new world-record for Steve Fossett (USA) and Terry Delore

On Jul 18, 10:40 am, 5Z wrote:
On Jul 17, 5:52 am, wrote:

...flying a 1250 Kilometer (777 mile) triangular course in Nevada in 8
hours and 23 minutes at a new world record average speed of 149.23 km/
h (92.73 mph)..

Too bad they didn't post to the OLC...

IMHO, that should be a requirement for all record and perhaps even
badge claims. These flights then would be available for all to study
and learn.

-Tom

I echo the congrats to Terry. Thats a hell of a flight.

Keep in mind that there are still a few of us out there that are
clinging to the dream that this sport is actually cheap. Requiring a
logger for silver distance is a little overkill. I can see your point
though as viewing the trace would be an excellent debriefing tool and
learning opportunity for other pilots.

wrote:
On Jul 18, 10:40 am, 5Z wrote:
On Jul 17, 5:52 am, wrote:

...flying a 1250 Kilometer (777 mile) triangular course in Nevada in 8
hours and 23 minutes at a new world record average speed of 149.23 km/
h (92.73 mph)..
Too bad they didn't post to the OLC...

IMHO, that should be a requirement for all record and perhaps even
badge claims. These flights then would be available for all to study
and learn.

-Tom

I echo the congrats to Terry. Thats a hell of a flight.

Keep in mind that there are still a few of us out there that are
clinging to the dream that this sport is actually cheap. Requiring a
logger for silver distance is a little overkill. I can see your point
though as viewing the trace would be an excellent debriefing tool and
learning opportunity for other pilots.

It still can be, though I must admit I like toys in my cockpit. However,
I digress.

A couple of fellows in my club bought a used Tasmin V1000 vario for a
little less than the new price and got a free glider with it. The glider
is a Schreibe L-Spatz. I'm looking forward to seeing it in the air.


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