Southern Arizona Hang Glider AssociationUnless 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
Mustang on Sept 15,16, and 17 afternoons
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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
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 12 to 16 SW). I launched in a 12 mph lull at 5 PM. Winds aloft were a bit stronger (about 16 to 20 SW) with gentle thermals. There was lift everywhere - even over the LZ and the flats in front of Mustang and Biscuit. I stayed mostly well in front of the mountain, but ,even so, flew an estimated 600 feet over the top for most of the first half of my flight. At around 5:45 a smooth glassoff kicked in and the thermals died out. I landed about 6:15 in a 5 to 10 SW breeze. It was a great day!
Lew
Lew