Track archive, including TA final track, is still available on SSA racing page at http://www.ssa.org/SailplaneTracker/...5&day=2013-6-1


On Monday, June 3, 2013 11:32:23 AM UTC-5, Ron Gleason wrote:
On Monday, 3 June 2013 09:49:47 UTC-6, wrote:

While this first post is pretty mean-spirited, I have been shocked that no one has been talking about this. A very widely known glider pilot crashes at the top of a mountain and walks away is very big news indeed. Why the radio silence?







With his posting on soaring cafe I don't believe it is too soon to start talking about it now...he lived!!! I am thrilled to hear Frank is ok. When I heard from a friend down at the event about it right after it happened and then knowing that Frank was still up on the mountain - I actually got a little emotional thinking a fellow pilot was possibly in harm's way.







There is a lot to be learned by this incident and look forward to getting more info to hopefully help the rest of us be safer flying around rocks. Glad you are ok Frank.







Bruno - B4



Bruno, with all due respect there is nothing that can discussed at this point on this forum.



There are only a few, maybe only one, people that has the facts so any discussion on this forum is pure speculation.



It appears that the SPOT trace is no longer there, may have it set to only keep 24 hours worth of data.



It is up to the PIC to report and file appropriate reports to the appropriate authorities. I can find no NTSB or FAA entries online.



I would not expect the contest organizers to weigh in here or on the SSA site, it is not their responsibility.



Yes it is great hear that Frank survived but lets wait for details and not speculate.



Ron Gleason