Windsock update…

I now have real windsocks for Cloud Peak and for the 12in windsock by the shade structure. But, I am going to wait until the winds have died down some before installing them. Thank you to the pilot that donated a windsock. I mounted it on the pole to the west of the storage containers. When the powerful North winds hit, I went to the LZ to take it down. Sadly, I was not quick enough and it was all ready shredding in the wind. but it is still on the pole and can be put back up so pilots can get some use out of it.  I have a sewing machine, but I am NO Seamster. My sewing is not pretty, but, I have found I can fabricate a windsock that does the job, and I have the sail off of an old WW Fusion, so I have plenty of material to work with. I am going to sew up some more socks, and streamers so that when these wear out, we have replacements.

Andy

Nathan yes. That was NOT one of my better days. Like the majority of aviation accidents, the cause was pilot error. I launched with a wing low, and spun right back into the mountainside. My bad. I will make no excuses for myself, but, if it would not have been for my tremendous innate natural flying abilities…cough cough, the results would have been much worse…I think the correct word is, luck! LOL  Thank you for sitting with me while I got my wits back after impact. I am still waiting for my new replacement teeth from the VA…

Andy

Andy smiles. I have a lot of “There I was, thought I was going to DIE stories!” I read the article in I think it was Popular Science? And I was hooked. I am self taught. So, I found/put myself in situations that caused moments of intense and extreme pucker factor! People coming into the sport now, both HG&PG are so fortunate to have both certified equipment, instructors and the vast amount of knowledge and experience they have to impart. To my knowledge, there are no killer wings anymore. Yes, some are easier/harder to fly, but back in the day there were wings that were flat out deadly due to design flaws.

Get high,fly fast, go far…

Thank you Jeff for the information. The access trail is first on the list. Long ago, when I was younger, I was on a crew that built helipads and fire attack trails in the Hualapai mountains AZ. As to help…for now, it’s me. I think Alex will help. So, OK. I will start looking for a 18×60 sock. Thank you again for the information.                                                                                                                                                            Mark, those are some great photos and great people.  How many years ago were they taken?

As to flying safe, I have been flying for 55 years. I started with bamboo and plastic. I hope to fly my T-2 on my 70th birthday.

Andy

I I am not sure if I replied to you or not. Glider has been sold.

You are interested in what modals of glider besides U2? I can ask around at Andy Jackson. I may know someone who has a wing for sale…