Stones Day Sat
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:14 pm
Weather looks good for some soaring on Sat, any takers?
Phoenix guys are thinking of doing Oatmen on Friday?
Eric
Phoenix guys are thinking of doing Oatmen on Friday?
Eric
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:44 pm
I've never been to the Whetstones. If you get a group together I would be willing to drive for you guys.
Whetstones
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:23 pm
If the SIV falls through, I might be interested in going to the Whetstones.
What is the GPS coordanates for the launch? I am suspecting the OZ Report is incorrect.
If you have a coupe of tracklogs that would be helpful.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Andy
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What is the GPS coordanates for the launch? I am suspecting the OZ Report is incorrect.
If you have a coupe of tracklogs that would be helpful.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Andy
arellima@gmail
Re: Whetstones
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:01 pm
Andy,
You'll find the GPS and other info on the members site guid. Go to http://www.sahga.com and click on the Members Only link, then click on the Members Site Guide link. If you don't have the logon for the members-only section of the web site, PM or email me for the information.
Pav Dygas flew the Whetstones once on his PG, I don't know any other PG pilot that has. The launch is a rocky slope and has some catclaw, so it can be challenging and definitely requires caution to avoid ripping your canopy.
The current ADDS winds-aloft prediction for Saturday at 5 PM has it 20-30 kts at 6000'. 25 kts is marginally ok for double-surface hang gliders, we can fly that fast, but probably blown out for PGs even at lower altitudes.
The 50% chance of rain tomorrow could be a problem. I guess we'll know by 9-10 AM if we're going out. I'll post here what we're doing either way.
John
You'll find the GPS and other info on the members site guid. Go to http://www.sahga.com and click on the Members Only link, then click on the Members Site Guide link. If you don't have the logon for the members-only section of the web site, PM or email me for the information.
Pav Dygas flew the Whetstones once on his PG, I don't know any other PG pilot that has. The launch is a rocky slope and has some catclaw, so it can be challenging and definitely requires caution to avoid ripping your canopy.
The current ADDS winds-aloft prediction for Saturday at 5 PM has it 20-30 kts at 6000'. 25 kts is marginally ok for double-surface hang gliders, we can fly that fast, but probably blown out for PGs even at lower altitudes.
The 50% chance of rain tomorrow could be a problem. I guess we'll know by 9-10 AM if we're going out. I'll post here what we're doing either way.
John
Re: Whetstones
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:59 am
Eric and I will be meeting up to go to the Whetstones about 10 AM.
The current ADDS forecast has the surface winds SW at 15-20 kts at 11 AM, 20 kts at 1 PM, back to 10-15 kts at 5 PM. 6000' winds aloft are predicted 20-30 kts at 11 AM, peaking at maybe 30 kts at 3 PM, and back to 20 kts at 5 PM.
The forecast has the chances of rain at 60% and mostly cloudy in the afternoon. We might get wet.
Sounds like a perfect Whetstones day
Anyone else want to go?
John
The current ADDS forecast has the surface winds SW at 15-20 kts at 11 AM, 20 kts at 1 PM, back to 10-15 kts at 5 PM. 6000' winds aloft are predicted 20-30 kts at 11 AM, peaking at maybe 30 kts at 3 PM, and back to 20 kts at 5 PM.
The forecast has the chances of rain at 60% and mostly cloudy in the afternoon. We might get wet.
Sounds like a perfect Whetstones day
Anyone else want to go?John
Re: Whetstones
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:19 pm
Blown out, rained out, we turned around before we got to Vail. Maybe tomorrow.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:18 pm
Aren't the whetstones HG only? I heard they're too hairy for PG. Did I hear wrong?
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:35 pm
wyatt,
no, you didn't hear wrong. There's no rule against PG at the 'Stones, it's just not often suitable. As J-Lo mentioned, you'd need to be careful on launch, but there's enough room. The problem is generally winds that are too strong for PG and a flat slope. However, I've been there on days with wind 10-15 and thermals.
Basically, the Mustangs is a much more suitable site for PGing and is just a couple miles away.
no, you didn't hear wrong. There's no rule against PG at the 'Stones, it's just not often suitable. As J-Lo mentioned, you'd need to be careful on launch, but there's enough room. The problem is generally winds that are too strong for PG and a flat slope. However, I've been there on days with wind 10-15 and thermals.
Basically, the Mustangs is a much more suitable site for PGing and is just a couple miles away.
Mustang/Whetsone
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:40 pm
I did not fly today to windy for me, but I did find the Whetstone Launch.
Thanks John & Morey for the information.
Looks launchable for me with good conditions. Rock might be an issue.
This is a link to my photos for the day.
http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii13 ... =slideshow
Andy
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Thanks John & Morey for the information.
Looks launchable for me with good conditions. Rock might be an issue.
This is a link to my photos for the day.
http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii13 ... =slideshow
Andy
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Nice pictures
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:16 am
Nice pictures of the 'Stones. Thanks, Andy
John
John
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:14 pm
Wow, that's a terrific pic of the 'Stones launch. Makes me wanna' be there.
right after launch, fly out a few hundred yards then bear left. There's a steeper face that catches the thermals and rises to a point about 7000msl. It's the standard place to get up.
well, might as well re-post this video I shot a couple years ago there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQm4J4TocJ4
Oh, damn. Youtube deleted my audio. There was great music, which included Wonderwall, and Cake's "going the distance" just as Eric was launching
right after launch, fly out a few hundred yards then bear left. There's a steeper face that catches the thermals and rises to a point about 7000msl. It's the standard place to get up.
well, might as well re-post this video I shot a couple years ago there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQm4J4TocJ4
Oh, damn. Youtube deleted my audio. There was great music, which included Wonderwall, and Cake's "going the distance" just as Eric was launching