Sunday (today) was a bit brisk. Whit arrived at BTA early and he and Mike got the “stuff” out of the hangars. Dan arrived about 1145 and took the Pawnee up for the initial warm up. The winds were a bit sporty–about 15 knots cross. Two brave intro...
Six of us showed up to brave the brisk winds and temps and had a successful day of it. Potential new member Chris Schwartz showed up for a couple of FAST flights with Whit as instructor and Dan towing. Chris is a retired Air Force pilot who did some glider flying at...
Was another beautiful day to get the safety flights completed. Light winds from the NE so we could launch on 31 and land back on 13. Jamie showed up so he could tow while I gave Bob Dyer his safety flight and Jamie towed once more as Jerry Adams completed his. Bob D....
What a great day to start the season! Started off at 9:30 and had 16 flights completed by noon and all gone by 12:30. Was able to launch on 31 and land back on 13 which helped to speed things up as well as many pattern tows and rope breaks. Jamie started it off with 3...
Hi All, I arrived “responsibly early” about 11:40 to find the stuff pretty much all up at the far end setting up for a 13 operation. I did my share by pulling Ander’s Russia out with my Subaru and trusty tow rope. The soaring forecast was dead on, i.e. there...
A check of the thermal index indicated negative values up to 6500 ft. With no significant wind forecast, there was potential for lift even though it is November. When I arrived, the L-23 and the Pawnee were positioned for a 31 takeoff. Whit Bonifant, Dan Peterson,...
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