JWGC Pilot’s Report
The last few days have started to feel like Groundhog’s day. Race days 1-5 have all felt almost the exact same. It goes like this: We launch. I land among [...]
The last few days have started to feel like Groundhog’s day. Race days 1-5 have all felt almost the exact same. It goes like this: We launch. I land among [...]
August 5 AM report from JWGC First and foremost. Team USA’s pilot David McMaster is flying brilliantly. It seems every day he is learning more and more about team flying [...]
A busy day today, that included final cleaning of the trailer, glider and tow vehicle, so these could be returned in condition at least as good as when we received [...]
Yet another excellent soaring day in Hungary: Our streak of improbable weather continues without interruption, and it appears tomorrow – the final day of this competition – will be much [...]
Yesterday’s forecast predicted better soaring conditions for today, and it really looks as if this was accurate. This morning’s outlook agreed that we’d see strong lift to good altitudes under [...]
A big day today, with some of the longest tasks ever set at a World Gliding Competition. 18-Meter class had 756 km, Open 757, and 20-Meter (last to launch) 645. [...]
Another day with very good soaring weather, though also with challenges. The weather forecast focused on a window of soarable weather between clouds associated with the low-pressure system retreating away [...]
Today marked an end to trouble-free weather and straightforward soaring. Plenty of wind, extensive clouds and even some wave effects produced the first “shake up the score sheet” day at [...]
The first Official Day: Right from the get go the whole airport was just a-buzzing with energy. I myself, was bounding with enthusiasm. My captain and crew were taking care [...]
We are winding down our WGC rest day, feeling suitably well rested and eager for more flying. Today’s weather pretty well justified the decision not to attempt a task: as [...]