We had a WONDERFUL 3-day weekend, with 3 gorgeous days of racing. 2:30 hr tasks every day with distances in the 130-140 sm and winning speeds in the 50 mph. Thermals reported every day to be in the 4-5 kt range to 5,500-6,000 ft, with an occasional 7 kt on the averager to 7,000 ft. The contestants even got to reach to the Sequatchie Valley on Day 2 for beautiful views of the plateaus and gear-switching to cross the Tennessee Valley. Day 1 saw some good ridge running on the second leg of the S-N task. We managed to get everyone equipped with a SPOT, and it was great fun for the crew and spectators to follow the fleet on the display screen during the day. Dinners on Saturday and Sunday were fabulous, and the cool evening temperatures made for delightful events. Everyone who wants to join the second half of this split Regional next weekend, September 11 and 12, is very welcome. Contact Sarah for info. The new Region 5 West is born.... and started with a bang! Sarah is planning to make it a tradition in the Southeast. Happy flights. Francois Chilhowee GTA/Region V West Region 5 West Chilhowee Gliderport Saturday, September 04, 2010 A Class Day 1 Task: Turn Area ID Name Distance (Miles) Radius 53 NorthStartPt 0.00 5.0 14 Eton 27.67 10.0 8 Corntassel 85.36 10.0 27 Mcminn Co 106.98 5.0 1 CHILHOWEE 117.85 1.0 Minimum Time02:30 Cumulative Day Speed Distance Remarks Rank Points ID Name Glider Rank Points Hndcp Actual Hndcp Actual Code Penalty Points ---- ----- -- ---- ------ ---- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ---- ------- ------ 1 1000 2EZ McGowin, Tim 304CZ 2 889 47.41 50.60 127.24 135.79 2 974 92 Anderson, Kevin "Silent IN 3 866 46.21 38.19 117.10 96.78 3 867 EA Taylor, Steve LS-3-15 5 771 41.13 44.34 102.23 110.21 MT 4 841 WB Berry, Wally H-301 Libe 7 748 39.90 40.59 117.07 119.09 Codes: MT Flight time less than minimum time. B Class Day 1 Task: Turn Area ID Name Distance (Miles) Radius 53 NorthStartPt 0.00 5.0 14 Eton 27.67 10.0 8 Corntassel 85.36 10.0 27 Mcminn Co 106.98 5.0 1 CHILHOWEE 117.85 1.0 Minimum Time02:30 Cumulative Day Speed Distance Remarks Rank Points ID Name Glider Rank Points Hndcp Actual Hndcp Actual Code Penalty Points ---- ----- -- ---- ------ ---- ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ---- ------- ------ 1 1000 XF Bush, Lane Std Cirrus 6 754 40.23 40.44 104.23 104.75 2 958 C5 Mead, Colin H-201 Std 8 722 38.52 37.76 107.45 105.34 Codes: MT Flight time less than minimum time. Created on September 07, 2010 -