Well, I said in my first blog, I came to learn. Today was an experience. I have heard it said, “experience is the best teacher”. The problem with that view is that “experience” gives the test first. Today’s lesson dealt with winds; may I say high winds? I launched without a hitch and as per…
The good news for today was that there was good streeting with cloudbases in the 4500-5000′ range. The bad news was that the cause of the streeting was the 25kt+ winds from the east – a dead crosswind for takeoffs and landings at Seminole. Most pilots elected to stay on the ground today because of…
Today turned out as forecast, light winds, fair to good lift and NO clouds… er shall I say BLUE? I set up a modest task for myself that took me south toward Lakeland. Aptly named I might add but then lakes are as plentiful as gliders during a national contest. I did some experimenting with…
Since I am a new author to Soaring Café, a bit of an introduction is appropriate. I have a pretty short Bio. I am a former Naval Aviator and a career Naval officer of 25 years. I have flown A-4 and A-6 aircraft plus assorted cats and dogs type aircraft. I started flying as a…
No flying today at Seminole – 20-30kt from the south with higher gusts.
I’m sitting in my micro-castle at Seminole Lake Gliderport, getting ready to start my soaring season tomorrow. I rolled in this morning and have spent the day getting set up and ready for Russel Brown to annual my ship in the morning. Oh yes, and watching an absolutely beautiful soaring day go by in the process ;-).
