The week ahead

[Steven Snyder]

In case the mails don’t go through this week here is what I see. Monday through Wednesday no soaring but could be good for training. Light winds, possible cloud cover. I am not going to be out Tuesday so let me know if you want an operation those days. Thursday and Friday are calling for high winds again.

Steve

[ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZ]

On Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 06:25:43 PM CDT, SSI <webmaster@skysoaring.com> wrote:

Need tow pilot,excellent soaring day, student forecast for Monday

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[Dennis Burke]

The attached Skew-T from Andy looks suspicious!……hmm

[Dennis Burke]

Andy, if you can accept “ballast ” on your flight today,  I can volunteer me as a paying ride-along.

[Steven Snyder]

Andy was on the right track but I believe the discrepancy was the temperature and dew point never met. Below is a decent video on how to read the Skew T plot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL4Dmouqto0

If my attachment comes through it is the Skew T from today’s SkySight forecast.

Happy soaring!

Steve

From: SSI <webmaster@skysoaring.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2022 9:41 PM
To: Smsrsnyder@comcast.net
Subject: Reply To: The week ahead; By ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZ, [Sky Soaring]

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[Steven Snyder]

Steve

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Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 2:51 PM
To: Smsrsnyder@comcast.net
Subject: Reply To: The week ahead; By Steven Snyder, [Sky Soaring]

[Steven Snyder]

I will be out on Wednesday and I believe we have a tow pilot. Anyone interested in flying?

Steve

[Steven Snyder]

Thursday will be too windy. Friday and Saturday are looking nice. Lighter winds and higher lift both days.

Steve

[Steven Snyder]

October 10-13. No flying unless the forecast changes. Looks like high winds until Friday.

Stay tuned.

[ANDRZEJ CHICEWICZ]

senior citizen day for gliding is Monday

On Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 05:38:19 PM CDT, SSI <webmaster@skysoaring.com> wrote:

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[Rich Walenda]

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the morning.It may be a good senior citizen flying day. Have checkbook – will spend money.Regards,Rich

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[Steven Snyder]

Strange weather forecast for the remainder of this week. NO HIGH WINDS! Not sure how to respond.

No soaring but if you want to fly Thursday through Saturday let’s get something started.

Let me know!

Steve

[Steven Snyder]

Tow pilot needed! Thursday morning for 3 scenic rides. Please let me know so I can schedule with these people.

Steve

[Don Grillo]

I can come out. What time? 10 works best for me

— Don

[Steven Snyder]

10 should work. They asked for morning. Need to confirm.

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[Steven Snyder]

I be out at 9:30 for a 10 am start tomorrow.

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[Steven Snyder]

Turned out to be a good day. 3 scenic flights to start the day and put some cash in the till then 4 flights by Jerry INCLUDING HIS FIRST U.S. SOLO! Well done, Jerry. On to working towards your rating.

Steve

PS, Don did the towing plus we rearranged the sardines (gliders) in the hanger.

[Steven Snyder]

I have heard nothing about Friday. Let’s plan on having a good day on Saturday as it may very well be the last weekend of the year.

Anyone out there?

Steve

[Rich Walenda]

Hello:

Saturday:  Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday:  A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

I will be out at the field to see if the winds are really calm on Saturday!

Regards,

Rich

[John Scott]

I’m returning to Illinois and will be out Saturday.  I see MM signed up to tow.  What is still assembled to fly?  I can also tow. 😎

[Steven Snyder]

We have 270 and Pumpkin available. Mark will tow am if you can take over for pm.

Steve

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Sent: Friday, October 28, 2022 4:53 PM
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[Rich Walenda]

Hello:Pumpkin and one 1-26 are the only ones ready to fly. Regards,Rich

[Don Grillo]

Tow pilots. Please only put as much fuel in the towplane as you think you will need. We are not sure what day we will stop flying, and we want to have the least amount of fuel in the towplane as possible. This way we won’t have much to siphon out prior to installing the new landing gear bungee cords.

— Don

[Steven Snyder]

I’ll be out by 9 if anyone wants an early start.

Steve

[Art Silverman]

I will be there after 10 for my last flight ✈️ of 2022

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[Rich Walenda]

Hello:

Was a “Saturday wrap-up” sent out? Both the 1-26 and Pumpkin were earning their keep yesterday.  Clear skies, no wind, and some fall scenery to view.  No lift, but that beat the 30 mph winds of the past weekends.

Happy Halloween to all.

Regards,

Rich

 

[Steven Snyder]

Rich. In addition we had 16 flights. Mostly guest and scenic flights. Even with no lift Greg P and Petr had flights over 45 min.Despite issues with the towplane battery both Mark and John kept the operation running.

A great day indeed.

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[Steven Snyder]

The week of November 1-4. Looks like Tuesday and Wednesday may be the nicest weather wise with the wind picking up some Thursday and even higher Friday and Saturday.

If there is any interest speak up so we can make plans.

Steve

[cornelis van de klippe]

Wednesday would work for me.

Kees van de klippe

[Steven Snyder]

Last call for Wednesday. Only decent day of the week. Only Kees responded so far.

Steve

[John Scott]

I’ll be there. 😎

John M. Scott

[Greg Palmer]

I may be out too.Greg P

[Steven Snyder]

We have a quorum. I’ll be there around 10.

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[John Scott]

I’ll also be out at 10:00. 🇺🇸

John M. Scott

[Steven Snyder]

The next and possibly last flyable days look to be Sunday and Monday. Any interest? Any towpilots available?

Steve

PS I need to deliver a trailer to the field for CAP on Sunday and hopefully dis-assemble 91S.

[Don Grillo]

Steve, I should be able to come out on Sunday and Monday. The new battery will need to be installed in the towplane.

— Don

[Steven Snyder]

Looking to start at noon Monday. Have a couple of people interested. Anyone else?

Steve

[James Slocum]

Sorry that I missed a lot of the seasons end as I’m now back in Belize. I parked my 1-26 and trailer at Beloit airport in a very nice hangar, winterized our 195 and Waco F2 at Poplar Grove.Can some one look in my locker and see if I left my Dewalt 1/2 inch drive impact wrench and tie down bag? They came up missing, but I’m pretty forgetful with too much going on.Thanks,

Jimbob

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[John Scott]

Let’s fly! 😎

John M. Scott

[Steven Snyder]

What may very well be the final flying day of the year turned out to be a nice one. Participating in the frigid fun were John S, John B, Mike V, Petr, myself and Greg T serving as ground support. All told, 7 flights led by John S at 50 mins.

See you Saturday for the final meeting of the year.

Steve

[Petr Folwarczny]

And don’t forget about Don. He did tow and had one flight on 1-26

[Steven Snyder]

Darn. I knew I forgot someone.

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[Steven Snyder]

JimBob. Yes, they are in your locker.

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[James Slocum]

Thanks so much. I hope everyone has a great off season.

Jimbob

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