Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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sailin
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Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

Post by sailin »

Looks like things might clear up enough Saturday afternoon to get some flying in. Anybody else interested?

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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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Absolutely! Still deciding about the best time to arrive.
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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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yup.

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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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If it is going to be flyable, I am in.
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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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Not sure how much to trust the forecast after yesterday. Looks like it could be light, but the dew point is low, so that might indicate chance for lots of thermal activity if the sun can get through. I'm hopeful for the mid-afternoon, but will try to arrive early. Bring your rabbit's foot. :mrgreen:

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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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Looking at a late arrival. A front looks to be coming through early afternoon.
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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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Unless something changes in the morning, I plan to be there around 1100.
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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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Forecast is slightly diminished, but looks like there could be a nice window in the middle of the day. ETA launch around 11am.

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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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ETA noonish.

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Re: Woodstock Mar 31st (Sat)

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Was hoping for a repeat of Thursday, but no dice. Forecasted velocity was never realized. We saw a few good cycles pass through, but nothing soarable. As we waited, the wind switched mostly North. Weak thermals rolled through to make it launchable. PGs took some sleds and by 3pm I was tired of waiting and sledded down to the car. Found some lift over the finger and got a few extra seconds. @#$5 vultures make it look so easy ;) Anyway, fun day hanging out with people on the mountain. The red buds are really pretty on the drive to/from.

Jesse

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