dat Forecast!

[jyoder111]

Woah. This weekend is looking steady at Woodstock. I'm up for either Saturday or Sunday. Let's hope it holds.


Jesse

[mcgowantk]

I also noticed the forecast of nw winds for a number of days. The weekend does look promising. I am tempted to fly on Saturday (only because I have plans for Sunday). I will watch the forecast with great interest!

Tom McGowan

[FlyingFelix]

I'm in for this week-end. If not Woodstock (might get too light), then The Pulpit - kinda would like to change the scenery for a while anyway...whatever works best I'll be there.

[dbodner]

It's looking like a High Rock weekend to me.

[Danny Brotto]

Yup... I'm looking at HR too for Saturday.

Danny Brotto

[FlyingFelix]

High Rock would be awesome.
Any observers going? I only launched twice there and need an observer still. Promise I'll do it right...
If not I'll try other sites.

[Dunegoon]

Interested in HR Saturday.

Charley F.

[Kelvin Pierce]

I am interested in High Rock on Sat. as well and am happy to observe.
Kelvin

[Danny Brotto]

Opps, just rechecked; they upped the wind-cast to 15 (from 7 earlier today.) Direction still looks good but that's a bit breezy at HR. Please don't tell me I have to fly the saiplane for 4 hours in wave again this WE. What are the rest of you seeing for wind?

Danny Brotto

[Danny Brotto]

Opps, just rechecked; they upped the wind-cast to 15 (from 7 earlier today.) Direction still looks good but that's a bit breezy at HR. Please don't tell me I have to fly the saiplane for 4 hours in wave again this WE. What are the rest of you seeing for wind?

Danny Brotto

[jyoder111]

Well, It's looking more NW than NNW across the board, so that's good. I'm seeing 10-15mph on Saturday at High Rock and the same or slightly less at Woodstock. Hmm, not sure which I favor.

The last couple of months it seems like pilots are often heading out to sites with forecasts for 10-15 or even 15-20+. Remember, it doesn't have to be that strong to be soarable. Don't let the recent past dictate your view of optimal conditions. If we begin to start thinking that 15mph average on launch is optimal and make site choices based on that view, then we're narrowing our safety margin a good bit. Heading to Woodstock on a 8-10mph forecast risks finding meager winds all day, but it may still be the best bet, especially considering the stronger weather patterns we've been seeing.

Remember too that there are a bunch of new H2s around too, who would benefit from mellower conditions.

my $0.02

Jesse

[Ward Odenwald]

Going to Smithsburg on Saturday to scrap off the rust. Ward

[FlyingFelix]

HR looks snowed/rained out later in the day tomorrow.
Woodstock still looking good.
Who's in?

[pch]

Very cold at Woodstock launch today. A foreign pilot/new P-2 managed to launch into 8-12mph prevailing, with gusts to 18mph AND snow flurries. Her name is Xiaoting, from mainland China, she had a 30 minute frigid flight. I would like to welcome her as a new CHGPA member and fellow pilot.
Pete Humes
USHPA #72037

[sailin]

Congrats to Xioatang!! Welcome to the CHGPA.

Most likely heading to Woodstock tomorrow. Unfortunately the sun doesn't look like it is going to be around much tomorrow as of right now. Will post an ETA in the morning.

Jon

[FlyingFelix]

I'm in for Woodstock tomorrow, though may back up if conditions get weaker. Cloud cover sure doesn't help...

[markc]

Based on what I'm seeing Friday night, Sunday at Woodstock might be the highest-probability call (for the hangies). NW 10-15G25 and < 50% cloud cover. Lower temps than Saturday.... But I'd take sunny over cloudy anytime, this time of year!

Also considering a training hill day at Smithsburg on Saturday. Must be a glutton for punishment

Let's see what tomorrow's forecasts bring....

MarkC

[mcgowantk]

I am looking at Saturday. The lighter winds don't bother me just wish for more sun. However, I think it looks promising. I can't go Sunday.

Tom McGowan

[markc]

Hope that those who go today have great flights at WS. I think I'm going to hold out for tomorrow, and hope that it doesn't blow out.

MarkC

[FlyingFelix]

Too cloudy for me today... Hope tomorrow will be better.

[g.sessa]

I am interested in flying this weekend, but I am also going to hold out in hopes to fly Woodstock tomorrow.

[Ward Odenwald]

Headed out to Smithsburg, ETA 10:30.

[Danny Brotto]

Headed towards Smithburg. ETA ~11:30.

Danny Brotto

[sailin]

Agreed it looks cloudy and cold at Woodstock today.... But I gotta work Sunday........ So...... Still thinking of heading to Woodstock and having a look at it.

Anybody left out there still up for Woodstock today?

Jon

[jyoder111]

I'm not going out today. Got some stuff to take care of. Maybe tomorrow.

sorry Jon.

Jesse