5 August 2012On the first official day of the contest, 21 of the 23 countries represented here have flags flying from poles placed in a semi-circle in front of the competition headquarters. The big tent stands ready, stocked with snow cones, local hone…
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US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-07 11:44:00
by Bill Elliott •
1 August 2012As Uvalde approaches record high temperatures for the day (1 August predicted 106 F), security at this World Competition is heating up, as well. Every official pilot and crew car must have a parking sticker to enter the tie-down area. Ever…
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-07 11:44:00
by Bill Elliott •
31 July 2012Shopping downtown today we discovered Texas Cedar Oil, which at first glance, appears to be a lovely way to refresh your cedar closet and keep moths away from your fine woolens. Closer inspection reveals the fine print on the business card:…
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-07 11:43:00
by Bill Elliott •
30 July 2011Uvalde is ReadyGena Tabery, SS crewThose of us who have been to coming to Uvalde for years (if not decades) appreciate how much effort has gone into readying the airport and surrounding grounds for this World Championship. The tie-down fiel…
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-07 11:42:00
by Bill Elliott •
Gena Tabery (SS crew) 29 July 2012Julius and I towed Ron’s trailer (SS) yesterday from Kerrville to Uvalde, following Rick Sheppe, who was towing Dick Butler’s (DB) trailer. Ron and Dick had been flying for several days, working the bugs out of Dic…
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-06 19:10:00
by Bill Elliott •
Dave Leonard just called on final glide and will be finishing and entering the pattern shortly. Looking forward to seeing the Team’s scores!
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-06 18:55:00
by Bill Elliott •
Ittner, Elliott, Butler, Tabery and Seaborn have all finished. Waiting for Dave Leonard to call in on the Team radio.
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-06 16:36:00
by Bill Elliott •
Well, they’re all out there and still seem to be flying in pairs. No significant convective returns showing on the radar. Perfect soaring weather here at Garner Field.
Competition Day 2
by Bill Elliott •
All US Team Pilots are airborne. The Open Class and 18 Meter start lines are open. The 15 Meter Class opens at 1426.Weatherman Dan Gudgel stated that due to a low pressure gradient across the Uvalde Task Area, he expects little influence fr…
US Soaring Team 2012: Uvalde 2012-08-05 19:50:00
by Bill Elliott •
This was a difficult weather day. The convective activity that began along the Texas coastline blew up over San Antonio resulting in a gust front that effectively killed lift in the northeast quadrant of the task area. Unfortunately, all th…
