[Steven Snyder]

Looks like a windy day on Wednesday but come on out if you can. Always something to be worked on.

[Steven Snyder]

There is no requirement to stop flying at this time.

[Steven Snyder]

Make that Sunday 23 May.

[Steven Snyder]

Check out Petr’s photos on the Photo Gallery page.

[Steven Snyder]

Well, it’s amazing how much work gets done on a no fly day. The devoted arrived for the meeting and stayed to work. Oil was changed on the Pawnee and both Hustlers and the blades were changed on the newer Hustler. BTW one blade was actually bent apparently caused by the deck being set too low and driven over rough terrain. Please use the Ford tractor for brush cutting. Several other projects were underway as well.

[Steven Snyder]

Friday starts at 12:00. Not sure about winching. SkySight calling for 9k.

[Steven Snyder]

Part III. Okay, so not as exciting but there is a club meeting in the hanger on Saturday morning. Just maybe, there will be a chance to get in some flights before the weather changes. After that I can return to my cave and take a break from this crazy typing.

Enough already!

[Steven Snyder]

Part II. So, who wants to fly Thursday and Friday? Forecasters calling for more of the same. Top of the lift Thursday 6500 ft with light winds and Friday 8000+ with light winds.

Now, to make this happen we need tow pilots both days. Some of you may know that a contingent representing Sky Soaring is going North to Albert Lea MN to fly in the Region 7 contest. This includes 2 of our tow pilots so it sure would be wonderful if there is anyone else available for this rewarding job. Best wishes to our teammates as they take on the challenge of bringing home the trophy(s).

But wait… there’s more!

[Steven Snyder]

This could be a long report but then you might not read it so Part 1:

Great flying for the last 3 days. Monday Larry and Tim teamed up and did 5 flights with 2 students. Tuesday there were 12 flights with John L leading the way at just under 4 hours and John De at 2.5. Nick the Rising Star flew the 1-26 for 1 hours. Thanks to Don and John S for towing. Lift was reported in excess of 7500 msl. Wednesday more of the same. 8 flights recorded, 5 over 1 hr and the longest at 2:08. Lift was strong as high as 9500 msl. Kevin, Andy and Denny were introduced to landing on 09. Thanks Don for towing.

More to follow.

[Steven Snyder]

Looking ahead to next week Tuesday and Wednesday are looking like good flying days. Stay tuned.

[Steven Snyder]

Friday looks to be windy again. If we can get a tow pilot in the morning we should get it some flights before it exceeds maximums.

[Steven Snyder]

Well, that was fun! Total of 15 flights today. 5 long flights, 2 @2.5 hrs, 2 more over 3 and 3.5 hrs and guess who… at 4.5 hrs. so much flying we drained the fuel tank. Good thing a delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. Big thanks to John Scott for towing all day.

Next likely day is Friday.

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