First Day of '14!

[Chris G]

Took a loaded van with Kari and crew up to the VOR today. Had a great group from Seattle in town and a few of my own up for their first high flights. Not a stellar lapse rate but it turned out to be pretty decent! Brendan bounced over to West Bowl just in time for the sailplane to make a low pass. I was the last off and took the new Zero speed glider for a rip down to The T. Made it with 500 ft to spare, averaging 6.8:1 with a bit of a headwind! Brendan gave me a boost back to the van, thanks!! I headed off to Elings where the HGs were having a party, and the rest of the crew went for a late run to EJ. Kari made the beach, Robin went to SB HS, and everyone had beautifully buoyant flights to Parma. Fun day! We're doin' it again tomorrow!

[Aaron]

i agree, tons o fun! chucked ej w a stuffed eagle van and went right to la cumbre w timmayyy!, colorado neil, ojai brian, and a few others. u could stay there in smooth lift above 4k all day long. touched 4700 once briefly and finally left w timaayy! for the training hill at 4400. got to hill w 900 w about 20 hgs and timmayy! awesome kick off to the new year w friends! i love all u airborn junkie freaky deaks! happy new year biaaatches!!

on glide to elings

[Chris G]

Careful flying that Omega 8! It's like a potato chip. You can't fly it just once.

[Aaron]

hah! that thing was really frickin sweet! time to start shopping