Up, Up and Away

Well here we are...strapped in and ready to go. Parachute fitted which also makes me wonder how well it would go because we only got to 3,000 feet and that doesn’t allow for much time to fill the canopy.
Anyways, having the gang there always makes things fun!
Some glider facts...
1. Can range in cost from $4k to $400k
2. On a hot day with plenty of thermals you can fly for 7 hours plus
3. Eagles often point the way for the pilots to find the thermals
4. Gliders are easy to steer with joystick and foot pedals
5. Loop the loop is exhilarating
6. When tow rope is released the glider drops quite suddenly
7. Very peaceful when aloft just sound of air rushing pastRead more