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Old March 18th 20, 02:00 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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Default 2020 Senior Soaring Championship

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:03:06 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Today, the pilots started launching a little early due to the good weather.
Climbs were 3-4 knots to about 4,300 ft at the start. The 2:45hr TAT took
us for a tour of southern Florida. First, we went to Myakka Head to the
southeast, then Frostproof, Gore, CFI Plant (by Tampa Class B airspace),
Grass Roots and Finish. Phil Gaisford set the pace today by winning
another day! His raw speed was 65.20mph over 183.44 miles. Second was
claimed by fellow Brit, Bob Fletcher with Tom Holloran in third.


Actually, YO was third, with a raw speed of 70.00 ;-)
Started first and flew alone all day!
https://www.ssa.org/ContestResults.a...Date=3/15/2020
Trifecta for team New England ;-)
Unfortunately my POS Antares had a complete hydraulic failure yesterday
and I've withdrawn.

It was great to see everybody and a real privilege to get back in the air,
especially with these fantastic conditions.
Thanks to Rich, Chris, John, Rick, Sean, and the entire crew for
a fabulous event.

See ya, Dave