The 2013 Seniors contest got off to a roaring start today, with great (although a bit windy) weather. At the morning meeting, intrepid weatherman Richard Kellerman (QV) told us that we were definitely going to have problems with wind, and that we *might* have problems with either high cirrus coming in from the west and/or…
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Official Practice day at the Seniors
by Bill Elliott •
When I got up this morning, I was eager to take a look at the soaring forecast, as I was pretty sure it was going to be a much better day today than yesterday (which was basically unflyable). And, my anticipation was justified, as the airmass looked to be considerably better, with winds from the…
Chasing Ken Sorenson (aka ‘Rocket Man’) at the Seniors
by Bill Elliott •
Wednesday was a no-fly day here, so many of us occupied ourselves as best we could with maintenance tasks and watching the new arrivals roll in. I helped Dennis Linnekin (DL) and Rob Ware (DI) get their Flarm units configured and operating, and I also was able to repair a small problem with the parking…
Another Practice Day in Paradise (aka Seminole GP)
by Bill Elliott •
After a very weak day yesterday (top of thermals at 3000′ msl), we had a better day today, although mostly blue. The soaring weather forecast from both BMapper and XCSkies were adamant that there was absolutely no chance of clouds, so of course there were clouds over at least part of the soaring area (way…
2013 Soaring Season has Started – Finally!!!
by Bill Elliott •
I’m writing this from my Micro-Castle parked at the beautiful Seminole Gliderport, watching the sun come up over the runway. I don’t know if I’m having a great dream, or waking up from a winter-long sleep, but either way it feels pretty good. Team-flying partner John Mittell (BZ) and I got down here on Thursday,…
