The great Karl Almendinger put on a BBQ today at Ed Levin...with the good vibe of a BBQ came some great flying.
The Canuck and I headed up early for a mid-morning flight after launching two Berkeley H2's...they did really well and we were soon to follow...
The Canuck was able to work some light lift around the the 1200' hill...I chose to strafe the 600' hill and burn it in for a nice landing...the Canuck was soon to follow with a nice landing, also. While we were breaking down our super hero flying machines, ACP's Wayne Michelsen & Brian Foster rolled in with some cool tunes and serious attitude...the finger bangs were flowing and we headed up to the top for some more.
By the time we arrived at the top again, it was soarable. The boys and girls set up quickly and got us some more.
I launched the two H2's again and they had fun first time soaring flights at Ed Levin...fun to see.
The Canuck and Brian launched and got up quickly...after getting my glider set up, I was good to go.
The lift was fun to work, almost easy until I got low over the 600' hill...there was a mix of ridge lift mixed with thermals that had a hard time making up it's mind...eventually, I got up again above launch...very fun!
The Canuck had helium in his bones today and got up to 3800' while the rest looked up to him...damn the Canuck!
Mr. Foster had a good flight....slaying it as he always does.
Karl was doing well judging landings in the LZ until the 2nd bottle of wine, then all hell broke loose!
A great day...life is good.
Two flights: 47 minutes