Ok folks, the fact is that we have not had a time confirmation when Classic 47 launched this morning. However since weather is the MOST IMPORTANT factor, then we can make some general assumptions. As soon as ACTUAL data arrives, I will post it.
Based on the team's start position, the odds are they left Fort Meyers by around 0900H EDT. I looked at the radar and the weather seemed fantastic through Waycross, Georgia so the flight should take around 2 hours or so.
Since the team has not reported in from the ground and due to the large number of aircraft that will need to re-fuel at Waycross, it would not be surprising if Bev and Teresa, simply did a fly-by for the timing station and continued on to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ladies are VERY AWARE of fuel burn, so if the plane is drinking like a lady, then they will have more than enough juice to get to Alabama.
The big question mark is weather once again. Currently radar shows a system building coming up from the gulf and starting to push Northeast. The team no doubt saw this system as well and knew that if they don't hightail it into Tuscaloosa in the early afternoon, they may face tough weather delays and even harder choices later.
So to recap - this is all speculation. However, given a typical race run and the weather patterns forming, this is a reasonable expectation of what the flight crew is experiencing currently. More news to follow and pictures as soon as we can upload them! Hang in there!
*BLOGMASTER*
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