Saturday Flying

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:25 pm

The forecast is really unsettled, but there is a chance Mustang could be flyable tomorrow. It is probably worth checking the forecast Saturday morning if anyone is interested.

Guido · Post by **Guido** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:34 pm

Fred, you are very optimistic....

But I would be in if you want to go...
btw. I got now a local cellphone: 520 302 8215

Guido

hileman · Post by **hileman** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:45 pm

I'm interested if WX cooperates
-Ed

morey · Post by **morey** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:19 pm

As of 11pm, the winds are looking good for the Mustangs tomorrow.
will check in the morning.

glassoff still looks good, as of 8:30 this morning. I'm out and about today, will be on my cell 520-four-zero-four-4052

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:22 am

As of 9:00, the wind forecast is looking ok for Mustang. It may be getting stronger toward the end of the afternoon, so early rather than late could be better. The cloud cover is a problem, but it still could be a nice day for a hike. I'm going to ride the bike and check again in about an hour.

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:32 am

We're going to meet at Houghton and 1-10 at noon or the LZ at 1:00. See you there!

Shane Smith · Post by **Shane Smith** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:57 am

Hey how did you guys do at the mustangs?

Me and eric went over to box and left a car in the lz and drove up to launch dreaming of a good soaring flights! Unfortunantly it was just wishful thinking. We were getting good launch cycles so me and eric set up our falcons side by side and relized they were idenicle twins! Eric wired me off for my first flight at box. I launched went to the south bowl and encountered sink the whole way to the LZ and barley cleared the wash, and had a great landing. But what else would expect from a falcon? Eric waited for a little bit thinking conditions would improve but it wasnt ment to be. Eric tore down and drove back down. ( I think thats the first time i have ever seen eric set up his glider and not fly it) But hey thanks again Eric for taking the whole to help me get five Glorious minutes. I couldnt have made till next saturday without that fix... Ok im a hangliding junky i admit it.

morey · Post by **morey** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:32 pm

We did similarly as you. The wind was nothing like what was forecasted. Not even close. Fred got off in mid-afternoon light thermals, soared a bit, but as soon as the thermal ended, it started blowing light cross from the south, which was the prevailing direction. Ed, Guido and I waited around for things to get better, but they never did. Before we knew it, the wind had shifted due East and was blowing down. So, we hiked down.

But, we got in some nice hiking on a beautiful day.

Fred
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Ok, Guido's obvious in this photo. But who can find Ed?

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:31 am

What`s the animal behind him?
I hope it is a dog?

Eric

morey · Post by **morey** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:09 am

Looks like you've got one good eye Eric.
It's one of his dogs, either Jammer or Wrangler. Hard to tell as they're both Golden Retrievers, and if you call either name, they both react.

Or, it could be a mountain lion?

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