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- Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:38 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Flying This Weekend
- Replies: 19
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My skills are still limiting me to Mustang and Box for local flying. (I still need more morning practice at Antelope Hills.) Box looks good -especially the upper launch- for Sunday. If the winds don't shift NW as predicted, Mustang might work. I will watch the forecast Sunday morning before making a...
- Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:48 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Sept 15,16, and 17 afternoons
- Replies: 5
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Report Sept. 16
I got to the Mustang launch at 3:30 to find the SW wind mostly cycling between 10 and 15 mph - but with no wind lulls that were several minutes long. Concerned about sinking out in a lull, I waited until 4:30 before setting up. As I had hoped, the lulls ceased but the wind picked up slightly (about ...
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:10 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Sept 15,16, and 17 afternoons
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4329
Sept 16 at Mustang
I am going to Mustang today, Sept 16. Yesterday was close to what was predicted (they predicted 18 mph at 6000 and it was 17 at launch - and about 5 mph more at the top) TODAY LOOKS PERFECT !!
Lew
Lew
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:32 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Sept 15,16, and 17 afternoons
- Replies: 5
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Mustang on Sept 15,16, and 17 afternoons
Unless I make a posting canceling my plans, I intend to be at Mustang in the afternoons of Sept. 15, 16 and maybe 17. The forecast calls for SW wind - maybe a bit strong on the 15th, about perfect on the 16th, and who knows about the 17th. My phone is 749-1296 and my cell is 549-8250. Lew
- Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:59 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Sept 11,12 and 13 afternoons
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1635
Report
There was a one hour launchable window (between 3 and 4 PM) on Mustang on Friday. I should have - but didn't - take it. Today the weather forecast is calling for a 30 % chance of rain - that is too much for me.
Lew
Lew
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:29 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Sept 11,12 and 13 afternoons
- Replies: 1
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Mustang on Sept 11,12 and 13 afternoons
I am heading out to Mustang this afternoon (Sept 11). Saturday and Sunday might be good as well. My cell is: 549-8250
Lew
Lew
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:37 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Box Canyon
- Replies: 2
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Rained out
I got plenty of exercise yesterday but it started to rain -and more importantly the wind soon started coming over the back- just as I was trying to make a wall. So I hiked down.
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:07 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Box Canyon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2088
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:35 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Box Canyon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2088
Box Canyon
I am thinking about flying Box today (Sunday, Aug 30). Anyone else interested?
Lew Smith 749-1296
Lew Smith 749-1296
- Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:20 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Flying July 30,31, Aug 1 or Aug 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7064
Eric, The telephone number you gave on your message seems to be wrong. I won't be going to the craters this weekend. Guido, I know it is hot out, and there is a 20 % chance of a thunderstorm, and Box is a tough climb, but I could get talked into climbing to the top if you are interested. Being an ol...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:53 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Flying July 30,31, Aug 1 or Aug 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7064
Box flight Thursday
I flew Box yesterday (Thursday, July 30). I was too lazy to hike to the top in the heat, so I waited at the first knoll. The wind was gusty as predicted-- 5 to 20 mph. At sunset, conditions really mellowed out - at bit too mellow- and I launched. I was unable to get any decent lift. Even though it w...
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:16 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Flying July 30,31, Aug 1 or Aug 2
- Replies: 11
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Flying July 30,31, Aug 1 or Aug 2
I have been recovering from a minor operation and too many trips - and am now itching to fly. Today (July 30) or the next few days fit my schedule although I will have to break a few commitments. Is anybody interested in a glassoff flight at Box or Mustang? Today is supposed to be a bit gusty so I a...
- Fri May 15, 2009 12:41 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Friday
- Replies: 13
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- Thu May 14, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Mustang on Friday
- Replies: 13
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Mustang on Friday
I am planning to hike Mustang tomorrow, Friday, May 15. As usual, I'm hoping for a glassoff at 45 minutes before sunset. I will check the weather again in the morning. Anyone else interested?
Lew
Lew
- Thu May 07, 2009 1:26 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Paragliding Box,May 6
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4002
I decided not to fly. The Forest Service did not quit until 6;15 pm. They were flying low in Box Canyon. At times the 4 engine aircraft was only about 50 feet from the ground. The 2 engine spotter plane did not get quite that low, but still flew pretty low in the canyon. The water drop was spectacul...