July 30th 17, 03:21 AM
On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 8:15:06 AM UTC-7, Dan Mockler wrote:
> I just returned from a week in Ely and I wanted to report on the weather,
> facilities and such.
>
> The weather while not epic was phenomenal.
> I managed 5000 kilometer in seven days, two of which were considered 1\2
> days.
>
> The towplane was exceptional and pilot a pro. I had complete confidence at
> all
> times.
>
> I was reacquianted with people I had not seen in decades and meet many
> people for the first time. All said, a great group.
> All worked together to pull off smooth operations, which worked.
>
> Bottom line, a class act, great facilities, and an excellent operation.
>
> Already looking forward to next year!
>
> Dan Mockler
> 3M
It was nice to land at Ely and meet new and old friends. Lot's of state of the art aircraft there.
The tow out of there the next day was unreal. Dust devils all over the place. I had one of the strongest thermals of my life. 15 knots on the averager for over 4,000' gain.
> I just returned from a week in Ely and I wanted to report on the weather,
> facilities and such.
>
> The weather while not epic was phenomenal.
> I managed 5000 kilometer in seven days, two of which were considered 1\2
> days.
>
> The towplane was exceptional and pilot a pro. I had complete confidence at
> all
> times.
>
> I was reacquianted with people I had not seen in decades and meet many
> people for the first time. All said, a great group.
> All worked together to pull off smooth operations, which worked.
>
> Bottom line, a class act, great facilities, and an excellent operation.
>
> Already looking forward to next year!
>
> Dan Mockler
> 3M
It was nice to land at Ely and meet new and old friends. Lot's of state of the art aircraft there.
The tow out of there the next day was unreal. Dust devils all over the place. I had one of the strongest thermals of my life. 15 knots on the averager for over 4,000' gain.