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- Thu May 05, 2011 3:11 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Miller Friday
- Replies: 4
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Miller Friday
Eric has a tandem or two to do, and I'm playing hooky from work to fly Miller. It looks like it could happen if we get there early. ADDS forecasts L&V at 6000' and 9000' at 11 AM, going west 10-15 by 5 PM. A classic Miller get-off-early day. Dr. Jack predicts the top of lift over 18k with the -3 aro...
- Mon May 02, 2011 4:19 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Greaterville fire and Box Canyon
- Replies: 3
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Greaterville fire and Box Canyon
A new wildfire has been reported in the Santa Rita mountains, near Greaterville. Helicopters and an aerial tanker are already engaged. Report at http://www.kgun9.com/story/14556713/greaterville-fire-burning-south-of-tucson . This fire will affect flying at Box Canyon. No TFR has been posted yet, but...
- Mon May 02, 2011 1:06 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: RGSA says Dry Canyon Memorial Day Fly-in is Postponed
- Replies: 0
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RGSA says Dry Canyon Memorial Day Fly-in is Postponed
This from Robin Hastings: “Hello, all RGSA folks and potential Dry Canyon Fly-In attendees. I just spoke with my contact at the Lincoln National Forest, in which our Dry Canyon and La Luz launches are located. As of next week, she told me, expect the Lincoln National Forest to be closed to all entry...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:41 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Whetstones Saturday?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5584
Re: Whetstones Saturday?
ADDS has surface winds tomorrow at 10-15 kts SSW for 11 AM, 15-20 kts SSW for 5 PM. 6000' winds aloft are 10-15 kts SSW at 11 AM, 20-25 kts at 5 PM. Since it's predicted stronger later, I plan on being in the LZ fairly early, maybe noon-ish. I'd be happy to meet up with anyone that wants to carpool ...
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:08 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Whetstones Saturday?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5584
Whetstones Saturday?
It looks like it could be good...
John
John
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:21 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Miller Saturday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6023
Re: Miller Saturday
It turned out to be a really nice day. We had four HG pilots, Eric (along with his tandem students Nate and his girlfriend Cody) Orrin Smith, Eric Tucker and me. We also had PG'ers Andy Miller and A.J. Frye. And Whitney Todnem, Eric's fiance Rachel and A.J.'s friend Camille turned out to give us wir...
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:12 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: HG Accident report - Box Canyon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4968
Re: Box accident
John Wolfe was reporting solid west at the top PG launch a few seconds before that, as it had been most of the day. I think it was a strong thermal north of launch pulling air in, and I just happened to be trying to fly away from it at the time. There were strong thermal cycles that day, and we did ...
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:16 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: HG Accident report - Box Canyon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4968
HG Accident report - Box Canyon
I had an HG flying accident at Box Canyon on Sunday afternoon. It was non-injury, but I was just lucky in that. Eric Tucker and I were flying from the HG launch, and John Wolfe and Terry Kowing had hiked up the back to the PG launch. The forecast had been for lighter conditions, WSW 10-15 aloft but ...
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:41 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Saturday Flying
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8618
Re: Sunday Box
Eric Smith and I will be coming out. That's one too many for Eric Tucker's truck so we'll be driving up in my vehicle. We would appreciate if we could get Raquel's help on launch, though.
John
John
- Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:23 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Saturday Flying
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8618
Sunday Box
Hey, Eric, got room for one more for the drive up to launch? I'm interested.
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:47 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Jerry Dalen
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5310
Jerry's funeral service
Jerry's funeral service will be at 10:30 Saturday morning, at the Trinity Bible Church. 3420 W. Peoria Ave. Phoenix, 85029. To get there, take I-10 into Phoenix. Take exit 143 A-B onto Rt. 17 north. Continue north about 8 miles to exit 208, the Peoria Avenue exit. Turn left onto Peoria Ave., and dri...
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:08 pm
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Jerry Dalen
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5310
Memorial arrangements
Randy Kerchill let me know that Jerry's funeral arrangements are tentatively for this Saturday. He said he would pass along the particulars as soon as he has them.
I plan on attending, and would be happy to carpool up (as driver or rider) with anyone else interested.
John
I plan on attending, and would be happy to carpool up (as driver or rider) with anyone else interested.
John
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:53 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: Jerry Dalen
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5310
Re: Jerry Dalen
I was very surprised and sorry to hear recently that Jerry was ill, and the news he has passed is very sad. He was always extremely friendly when I came up to AZHPA events, and I will miss him.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fellow pilots.
Goodbye, Jerry.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fellow pilots.
Goodbye, Jerry.
- Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:51 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: anyone for friday
- Replies: 9
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HGs bailing out
It's looking southwest aloft and westsouthwest to west surface, not good conditions for the HG launch at Box, so the Erics and I are bailing out for today. Not strong enough for the 'Stones so it looks like we're out of luck. Soaring forecast looks pretty nice, though, hope you PG guys have better l...
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:59 am
- Forum: Public Messages
- Topic: visiting pilot looking for folks to fly para/hang
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2786
Re: visiting pilot looking for folks to fly para/hang
Stanley,
Are you still around? Eric Smith and I are HG pilots, and are thinking that Box Canyon looks pretty good for Friday. Any interest? I believe some PG folks are also considering Box (slightly different launch, same site). You can reply here or give me a call.
John Lowery
520 444 8105
Are you still around? Eric Smith and I are HG pilots, and are thinking that Box Canyon looks pretty good for Friday. Any interest? I believe some PG folks are also considering Box (slightly different launch, same site). You can reply here or give me a call.
John Lowery
520 444 8105