Miller Canyon this week

jlowery · Post by **jlowery** » Wed May 11, 2011 7:46 am

You fly when conditions allow, or you don't fly.

On Thursday, ADDS has the 6000' and 9000' winds aloft at 0-5 NE at 11 AM, 5-10 NW at 5 PM. Dr Jack predicts top of lift at 12-13k and the -3 at 10-12k, thermals 600-700 fpm.

On Friday they have 6000' and 9000' winds at 5-10 SE at 11 AM and 5-10 SW at 5 PM. Top of lift predicted 15-18k and the -3 at 14-16k, thermals 700-900 fpm.

Either day could be very good, with Friday looking better but rowdier. The weekend is starting to look all southwest again, probably not Miller-able.

Eric Smith has a tandem to do on Thursday, and I just want to get some flying done and will take some vacation to do it. Anyone else interested?

John

SorenTheStorm · Post by **SorenTheStorm** » Wed May 11, 2011 10:26 am

I'd certainly be interested if the conditions look doable for PG's.

Might there be a car pooling option? I was thinking of flying Box tonight and camping out buy could meet you somewhere en route to Miller in the morning. If this sounds possible, just name a place and a time and I'll be there.

jlowery · Post by **jlowery** » Wed May 11, 2011 10:49 am

Hi, Soren

Miller is rated a P3 site, so you'll need a sponsor. As a P2, at least in the beginning you'll need to fly and land early before strong thermal conditions kick in. As an HG-only pilot I'm not comfortable sponsoring a PG pilot in strong thermal conditions.

Sorry about being a drag, but there have been two PG deployments and a number of big collapses over the years, and having been badly hurt there myself a couple of times I tend toward the cautious side.

Please give John Wolfe, Andy Miller, A.J. Frye or one of the Aarons a call. Perhaps one of them can come out, familiarize you with the site and sponsor you.

John

chicken hawk · Post by **chicken hawk** » Wed May 11, 2011 3:20 pm

I may be in for Fri. if your planning on going.
I'll confirm tomorrow.

Eric Tucker · Post by **Eric Tucker** » Wed May 11, 2011 6:49 pm

Friday is better for me... but I may show up tomorrow.
269-0091

Tucker

Eric Tucker · Post by **Eric Tucker** » Wed May 11, 2011 8:48 pm

If anyone is interested in doing an XC with me on Friday, let me know. I should have a driver.

Tucker

amiller · Post by **amiller** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:04 pm

If I don't get caught up at work, I might go Friday. I will have to see how things go tomarrow at work.

aaroncromer · Post by **aaroncromer** » Thu May 12, 2011 4:31 pm

I am thinking about going Friday. Anyone else???

chicken hawk · Post by **chicken hawk** » Thu May 12, 2011 6:48 pm

hello, Eric / John , are you planning on going to Miller tomorrow or did you get your fill today?

amiller · Post by **amiller** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:15 pm

Count me in for Friday. I can meet at Houghton & I10.

What time does everyone want to meet?

Eric Tucker · Post by **Eric Tucker** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:21 pm

Okay. So I'll meet you (and anyone else who needs a lift) at Houghton around 8:00 am tomorrow.
Raquel is coming so I can take 3 other people. First come first serve.
So far there's Andy. How about you Soren? Or chicken hawk? Or Aaron? Or....

Tucker

Eric Tucker · Post by **Eric Tucker** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:32 pm

I just checked the weather forecast and it looks like it's turning SW kinda early. If you want, I can meet everyone at Houghton at 7:00 instead.

Tucker

SorenTheStorm · Post by **SorenTheStorm** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:55 pm

Ooh, that sound like good times.

Thanks for the ride offer Tucker. If I didn't work and I could rustle up a PG sponsor, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

BUT, as it is, you guys will have to have all of the fun for. So...do that.

amiller · Post by **amiller** » Thu May 12, 2011 10:21 pm

I am planning to meet at Houghton & I10 @ 8:00AM unless I hear different.

aaroncromer · Post by **aaroncromer** » Thu May 12, 2011 10:45 pm

i will be there @ 8 also, unless i hear other wise.

Miller Canyon this week

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