The fleet is almost lauched – 3,000 foot tows. Looks like a weaker day…who do you think will win? The scoresheet has certainly been shaken up alot during this contest.
Tag Archive for Soaring Contest Logan Utah 2011
15 Meter Nationals Tuesday update
by Bill Elliott •
Just heard that the weather looks excellent today, with cu popping in all quadrants of the task area. Pilots will be "treated" to a 4 hour Turn Area Task of Thompson (30 mile radius), Salt River Pass (30 mile radius), Downey (28 mile radius). This will let them get a good view of Grand Teton, should they head deep enough into that TP. Distances: Minimum 177, Nominal 288, Max 443 miles
With all
15 Meter Nats Day 5
by Bill Elliott •
So, I spent day 5 flying well above 18,000 ft. myself, but I was aboard a Canadair Regional Jet reading a book while heading back to DFW, aka 105 degree land. Such altitudes were generally not in the cards for most of the 15 meter competitors, who unfo…
Region 9 Complete – 15 Meter Nationals Rest Day
by Bill Elliott •
The Region 9 contest is now complete. We got 5 days of flying in. I only had one melted crayon (green) in my vehicle. I have misplaced two of the new "My Little Pony Fashion Applejack’s" pink plastic shoes. All things considered, a success! And my pilot finally won a regional, which was a nice bonus. He has placed at regionals many times, but never won, even though he has won the Nats
Susan’s World of Sailplane Racing 2011-07-23 20:02:00
by Bill Elliott •
Banquet time! Thanks to the Weaver family & Leading Edge Aviation for a great regional.
