February 24, 2013
The weather called for rain
showers and possible thunderstorms. But the skys were blue. I
waited a little too long to get up to launch.
The clouds rolled in and everything was shaded. I did a running reverse launch and found
thermals in the usual place but light just on the spur to the left of launch.
Drift was strong east and I was
concerned about being blown back too far across the ridge and not getting back
to the LZ or being stuck behind the ridge.
I had a nice 35 minute flight
with smooth air and gentle thermals but ended up in the landing zone with no
XC. I was able to crank and bank the
Mentor 3 with more confidence today. I’m
loving he wing.
The forecst rain never happened. Tomorrow is forecast stronger
and I plan on being on launch earlier.
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| Scratching just off the Bright LZ |
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