Pulpit or High Rock Sat?

Post by **Kelvin Pierce** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:46 pm

Seems to be a tough decision on which would be the best call for tomorrow

It may be a tad bit strong at the Pulpit but on the other hand it may be too cross and/or kinda strong at the Rock.
I'm kind of leaning toward the Rock since Bacil has declared that the Pulpit will be good and his track record ain't been so good lately. Just kidding Bacil

What's everybody else think?

Post by **hang_pilot** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 6:26 pm

I'll be where my observer (Spark) wants us to be.

I won't be on-line in the a.m. but feel free to call.

Daniel
cell 301.275.6584

Danny Brotto · Post by **Danny Brotto** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:11 pm

Other than the fact that I'm rather partial to HR... I see an inreasing forecast tomorrow. Might build to be a bit strong at the 'burg. I'm opting for HR... check again in the am.

Danny Brotto

Post by **markc** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:28 pm

Trying to work up some enthusiam for more cold weather flying...
Lots of tries lately, without much of a payoff.

If I can muster the enthusiasm, I'll probably head where there's
a better chance of some sun.

What I see at ADDS thus far is WNW <15kts at 3000'. Should be
pretty good for either Pulpit or High Rock. But let's see what they say
after their next update cycle....

--mark c

Richard Hays · Post by **Richard Hays** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:58 pm

Hey Mark; Jim Hodges aka inertiajim@aol.com is not getting his listserver
emails. Could you look into it? Thanks!

Rich

>From: "markc" <markc@chgpa.org>
>Reply-To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
>To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
>Subject: Pulpit or High Rock Sat?
>Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 20:28:25 -0500
>
>Trying to work up some enthusiam for more cold weather flying...
>Lots of tries lately, without much of a payoff.
>
>If I can muster the enthusiasm, I'll probably head where there's
>a better chance of some sun.
>
>What I see at ADDS thus far is WNW <15kts at 3000'. Should be
>pretty good for either Pulpit or High Rock. But let's see what they say
>after their next update cycle....
>
>--mark c

Post by **Matthew** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:43 pm

We're off to the Poconos for four days of skiing. Hence, it will be a spectacular day to fly on Saturday. I'd go to the Rock if I were going. The Pulpit LZ is mud and knee high corn stocks. Combined with the recent snow and warming tomorrow, the LZ at the Pulpit will be a muddy disaster. The set-up area at HR should also be less snowy. Plus, winds are looking closer to 15 than 10. Unless you can get to the Pulpit super early for the Patented Early Morning Bacil Sled :), then High Rock is probably the better bet.

Matthew

Post by **markc** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:57 pm

15? Where are you seeing that Matthew?

--mark

Post by **Matthew** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:00 pm

Launch code for Altoona shows 14. See Cragins weather web page. Have fun flying.

Matthew

Post by **markc** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:21 am

So.... Satellite shows clear signs of wave in PA and VA.
And the 1pm ADDS 3000' cast has been bumped up to NW20-30.

Don't suppose anyone knows if the road at Woodstock
is open?

If not..... heck I dunno.... Pulpit or High Rock, what's the
consensus?

--mark

Post by **Dan T** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:33 am

In a message dated 2/26/05 8:22:29 AM, markc@chgpa.org writes:

<< If not..... heck I dunno.... Pulpit or High Rock, what's the

consensus? >>

Winds are forecasted to get stronger as the day progresses. The LZ at the
Pulpit is going to be a mess. Emma Jane could use a few dollars. Unless you
have an XC in mind I think High Rock is the call. If you decide on the pulpit
you might investigate that field across the road. The combination of mud and
corn stubble are going to make for some serious whacks in the Pulpit primary.

Dan T.

Spark · Post by **Spark** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 8:43 am

Goin' to High Rock. I plan to be at the LZ at 10:45am.

Post by **mcelrah** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:12 am

Moo! Baa! Joining the stampede... - Hugh

On 26 Feb 2005, at 08:43, Spark wrote:

> Goin' to High Rock. I plan to be at the LZ at 10:45am.
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> 'Spark
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Post by **markc** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:50 am

Dan T wrote:The combination of mud and
corn stubble are going to make for some serious whacks in the Pulpit primary.

Dan T.

I think Dan and Matthew have a corn stubble allergy

It really wasn't a big deal to land at the Pulpit primary
last week. The stubble is 6 to 15 inches high. Yes, if you
don't have a good flare and really have to run it out
you could get tripped up. But honestly, it's not a forest
of punji sticks.

Haven't heard anything about the WStock road.... So I'm
going to head to High Rock, at least initially. Mobile's on.

--mark

m: 301-807-5414

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