Woodstock Saturday March 7

[krryerson]

Woodstock, Saturday, March 7nd?
I am off work!
Knut

[krryerson]

Got me a Gecko now, picking it up Friday night. Looks like we'll be heading to Smithsburg on Saturday.
Knut

[garys]

Woodstock does look good Saturday afternoon so that is where I am heading. ETA; 1:00 pm. If you get to Smithsburg early for a couple test flights you could still make it to Woodstock for a nice afternoon flight.

[Ward Odenwald]

Afternoon forecasts do look good but, unfortunately, I’m out due to visiting family.

Ward

[markc]

If the forecast doesn't tank, count me in! Willing to gamble based on what I see right now.

[wmelo]

Knut, why do you need to go to Smithburg?
You can test the Gecko at Woodstock...I am sure it is easy to fly then your Aeros.

I am tempted to go to WS tomorrow...it is a little bit cold for a hot Brazilian guy... I will try!

1pm at Bridge field?

Walt

[XCanytime]

There will be another Gecko at Smithsburg tomorrow, enabling a cross check of setup, flight, and breakdown. The safer path. Bacil

[markc]

ETA at the bridge field : 1:30

[krryerson]

Sorry, just didn't see this new posting before now. (1:23 pm Saturday.)
Correct I will go to Smithsburg. On my way back from Morgantown, WV. ETA 2pm.
I want to inspect the new wing.
Though, yes we probably all should be at Woodstock today.
I'll catch up with you all next time, playing it safe.
I am sure it will all work out at Woodstock today for you guys.
K

[garys]

One of the best days ever at Woodstock today. Just Mark and me. Five years ago there would have been ten pilots there on a Saturday like today. We both arrived about 1:30 in the bridge field and got to launch and set up about 2:00. Mark off first into a bit of a north cross. He worked a bit at first but climbed out. I waited out the north cross to launch into a good cycle but took about five minutes to climb out. Very clear day with a few bald eagles and a huge moon rising in the east made for a spectacular flight. Mark topped out about 4400 and I topped out at 4000 msl. Good landings for both of us as the flow turned NW. Enjoyed a couple of beers at the Brew pub to celebrate.

[mcgowantk]

Sounds great Gary. I wish I was there. My schedule should free up soon and I will be out there. Save a thermal for me!

Tom McGowan

[markc]

Awesome Day!!!

Almost four months to the day since my last soaring flight in early Nov. Sweet!!

[silverwings]

Great for you guys! Holfuy was indicating fairly light winds there today. How was the velocity at launch and up above?

[krryerson]

Great it worked out at Woodstock today.
Only Anthony flew at Smithsburg today. Too much north crossing.
We were 4 HG pilots at Smithsburg that in aftermath should have been at WS.
Hopefully we'll don't miss out next time.
Knut

[markc]

Unfortunately, the weather station readings were completely at odds with what we were seeing on launch. Strong cycles blowing through... Checked the station... And it was reporting under 10. Like, *way* under 10, not even close.

Granted, a bit of a N cross, could have been shadowing the station. But the Winchester and Front Royal readings were much more aligned with what was actually happening in the slot. Weird.

[markc]

I'll go even further.... The obs from the WStock station were completely wrong, and would have discouraged me from flying if I hadn't been there to see the actual conditions.