Day 12

5th Day of the comp

The forecast today was not looking good, and our morning weather report had indicated significant development starting early. Route 3 was called as it seemed to be the best shot to get out ahead of the weather.

All I wanted to do today was launch as early as I could. The weather was approaching fast, and I did not want to get stuck on the mountain. I figured there was a good chance I would sink out since I was launching so early, but that was better than not flying at all.

I had a short flight down to the LZ, but was glad I had gotten off the hill at all. A bit of rain fell as I broke down my glider, and the rest of the pilots flew down to the bail out as well.

Setting up to land with a gloomy sky

Ben doing a bit of aerobatics before landing


The weather report had been right about the morning, but was wrong about the afternoon. By 3pm the sky was clear and conditions looked great. The few pilots who had waited it out got flights of 40-60 miles....

BBQ and award ceremony tonight, and then we are hitting the road for the long drive back. The plan is to get a few hours into the drive tonight, and then make the rest of the haul tomorrow.

My total score for the meet was 15 points. Not too good, but this place is big air and there is a lot to learn. Next year I'll be back and ready.