Fwd: Greetings from NC

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From: chris carpenter
Hello to my CISS friends,

Looks like I'm missing a great summer in Central Indy!

I finally got to fly for the first time last Saturday.
WX was good here too with cloud base at about 6200 msl (field elevation about 300 ft) and a few very strong thermals. I was in one thermal for 1-1/2 turns and gained a little over 800 ft. Sunday was reported to be even better with cloud base at 7800.

The airport we fly out of (Anson County) is the size of Terry with the traffic of Alexandria. 5000 ft of new asphalt and 1000 ft overruns on each end. Other
than the glider ops (which was me, an HpH 304 and the local Blanik L-13) I saw one power plane land on Saturday. Would make a great winch location.

Attached are some Pix from the flight. Note the abundance of trees and lack of Indiana size farm fields.

Hope everyone is doing well. CU later. Chris

Fwd: CISS XC 4U

Latest results here.

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From: Don Taylor

The contest results from two more days of cross country racing has
produced some significant shifts in the standings. No new leaders
yet, but Ristow and Simpson have moved up rapidly, taking advantage
of some good weather and skillful piloting. And Dan DeWitt drove the
club Grob 103 around a 57 mile course at 45 mph to win the day on
July 13. George Saunders, fresh from a six month sabbatical, jumped
in the PW5 and flew a 46 mile triangle to make his first contest
flight. He brings the total number of participants to 14, and I
expect at least one more entry will be submitted in the coming days.
For now, this is all the news that's fit to print. BCNU

Fwd: More of a good thing

Latest contest scores here.
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From: Don Taylor
Friday the 13th was not unlucky for six pilots who took advantage of
another day of good July weather. In addition to the four pilots who
put up fresh scores in the contest, Joe Gieske also flew his PIK20B
cross country. His next step will be to install the electronics to
log his flights. And Pete Detore flew the G102 up to Marion and back
with ease.

Flying together, Dan and Ron each flew the club Grob 103 on separate
tasks of 57 and 47 miles respectively and at very good speeds too.
Simpson put himself into the contest, turning in the longest flight of
the day, 113 miles. Once again we reached altitudes near 7000 feet,
and Taylor used 10 thermals averagaing 330 fpm in his 95 mile flight:
exceptional conditions for Indiana, thanks to the extended period of
dry weather this summer. How much longer will we enjoy these terrific
soaring conditions? How long is a piece of string? It depends.
See you at the field.

Fwd: Next meeting 7/19

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From: David Newill

To all members - our next meeting is Thursday the 19th - Dave Newill
and other who attended the Region 6 and National Sports Class
championships at CCGC will be presenting a computer show from that
contest.
Also there are several important announcements regarding changes in
club policy that you need to hear!!!
Be at the MCL at Castleton at 7:00

Dave Newill

Fwd: Friday Flying [July 13]

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From: ZASoars

Folks ,

It looks like Friday will be by far the better day this mid week to
soar. I would suggest we plan for the first take off at 1:00pm.
Bob Currie has volunteered to tow and by last count there were about 4
or maybe 5 pilots interested in flying.

CU at the field,

ZA.

The Soaring Weather Is Hot

Alexandria has turned into Minden East this summer! We have seen some spectacular soaring conditions, with thermals reaching 8000 feet and lift hitting 600 -700 feet per minute at times. Our expanding list of XC guys has been taking advantage of it, turning in some really nice flights in the first week of July.

On Friday, July 6 Brad and Kurt flew up, and most importantly, back from Sturgis, MI. (Ask Kurt how many neighboring states he has flown to in the Discus.)

Brad is holding on to a slim lead for first place after four flights, but ZA is coming up the scorecard. With many more weeks and flights to go, there will be many changes in the standings. The contest scores your best 4 flights during the year, so those with four flights under their belt, it will be up to them to exceed their lowest scoring flight.

DT


Contest results HERE.

Contest rules (latest revision) HERE and in sidebar.

North Of The Border

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From: ZASoars

They earned their "WOLVERINE BADGES".

With the great spell of very good weather Brad and Kurt made excellent
flights last Friday - up to Michigan and back before dusk ( just ) .
A "Buckeye" badge was also made a few weeks ago .

Anyone up for an "Illini" or "South of the Ohio" badge before the end
of Summer ?

ZA.

New Members Meeting 7/14

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From: Peter A Detore

> To all members
>
> We have set a meeting of new members for the purpose of issuing club
> documents and review of safety material. The meeting is set for
> Saturday July 14th @ 10:00.
>
> There will be a hot dog and beanie cookout directly afterward. All
> members are welcome to partake at the cookout. This will be a great
> opportunity to meet the new members of our club.
>
> It would be fantastic if licensed club pilots would make a big effort
> to make our new members feel welcome in our friendly skys by
> endeavoring to get all new members up in a glider for the fun of it.
>
> I would like to be the first to volunteer a free glider flight to any
> one of our new members at the meeting.
>
> Sincerely
>
> Pete Detore
>
> CISS Operations Director

Fwd: Friday flying

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From: ZASoars

Fellow Pilots,

We have at least 4 members who have expressed an interest in flying
Friday so we'll take up Bob Currie's offer to tow us.
I suggest we plan to be ready for the first launch at 12:30 .

Cu there ,

Ron (ZA).

More Hawk Pictures

I hope nobody minds if I post a few bird pictures once in a while. This hawk was snacking on some leftovers at a picnic table in Eagle Creek Park today.
 
Identify the species if you can.