Monday looks pretty good, if you happen to have
MLK day off. High of 30, winds at 3k down to 25
by 1:00pm, sunny.... I think it will be worth the cold
temps, anyone else?
WS on MLK day?
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245 PM EST SUN JAN 16 2005
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING...THEN
CLEARING. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. WIND
CHILLS AS LOW AS ZERO IN THE MORNING.
ADDS map is still showing 25kts at 3000 feet
at 1:00pm.
Assuming the 'Woodstock Effect' holds true,
I'm pretty encouraged at this point. But as
Brian says, we'll see when we get there
Feel free to call tomorrow AM if you want
to carpool or arrange to drop a truck in the LZ.
--mark
h: 301-770-4380
m: 301-807-5414
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-PAGE-WARREN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...STAUNTON...WAYNESBORO...HARRISONBURG...
FRONT ROYAL
245 PM EST SUN JAN 16 2005
....
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING...THEN
CLEARING. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 20S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. WIND
CHILLS AS LOW AS ZERO IN THE MORNING.
ADDS map is still showing 25kts at 3000 feet
at 1:00pm.
Assuming the 'Woodstock Effect' holds true,
I'm pretty encouraged at this point. But as
Brian says, we'll see when we get there
Feel free to call tomorrow AM if you want
to carpool or arrange to drop a truck in the LZ.
--mark
h: 301-770-4380
m: 301-807-5414
did the deed
The deed wuz done.
As expected, it was a) freeeezing cold b) very windy and c) more than a bit sporty. The hike in was relatively easy: Bruce and I used finsterwalder wheels. Although we had a good lead on Pete and Mark they caught up with us quickly, using Pete's very cool 'glider wagon'.
Winds @ launch were measured at 11-16mph. While we set up, several stronger gusts came through. Did I mention that it was cold?
I launched first in the Talon 150 and topped out at 2700' above launch working 300 to 600 fpm (1k down) and spent too much time parked with airspeed reading between 25 and 36mph ... with 3/4 VG. Numb fingers and toes and frozen eyelashes were a very strong incentive to land.
I tried to last an hour, but chose to land while I could still feel the basetube and before my shivering became uncontrollable. I chose an alternate (longer) field a mile upwind rather than risk rocking and rolling into the primary. Even so, it was a 'rock and roll' landing with a strong gradient, fortunately ending in a whack-less no-stepper. (note to myself ... get some wheels for that Talon)
'Spark
Anybody wanna try again on Tuesday? High Rock - 1pm eta.
As expected, it was a) freeeezing cold b) very windy and c) more than a bit sporty. The hike in was relatively easy: Bruce and I used finsterwalder wheels. Although we had a good lead on Pete and Mark they caught up with us quickly, using Pete's very cool 'glider wagon'.
Winds @ launch were measured at 11-16mph. While we set up, several stronger gusts came through. Did I mention that it was cold?
I launched first in the Talon 150 and topped out at 2700' above launch working 300 to 600 fpm (1k down) and spent too much time parked with airspeed reading between 25 and 36mph ... with 3/4 VG. Numb fingers and toes and frozen eyelashes were a very strong incentive to land.
I tried to last an hour, but chose to land while I could still feel the basetube and before my shivering became uncontrollable. I chose an alternate (longer) field a mile upwind rather than risk rocking and rolling into the primary. Even so, it was a 'rock and roll' landing with a strong gradient, fortunately ending in a whack-less no-stepper. (note to myself ... get some wheels for that Talon)
'Spark
Anybody wanna try again on Tuesday? High Rock - 1pm eta.