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Nuthouse Friday?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:14 amby DeVietti_Marty
Looking to fly the Nuthouse tomorrow...any takers? The temperature spread looks strong, and winds aloft look light, so other than a pesky job or responsibilities, what is stopping anyone??? With a forecast this good, it seems that you could call in sick, saying you have a problem with your eyes. (I can't SEE working on a flyable day like this!)
I'm thinking an early-ish meet time (10am?) to beat the heat and bugs, and launch as early as the day allows. Aaron? Chris? Ron? OJ? Tom? Brendan? Bob? Kevin? Anyone???
Re: Nuthouse Friday?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:40 amby Pipkin_Tom
Weather permitting I'm a maybe. Anyone else?
Re: Nuthouse Friday?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:50 pmby Chris G
Oh man, I'd be so IN but I'll be at the hill. I was hoping for a Sunday run at the NH but the weather looks iffy.
Re: Nuthouse Friday?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:02 pmby DeVietti_Marty
33 degree spread, at least that's what WAS forecast, now it is down to 24 to 29 depending on where you look. Nonetheless, It looks really good. Sorry Chris, I wish you could go with us. Long time since we got to go fly together! Next time, let's hope.
Cheers,
Marty
Re: Nuthouse Friday?
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:22 pmby Aaron
Wish i could join, but out of town till sunday. Post details for us jealous folk.
P.s. ur post cracked me up, im gonna start callin peeps out too.
Hope u get it good!
Re: Nuthouse Friday?
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Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:59 amby Pegg_Brendan
Thanks for the personalized invite Marty. I can't fly today but I can give pilots a ride from NHS to the trailhead so maybe I'll see you at the meet time.
Re: Nuthouse Friday?
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Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:25 pmby DeVietti_Marty
Thanks to Brendan for the boost to the trail. I launched at 11:55 and it was a patient 30 minutes to get established and Eastbound. Got some isolated strong climbs but mostly small-cored windy snakes in the beginning. Got to 5k+ near Bruce's, then shot straight to Chief's spine where the lift was abundant so I took the escalator to the top floor and got to 6k+ and then was back to Stooges, where I caught another big climb. Nordoff ridge gave a final tank up and had a 4:1 glide to NHS.
It wasn't bad, nor was it Epic, but all in all, I'd say it was a GOOD Friday, if ever I've flown one.
Here are some pics when not managing the wing...it was chunky at times!
https://plus.google.com/photos/110871143058661933036/albums/5860909423889643585?authkey=CNHfm4z4-fLJpwEMax rate of climb 800+fpm, 2 hours of fun, but could have been longer if I had some company....
Cheers,
Marty