2017 Cumberland, MD Summer Soaring ~ July 19-23, 2017

[Swiss1]

So once again a great event, only thing I lost was a Pop Up in that epic storm that came in. Thanks to Jim and Marcy and all the tow guys as always. I would also want to thank all of you who made purchases from The Model Box it is greatly appreciated and helps off set the cost off the trip, driving 15 hours with Snatch, you just can't imagine
Thankfully we made it back home in 12 hours, I guess because it's downhill! Great to meet new faces and old ones, see you in Winamac.

Jeremy and Ben
SCCAAA TT TN

[gunny11]

Well that was fun! It's two days after the event and I'm finally unpacking my sailplanes.
Thanks to the host Dr. Jim Dolly for the great use of his mountain soaring facility along with the new glider hanger. That worked out very well! Kudos Jim.
thank you Marcy and crew for feeding us, that is always well appreciated. Thank you tow pilots for the tows as always job well done.
my scooter (electric pit bike) got the "Swiss 1" of approval and was officially marked with a Swiss Compliant red sticker.
Whats a sticker! Lol.

[Jeff D]

Jim, What can be said that hasn't been already. I had a great time visiting your unbelievable soaring site! The event, people, facilities, the view, weather - all unbelievable. Thank you to you, Marcie, your whole support crew, tow pilots and everyone that pitched in when needed. Another memorable and fantastic event in the books.

If you hadn't built the second hanger, I'm certain there would have much more damage when that storm BLEW through. I have never seen the wind increase that fast. Thankfully damage was limited to only a few instances.

I've started culling the shots and will be back soon. Here are a handful from late Sat. After the storm had gone through and things cleared and quieted down, a group of pilots went out to "play" with the clouds. With the dramatic backdrop I couldn't resist grabbing the camera for some (I thought) really different shots. Here's a quick cut.

Thanks again and to all the friends and new acquaintances - looking forward to when we meet again.

Enjoy,
Jeff D

[ARUP]

Those are some interesting clouds low in the valley like that!

[Csessa]

Here is a short compilation of video clips I got. Not such great quality but you will get the idea.

[ErichS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzlDFWKE5Lg

Hot off the press!!! Mr Wood

[hello82]

great stuff Jeff, Conio and Erich! thanks for sharing...

Matt

[Jeff D]

Ok folks, the album is up. Here is the link.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsm25HgvA

Also thanks to Stephane, Conio, Eric and others for posting their pics and videos also. All great stuff and helps to tell the story with different perspectives.

Enjoy,
Jeff D

[Csessa]

Thanks Jeff. Over 300 great photos.

[Gliderhead]

Thanks Jeff, you always take such great shots !!

[Steve P]

Yeah, Jeff! Thanks, as always, for the time and passion you put into these.

[French1]

Wonderful picture Jeff

Thanks for taking them, I know the work that it takes...

[hello82]

awesome as usual Jeff, thank you, thank you, thank you,

Matt

[BobM]

Jeff...Fantastic pictures.....many thanks for taking them and then all the work to make them available.

Bob

[lenb]

HI Jeff,
You must be exhausted?
How do you take all those pictures and still manage to fly the best looking Blanik in the country? Not to mention find time to sleep?

Thank you for your continued effort and support of this great segment of our hobby, you make memories last on .............screens?

[blake]

Jeff

Above and beyond my friend, above and beyond!

Blake

[Swiss1]

Nice stuff as always Jeff, thanks for covering the event

Jeremy and Ben
SCCAAA TT TN

[stevekremer]

Outstanding Jeff!!

Thanks. Steve K