ECC day 2

What a great day, it started when I found out I won the day yesterday and continued as a 26.8 mile down wind task was called from Ridgely to Pevey a small grass strip to the south east. Everyone had the same start time so the sport class started launching shortly after the start time of 12:45. The prediction was for improving conditions as the day progressed so I decided to hand back and wait for the open class and rigids to go. They all went at once and I found myself near the end of the launch line in 90 degree heat waiting. I had a good tow in a strong cross wind and got dropped off in a small disorganized thermal right over the field. It took a long time to climb out and I finally made it to 3000' with one sport class and four open class and Bob Roth on his Atos. I left when they did but 3-400' lower and followed them down the course line. Watching them and going to them we covered a bunch of ground and three or four climbs one to 4800' we got to the place where our paths diverged and Brian the other sport pilot and I headed east towards Pevey. My vario said I had it with 1500' to spare but I stopped for one more climb to be sure and made it to goal with 2000' to spare. Brian came screaming in over me and broke the cylinder first and beat me by a minute or two. I am still totally stoked. YAHOO

1 flight
1hr 24min
27 miles XC