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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
Captain’s Report ~ Day #6 (August 3)
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 and pilot returns to the field [...]
Captain’s Report ~ Day #5 (August 2)
We woke up to bright blue skies with the loads of humidity in the air. Would we see thunderstorms? The daily briefing confirmed out expectations of showers and [...]
Captain’s Report ~ Day #4 (August 1)
We awakened to another bright blue sky day without any showers expected in the task area. Unfortunately, showers and thunderstorms showed up in the last couple of turn points which [...]