Sunday 9/20 Flying

[Dave Proctor]

I am thinking about RIdgely. Just don't feel like 2.5hrs to jacks.

DaveP

[silverwings]

I am going to Ridgely but lift forecast looks light!

[Dave Proctor]

I am heading for Ridgely. Even if lift is light, I'll get in some practice tows while Highland is still open. Could be good...never know if you're not there.

DaveP

[Dave Proctor]

Arrived at Highland around 11am. Thought I had somehow slipped into a parallel universe...John Simmond was already there. It didn't look exactly stellar, but I wanted to get some tow practice so I took off at noon. Better than it looked and I got about 50 minutes. Second flight a little later Brain dead soarable, I flew til I was ready to land and got a little less than 1.5 hrs. Others in the universe: John & Heather, Ward, Tim, Steve K, Joe G, John M, and others I have probably forgotten. Schweeeet, you shoulda been there.

DaveP

[John Simon]

Sweet is righ. The forecast called for 3000 feet or so at 200-300 fpm, but I got to 3800 and there were others up there or higher. Mostly 200-300 but some nice 350 and 450 stuff. Totally sweet and enjoyable up there with 5 or 6 gliders just zooming around. We had tons of eagles up there, 2 immature baldies flew with Steve and I for about 20-30 minutes. One adopted Steve and joined off his wing for about 10 minutes then came over and flew with me for a few minutes, 5 feet off my right wingtip. Then a couple adults came in. It was just sweet.
Later in the day, Travis flew his (almost brand new) Sonic for the first time. Great day for all. 2 Hot air balloons launched a bit later plus I think I saw the skydivers soaring!


Take Care,
John