Hello, all:
Four sorties were completed today. Cumulus clouds developed, with thermals beneath them. Recent days featured light northern winds resulting in moderate temperatures and much lower humidity levels. On Friday, the wind remained light but shifted to the southwest, which increased temperatures, but not the humidity. These conditions were ripe for a good day of soaring. Today’s flights:
Dave L flew first. He flew the partnership owned 1-26B, S/N 379. This was Dave’s first flight in a 1-26, and after his flight he commented that he wished he’d been asked to be a partner. He enjoyed flying it, and said he’d like to continue to have access to fly it. The second flight was Jeff F, flying his 1-26B, S/N 263. Jeff found thermals west of the airport but found better thermals northeast of the airport. He reached 5,400’ MSL and flew for an hour and fifteen minutes, landing shortly after high cirrus clouds blocked the sun. Once the sun was blocked, the appearance of the cumulus clouds quickly changed, and the thermals vanished. Eric H launched in S/N 379 shortly after Dave landed. Eric didn’t find any thermals to the west of the airport and wasn’t able to reach the thermals to the northeast, so he had to land. Mark B flew S/N 379 next, which was the hangar flight for the day. Frank did the towing for us and also helped clean the Pawnee between tows. There was a summers worth of smashed insects, bird droppings, and dirt that had accumulated on the Pawnee, and it needed a good wash.
In other news, long-time club member and CFI-G Jamie A announced he is retiring from gliding. His 91st birthday is in just a few days, and he’s decided it’s time to ground himself. Jaime was a fantastic flight instructor, whose calm, laid-back approach to teaching was appreciated by all of his students. Jaime says he’s writing some notes that he’ll share with the Club about his soaring history and experiences.
Three of our club members are in Hamilton, TX, this coming week for a cross-country soaring camp. It’ll be interesting to hear what they learn and experience.
Safe soaring!
OSCI
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