Hang-On Comp

I drove down to Woodrat with Jonny and Chris on Sunday for a few days of flying at the Hang-On competition. We had great flying the first two days with clouds streets over the mountains towards Grants Pass. Unfortunately a wild fire started along the coarse on the first day and the race was stopped. Most of us landed at goal as the tankers and helicopters zoomed over head carrying water and flame retardant to the near by fire.

As we were getting ready to leave the LZ I helped Chris load his glider on the van and as he stepped down he twisted his ankle severely. Chris went to the hospital that evening to have it x-rayed and found out that it was actually broken and would require surgery to ensure that it mended quickly and correctly. He's still planning on flying at the World's in Big Spring in two weeks and I'm sure he'll do great. More info is on his Blog.

Mexican ice pack

Darren, Jonny & Chris

Chelan 2007

It's been a fun but very busy week of flying and meet directing. The Chelan XC Classic was a success with about 45 pilots competing and everyone having a good time. We had great flying weather every day of the competition with light winds the first few days, allowing for some big triangles to be flown. Then the winds picked up in the afternoon on the last two days and pilots went long with several 100+ mile flights.
Thanks to all the volunteers - Tryg, Paul, CJ, George, Brian, Tom & Lori - it wouldn't have happened with out all your help.
CXCC Results

My retrieve, a bunch of happy pilots with a head start on the evenings activities

That middle guy looks like trouble.
(Darren, Marty & Chris)