Saturday practice at Hobbs NM

Thanks, I missed this.

I had feared that it might have been a friend I haven't heard from in
quite a while. Not so; sad news nontheless.

At 06:01 25 June 2011, Peter Scholz wrote:
Am 24.06.2011 22:37, Nyal Williams wrote:
Does anyone know the name of the Ventus pilot?


cited from previous entry:

Jock Proudfoot;775316 Wrote:
12-JUN-2011 15:58 LT
Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2a
Registration: OH-920
Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: Renkajärvi, Hattula - Finland
Phase: En route
The second glider involved in the midair collision during the
Finnish
National gliding competition in 15 meters class. The pilot was
found
dead
after a long search.
The pilot of the other glider (ASG 29E) was able to escape with the
parachute. Both gliders crashed to the ground and were destroyed.
A collision-warning system (FLARM) was compulsory during the
competition.

Aalto Matti Ventus 2a
Teronen Olli ASG-29e

--
Peter Scholz
ASW24 JE