Oregon Ridge Saturday

[Richard Hays]

Pretty good day, ending up even better. Conditions were punchy and got that
way pretty quick, even with the early morning start. By mid day we all had
to wait for things to calm down. Although the direction was pretty much
straight in, it was STRONG...and borderline for flying there.
My guys were solid H-1's and were coping well, as were Johns' students.
And...although I missed it, John specked out on one of his flights, getting
above treetop level and as one could imagine got busy linking turns back and
forth just to get down in the lower parking lot LZ. John claimed it was the
highest he's ever gotten there....and he's been there alot. LOL. Don't
underestimate either Falcons' or Oregon Ridge in the right conditions.

My group took a break and returned around 4pm. Things had mellowed nicely
and we flew till dark with some of the best conditons of the day. Really
sweet !! Students progressing rapidly with the back to back weekends of
flying lately. Hope it lasts. LOL.

Rich