The sniffer, ST, launched at 1448; a monumental scratching for height followed for 40 minutes, before gravity won the battle (rule 1 of gliding - "Gravity gets a vote."). A series of light showers ran through, and each time, cut off heating. There was high overcast above. The day was called at 1430. Two competitors took their gliders back to the hangar via a 3,000' tow. It was an "all-LAK" day (two -17a's and a -12).
KI says he is narrowly leading the Canadian National Rigging and De-Rigging Championship...
Tomorrow looks very good, and we're pretty excited. Tonight is the mango chicken dinner, and the pool is getting a real work-out right now.
Dan
Thanks for these updates! KI we still need a CFI after this!
ReplyDeleteGood luck weatherwise...
Martin