A Flying Weekend

Gunter · Post by **Gunter** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:13 am

Early notice that it may be a good flying weekend, especially for PG's. The way I read it preliminarely is that Sat. may be a glass off at Box. (winds SSW @9-6mph, in GV, from 6 to 7pm).
And on Sun. looks like a Miller morning, 6mph ESE.
Let's all make plans to fly. It would really be great to see all the old rags come out of the closet. The look much prettier in the air.
Will keep you updated. Call me on cell 520-906-0182.
Gunter

Guido · Post by **Guido** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:43 am

I am in.... (today,tomorrow, sunday..)

maybe even today...

regards Guido

Gunter · Post by **Gunter** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:27 pm

Sorry Guido, I'm all booked up for the day and eve'g. However, it could be a good glass off at Box between 5 and 6 pm.
Gunter

morey · Post by **morey** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:29 pm

I'm on the other side of the country- but in looking at the forecast- it looks blown out for PGing on Saturday. Definately SW.
Perhaps it will wain sufficiently in the evening- but it looks perfect for HG at the whetstones on Sat.

That's what I would do... if I were there....

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:07 pm

Based on tonight's forecast, I'd have to agree with the east coast guy, probably blown out unless it mellows enough by glassoff time. Also, it's going to be a hot afternoon hike up anything this weekend. But there's another forecast in the AM. By the way, how's the flying over them eastern trees?

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:30 pm

Sat, forecast is strong winds, 15.
Sunday,I am going to the training hill in the morning, an flying in the afternoon.
Give me a call if you would like to go along, 405-3814.

Eric

slinger · Post by **slinger** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:40 am

Eric,

I would like to go along with you on Sunday! Also, if something shapes up for Saturday, let me know.

Justin
400-4741

John Wolfe · Post by **John Wolfe** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:24 am

Gunter, I'd like to go as well. Even if the wind doesn't calm enough for my limited PG skills, I'd still like to tour whichever site you choose.

906-4868

Gunter · Post by **Gunter** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:42 am

John, as of 10:30 a.m. I'm still planning to go to Box Canyon, unless thinks change drastically by later this afternoon. My tentative plan is to be in the Box Lz by 4pm; up at launch by 5pm; and in the air around 5:30pm. I'm hoping by then the wind velocity at launch should be around 13 - 15 mph. By 6:30pm it should be around 10 mph. I'll just have to see how it works out. Green Valley winds at 7pm (just after sunset) are expected to be around 5mph. I expect a late glass off may be possible.
If you're not familiar on how to get there, call me and i can meet you somewhere.
Gunter

PS. Guido what are your plans?

Fred · Post by **Fred** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:31 am

Just got back from an early morning motor flight. The morning winds aloft update is still calling for pretty brisk SW winds that might or might not mellow about sunset. Best of luck Gunter, let us know how the actual conditions turned out. Eric, I'll check this evening's forecast and give you a call about the training hills.

Guido · Post by **Guido** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:44 am

Gunter, see you at 4.00 p.m at the landing zone. Currently the winds seem not to be too strong... at least what I currently see from todays measurements at
http://www.atmo.arizona.edu/products/graphs/dailyE/
regards Guido

Guido · Post by **Guido** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:53 am

Gunter, John and me flew yesterday at Box around 6 pm. Gunter launched first and (as usual) was circling high above us somewhere in the 6000 feed range in another sphere.....I launched as second and could stay about 400 feet over the lower launch. Meanwhile the wind direction changed to south, which gave John a hard time to launch. After numerous attempts his tethers are messed up and it was already dark. Therefore he was obliged to walk down, which was tough in the moonlight. But he made it and so we could relax with some beverages in Gunters garden...
Today John and me want to try Box Canyon again if the winds are not so strong like yesterday. We will meet at 3.30 p.m. at the LZ.
Guido

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