Woodstock Saturday?

Post by **Matthew** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:28 am

Now looking like WS for Saturday. High in the 50s and sunny. Anyone game???

Matthew

Post by **RedBaron** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:51 am

I'm always game but suggest we opt for the higher wind site. I can't deal with another dead wind scenario at WS. The Pulpit is a lot of fun in 15-20 mph as long as we have enough people to assist with the launches. Leonie is coming, too, and she'll wire-crew.

Post by **RedBaron** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:48 pm

I say Pulpit Saturday and Jacks on Sunday.

Post by **Matthew** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:29 pm

Well, if the forecast is 15-20, then it will be blowing 35+ at the Pulpit. Thanks for the offer of having Leone wire crew. However, if the forecast holds true, we'll need about 6 PILOTS on each wire to launch at the Pulpit on Saturday.

Matthew

Post by **RedBaron** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:47 pm

Right now I see 15 mph for the Pulpit and less than 10 for WS. I say let's decide Saturday morning. Bacil told me that WS often shuts down in the winter despite good forecasts. Also, Leonie wants to hunt for treasure at the Pulpit, WS didn't have much to offer besides coins and a bullet LOL

Post by **Matthew** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:16 pm

Might even be High Rock. No NOTAMS so far.

Matthew

Danny Brotto · Post by **Danny Brotto** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:33 pm

POTUS is in Crawford the weekend; P-40 should be as posted.

HR/Pulpit (I'd say HR but that's just me) on Saturday... save, WS for Tuesday.

Danny Brotto

Post by **dbodner** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:06 pm

Could be a good Smithsburg Festival day.

Post by **RedBaron** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:58 am

Could be a good Smithsburg Festival day.

A bit late to organize that.

Everybody's welcome to carpool with me. Give me a call at 240-481-6337 if you want to ride with me or would like me to ride with you. I enjoy the company as much as I like to save money on gas and do my best to be environmentally conservative. I have room for 3 gliders and 3 pilots since Leonie will be coming with me tomorrow.

Post by **Matthew** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:00 am

I'm leaning towards the Rock. Still looks too strong for the Pulpit, even though the direction is better for the Pulpit. As to Smithsburg, it'll be a muddy mess on Saturday morning. Might be worth checking out later in the day after flying the Rock.

Matthew

Post by **RedBaron** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:30 pm

I'm leaning towards the Pulpit because I always favor wind direction over wind velocity, and from what I've seen so far it doesn't really look like it's gonna be blown out at the Pulpit. But I guess I'll have to go with the majority vote.

Post by **RedBaron** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:41 am

Whazz happening? 100% Pulpit day IMO

Post by **mcelrah** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:09 am

I'm in, wherever. Got my liberty card! But can't carpool 'cause gotta make it home for family dinner. - Hugh

Post by **Matthew** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:13 am

I'm still leaning toward the Rock. The front still hasn't pushed through all of the way yet. Can't believe it will be light after such a big front.

Matthew

Post by **carweill** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:16 am

I'm checking too

Carlos

Post by **carweill** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:06 am

OK

Heading North (Pulpit or HR)

ETA around 11:00 AM

Carlos

mikel · Post by **mikel** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:08 am

think I'll give HR a try.....

Mike

Post by **Kelvin Pierce** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:12 am

I think I will try High Rock also.

Post by **mcelrah** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:30 am

Everybody who posted, and some who didn't, showed up and had soaring flights - a dozen or so - on a beautiful mild-temperature day with increasing blue sky. Two female hikers showed up as the first wave was setting up and appreciated the show; there was real crowd of spectators later in the day. The day started a bit gusty and with a pronounced west cross. There were a couple of sub-optimal launches in the first wave. About 2 o'clock, conditions started to mellow out and it got crowded on the ridge, since conditions didn't favor going to north and behind launch, so people were co-altitude at and to the left of launch. A sailplane (Danny Brotto?) showed up early, circling and strafing launch - taunting us to get into the air. George Tutor showed up without a glider, stayed all day and helped everyone launch - thanks George! Here's my best guess at a roster (apologies to whomever I inevitably forget):
Chris Dombrosky
Kelvin Hughes
Hugh McElrath
Janni Papakrivos (with Leonie)
Carlos Weill
Dave Bodner
David Churchill (with his nephew)
Mike Lee (with Rhonda)
Tim Hurlinger
Matthew Graham
Greg "the Greek"
Karen Carra

And a surprise guest appearance by Richard Hays - he only had one student and decided the training hill would be blown out so he came out to fly! C'mon out more, Richard!

There were some entertaining landings, but all within the realm of safety and acceptability. Nice way to end the year. (I'm sure there will be more flying the last couple of days of the year - and New Year's Day may work out too!) - Hugh

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