Friday (9/13/13) @ Woodstock

[wmelo]

PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH.

It looks promising. Jonithan Brantley and I are planning to go.
Anybody else?

Walt

[garys]

I am in. Can't get there until 3:00 or so. Looks great.

[sailin]

Looking forward to flying the new U2. I am hoping to get there early and catch a flight in the morning before things ramp up. And then catch a soaring flight later in the day. Looking forward to seeing some pilots out there.

Anyone else planning on arriving earlyish............say 1030-11

Jon

[Lostgriz]

Possibly...

Matt

[sailin]

Do it.........

[krryerson]

Jon, I am hoping to go to Woodstock on Friday and can be there around 11A. Nevertheless, will not know for sure before Thursday evening. Will let you know ASAP.

[andybalkphysics]

Sorry guys, you might have to deal with me being there also.

[FlyingFelix]

So, Woodstock tomorrow does looks pretty good.
Winds are nice and only partial sun but Dr.Jack shows thermals around 450 fpm, a bit blown around by the winds, cloud base around 4000"+-
I'm not 100% in yet but probably.
Looks like there might be 5-6 of us out there tomorrow?

[krryerson]

Sorry, but can't make it to Woodstock tomorrow, Friday.
Disappointing... .
I was hoping, but have to be back by 3:30P.
Knut

[Lostgriz]

Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to get away from work tomorrow. I hope you guys get some good flights.

Matt

[FlyingFelix]

On the way. Will carpool with Andy, ETA around 12 or so.
Should be fun!

[FlyingFelix]

Woodstock was spectacular today. Had my best flight there yet - almost 4 hours (minus 5 minutes, I was tired, cold, last one to land...)
Got to 5650 MSL, flew to both ends of the ridge, crossed the Gap, flew with eagles...thought abut going for a little XC - would of been a nice day for it. Maybe next time.
Awesome to see other pilots out, total of 6 flew.
What a day!

[sailin]

Woodstock served up just what I was looking for. It was a pretty dynamic day with about 1000 different looking skies before it was all said and done. I had hoped to get there and sneak in a mellow first mountain flight in on the new U2 before things throttled up but I was just a bit late. The switch got flipped at about 1030am with gusts going from 8mph to 22mph......just as I was finishing my final preflight I moved the glider to a more protected spot and let the waiting game begin. Wasn't too bad at all on such a beautiful day and in the meantime I was able to help launch Andy, Felix, Gary and Steve...all of which had wonderful flights. What I was looking for finally came around 445pm. A strong launch and I was soaring in braindead conditions that had pretty much gone magic with some thermals still around. Scchhweeeet it was!! I had to core sink to get down so I wasn't TOO late to the meeting...sorry everyone, hope you understand Had a nice landing in the primary to finish things off.
All in all just what I was looking for on my first U2 mountain flight. Good day!

Jon

[Lostgriz]

Congratulations on tbe first mountain flight with your U2! I have a ton of respect for your approach to flying and getting dialed into your new glider. Glad you got the flight you were looking for.

Matt

[sailin]

Thanks man. Look forward to sharing some thermals with you soon!

Jon