1000K in a 1-26 Attempt

On 5/9/2016 8:12 AM, wrote:
This was written with some haste, so forgive me for grammatical errors or
other misgivings. But in view that y'all want to know, here it is:

1000km in a 1-26

Major snip...

This flight was only possible due to the effort and support of a lot of
people. Some people who had contributed very significantly we

Steve Beer for crewing Rick Roelke/Bob Cook assisting with official
observing Brian Glick for towing early early in the morning Phil Chidekel
for the weather forecasts

MSA for providing such a wonderful clubhouse to crash the night Aero Club
Albatross for letting me use their wonderful 1-26E!

Thank you so much guys!

Lastly, what I hope the soaring community takes away from this experience
is that this flight was indeed done in an Aero Club Albatross glider. I am
incredibly fortunate to be in a flying club that has given me incredible
latitude and encouragement in the use of their equipment. I hope that other
clubs give their members the same opportunities, particularly their youth
members. This is how we will grow the sport.


Daniel,

Congratulations once again!!!

Thanks for summarizing your epic flight so rapidly. Just as Ron Schwartz's
2009 1000K attempt served to inform and inspire you, perhaps your write-up
will serve someone(s) in the future. For the savvy reader there's a LOT of
"stuff" (e.g. mental preparation, flight strategy/tactics) to be gleaned both
directly and inferentially from your write-up. Great stuff!!!

Bob W.