Woodstock weekend 11/12 - 11/13

[XCanytime]

Looks like a Woodstock weekend is shaping up. Warmer Saturday vs. Sunday. Who can fly and when? Bacil

[markc]

Definitely interested! It'll depend on how that storm system tracks, and the uppers. But.... Fingers crossed that we'll get at least one fly-day!

[XCanytime]

At the moment it's looking pretty light at Woodstock. That would point to the Pulpit on Saturday. Bacil

[markc]

Keeping a close eye on things.... But might be one of those light-WS/strong-Pulpit days on Sat. We'll see!

[XCanytime]

I knew the fcst was bogus. Blowing like hell at Woodstock. Redirecting there. Bacil

[markc]

Surface forecast seems fairly Pulpit-able, and the ADDS3k seems pretty benign. But becoming mostly cloudy, and a chance of some rain by the end of the day. Hmmmm....

*Edit* Just saw Bacil's post, thinking.

[XCanytime]

I knew the fcst was bogus. Blowing like hell at Woodstock. Redirecting there. Bacil

Back to the Pulpit. Woodstock too far for my PA brethren on an iffy fcst. Bacil

[markc]

I think I'll throw the glider on, then stage somewhere on the road and see what the 10-ish forecast update looks like....

[Danny Brotto]

If you guys go to McConnelsburg let me know as I'll be in the area and can come to help out. Please post here...

Danny Brotto

[markc]

FYI Danny, looks like Bacil, Allan, Will, Johander will be giving The Pulpit a try. I'm still on the fence...

[A.Lloyd]

I'll be over at Smithburg from 12:15 to 4.

[markc]

Ah, shoot! I should have included that option in my planning. Hope it was a good day on the hill Anthony

[XCanytime]

Summary: Both Allan and Will had soaring flights in smooth air, w/ Allan's lasting longer (30? minutes to 10? minutes). Johander got there late (2:45P), set up, but by the time he was ready to go it died after a short rain sprinkle. So he DNF. Bacil

[markc]

Bari and I have been keeping an eye on the forecasts, in hopes that the gustiness might show signs of a let-up by the end of the day. But I'm not seeing that, and the ADDS 3k is solid 20-30kts, all day. So starting to get a bit pessimistic.... Any other opinions?

[XCanytime]

I got to Woodstock launch by 9:15A. Very strong initially, then a moderating of conditions for a half hour or so. Then by 10A+ it ramped up again, and blew strong until I threw in the towel by 11:15A and started breaking down the glider. Allan and Will showed up by this time, leaving their gliders on the truck. By 1:30P it had settled down enough to convince Allan and Will to get their gliders. Allan set up his glider, then broke it down around 2:45P.

I dropped by Front Royal Airport (FRR) on the way home. Met one the 5 sailplane pilots who flew earlier from FRR. He had a 4.5 hour flight. Allan, Will, and I saw at least 4 sailplanes buzz the Woodstock launch. Also at the airport I got to see a Park Police helo land at the airport, then take off to go rescue an injured hiker at Buzzard Rock.

An interesting day. It was 38° at launch. Bacil