Looking Back at 2010

Although I flew fewer hours than in 2009, I'd have to say 2010 was a satisfying year overall.

Flight Time: 73 hours, 20 minutes
Number of flights: 123 (not including a day or two of numerous touch and goes at Funston)
Longest Flight: 3 hours, 25 minutes

2010 Started out with a nice flight at Windy Hill and ended with a couple nice flights at Big Sur. In between, we traveled to Chelan, plus I added Crestline and Dunlap to my list of sites flown. Hopefully in 2011 I'll add another two, maybe three, sites to the list.

John "JT" Taylor checking out the conditions on the ramp at Dunlap

This year I'd like to push for 100 hours and get in some greater XC miles...maybe break my 10-mile barrier at Owens or even surpass my 37-mile personal best that I achieved at Chelan in 2009. Maybe this will be the year for all that.

Wing tip shot over McClure...

"Skying Out" over Mission Peak...

2010 seemed to be a year of low-saves and working thermals more efficiently, being patient and not giving up. Despite a poor showing at both the Owens Valley and Chelan, I have to say 2010 was a good year, hanging with good friends and making the best of whatever cards Mother Nature dealt.

How could I forget the debut of Slayin' It! as well?!

I even went for a sailplane ride with fellow HG pilot Matt Epperson.



And, let's not forget my "epic" flight at Windy Hill on Veteran's Day...





I'm sensing 2011 will be another year of aerial domination!



There's a lot to be thankful for in this sport and with life in general...

Yes...2011 will be a good year!

Fly Safe!