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Old January 15th 18, 07:50 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tom Kelley #711
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Default Closing 2018 Andes Open along with 8th WSGP Vitacura, Chile.

On Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10:09:21 AM UTC-3, Tom Kelley #711 wrote:
On Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:21:47 AM UTC-3, Haven wrote:
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3:12:57 PM UTC-8, Tom Kelley #711 wrote:
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 11:05:18 AM UTC-3, Tango Eight wrote:
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 8:27:56 AM UTC-5, Tom Kelley #711 wrote:

On Blog, below video, pictures of 2.

Guys forget they weren't flying Condor / risk acceptance has actual consequences?

Fly smart Tom!

"Broke is last".

best regards,
Evan / T8

Per request, video and pictures removed.


Why above action?


I wasn't told "why", just asked. Yes, it's on U tube plus Facebook.

Yesterday, after take-off and climb back into the area we call "Laboratory" which needs to be pronounced with a heavy British accent (just had to say that), the antenna's, they had replaced that morning on the grid for the tracker and Flarm now were not working. That tracker is really important might something go not as planned. So, I came back and landed.

Oh, on the FAI homepage for the SGP are Videos along with daily live broadcast's which most of you are already aware of. But here's a link if needed.. http://www.sgp.aero/.

This morning we have a thick marine overcast with cold temps and misting.

Best. Tom #711.


Today, pilot's meeting shorter. Great lunch, then we waited as we were already gridded, then waited, @1430 launched 4(combination of modern 18 Meters, no need for speculation), under a high overcast sky, which of course, then got thicker. Climbs were seen on the main ridge, not really strong.... maybe .2 kt or so. but in a short time, one was landing, day canceled.

Heck with you folks, beautiful French woman wants me for an interview........dang glad we are on the ground..... bunkie!

Best. Tom #711.