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| The day began with a tour of the LZs for Max |
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| The hike in is long and difficult |
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| Tom on Launch |
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| A quick launch with a good climb |
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| Almost immediately I found a thermal to the West of launch. |
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| Tom, Stacy and someone else came over to join as we climbed out to 4k. |
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| I knew it wasn't enough but I had the XC bug and was going no matter what. Looked over and saw Tom heading out too, and Stacy a bit below (not in frame). |
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| Tom found a great climb
when we were at 1,900' and I scooted over under him. Stacy was too low and had to land but picked a great field. She's on final in the field under my elbow. |
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| We took that one up to 5,700' and Morningside was an easy goal after that. |
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| Tom took off to the West to find more but I was pretty happy, and after searching for a bit, headed back to MFP to arrive at 4k. |
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| Hello Morningside! |
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| A busy runway |
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| Good friends meet me when I return. Dave and Pixie give first congrats and help with the glider. |
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| Track or it didn't happen ; ) |
An incredible experience for sure!
Thanks to everyone for all the teachings, advice and demonstrations over the years.
Looking forward to the next time!
