WEATHER
Visibility: Clear and unlimited
Wind: Southeast light and variable.
Altitudes:
Time Aloft:
Max Lift: 800 fpm
Temperature: Plus 100 deg
Comment:
Tow pilot:
Julie Butler.
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Rick Eason trying out his new Grob, solo this time, and had lots of fun. |
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And Rick had a lot of help from Julie Butler who braved the heat to help out on the launch line. |
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It takes awhile to get situated in that Grob for a big guy like Rick. |
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OK, the last items are handed over and his solo flights should begin soon. |
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Back from his solo flight in the Grob, Rick Eason is very happy with his and the glider performance. |
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Russ Genet, back from world travels and soaring flights elsewhere, adapts to the Orange Crush. |
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Erich Harding just after a nice flight in the Orange Crush. He is really getting good at glider control. |
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Luca Soares hasn't flown solo for awhile and wanted a few training flights to restore skill and confidence. |
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Luca Soares about ready to launch on a good training flight. |
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Russ Genet taking a second flight because he wasn't happy with his performance on the first flight today. |
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Sergio Grajeda helps his father get belted in for a nice, Father-Son afternoon of flying. |
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You can't miss knowing these two are father and son. Look at the amazing resemblance. |
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Now they are just about to launch and Sergio looks happy taking his dad for a glider ride. |
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