Just got off the phone with a buddy of Tim's. Seems like he didn't have much time in the new wing, and was flying with water for one of the first times. He may have never spun it with ballast.
I know what Woody would say:
Shit.
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- Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:19 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Tim Donovan, Sad News
- Replies: 4
- Views: 242
- Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:42 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Paul's a tow pilot; and other Quest flying
- Replies: 10
- Views: 386
Re: Paul's a tow pilot; and other Quest flying
Congrats Paul!
Nothing a dragonfly likes better than having a big "tail" way out back...My first tow was a non event as well. I remember thinking "oh, THIS is what they made this airplane for!"
Cheers,
Billy Vaughn
Nothing a dragonfly likes better than having a big "tail" way out back...My first tow was a non event as well. I remember thinking "oh, THIS is what they made this airplane for!"
Cheers,
Billy Vaughn
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:15 am
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Woodstock Tues 10-21
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1416
Re: Woodstock Tues 10-21
Thanks Tom! You continue to be a calm voice of reason and experience. Excellent discussion, complete with new guy questions and older, "big dog" pilots weighing in. While being at a flying site with a glider greatly increases the likelihood of actually flying, it doesn't mean you HAVE to l...
- Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:50 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Daniels Sunday
- Replies: 12
- Views: 376
Re: Daniels Sunday
Hey Guys- Sorry I missed you. Seems like I spend a lot of time chasing kids to sporting events these days... Joe--I probably wouldn't launch in anything over about 15, but the texture is important. Back in the day, when the Bermuda High set up, Daniels could be counted on for cocktail hour wonder wi...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:16 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Daniels Sunday
- Replies: 12
- Views: 376
Re: Daniels Sunday
I had trouble logging in or I could perhaps have saved you guys the trip. Local forecast Sunday Morning showed gusts to 30, TAF for C'ville showed gusts to 22kts. A bit much, even for Daniels. And a west cross can really stand you on your nose. Glad everyone had basically uneventful flights, but ple...
- Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:28 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Pounding in at Pulpit 6/15
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1365
Re: Pounding in at Pulpit 6/15
Thanks Tom! Once again you are a calm voice of experience in a sea of increasingly suspect judgements... Just as one approach won't work for every field, one technique won't necessarily work for every situation. Staying current involves learning and practicing many approaches and landing strategies-...
- Fri May 23, 2008 9:40 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: Friday 5/23 Woodstock
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1218
Re: Friday 5/23 Woodstock
Hey Janni
You don't need wind! Just learn to thermal
Best of luck, and don't stay ticked off....there's no surer way to sink out!
Cheers,
Billy
You don't need wind! Just learn to thermal
Best of luck, and don't stay ticked off....there's no surer way to sink out!
Cheers,
Billy
- Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joe Johnston
- Replies: 4
- Views: 441
Re: Joe Johnston
I believe Joe is flying into Dulles this morning. I'll let him know you're looking for him,
Billy Vaughn
Billy Vaughn
- Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:29 pm
- Forum: Flight-Related Topics
- Topic: My (first) tree landing
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2782
Re: My (first) tree landing
Hello all--I'm a longtime lurker here and a Daniel's veteran. Thought I'd come out of the shadows and weigh in-- First of all, Janni's candor is to be applauded. Learning from each other's mistakes is key. End of story. I'd also like to applaud his post with regards to his conversation with Nelson. ...