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Old March 9th 13, 07:38 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy
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Default great flight! 1500 KM in a 304CZ

On Friday, March 8, 2013 6:38:48 AM UTC-8, Steve Leonard wrote:
On Friday, March 8, 2013 12:29:37 AM UTC-6, Ramy wrote:

Still, a very respectful flight, but definitely not a 1500km by any standard. Ramy




Ramy, there is more to life and flying than just OLC. Randy was looking at turn-around to turn-arond distance. OLC only allows distance to be credited for up to 6 legs. Spiders and Octopi not allowed. Certainly no centipedes. A flight of personal accomplishment and satisfaction. Well done, Randy!



Steve Leonard


Steve, which part of my comment "a very respectful flight, but definitely not a 1500km by any standard" you don't agree with?
If you want to get the max possible distance from every flight, just multiple you average speed by the hours you flew. This will account for spiders and octopi and every circle you make. You can do a 1000km flight without ever getting out of glide from the airport.
But I repeat, an 861km flight on the ridge close to the ground is very respectful and a great achievement. Well done indeed!

Ramy