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Flying in a sailplane 2008


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Soaring in a sailplane is great. I had a great time and I am looking forward to the next time.
The pilot asked if I wanted to take the controls for a while and of course I said "YES". It was so much fun.
Thumbs up, I am ready to go.
Thumbs up, I am ready to go.		 Sitting in a high performance sailplane, built for 1
Sitting in a high performance sailplane, built for 1		 This is the tow plane that is taking me up to altitude.
This is the tow plane that is taking me up to altitude.		 Taking off.
Taking off.		 The view while we are climbing to altitude.
The view while we are climbing to altitude.
Ridge soaring at Lake Elsinore.
Ridge soaring at Lake Elsinore.		 Aerial view.
Aerial view.		 Continuing to gain altitude.
Continuing to gain altitude.		 g5/68/763068/3/99146461.TsgEsjEL.jpg Now we are on our own, as the tow plane returns to the airport.
Now we are on our own, as the tow plane returns to the airport.
Soaring above Lake Elsinore.
Soaring above Lake Elsinore.		 Lake Elsinore.
Lake Elsinore.		 g5/68/763068/3/99146478.kINlRPHT.jpg Soaring in a Sailplane at Lake Elsinore.
Soaring in a Sailplane at Lake Elsinore.		 Lake Elsinore.
Lake Elsinore.
Soaring in a Sailplane at Lake Elsinore.
Soaring in a Sailplane at Lake Elsinore.		 g5/68/763068/3/99146487.9NSMcrB5.jpg g5/68/763068/3/99146490.ONVaJhk9.jpg Coming in for a landing
Coming in for a landing		 Getting lined up for the runway
Getting lined up for the runway
Coming in for a landing.
Coming in for a landing.		 g5/68/763068/3/99146497.5CgWhLpL.jpg Landing.
Landing.

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Dad 08-Feb-2012 17:15
I did that many years ago... real fun... Did you say you "solo'd" ???... I went with an instructor but did fly it for about 15 minutes...

Dad
Kevin Tran15-Jul-2008 19:59
wow, how cool ..
Sam's Dad 25-Jun-2008 14:02
Something someone all should do at least once in a lifetime
Dan Chusid24-Jun-2008 15:01
Pretty cool adventure Sam!
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