Visiting HG pilot hoping to fly Santa Barbara

[MarkC]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums, and I've registered because I'll be passing
through SB on my way to San Diego, next week sometime. It would be great if I
could get to fly one of your area sites : I've flown Horse and Laguna, and
Elsinore/Marshall/Crestline over the years, but never anywhere further north.
I did visit Santa Barbara once, and went for a drive along Camino Cielo... And
all I could think of was how cool it would be to fly those mountains!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to have any gear with me this trip, so I'm looking
to beg/borrow/rent gear from pilots or instructors/schools, if conditions allow
for a flight while I'm there. Even a sledder would be fun.

A bit about me: I'm a Hang-3, been flying actively for 13 years, at
slot/ramp/cliff/aerotow sites in the MD, PA, VA area. I fly a WIlls Wing U2.

Any advice for how I might be able to finagle a wing would be most appreciated!

Cheers,

MarkC

PS: And happy to return the favor for anyone visiting the Wash DC area!

[zippy]

What are your dates? I'm here through next weekend, but then I'm off to Florida for the start of the comp season. I can likely go fly with you, and give a site intro. I have an extra harness, but the only gliders I have available right now are SS, an old F195 or Dream 220. Maybe someone else has a glider you can fly. You may be able to rent through Tammy at www.flyaway.com

Zac Majors
8 oh won - to for for - 7 for 9 for

[MarkC]

Hey Zac,

I'm likely to be in SB on either Tuesday Apr 21 or Wednesday Apr 22.
The Falcon 195 might be a good fall-back option (I'm 6', 155lbs), very
kind of you to offer a wing and glider! And I think I'll take your advice
and give Tammy a call tomorrow.

Any early guesses on the weather for early/mid next week? (I know,
I know, but ya can't blame a guy for askin'

Pretty exciting to think of flying out there, that would be way cool!

Cheers,

Mark Cavanaugh
301-807-5414

[zippy]

Mark, I'll be up in Tahoe and on my way to Florida. Tammy's web address is http://www.flyaboveall.com/flyaway

Anybody else up for helping Mark out with a site intro?

Hope you get in some good flying,
Zippy

[MarkC]

Sorry that I'll miss you Zac, but good luck in FL !

I've gotten in touch with Tammy, and it looks like we might be able
to work something out. Perhaps without the obligatory training-hill
trip (though I can certainly see the importance of it, given site
sensitivity in CA). Makes the land-owner issues in my area pale in
comparison...

Cheers,

MarkC

[Southside]

Zippy,

Maybe you should stick around a day in order to defend your Marshall/Crestline FW record.

Monday's forecast:

[zippy]

I'm rooting for you to bust it big time!

Get high, Fly far!

Zippy