Hoping for Good Weather

[Bill Greenwood]

I took the Spitfire to Ray Middleton at Loveland to have the prop govenor sent for overhaul on March 5. Guys talk about warbird parts being made of unobtanium; I think Spit parts are devirived from moon rock alloys. Anyway the the govenor finally returned from the oh shop, with the custom made washers; but now the wind is blowing so hard they can't open the hangar doors to move the plane inside to reinstall the gov. The sun is trying to come out, it would be good skiing today, it was 19*F in town this am, and there is new snow, but I'd sure like to go flying. I am trying to get to Burnet, just west of Austin for the CAF show Sat 14, then on to Sun N Fun, then back for the Lone Star show at the end of the month. The Colorado weather is forecast to be snow Thur and Fri., not clearing until Sat I'm hoping, and also it would be good t have a few prctice flights before leaving.

[Saville]

I took the Spitfire to Ray Middleton at Loveland to have the prop govenor sent for overhaul on March 5. Guys talk about warbird parts being made of unobtanium; I think Spit parts are devirived from moon rock alloys. Anyway the the govenor finally returned from the oh shop, with the custom made washers; but now the wind is blowing so hard they can't open the hangar doors to move the plane inside to reinstall the gov. The sun is trying to come out, it would be good skiing today, it was 19*F in town this am, and there is new snow, but I'd sure like to go flying. I am trying to get to Burnet, just west of Austin for the CAF show Sat 14, then on to Sun N Fun, then back for the Lone Star show at the end of the month. The Colorado weather is forecast to be snow Thur and Fri., not clearing until Sat I'm hoping, and also it would be good t have a few prctice flights before leaving.

Well I hope you have good weather. I have been zapped by weather on countless times and in aviation...as in sailing....you eaither have to adopt a stoic attitude towards weather or go mad.

[Bill Greenwood]

If I see any people from WIX at one of the shows I'd be glad if you say hello. I may only recognize your web names, I am terrible about remembering people's names and it is embarrassing. Also if I am about to fly in the show or have just landed and am getting fuel or oil, I will be trying to concentrate. When that is done, like after flying or at night I've got lot's of time to talk.

[STEARMAN]

Sounds like I should have waited a couple of weeks to take the weekend ski trip with the missus. Nothing like new snow at the end of the season and no spring break crowds.

Weather here in the Chicago area is crazy. Flew the Stearman in nice conditions yesterday and today it snowed 4". Have fun on your trip.

Greg Pfister

[Bill Greenwood]

It is now Thursday morning, and I'm still waiting and hoping. Much more emphasis on the waiting part. It is about 30* and snowing lightly.

[Robbie Stuart]

Got my fingers crossed wishing for you some good weather. Its great here in Atlanta today.
Robbie

[skymstr02]

METAR text: KJAN 121454Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01830039 51030
Conditions at: KJAN (JACKSON, MS, US) observed 1454 UTC 12 April 2007
Temperature: 18.3°C (65°F)
Dewpoint: 3.9°C (39°F) [RH = 38%]
Pressure (altimeter): 30.06 inches Hg (1018.0 mb)
[Sea-level pressure: 1017.6 mb]
Winds: variable direction winds at 3 MPH (3 knots; 1.6 m/s)
Visibility: 10 or more miles (16+ km)
Ceiling: at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds: sky clear below 12,000 feet AGL
Weather: no significant weather observed at this time

[Mudge]

Bill...re. wind. I hear ya'. I'm supposed to fly tomorrow but forcast is gusts to 30k so that ain't gonna' happen. Rats. I hate it when I have a week in between flights.

Mudge the disappointed

Last edited by Mudge on Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[Obergrafeter]

Bill-----If you can get out it is CAVU here in Centeral Texas