Forum Replies Created
-
AuthorPosts
-
Jerome Daoust
General Member10 am update, for flying today (Sunday Feb 20)… Looks great, come and get it!
Jerome Daoust
General MemberTomorrow (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.
Jerome Daoust
General MemberAfter a few weeks down, the Crestline PTZ live cam is back up. I believe Dan has been working at it, thank you!
Jerome Daoust
General MemberThe boulder was lifted by the tractor, but was the weight measured?
Jerome Daoust
General 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 Daoust
General MemberBig thanks Stan & Dan. The more data points the better.
Jerome Daoust
General MemberThanks to Cory for capturing my launch on video. <– Click this link.
I waited for a lull to inflate.
Jerome Daoust
General MemberGlad to help Bille.
Yes, I got 3+ hour last Saturday at a different location, so my “flying tank” is near full.
Jerome Daoust
General MemberOur treasurer can negotiate a payment plan for you. His Email… treasurer@crestlinesoaring.org
Jerome Daoust
General 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 Daoust
General MemberShe’s a keeper Bille. :-) Thanks for sharing your happiness, it is contagious.
Jerome Daoust
General MemberWell done Bille !
Does she drive you to launch ?
Jerome Daoust
General 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 Daoust
General MemberDone, shared his Email.
Jerome Daoust
General 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.
-
AuthorPosts