Flying Saturday?

[Ashley Groves]

Anybody thinking of flying Saturday?

Ashley Groves
301 368 3764

[breezyk1d]

Yes, if my glider repair is complete by then. And if the other pilots in the community will allow me back at a launch site.... -Linda

[mcelrah]

I know you meant that in jest, but to the extent that there is a kernel of anxiety there, let me say that it's always good to stop, look, and listen when you get "negative feedback" from a launch or landing, but at some point you just have to get back on the horse that threw you... - Hugh

breezyk1d <lbaskerville@wba-arch.com> wrote:

Yes, if my glider repair is complete by then. And if the other pilots in the community will allow me back at a launch site.... -Linda

[breezyk1d]

Actually not joking about any of it, though it was meant in good humor.

Steve W. thinks he will have my glider finished Friday (potentially) and
I'm emotionally and mentally ready to fly again. I didn't stop being
ready to fly due to my treeing incident. (Not that I haven't put a lot
of thought into it.) I don't think I should fly off a cliff
immediately, I think I would be better off at a slope or other
not-so-height-problem causing launch style.

As for other pilots' opinions: it is necessary that the rest of the
community feel they would accept me flying again so soon. I need launch
assist, retrieve, advice, potential rescue (not planning around that
last one though). I put many people out of their extended flying
opportunity last weekend. I'm not going to fly if everyone thinks they
are going to have to spend their next weekend fiddling with the trees,
ropes, gliders, bone-headed pilots, again etc... Like if I show up at a
site, and the other pilots drift rapidly and silently away to a
different site???? I'm into picking up on major clues after last
weekend...











-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh McElrath [mailto:mcelrah@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 1:20 PM
To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
Subject: Re: Flying Saturday?


I know you meant that in jest, but to the extent that there is a kernel
of anxiety there, let me say that it's always good to stop, look, and
listen when you get "negative feedback" from a launch or landing, but at
some point you just have to get back on the horse that threw you... -
Hugh

breezyk1d <lbaskerville@wba-arch.com> wrote:
Quote:

Yes, if my glider repair is complete by then. And if the other pilots in
the community will allow me back at a launch site.... -Linda

(end of quote)

[Flying Lobster]

Anybody thinking of flying Saturday?

Ashley Groves
301 368 3764

I am--and possibly tomorrow as well!

marc

Maybe another tandem ride?? Brian??

[mcelrah]

No, I don't think you will get the reaction you describe - and yes, that does happen with some pilots.? You have a serious and responsible attitude to?matching your skills to the conditions.? I think the community will support your coming back as soon as possible.?- Hugh

Linda Baskerville <lbaskerville@wba-arch.com> wrote:

Actually not joking about any of it, though it was meant in good humor.

Steve W. thinks he will have my glider finished Friday (potentially) and
I'm emotionally and mentally ready to fly again. I didn't stop being
ready to fly due to my treeing incident. (Not that I haven't put a lot
of thought into it.) I don't think I should fly off a cliff
immediately, I think I would be better off at a slope or other
not-so-height-problem causing launch style.

As for other pilots' opinions: it is necessary that the rest of the
community feel they would accept me flying again so soon. I need launch
assist, retrieve, advice, potential rescue (not planning around that
last one though). I put many people out of their extended flying
opportunity last weekend. I'm not going to fly if everyone thinks they
are going to have to spend their next weekend fiddling with the trees,
ropes, gliders, bone-headed pilots, again etc... Like if I show up at a
site, and the other pilots drift rapidly and silently away to a
different site???? I'm into picking up on major clues after last
weekend...











-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh McElrath [mailto:mcelrah@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 1:20 PM
To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
Subject: Re: Flying Saturday?


I know you meant that in jest, but to the extent that there is a kernel
of anxiety there, let me say that it's always good to stop, look, and
listen when you get "negative feedback" from a launch or landing, but at
some point you just have to get back on the horse that threw you... -
Hugh

breezyk1d wrote:
Quote:

Yes, if my glider repair is complete by then. And if the other pilots in
the community will allow me back at a launch site.... -Linda

(end of quote)

[mcelrah]

Tandem ride?? I'm not as light as Brian - but I'm prettier except if he cheats and gets all gussied up as Brianna.? I should really just concentrate on PG solo, if conditions/site permits... It would be prudent to do some kiting first, too... - Hugh

Flying Lobster <in_a_cloud@hotmail.com> wrote:

Ashley Groves wrote:
Anybody thinking of flying Saturday?

Ashley Groves
301 368 3764
(end of quote)


I am--and possibly tomorrow as well!

marc

Maybe another tandem ride?? [Laughing] Brian?? [Laughing]Neo-ConGanja-BushMan

[dhenders]

I am thinking Smithsburg.

[brianvh]

Linda - High Rock is actually pretty simple if you just remember the two basic rules: nose down, and close to the edge if there's any appreciable wind. Nobody thinks you're illprepared to fly there, you just have to make sure you're following both rules before yelling "clear". You're probably less likely to make that mistake right now than you'll be a few years from now. I think folks will be glad to crew you off, just to make sure you are doing it right. So long as you're not freaked out about it there's no reason not to go right back to HR, IMHO.

There's other rules too, but they apply to all launch sites.

[hepcat1989]

Linda, after my surgery, I was hesitent to fly High Rock for the first time back. I had a talk with Spark about it and wound up flying the Rock.In acceptable conditions I think it's easier to launch there.One step from the edge.I don't know.... It worked out for me..... Fly the Rock again.
I would like to fly this weekend.....
Shawn.

[Spark]

I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.

'Spark

[Spark]

I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.
'Spark

Errrr never mind ... Saturday is a wedding anniversary ... almost forgot

So make that Friday afternoon and Sunday.

