2017 Cumberland, MD Spring Soar for Fun ~ March 22-26, 2017

[Steve P]

Jim's Nuova Simonelli Espresso Machine is on back order, so Starbucks will have to do.

[JimD]

36 Registered Pilots as of 3/21/2017 ~ Spring is here!

[Steve P]

Looking great for kicking-off the event with some serious slope action! Mongo, Machine 80, Half Pipe 60, M60 and Speedo pro are packed and ready to take on Wednesday's air.

[JimD]

Day 1 ~ March 22, 2017

Weather today is definitely slope...chilly and in your face wind! Break out the slope machines, ski suit, and goggles and fly until you can't stand having any more fun!

A note to our other guests that may find this less than ideal for their kind of flying...the hangar is now equipped with an excellent heating system and provides a place where you can view the action in comfort while sipping a nice warm cup of coffee.

For our slope guys, get your fill today because the next couple days are going to be increasingly warmer with less wind.

[Soarntz]

Yes Haw! Waiting for george at pa turnpike Blue Mountain rest stop

[JimD]

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[Csessa]

Some shots from today's flying.

The heaters work great, and a nice hot meal for lunch!

[JimD]

Hot soup for a cold day:



Post lunch nap time?

[JimD]

Day 2 ~ March 23, 2017

Forecast: sunny, light SE wind, warmer. No slope conditions today, so should be a good day for general flying and getting acclimated to the field again.

Some of us are meeting for breakfast at Linda's Old Furnace Restaurant this morning at 7:30.

[Mosquito]

Inquiring minds what to see pictures!

Tim

[gunny11]

Ditto what Mosquito said....

[Csessa]

Well here are some shots from day two. Sorry, I am no Jeff D but I tried to capture some of the fun.

a little cold today but crazy good lift.

[lenb]

Such a great day all the way around. Quite cool this morning, however it warmed up nicely by mid morning to where a light coat was all that was needed. Lift was ridiculous right from the first tow. My one hour flight with the Arcus was quickly topped by an hour and a half by Pete G and his Wein.
Excellent day towing too. Pete showed off his new Smelly Yak or Cemlach, something like that. Nice design, nice construction and great power.

Lets do it all over again tomorrow.

[JimD]

More Day 2 pictures:

[JimD]

[JimD]

Day 3 ~ March 24, 2017

Forecast: A little morning rain to settle the dust on the road, then a perfect afternoon, 70^o with some clouds and gentle wind right down the runway!
If you don't want to sleep in, some of us are meeting for breakfast at Linda's Old Furnace Restaurant this morning at 8:00.