Diamond ~ 98" sailplane kit by Peter Goldsmith Designs

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24 hours later!

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Here is six hours later...there is hope!!!

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But for "Cold LiPo Syndrome," that could have been possible...then again, if I had kept the LiPo inside my coat it would have been nice and...

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Looking at the view from one of the security cameras. Our footprints from yesterday are all snowed under

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Dustin went with me on the 1.2 mile trek up the mountain again yesterday. Snow is drifted in many areas and only UTV's with high ground clearance and...

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We have a resident Easter Bunny too!

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Had single digit cold yesterday, but starting to warm up now. Hope to get above freezing for at least a little bit today! Here is the weather station...

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I was building in the furnace room and adding the kitchen this time last year.

This photo was on February 26th...note the view outside through...

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Working on the road last year on March 16, 2020. Cut back overgrowth and many dead trees along the steep bank section plus widened the roadbed. Then hauled...

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Here is the link to Peter's website: Diamond | PGDesigns (petergoldsmithdesigns.com)

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Contrary to rumor, I am still progressing on the 2-33 build

Finally finished sheeting both wings, yeah!!!


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Peter wanted to offer a simple, low cost kit with classic design appeal...so he designed the Diamond. Naturally, I just had to build one!
Took about...

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Last Sunday, 14th, Dustin hiked up to the field with me to check on things. A mile and a half, up hill, in ankle deep snow with ice crust, and 20 degree...

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Here is a current photo from the security camera and a report from the weather station...Brrrrrrrrr


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I've had a number of inquiries about the date for the Spring Soar for Fun.

IF we have the event, the date will be March 18-21, 2021
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