[LASS Soaring] "Day 2 Is Done and am I tired!"

[GordySoar at aol.com]

My shoes, socks and feet are soaked!  I'm exhausted and wind  burned.  Talk 
about a tough day!
 
Yep she had me working in the yard today, it would have been a lot easier  
being at the Masters today in spite of the weather.
 
I notice my standing keeps dropping, was kind of hoping they'd just average  
my flights and then add that into my score for each flight :-)
 
I can tell you this, there is NO luck involved, those guys on the top of  the 
list are making decisions, hundreds per flight.  They watch their  plane's 
wing tips, tail and energy, using that info to slide from side to  forward to 
side, in order to ride the currents of lift.  They watch the air  in between 
rounds, well the planes in that air, to determine patterns, hoping to  take 
advantage.
 
In some cases the pilot has a great caller/timer, who can suggest  
strategies...others prefer to go it alone.
 
Right now it looks like the German, Phillip Kolb has the edge....but  
tomorrow it might be an Australian!

The tents and banners have all blown down, the great food and beer too,  all 
that's left now is winches, landing spots sailplanes and pilots.
 
There's big dough on the line, someone will be able to buy some goodies for  
himself in the end....and walk away with the title Master of the World of RC  
Soaring.
 
Gordy
Snuggled up warm and toasty in my own bed for a  change
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