On Apr 28, 9:41*pm, Tony wrote:
awesome! congrats!

Soooo,

Bada Bing!!! I made it! First 300K FAI Diamond Goal. (And a new TN
state record) Perfect day to go soaring. Cloudbase of 6500 feet.
4-5 knot thermals early, then 2-3 knot thermals later. Honest cumulus
clouds. Rounding the first turnpoint I could see the northwest corner
of Alabama, then rounding the second turnpoint I could see the
southeast corner of Missouri. Visibility was unlimited. I did get
caught up in some overdevelopment between mile marker 100K and 150K.
Had to take it slow through that area, conserving my altitude. Never
got low, thank goodness. Once I did get through the 80% overcast
area, Lunch time - two pbj's, an apple and an entire bag of sunflower
seeds. Easy sailing after the halfway mark.

All declarations valid, looks like a good igc log.


Man this little cirrus has got some legs! Now the next challenge is
to test the water bags on a non flying day. Can't wait to try water.
Thanks for your suggestions everyone.

SA