On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:45:38 PM UTC-5, Ron Gleason wrote:
On Wednesday, 13 June 2012 19:03:33 UTC-6, Ramy wrote:
On Monday, June 11, 2012 10:47:52 PM UTC-7, Ramy wrote:
On Monday, June 11, 2012 10:31:11 PM UTC-7, John Godfrey (QT) wrote:
Google Maps: http://www.hawketracking.org/minden/files/tracking.htm
Google Maps Large: http://www.hawketracking.org/minden/...ckinglarge.htm
Mobile: http://www.hawketracking.org/minden/files/mobile.htm
Google Earth KML: http://www.hawketracking.org/minden/files/tracking.kml

Did I mention the 14kt total thermal average climb today...
QT

I am curious if the spot adoption has increased after the incident at Mifflin.
Especially flying in the great basin, where you may never be found if you go down (remember Steve Fossett?) I expect no less than 100% of pilots to carry spot. if not, perhaps we need a similar program to the powerflarm rental program, and rent spots to those who do not want to spend $150...

Ramy

Glad to see 100% spot adoption, a big improvement over previous contests!

Ramy

100% is nice but come on, there are only 9 competitors! Good showing for SPOT but a horrible showing for Open class Nationals. How can anyone expect organizers to be successful with such small participation?

perhaps a good showing by a couple 15 meter ships will encourage future non long wing participation.