Re: [RCSE] Utah

2001-07-05 Thread Tom Hoopes
At 11:51 AM 7/3/01 -0400, Dave and Elaine wrote: >Will be around Salt Lake City 7/7 and again on 7/18-20 (and traveling around >Utah in-between). I won't have a sailplane with me, but, I would like to see >others flying; looking for "stuff" to do while wife attends a conference. >Suggestions?  Dir

Re: [RCSE] Utah soaring- Point of the Mountain

2001-07-01 Thread George Voss
Though not a local, I've been to POM a couple times.  Yes it's everything everyone has said it is.  Drive to the top, walk a few steps and fly all day.  If the winds are from the north, just use the opposite side of the hill.  It's quite excellent!  Check with Tom Hoopes, address above for additi

[RCSE] Utah soaring- Point of the Mountain

2001-06-30 Thread Ba553
Our family is going to Utah to visit relatives this week. After watching Paul Naton's great video about Soar Utah 2000, we would like to fly at the Point of the Mountain near Salt Lake City. Any local pilots have any advice for visitors?  Is it open for flying year-round?  Are the winds predic