Conditions were better after launch than forecast; F1 got above 10,000' in what I assume was wave over the Cu. Nick started early in 15m and the trackers are showing ST through the second turnpoint, F1 in 18m halfway to the second turnpoint (their gate opened about a half hr after 15m). XG started later than F1 and is through the first TP.
Looks like a nice day for a race.
Another strong dust devil - before launch. Note the excitement of the fellow in yellow...
A motorglider ran off the end of the taxiway on launch yesterday and was damaged enough that it couldn't fly today. The wings are waiting to go into the container to go back to Europe (if the fuselage is repaired, he may fly again in the contest...). Fuselages go in the bottom in a frame, the wings on top...
Rubber from the main tire also melts and sticks to the sand... That's a chock in front of it.
Our kind sponsors here, Annette and Tony Arce Jr, are hosting a party for us tonight after flying. It will be the start of tomorrow's rest day. While we're still going strong, other teams and crews look like they can use a break. Good for them!
Dan
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