Captain’s Report ~ Day #8 (August 6)
Greetings from Hosin! Majority of the US Pilots had flow 10+ days since their arrival. The rest day on Sunday was very much appreciated with most pilots and crews out sight seeing, [...]
Much Deserved Rest Day ~ And Great Post By Erik Nelson
From 5E: Sunday morning and we managed to sleep in a little. Actually, the Crewton is still sleeping somehow despite full sun brightening her room. Today's a rest day, and [...]
Day 7 Recap from Facebook
WGC Hosin Contest day 7: All classes with 3 hr. 30 min. Area tasks and same turn points after different initial starting points. From the contest site: "THE WEATHER FORECAST [...]
Captain’s Report ~ Day #7
Captain’s Report ~ Day #7 (August 4) It was announced during today’s briefing that Sunday will be a rest day. I have been posting the daily tasks, launch and gate opening [...]
Day 6 Recap from Facebook
WGC Hosin, Day 6 Aug. 3 The rain from last night has dampened the field a bit this am. Currently there are 3 long racing tasks and launch scheduled for [...]
Day 5 Recap from Facebook
WGC Hosin: Day 5 Expecting storms along the way in the afternoon, the organizers have called 3 hr. area tasks for all classes with launch beginning at 11:30 local. #ussoaringteams Two [...]
Day 4 Recap from Facebook
WGC DAY 4 morning team meeting. Each morning after gridding the team meets and Capt'n Pete runs through weather, tasking, general info, and pilots comments and concerns. Good info is [...]
Day 3 Recap from Facebook
WGC Hosin Contest day 3: Blue with some cu on course and racing tasks for all. 11:30 am launch time announced at briefing has been pushed back to 11:45. #ussoaringteams Day [...]
Day 2 Recap from Facebook
By Mike Robison On the grid on day 2. We have had a number of technical difficulties with the glider that have been mostly sorted out. Time has been very [...]
Day 1 Recap from Facebook
Morning team meeting. Pre-grid, getting ready WGC Hosin Day 1, launch has been delayed several times and is now scheduled for 12:45 local as the early weather is clearing. Likewise [...]