'Spark

[dbodner]

Trying to decide between flying Friday or skiing. Anybody thinking
Woodstock tomorrow?

Dave
On Jan 5, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Spark wrote:

>
> I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.
>
> 'Spark

[mcgowantk]

I am thinking pretty hard about flying tomorrow at Woodstock.? I will check in the am. My only concern is whether it would be too strong.
?
Tom McGowan

David Bodner <d.bodner@verizon.net> wrote:

Trying to decide between flying Friday or skiing. Anybody thinking
Woodstock tomorrow?

Dave
On Jan 5, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Spark wrote:

>
> I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.
>
> 'Spark

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[markc]

I can't play hooky for Woodstock on Friday, but add me
to the list of pilots who want to fly on Saturday!

Mark C.

[dbodner]

I don't know what to do.

Last night I saw an area of high winds around Woodstock, so I decided
to ski today and fly Pulpit Saturday. This morning the high winds
are gone, they didn't make snow last night, and Pulpit is
deteriorating (more South).


On Jan 5, 2006, at 9:26 PM, Tom McGowan wrote:

>
> I am thinking pretty hard about flying tomorrow at Woodstock. I
> will check in the am. My only concern is whether it would be too
> strong.
>
> Tom McGowan
>
> David Bodner <d.bodner@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Quote:
>
> Trying to decide between flying Friday or skiing. Anybody thinking
> Woodstock tomorrow?
>
> Dave
> On Jan 5, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Spark wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.
>>
>> 'Spark
>
>
>
>
> (end of quote)
>
>
>
> Yahoo! DSL (http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/
> evt=37474/*http://promo.yahoo.com/broadband/ ) Something to write
> home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

[XCanytime]

Get to the Pulpit early Saturday morning.? You shouldn't be disappointed.? Should be soarable and straight in for a good while before going SW in the PM.? Remember New Year's Day?

????????????????????????????????????????????????? Bacil

[Flying Lobster]

Get to the Pulpit early Saturday morning.? You shouldn't be disappointed.? Should be soarable and straight in for a good while before going SW in the PM.? Remember New Year's Day?

????????????????????????????????????????????????? Bacil

Bacil-vu all over again?

marc

[Flying Lobster]

I am thinking pretty hard about flying tomorrow at Woodstock.? I will check in the am. My only concern is whether it would be too strong.
?
Tom McGowan

David Bodner <d.bodner@verizon.net> wrote:

Trying to decide between flying Friday or skiing. Anybody thinking
Woodstock tomorrow?

Dave
On Jan 5, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Spark wrote:

>
> I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.
>
> 'Spark

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Looks a tad strong/north at the stocker today--but I've haven't been very good at figuring conditions lately. What do you see??

marc

[mcgowantk]

I am passing on today and going to work.? Although the text forecast is less today, the intellicast and adds forecasts are stronger.? Good luck to anyone heading out.? It looks like it will back off later.
?
Tom McGowan

David Bodner <d.bodner@verizon.net> wrote:

I don't know what to do.

Last night I saw an area of high winds around Woodstock, so I decided
to ski today and fly Pulpit Saturday. This morning the high winds
are gone, they didn't make snow last night, and Pulpit is
deteriorating (more South).


On Jan 5, 2006, at 9:26 PM, Tom McGowan wrote:

>
> I am thinking pretty hard about flying tomorrow at Woodstock. I
> will check in the am. My only concern is whether it would be too
> strong.
>
> Tom McGowan
>
> David Bodner wrote:
>
> Quote:
>
> Trying to decide between flying Friday or skiing. Anybody thinking
> Woodstock tomorrow?
>
> Dave
> On Jan 5, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Spark wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm planning to fly Friday afternoon and Saturday.
>>
>> 'Spark
>
>
>
>
> (end of quote)
>
>
>
> Yahoo! DSL (http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/
> evt=37474/*http://promo.yahoo.com/broadband/ ) Something to write
> home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

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[gottafly]

I am thinking about trying the Pulpit tomorrow. Or wherever is close enough to Christy's house- and soarable... what do Mark and I need to do to get waivered and paid? He is PG only right now. Hi Tom M., maybe we'll get to fly together again! Still got the green Moyes?:D
Linda Salamone
585-737-8699 cell

[hang_pilot]

I am thinking about trying the Pulpit tomorrow. Or wherever is close enough to Christy's house- and soarable... what do Mark and I need to do to get waivered and paid? He is PG only right now. Linda Salamone
585-737-8699 cell

Hi, Linda! We are happy to welcome visiting pilots, especially a member of the U.S. women's world team, to our little corner of free-flying heaven. No waiver needed as long as you're up to date with USHGA. We do ask visiting pilots to purchase a Pulpit sticker for $15: grants flying priveleges for a year (also good for Fisher Road and Bill's Hill sites). You can sign up here: http://www.chgpa.net/renew

Call me if you have any questions or concerns. Look forward to meeing you, if I can get out tomorrow.

Happy Flying,
~Daniel
Cell 301.275.6584

[Spark]

I'm bailing on flying mountains today. Maybe I'll try again on Sunday.

If the wind backs off a bit, I'll try high wind kiting this afternoon

'Spark

[Matthew]

Looks SW all weekend to me. I'd go to Daniel's if I were going.

Matthew

[gottafly]

Daniel,
Thanks for the info- I printed that out and told Mark to do the same. We will bring them with us tonight. I felt that you called (phone's on vibrate in my pocket- I'm at work!) and I will ring you when I get outta here at noon thirty. Or you can just keep calling my phone to make my work day more interesting! (kidding kidding)
Linda