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2/27/2007

First Actual Task

Filed under: — By josh @ 2:45 am

The day didn’t look very promising as we drove up and waited on launch, with lots of clouds and shade and an inauspicious wind direction. An elapsed time task was called with and out to the East and then part way back with goal in Manilla. The conditions improved and then dried out and got worse. The day was hard on those who charged out front, like Bill and Kari, and the 50 or so pilots who waited until the start window closed, like most of the Swiss. Tom and I were lucky to be in the in-between time that worked alright and made goal in decent time. We are waiting for the actual results now…

2 Responses to “First Actual Task”

  1. Marc, Lan & Tiger Says:

    Given the narrow window to discern and perform, tuned noses got you to goal!
    That is heartening.
    Congratulations!
    Watching and rooting from Seattle with hopeful anticipation…

  2. tds Says:

    Nice! Goal is Good.

    Tomorrow’s another day for the Goal-less.

    Keep ‘em flyin’!

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