Saturday 5-7-05 - Looks Stronger

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Saturday 5-7-05 - Looks Stronger

Post by morey » Fri May 06, 2005 8:30 am

Looks like solid SW winds today (Fri), due to the low pressure system moving into northern AZ, but as the low heads north and east tomorrow and gradients spread it appears to be light SW tomorrow. Possibly light enough to do Miller in the morning, or possibly not waning until later.

Being biwingal 1. increases the opportunities to fly, but 2. makes it more difficult to choose.

It won't be strong enough for the Whetstones in a HG- but probably light enough SW to do Box in a HG or PGing glassoff. Or, perhaps light enough for the Mustangs glass- wouldn't that be nice?

I'll go in any direction- whereever we have a critical mass of Stiffies or Bags. Who else wants to get airtime tomorrow?- and what are your thoughts?

(this post will be updated as the weather evolves)

as of 4pm Friday- it's looking too SW in the morning for Miller, but light SW in teh afternoon for PG at either Box or 'Stangs. I say we fly the bags.

OK Now as of 10pm Fri, the RUC2 model forecast is up as far out as 8am, and Ft. Huachuca will have 20 kts at launch level. Not good for Miller in the morn- but still lookin' good for Mustangs in the afternoon!


Now, Saturday morning- the weather has changed again. The Soundings FSL are predicting stronger winds than last night. WSW 15kts this afternoon and evening Possibly perfect for HG at the 'Stones. However ADDS is still saying light enought for PG. It's good to be biwingal. I'm off to Eric's this morn to put the new sail on my wing and will be back on line at noon to check where I'm going.
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Post by Jerry » Fri May 06, 2005 9:23 am

I have to pull duty at the gliding club tomorrow morning so...I booked a sailplane at 1:00 for an hour. I really need some ballast in the front seat since my daughter decided to see her friends instead.
Call me at work if you want to go.

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Post by morey » Fri May 06, 2005 1:13 pm

Yeah- that's just what I need. An oppportunity to fall in love with a 3rd form of soaring. I'm a possibility if we don't get a critical mass out for a lighter form of aviation.

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Post by KenS » Fri May 06, 2005 3:49 pm

Saturday is the annual ham radio swap meet in Sierra Vista. It's on Moson road east and north of Miller LZ. Might be something to check out if not flyable. I went once 10 years ago when it was blown out at the Miller fly-in and picked up a working HP11c caculator for $2.50.

Moson road, a couple miles south of Fry blvd. Big antena farm visible.

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Post by Jerry » Fri May 06, 2005 11:03 pm

I have volunteer ballast for tomorrow, if anyone wants to try it some other time call me. Please. I'll take any reason to go fly.

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Post by Allan » Sat May 07, 2005 7:17 am

I'm all up for going to the Mustangs today. I've been waiting so long to fly! Anyone else? :D

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Count me in for the Mustangs

Post by Hansen » Sat May 07, 2005 1:59 pm

I'd love to fly the Mustangs today if some other members are going.
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Re: Count me in for the Mustangs

Post by morey » Sat May 07, 2005 3:42 pm

Hansen wrote:I'd love to fly the Mustangs today if some other members are going.
Well, Allen and I were the only two other potential pilots, and we decided not to go.

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