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Today at Woodstock I had my first blown launch. Angle of attack too low, weak run, glider got in front of me and I just couldn’t catch up. Minor sail tear and dented down tube. I’m bruised and some minor abrasions and cuts. More details to follow. Really sore now. Can’t wait for the real pain tomorr...

I also fear might be a little strong at the Pulpit. I am going to Woodstock. ETA at LZ around noon.

Thank you Pete. I haven’t been up to Massey in years. Reminds me I need to go back.

I had a nice flight. First flight in almost two years. Met Gary and Tom at the LZ around 12:30. Mark Cavanaugh brought his car down and we all rode up to launch. I only wanted to fly for 1-2 hours so I was in no hurry. Didn’t launch til after 4. Had an OK launch. Lift was everywhere. I just stayed b...

I am looking at Woodstock Saturday. Will decide in the morning.

Dave

Pete,

Excellent article. I never met JZ, just knew him through tales. Thanks for posting

Dave

I neglected to mention the most important part, it has my custom front and rear HG racks. Gives your wing four wide foam supports.

I am selling my 2006 VW Jetta TDI hang gliding vehicle. 196K miles. 37 MPG. New summer tires, new winter tires, all on alloys wheels. New brakes, Koni FSD shocks ($820 when I installed them a few years ago). Thule roof rack with my custom airfoil wide contact surface. A bunch of other stuff. $1800. ...

Walt—thank you for posting the report. Glad you were not hurt more seriously. I did not witness the event but this is a reminder that we all need to mind our approaches. If it is a huge LZ no need to be super low turning final.

Dave

By ‘row pilot’ I meant that Mark only flew the tow parks and didn’t foot launch. Sorry for the confusion. And yeah, it sucks to work 35+ years, then die right after retiring.

Dave

Mark also flew at Highland back in the day.

Mark Vivell passed away on June 15. Mark was a tow pilot who flew Blue Sky. I worked with Mark at Northrop Grumman. He retired this year and was starting to enjoy life, getting back into bicycling and kayaking. Mark was a friend and good guy. I'll miss him.

Dave

I spent the day making two trips to Harrisonburg and back up 81. Winds were gusty all day. Not fun driving truck and 9,000 lb trailer. I don’t think you missed anything....beyond freezing bodily parts off.

Dave

I was out at my property yesterday, about 30 miles south of the Pulpit. It was honking. Back again today and it is calm and quiet. No fun working in the woods...having to keep a constant eye for widowmakers.

I am at my property, about 20 miles South of the Pulpit. It is overcast and ugly. Had some sprinkles in the past hour. Doesn’t look encouraging. I am just doing my ‘site maintenance ‘.

I am in if the weather is right.

forecast is for really light winds tomorrow. Might be good, but too low of a probability. I am going to do house projects tomorrow. Good luck to those who give it a shot.

I could make it out if the forecast looks good. I have a ton of home projects that have to be done so I won’t come out for an iffy forecast. I’ll look in the morning.

Knut—-nice video. Thanks...but...who’s the hillbilly in the yellow jersey

Turned out to be a good day at the Pulpit. Bacil was there and set up when I arrived a little after 11. Knut showed up shortly after. I set up and checked out the ramp. Looked cross from the North, but the cloud tracks were not showing much cross. I was the first off around 1:30. Got a good cycle an...

still looking good for the Pulpit. I should get there around 11. I do not have a driver. If someone wants to meet over the back and drop a car let me know. Three 01-503-7712

Earlier today the forecast was looking a little strong for the Pulpit, but the latest forecast is looking better, in the 9-10 range at 12-1pm. I will be going to the Pulpit tomorrow. I think it will be a good day. Going to try to get a driver.

At Pulpit now. Straight in around 10. Sunny. No q’s yet. Setting up. Looks good.

Latest forecast is for sunny, low 80s, WSW going W at 9. I am heading to the Pulpit Friday. If interested in car pooling let me know. I may try to get a driver for the day.

Friday is looking like it might be a Pulpit day. As of Wednesday, forecast is for west at 10ish. If the forecast holds I will take off work and go flying. I will make the call Thursday night or possibly Friday morning. Can anyone else play hooky?