A few pics from the day. Note that Michelle Sorenson is the best mom around – wiping son Danny’s wings at the end of the day.
Pictures from day 5 [US Sports Class Nats]
by Bill Elliott •
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Day 5 Complete
by Bill Elliott •
Another windy day, but we managed to get a contest day in today. The task was a Turn Area Task, 4 hour minimum: Mt. Carmel Junction, Wayne’s Wonderland, White Pine Peak, and Bald Hills. A few pilots decide
The winds at launch time were in the 15-20 ra…
Tues cancelled due to wind
by Bill Elliott •
Just got back from gridding on 22 in the wind. Have fine grit in teeth. Maybe tomorrow?
Photos from US Sports Class Nationals
by Bill Elliott •
On Thursday, June 25th I went up flying with Karl Striedieck in his Duo-Discus during the 2012 Sports Class Nationals held this time in Parowan, Utah. Karl is one of the most accomplished pilots in the world. Some of his achievement include world records, US Team member and he is 1972 Lilienthal Medal recipient. He…
Launch underway
by Bill Elliott •
Launch is underway now. Sun is coming along well.
We were waiting on the grid for a while. A big wave cloud was sitting overhead and blocking the heating so we are hanging out on the runway.
Launch underway for day 2
by Bill Elliott •
We are mid-launch now (14:10 local) and so far no re-lights. There’s a cu over a high peak – delano I think – so we know where they are heading. That-a-way. It’s currently a 3 hour turn area task. Will keep you posted.
Day cancelled
by Bill Elliott •
With pretty strong winds today, the day was called off after a short wait on the grid. I enjoyed the day-off activities of laundry, dairy freeze, and grocery shopping. We spoke with Bob Farris who had flown anyway, and it sounded like he had a good tim…
Day 1 Complete
by Bill Elliott •
Well, with the difficult weather we had to work with, today’s task was changed to the alternate task of a 2.5 hour modified assigned task (MAT) with Pole Mountain and Chalk Hollow as the first 2 turns. It was tough getting up at the start. Once on cour…
Scenes from 2012 Sports Class Nat’ls, Parowan, Utah
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Task shortened
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2 1/2 hour task now. A few have come back early. Expect finishers around 5:30
