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Joe Greblo always uses the 5 C’s: Carabiner, Chin, Chest, Crotch, Chute – I check each one every time before I fly. Of course that doesn’t make it impossible to FTHI, but it does reduce the odds. A mnemonic is a useful tool. I’m glade the H3 is ok.
The Sylmar Hang Gliding Association (Kagel Mtn.) is having the “Spring Air Festival” next Saturday, May 6th. Look at their website for info. shga.com
March 25, 2023 at 8:28 PM in reply to: Marshall – Sat March 18 2023 – You didn’t tell me it was going to be That Good #17608Just FYI, it was good at Sylmar as well, although most of us launched too late due to van trouble. Long story, it all worked out, just made many of us launch later than we knew we should. I think highest of the day was 9k.
Many interesting points. I agree with Rob that talking to the Ranch owners makes a lot of sense. If they sell and we lose some of our LZ, training hill, and amenities, then the cost savings becomes not worth it.
I have no idea how long used astroturf lasts. If it was once a year (as suggested as an extreme), the $400 difference makes me say grass! If it was 10 years, that is, of course, a whole different thing. In between, who knows – it depends on the response of the Ranch owners, I think.
This merits further investigation and discussion with the club members and the Ranch.
Side note: Newer artificial turf is much nicer than the stuff they made a few years ago. However, if we get used, we’re likely to get the stiffer old stuff. Not pushing anything, just pointing out that there is a difference between the really old stuff and the more recent old stuff, aside from it being older and more sun-exposed.
Dear Ms. Voight,
I was saddened to hear about Paul’s passing today. I flew with him a bunch the last two years, but hadn’t met him before. He seemed like a very nice person. My condolences to you and your family.
George Stebbins
Excellent!
Last summer, I was flying Marshall, and got very low – basically a few turns from setting up my landing. But, I managed a save, and climbed to 10+k! Being thrilled to have pulled that off, I went on glide toward Pine Flats. Most of the way there, I saw a commercial jet 50′-100′ or so above me and maybe a few hundred yards in front of me! We were pointed at each other. (I had been so stoked by the climb that I had stopped looking around for a bit – silly me!) I did an aggressive high-banked right turn and flew rapidly 90 degrees to the path of the plane and then went to the billboard to stay out of the turbulence from the jet. Lesson learned. Keep a lookout, my friends! Don’t count on quick reflexes and skill to save you from what you could avoid just by paying attention!
Thank You David
So how bad is the road up the front to Marshall Launch? I’m wondering about coming out this Sunday, and taking my eBike up.
I’m sorry you didn’t make it out. Company would have been nice. My experience is that XCSkies is a better predictor most of the time – Especially NAM3, and even more especially when all the models agree. (I usually ignore the global model except when the others don’t cover the time period I’m interested in. It’s almost always overly optimistic about altitude, wind direction, etc.)
I’ve been very busy lately, so I was motivated to take what I could get. I even told myself that if it blew down all day, I’d at least have a good eBike ride.
I know it doesn’t look all that good today, but the forest doesn’t close until tonight….. One last chance? Sadly, I’ve got stuff that has to be done today, so no flying for me, either.
Ah. Zac. Makes sense. I didn’t get a very good look, there was traffic, I was towing a trailer, etc. But I’m glad it all worked out ok. I was curious, however. Thanks for the info. Glad it wasn’t Bart Simpson…
I didn’t get a good look at the bottom of the sail, so I wasn’t sure, but I did wonder if it was you for a brief moment, Jonathan. I never thought it it might be Bart Simpson. Damn! I guess I should pay more attention. ;-)
If I understand it correctly, I like option 2.
I agree also. Thanks to you both.
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