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For Tom… Tomorrow (Wednesday) looks good enough for flying and I will be at AJX (Marshall LZ) before 11:30 am. I will bring your radio.
Hi Tom, I’m answering here (I don’t have your Email address), but please continue our conversation by Email: My contact.
I have been using those UV-B5 continuously for students since 2015, so they have been reliable. I cannot think of a reason why they would stop working as you get closer to Torrey. I just noticed that I have spare/extra batteries for all the UV-B5’s (and the VX-6R), so all buyers get those bonus items.
I am reserving one UV-B5 for you. Do you want a holder for $5 more (grand total of $15)? It sounds like I’m pushing fries at a fast-food restaurant. I will have it with me when going flying, and there is a fair chance I will be at Marshall this Wednesday as you noticed from the shuttle list.
Today (Sunday Feb 20) was a repeat of Monday, but even better… I launched at 2:05 pm and flew 3 h 17 min, no rough air and the best part was the late widespread lift to 6600′. I counted about a dozen PG in flight at one moment. There was also a couple learning to HG, and using a trailer behind the shuttle vehicle to bring the wing up.
Quote of the day over the radio from a worried pilot: “I’m on the BGD wing and tried everything, big ears and spirals, but can’t come down !“
10 am update, for flying today (Sunday Feb 20)… Looks great, come and get it!
Tomorrow (Sunday Feb 20) is setting up for a repeat, with an ideal forecast at this time.
I plan to arrive at the LZ at 1 pm, to allow for a slow hike up (I do it for the exercise but PG rides are continuously available) and launching around 2:15 pm (3:15 pm and after will offer smoother air).
If you are new to the site: P2 and radio required. Good launch control.
After a few weeks down, the Crestline PTZ live cam is back up. I believe Dan has been working at it, thank you!

The boulder was lifted by the tractor, but was the weight measured?

Let’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.
Big thanks Stan & Dan. The more data points the better.
Thanks to Cory for capturing my launch on video. <– Click this link.
I waited for a lull to inflate.

Glad to help Bille.
Yes, I got 3+ hour last Saturday at a different location, so my “flying tank” is near full.
Our treasurer can negotiate a payment plan for you. His Email… treasurer@crestlinesoaring.org
Thanks 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.
She’s a keeper Bille. :-) Thanks for sharing your happiness, it is contagious.
Well done Bille !
Does she drive you to launch ?
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