[MT-ALES] ALES at Columbus report

[CURTIS SUTER]

Sorry I missed this as it was a great crowd, I would have gotten to see all of you and WAYNE!
Sounded like awesome soaring conditions, all of what Montana has to offer in one day!

Curtis

From: MT-ALES [mailto:mt-ales-bounces at lists.webworks.net] On Behalf Of Carl Thuesen via MT-ALES
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2020 10:32 PM
To: Montana ALES reflector
Cc: Carl Thuesen
Subject: [MT-ALES] ALES at Columbus report

We enjoyed a cool day of early season soaring with active air today in Columbus.  The conditions changed through the day, beginning with very light air for round 1.  Rounds 2 through 4 had huge sink cycles, but there were also some huge powerful thermals, and several pilots specked way out.  For rounds 5 and 6 the wind died, making it possible to get an accurate read on the numerous light thermals coming through.  It was necessary to work several thermals to make time during these rounds, but the thermals were there. A good day of flying!

I’ll attach the scoresheet for inquiring minds.  Also attached, a nice pic by Andre Czeczel of Jon doing his thing.  Thanks for the pics Andre!  Thanks to our host, Scott Edwards, for continued use of the farm.  The grass on the field just keeps getting better Scott!

Finally a special shout out and thanks to Joe and Jon for making the drive from Helena to join us for the inaugural event of the year in Columbus.  Also, Wayne hitched a ride with Joe and came out to watch the flying.  Great to see you Wayne.  You’re looking good!

Carl





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