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Biting the (weather) hand that feeds
Jack wrote in message link.net...
PS: I can't resist adding that the Uvalde pilot was, to the best of my knowledge, _not_ a BLIPMAP user since noone has registered under that name and I have not received an email, a user survey, or a DrJack forum posting from that individual. As I stated, I think BLIPMAP users are aware, supportive, and appreciative of FSL efforts which benefit soaring pilots, efforts which go beyond those of a typical research facility. Sadly this is another example of one person's gift becoming another person's expectation. Dr Jack has done yeoman service in pioneering a tremendous level of near real time soaring information. This, as he mentions, uses similar efforts by others. I thank Jack and all the others and hope we can continue to benefit from his pioneering efforts. WELL DONE AND THANKS! UH |
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Dr. Jack-
The soaring community including sailplanes and hang gliders is a small one and it is too bad that there are a few bad apples. I would like to think that this was a misunderstanding by that person and that maybe he feels some remorse after reading your post (I hope that he did so anyway). Your site as well as the FSL site and others that are basically unpaid services for us are immeasurably important to all of us and we should be extremely grateful for all that you have done. I would like to add to UH's post, thanks from the Arizona Soaring Association for everything that you have done and I appreciate the educational part as much as anything! Casey Lenox KC Phoenix |
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Personally, I believe that if you use Dr. Jack's resources, you should
seriously considering contributing to their upkeep and development. maybe only $5, the amount does not matter. I also believe that if your club has a link on its web page to a Dr. Jack resource - such as a Blipsite - your club should consider contributing a nominal amount to Dr. Jack to help insure the continued existance of this tool. Jim |
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