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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.
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