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Old June 21st 10, 03:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tom[_12_]
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*If they took turns, it would mean no more than 10
minutes of work every other day *- not a lot to ask.-


As a pilot, we returned from the task after 6:30, secured the glider,
downloaded files, took O2 bottles to be filled, removed batteries to
charge, installed covers, talked (briefly) with a few pilots, went to
dinner, went to motel, took a shower, answered email and went to bed
exhausted.

It is a long, exhausting, day.

Tom Knauff

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Old June 21st 10, 03:28 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 21, 10:00*am, Tom wrote:
*If they took turns, it would mean no more than 10

minutes of work every other day *- not a lot to ask.-


As a pilot, we returned from the task after 6:30, secured the glider,
downloaded files, took O2 bottles to be filled, removed batteries to
charge, installed covers, talked (briefly) with a few pilots, went to
dinner, went to motel, took a shower, answered email and went to bed
exhausted.

It is a long, exhausting, *day.

Tom Knauff


Yo Tom,

Been there, done that. I did my own "guerilla reports" from Standard
Class Nationals in Cordele two years ago. 15 minutes propped up with
a pillow in the cool air conditioning of the hotel. Point being, if
we put some effort into it, it's not a herculean task. Here's my
virtual report from Parowan, and I wasn't even the

"Once out on task, it was fairly easy to catch up with the early
starters. Great Cu and scattered markers allowed the fast guys to
really move. The 20kt tailwind didn't hurt. Ray Gimmey averaged
over (x MPH) on the first leg, with several others moving right
smartly. I heard several pilots report Xkt climbs at Ymountain.

The field seems to have split into two groups, with the fast folks
going deep into Turn 1. Man, the scenery was beatiful, with X
landmark to the east and Y to the west. Reality set in, however, as
we turned and headed back north...

etc.

P3
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Old June 21st 10, 03:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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While on the subject... does anyone like the youtubed pilots' meetings
being done for 18m?

For some reason, this just doesn't grab me. I'd much rather read
mediocre color commentary for two minutes than watch a pilots' meeting
for 20. Also, I fear a damping effect on the meetings. Feels too
much like surveillance.

For the video inclined, I recommend getting some scenes around the
airport, finishes, maybe a daily interview with a pilot or crew.

-T8
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Old June 21st 10, 04:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 21, 10:47*am, T8 wrote:
While on the subject... does anyone like the youtubed pilots' meetings
being done for 18m?

For some reason, this just doesn't grab me. *I'd much rather read
mediocre color commentary for two minutes than watch a pilots' meeting
for 20. *Also, I fear a damping effect on the meetings. *Feels too
much like surveillance.

For the video inclined, I recommend getting some scenes around the
airport, finishes, maybe a daily interview with a pilot or crew.

-T8


The meeting videos are kinda hopeless. There might be one or two
nuggets interspersed with 20 minutes of nothin'. Face it, we're not
all that interesting.

P3
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Old June 21st 10, 10:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 21, 8:38*am, Papa3 wrote:
On Jun 21, 10:47*am, T8 wrote:

While on the subject... does anyone like the youtubed pilots' meetings
being done for 18m?


For some reason, this just doesn't grab me. *I'd much rather read
mediocre color commentary for two minutes than watch a pilots' meeting
for 20. *Also, I fear a damping effect on the meetings. *Feels too
much like surveillance.


For the video inclined, I recommend getting some scenes around the
airport, finishes, maybe a daily interview with a pilot or crew.


-T8


The meeting videos are kinda hopeless. *There might be one or two
nuggets interspersed with 20 minutes of nothin'. * Face it, we're not
all that interesting.

P3


After the first one, didn't even look again. Much prefer the type of
short report indicated by YO.
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Old June 21st 10, 10:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 21, 3:17*pm, "
wrote:
On Jun 21, 8:38*am, Papa3 wrote:



On Jun 21, 10:47*am, T8 wrote:


While on the subject... does anyone like the youtubed pilots' meetings
being done for 18m?


For some reason, this just doesn't grab me. *I'd much rather read
mediocre color commentary for two minutes than watch a pilots' meeting
for 20. *Also, I fear a damping effect on the meetings. *Feels too
much like surveillance.


For the video inclined, I recommend getting some scenes around the
airport, finishes, maybe a daily interview with a pilot or crew.


-T8


The meeting videos are kinda hopeless. *There might be one or two
nuggets interspersed with 20 minutes of nothin'. * Face it, we're not
all that interesting.


P3


After the first one, didn't even look again. *Much prefer the type of
short report indicated by YO.


I enjoy all of the coverage. The morning meeting videos are very
informative... hearing "how I got started" stories, safety talks,
meeting the pilots, winners strategy talks, etc. I've been flying
gliders for 31 years but have never been to a contest or have seen a
pilots meeting. I just wish I could fly a contest!
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Old June 22nd 10, 03:09 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 21, 5:17*pm, "
wrote:
...Much prefer the type of short report indicated by YO.


Thanks Gary ! I'll try to keep reporting,
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: Dick Van Grunsven smoked em Sunday in his Antares 20E,
with a 90.59 mph day win over 318.98 miles (74.59 mph with the
Antares steep handicap). Dick is flying his Antares 20E in the
20-meter configuration, while I'm flying with the short 18-meter
wing-tips at Caesar Creek.
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Old June 22nd 10, 03:37 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 21, 9:09*pm, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Jun 21, 5:17*pm, "
wrote:

...Much prefer the type of short report indicated by YO.


Thanks Gary ! I'll try to keep reporting,
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: Dick Van Grunsven smoked em Sunday in his Antares 20E,
with a 90.59 mph day win over 318.98 miles (74.59 mph with the
Antares steep handicap). *Dick is flying his Antares 20E in the
20-meter configuration, while I'm flying with the short 18-meter
wing-tips at Caesar Creek.


and he won again yesterday. good going!

I'm bummed that Tim Taylor had to land short again.
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Old June 22nd 10, 06:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Papa3
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On Jun 21, 11:38*am, Papa3 wrote:
On Jun 21, 10:47*am, T8 wrote:

While on the subject... does anyone like the youtubed pilots' meetings
being done for 18m?


For some reason, this just doesn't grab me. *I'd much rather read
mediocre color commentary for two minutes than watch a pilots' meeting
for 20. *Also, I fear a damping effect on the meetings. *Feels too
much like surveillance.


For the video inclined, I recommend getting some scenes around the
airport, finishes, maybe a daily interview with a pilot or crew.


-T8


The meeting videos are kinda hopeless. *There might be one or two
nuggets interspersed with 20 minutes of nothin'. * Face it, we're not
all that interesting.

P3


Ya know what? I took the time to watch a couple more last night. I
can see where there's some interesting stuff in there. Happened upon
Ken Sorenson describing his encounter with the Parachuting Karate Guy,
which was more than a little amusing. So, I guess there IS a place
for this. But, there's no substitute for a pithy, insider writeup on
the day's flying for those of us who wish we were there.

Sorry for the hasty comments earlier.

P3
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Old June 23rd 10, 09:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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If only we all had a "Bo" from Warner Springs, to create videos like
this:
http://www.vimeo.com/4370993

The bottom line is that it takes work from somebody (sometimes
multiple somebodies); but I think its definitely worth the effort.
Daily reports are a simple way to do some "marketing & promotion" of
the airfield, the contest, and contest-flying in general. It generates
interest and curiousity, helping to encourage future contest
participation (both in general and at that particular site).

I will definitely spend a few days every evening during the Region 8
contest writing a blog on my SSA page!

--Noel
 




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