11 July - sniffer launched at 1230 and stuck

At 1236, he was climbing 3 kts on the average through 2,600.  Update, through 3,000, 5 kts on the averager, estimated cloudbase 3,600`.  Update, 4,000` 6 kts.  Launching in 15 minutes.  Cloudbase, 4,500`.  Looking for next thermal.

We`re gridded on 31, winds northerly at ten, drying out the considerable surface moisture.

Next - start gate opening.

Many of us have been saved on flights by a raptor soaring; you go over, and use his lift when you`re low...  An interesting variation on this occurred on the 9th, when KI landed at Alexandria.  This bird led him to the clubhouse...

 

You just don`t see that every day!

TAF CYOW 111438Z 1115/1212 33012KT P6SM SCT040 TEMPO 1115/1122 BKN040
FM112200 33012KT P6SM FEW050

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