Sunday Flying

Post by **mcgowantk** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:16 am

The forecast for Sunday has improved dramatically and now there is a NNW 10-15 forecast for the area. I am pretty certain I will give it a try although I am not certain where - perhaps High Rock.

Tom McGowan

Post by **eggzkitz** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:25 am

let me know if you do. i may want to head out also...

hanging3 · Post by **hanging3** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:41 am

I thinking of brushing off the dust at smithsburg then hitting the rock.....
I'll look at it again in the AM
Still need to finish my new glider rack...

Post by **dbodner** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:22 pm

Is the Woodstock road still closed?

Post by **eggzkitz** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:04 pm

someone gimme a shout if you head out. i'm itching to shake out my wing...

cheers,
jeff 808-779-5759

Post by **hepcat1989** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:41 pm

I'm seeing NW @ 10-15 all day . Straight in for High Rock .
I would like to head up there in the afternoon.
Shawn.

Post by **RedBaron** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:06 pm

HR it is for Glen, Gregory and I. Can't face another 2 hour drive into the depths of VA. We'll be there at 11.

Rhonda D · Post by **Rhonda D** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:17 pm

Looks as if Mike and I should be there about Noonish....

Recouping is going well. Thanks for everyone asking how I was doing...

Rhonda

Post by **eggzkitz** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:58 pm

what about any PG folks?
anyone game for wood stock? other ideas?

Post by **Joe Schad** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:07 am

Looks like it might be flyable at Woodstock especially early.

Joe

Post by **carweill** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:20 am

I'll get ready, but I haven't dedided where yet

Carlos

Post by **eggzkitz** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:24 am

how early?

flying_story · Post by **flying_story** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:40 am

I'm heading to Smithsburg today also.

Judy

Post by **mcgowantk** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:43 am

I am having trouble deciding, but I am leaning to Woodstock. Text forecats are stronger than yesterday, but the ADDS isobars show less wind. I may hit the road and make a decision on the way out to the mountains.

Tom
703-501-9532

Post by **mcgowantk** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:48 am

Joe

I believe I know the answer to this, but any chance the Woodstock road is open?

Tom

Post by **silverwings** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:34 am

I might give HR a try for a late afternoon flight.

Post by **carweill** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:49 am

Heading to HR ETA before noon

If too strong may try something else

Carlos

hanging3 · Post by **hanging3** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:37 am

I'll give S-burg a try...should be there 1-2ish...hopefully a later PM HR.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:38 pm

First post in a while—Holly and I rode our motorcycles up to High Rock in time to see a whole gaggle of pilots who we didn't know! Granted, we've been away for the past year or more, but it was surprising (and encouraging) to see so many mountain pilots that were new to us.

Present were Carlos, Dave Bodner, Shawn, Mike Lee, Glenn, Bob, Janni (sp?)...and a few other pilots I didn't know.

Janni got set up and was first off shortly after 1pm (I think). It was blowing straight in 12-18, some stronger cycles but not bad, with some 7-10mph lulls. Janni soon got up to 400-500' over...then was followed by Glenn and Bob. Everyone elevatored right up and looked to be having a good time.

It was nice for Holly and I to get close to flying again. We're both determined to get back in the air this spring and get current, so being bummed I wasn't up there with everyone was good motivation!

Scott

Danny Brotto · Post by **Danny Brotto** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:58 pm

Flew the sailplane today. Radio chatter reports of hang gliders flying near Thompsontown (Raven Haven?) and bags at Woodstock. Got 3 1/2 hours in thermals, ridge, and mild wave (to 7000 ft.)

Danny Brotto

mikel · Post by **mikel** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:30 pm

Well, lets see..........humm , there were many of us there, and a
fun time was had by all, however, i don't recall being beat-up
as part of that... LOL
Shall I recall :Rhonda D, Dave B, Shawn R, Mark C, John M, Bunkhouse Bob, Carlos W, Gregory, Yanni P, Tim H, Glen H, Rusty, (who killed KENNY), sorry if I leave anyone else out, but can't remember.....
five or drinks at TGIf's and two at home......

Just want to say thanks to those of you who have looked after me this past year....(not let me do anything stupid).......

I believe that this year is going to be a great time... LOTS of new
guys and gals ready and eager to fly.....can't wait to see more of us flying together ....

'Til then, Mike

Post by **hepcat1989** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:31 am

It was a good day to be outside today. As Mike stated there was a pretty nice turnout.My friend Kenny and I arrived around 12:30 at the LZ to see what it looked like. We spotted a cool looking Trek bike at the pavillion with a motor on it. It turns out that it was Bob Buchanan's ride back up to launch. Did it have the mustard to get you back up Bob? Pretty cool man.
It was a bit strong at first so I waited a little while and then started to set up. I helped Janni off first, then Glen, then Mike, then Carlos. I was then in line behind David B., who had a good launch, good flight and good landing on the MarkIV. Nice! I launched in 10mph straight in with the help of Greg, Mark C. and Rusty.( Thanks Guys!) Rusty helped every pilot who came up on the cube. Some good experience for him and a good taste of what he is in for!
AHHHH HAA HA HA, AHHHH HAAAAa HAAAA Ha ( laughing loudly like DR. Evil)
Good ridge lift. Good thermals. Stay up as long as you wanted!
Mike L. is flying well and seems to be making good decisions.
I managed 45-50 mins and 1200 over.
I stopped in at Emma's on the way out. ( had to go drop my friend Kenny off, or I would have come back up) Emma was at the sink and turned around with two huge baby bottles with two huge nipples on them. I said my what big kids you have around here. She laughed and said they were for her twin calves. I sat down and talked with Her and Randy for a while and then rolled out.
It was a good day to be out! Spring is coming!

I had fun.
Peace, Shawn.

Post by **Joe Schad** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:18 am

Woodstock Sunday

The crowd was Tom, Pete, Steve, Gary, Bruce, and Joe for the hang gliders and Tom C., Jeff, Noah, Ellis(maybe no fly), and at least two or three others.

For the hang gliders it was great. Tom and Pete flew to Harrisonburg. Gary Bruce and I had an enjoyable time along the ridge and in the valley and landed in the bridge field so we could hike over the mountain to retireve the cars. Most everyone got at least 3000 over. Steve had the altitude record of 10,000msl over Fort Valley. He landed over the back. Overall it was nice followed by beer at my house.

Think Dickey's on Tuesday.

Joe

stevek · Post by **stevek** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:45 am

Good day at Woodstock. Pete, Tom, Joe S, Gary and me HG. Pete and Tom made Hburg.

I got to 10k in wave (I assume that's what it was). Made 4k over above the ridge in back of Fort Valley and turned to come back toward launch. Kept going up at 100 to 200 fpm. Never quit for 30 minutes or so. I was flying trim and staying pretty much over the center of the valley but slowly drifting south. (this led to a eureka moment for the mentally challenged with my GPS -- note to self: GPS does not care which direction you are pointed) Ended up in back of the Edinburg Gap. The last 2-300 ft were very slow. Almost gave up a couple of times. Never seen wave with winds that light. Never seen wave where you drifted along the axis.

stevek · Post by **stevek** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:47 am

oops and Bruce. Sorry Bruce. Bruce pretty much hauled my glider up for me. Thanks Bruce.

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