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Jerome DaoustGeneral Member
The boulder was lifted by the tractor, but was the weight measured?
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberLet’s call it half a ton…
If this gets too dangerous to manhandle (thinking of Sisyphus’ punishment), a divide & conquer (breaking up the boulder into pieces) could be done: Example methods.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberBig thanks Stan & Dan. The more data points the better.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberThanks to Cory for capturing my launch on video. <– Click this link.
I waited for a lull to inflate.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberGlad to help Bille.
Yes, I got 3+ hour last Saturday at a different location, so my “flying tank” is near full.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberOur treasurer can negotiate a payment plan for you. His Email… treasurer@crestlinesoaring.org
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberThanks for filling in the role Dan, you’re in a good position to oversee both flying and LZ construction which can be as dangerous as the flying.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberShe’s a keeper Bille. :-) Thanks for sharing your happiness, it is contagious.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberWell done Bille !
Does she drive you to launch ?
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberRight until the last possible day… I have a student tomorrow (Sunday Oct 17). I expect nostalgic moments of “this is the last time I do this” during the day. Should be an enjoyable day with a fun repeat student. Stop by to say “hello” and share the moment.
Reminder: Starting Oct 18, I will still offer many services (<– This is link) Reserve repack, mentoring at various sites, theory classes, kiting, exams & ratings, gear sales (any brand) and adjustments.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberDone, shared his Email.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberThat was a fun day. Interesting how my “low save” in front of Arrowhead doesn’t look so low on the ayvri visualization, “lift desperation” must have amplified the feeling of being low.
At the start near Marshall above 5500′, I observed 10 mph wind from the NW. Also obvious from crabbing to the left while heading to Arrowhead. This may explain why Arrowhead did not produce the usual climb, since it became the tail end of a spine with respect to upper wind flow. For the rest of the flight, lift was found on the normal SW facing terrain spines.
Accomplishing distance with “for anyone” wings, regular harnesses, while keeping safe landing options… Maximum fun to stress ratio.
Thanks you Ladi for the convenient retrieve.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberAs David mentioned, the hike is short to the “Mid-Spine” launch from where the vehicle drops you and your gear off.
I would be more concerned with setup area, as it probably is limited to the launch itself (picture, without weeds at the moment). If I were still flying HG (I did for a while), I would prefer launching from the top (1 hour drive from the LZ, Google map and Schematic) where there is lots of setup area.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberThat was a certified fun day. Talking to pilots that day, some were not familiar with…
Our world-famous (it really is) Elsinore convergence.
Jerome DaoustGeneral MemberToday (Wed Sept 15) I completed my goal of “3 for 3“… 3-hour flights each day, for 3 days in a row. Today I got 1 min over 3 hours and up to 5.6 k. Thanks to Cory who captured my launch on video (mp4 file). Cory launched later and had a good flight.
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