The weather pattern so far this season has been disappointing. We seem to get a beautiful day about once per week. The six intervening days are usually quite horrible, with grey skies and every possible mix of precipitation. Here's hoping the pattern ends soon.
Yesterday was the one beautiful day. A Slacker Day was hastily arranged the day before, and Andy agreed to be the towpilot. The day began with no clouds at all and very little wind. The forecast was for moderate lift to 4500 feet. They got the altitude right, but not the lift strength. It was a struggle to stay in the air, giving us some good early season practice.
Tim (BU), who is the only pilot logging his flights on OLC so far this year managed 75 kilometers. Greg (JR) headed out to Dean but got low most of the way there, nearly landing in a field. He got back up and came home.
Local flights were made by Paul and Moshe in the Blanik and by Rick and Shawn in the 2-33. Shawn then had a short flight in the 1-26.
A modest but definite start to the soaring season. It is fair to say that we haven't missed a good day yet.
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