Saturday the 17th- looks good for Miller (Update- A Mtn?)

morey · Post by **morey** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:03 pm

Current forecast showing light SE all day- even at altitude.

forecast now a bit different. Still SE but now at 20Kts at Miller.

1. Last time this level of wind was predicted, it was significantly lighter.
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2. Could be perfect for A mountain. Which, given the discussion at this week's meeting, might be a perfect opportunity to make a showing. Supposedly, the LZ is bigger, flatter and clearer than it's been in 30 years.

Update: Yup. Looks like an A day tomorrow.

Eric Tucker · Post by **Eric Tucker** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:38 pm

Me and Raquel will be there.

Eric

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:47 pm

Direction looks good so far, but wind speeds might be a bit on the high side. A-mountain could be an option if that's true. I'll check the updated forecast this evening.

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:50 pm

The forecast trend seems to be for increasing wind speed tomorrow:
--Tucson surface winds: ESE 10-16 with gusts to 25
--Winds aloft at Miller launch level SE about 20
I think I'll recheck in the morning and hope for an A-mountain day.

tlkowing · Post by **tlkowing** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:28 am

I just rode my bicycle to the top of A-Mt. Wind is SE about 18 mph.

Terry

morey · Post by **morey** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:48 am

Thanks Terry.
I'm going to get my HG.

UofA is reporting 10-12G18
http://www.atmo.arizona.edu/products/graphs/dailyE/

Will be there around 10am

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:59 am

I'm heading out for the A LZ.

morey · Post by **morey** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:54 pm

Fred and I both flew the A today.

Seemed to be blowing in perfectly, but Fred and I only managed short flights. A combination of high pressure and poor 'A' skills I guess.

The LZ is HUUUUUUUUUUUGE, at least for now.

Thanks to everyone who came out and helped us off. Terry, Eric and Raquel, Jason, Gunter.

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Fred · Post by **Fred** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:59 pm

Thanks for the pictures Morey, and thanks again to Gunter, Terry, Jason, Eric and Raquel for the company and launch assistance. This is also a self nomination for Turkey. Normally I go upright at the beginning of a fairly long final. Today I delayed that while I S-turned from base to final. I could have avoided the S-turn and just landed a bit long. But as I exited the S-turn to roll out on a now short final my right foot got caught on my harness as I attempted to go upright. Despite several kicks I was unable to pull it free before I realized I was low, slow, still prone and in a slight left turn - the classic combination of running out of altitude, airspeed and ideas all at the same time. The result was a bent upright and yet another bruise to the ego. When I got home I examined the harness to find that the zipper pull cord had some slack in it and the bungee that is supposed to keep it away from where it can get caught on my foot has lengthened and lost some elasticity over the years allowing the cord to dangle in front of my subsequently entangled foot. Morals: 1) Always fly the glider first and deal with everything else second. 2) Going upright earlier on a longer final allows time to deal with unexpected equipment malfunctions and get stabilized for flare and landing. 3) Pay close attention to your equipment - the little details can reach up and grab you.

KenS · Post by **KenS** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:07 pm

Wow, you guys had a real local adventure!

I was there at 10am (with E's tool box), empty parking lot. Seems a lot happened afterwards.

The A is still alive.

Saturday the 17th- looks good for Miller (Update- A Mtn?)

Saturday

Evening Update

Flight Report Addendum and Turkey Nomination

A mnt