QUICK REPORT: We had a very nice sunny Florida weekend (80's) with a frontal passage late in the day (5pm) Saturday. A few storms were fairly "exciting" but the weather came and went within an hour. We flew both Friday and Sunday in soft but enjoyable conditions.

Friday had ample clouds but ended up with a high overcast layer that shut us down very quickly. Sunday we enjoyed 1-2 knots up to 2500 and one thermal up to 3k! TA and 7T managed to get within shouting distance of the 2nd (final) turnpoint (Tex Merrit) today but failed to make it.

Even though we did not complete our task, we found today to be outstanding weak weather flying practice and we had a ball. 15-18 gliders where on the grid today! Everyone launched and there was only one land-out (who was aero-towed out within 10 minutes). It was great to see the turnout and GREAT to get out of the cold.

February's GP event is going to be "by far" the largest. Many regular winter pilots will already be at Seminole and ready to fly. We could have between 25-30 glider flying in 3 handicap range classes. Come join us!

Info he https://sites.google.com/site/sgpflusa/

Sean

On Monday, January 6, 2014 4:42:27 PM UTC-5, Sean F (F2) wrote:
The forecast for this weekends Florida Sailplane Grand Prix could definitely be alot worse ;-)!



http://www.weather.com/weather/weeke...+USFL0372:1:US



Friday - 80, Mix of sun and clouds, chance of shower

Saturday - 83, Partly sunny

Sunday - 81, Partly sunny



At least we will be warm!



Sean

7T