FlyinBarker

Well…I said I would write and I didn’t.  I have no delusions that you all have been waiting around for an update…or maybe you have!

Well then…Let’s get right to the meat of it.  Team Challenge was a blast.  Awesome people, fun format, and all around good time.  The TC is a “learning” competition for H3 Intermediate pilots who are new to cross country flying.  A number of top pilots were in attendance to help all of us fledglings who flounder below them.  Seminars were held daily on subjects ranging from weather, flight computer use, XC landing skills, soaring, and lots more.  It almost felt like Hang Gliding school for a week.  Yes I loved it…

I will have more to put up soon but here is a short video of me crossing over the powerlines south of Hensons Gap.  I get a bit of PIO but not bad.  It was bumpy crossing the lines and I should have slowed down and worked the lift that was kicking me around.  I guess I was just in GO mode.  Check out the pack of 4 gliders that passes under me.

Flight Time: 1:55hrs     Mileage: 17.1