WEATHER A static low pressure system off the coast (again) is cycling flows counterclockwise from the southwest. The weather service is not specific about the forecast, stating only that unstable, moisture laden flows will be with us this weekend. I'll step out on a limb, noting from the satellite videos that the system looks about the same as last week. This means that arms from the low pressure system will swing through, alternating broken skies and decent soaring conditions with overcast skies and crappy soaring conditions. We'll have to wait and see which prevails. TOW PILOTS Travis agreed that he will be at the airport Saturday "noonish" if the weather looks like it will support soaring. If there is any question, call him on Saturday. There is nobody to tow on Sunday yet. OTHER STUFF 1. Dave has formally denied taunting me as I flew last Saturday, although he readily admits that evil thoughts lurk behind the mask. Is it any wonder that I am paranoid? Nevertheless, I believe him. So, there is a mystery here. Who was it on the radio, reminding me that I should be home grading papers? 2. Please read Dave's previous post about new badges. It is important that we all comply with the airport regulations here. Thanks, Dave, for again handling all the paperwork. 3. Our new web site is growing more fantastic by the day, thanks to Kent's work. April 1 we migrate to our new Blog site: www.cascadesoaringsociety.com and our new private group site. All news will be posted on the first page of the blog site, so you have easy access to information . However, you must be a member to post information on the blog. Additionally, confidential conversations may take place on our new Google group site, and Kent has worked hard to migrate documents of all sorts there. Contact Kent for information about both: cascadesoaring@cascadesoaringsociety.com 4. Be mighty careful during spring soaring. The weather can be very unpredictable and viciously turbulent. Give yourself extra altitude, extra speed, and extra caution. Fly Safely, Mike |
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