Crestline ~ Day 3 of Flying

Day 3 started out with potential for some great XC flying...Upon driving up to launch, though, one could see a fairly significant inversion layer at about the 4500' line...it could be a great day if I could stay above the inversion layer (highly unlikely), or it will be a lot of work bumping my way along the ridge above Marshal...



I was above launch in a few minutes, but the lift was intermittent and soon I was below the ridge line trying to get up again...not to happen this flight, so I headed out toward Marshal, similar to Wednesday's flight...



Once out to Marshal, I thought I'd be on the deck sooner than expected, but was able to work a few thermals back up to the inversion layer where I was promply knocked practically unconscious each time I made it up to 4400' to 4600' MSL...After about an hour of this, I decided it was time for a beer and landed...there is a lot to learn at Crestline and this week has been a great education.



The Wills Wing boys were testing there newest production of gliders for soon-to-be owners. It was great to see all this brand new gliders in the air today.

Flight Time: 1 hour, 13 minutes.
Altitude: 5600' MSL

Last day of flying Crestline tomorrow, then heading back home on Saturday...It has been great meeting the local pilots in this area and we'll be looking forward to future trips to this flying site.