And after yesterday’s performance, what a success to begin on! First and foremost, a big congratulations to Dick Butler (DB) and Ron Tabery (SS) who took open class yesterday with …
Last Day [Tom – before flying]
by Bill Elliott •
Storms forecast for this afternoon. ;)3 places to re-gain today. The 3hr AAT is well set with room to move re storms.Everyone shaken by the mid-air yesterday, thankfully the pilot who bailed was OK.Suprised we have not had more the way some of these gu…
