Best. Flying. Day. EVER!?!!!?!!

Today was like those big air days we had last year around this time, except without those nasty thunderstorms and gust fronts. I saw 9000 several times and it was easy to climb past 8000. Lift was everywhere.

I saw 9000 around Jobs Peak in a thermal that felt like it was going to drift me back over Lake Silverwood. I had a great view of the lake from there and could also see Gregory and Arrowhead in the distance.

Made it east to Strawberry peak before chickening out and turning back. But I would soon find another thermal that would get me to 8000+ and drift back over Strawberry. I didn't want to venture too far because of strong (20mph+) winds aloft.

It was cold up at 9000 but not too cold (59 degrees-ish) and super clear. You could see for miles into the desert. There was just 5 HG pilots out today and no PG (although it was probably too strong/windy for them anyway.) John Wright, Mark Hoffman, Kyle, Wisconsin Paul and myself. Kind of sad to see so few enjoying such a great day.

I had the video camera rolling for much of the flight. Will get some still frames up soon (hopefully)

I got my 3rd 3 hour flight. Although this one was mostly all spent in the strong conditions. I landed due to fatigue and week bladder. Quite warn out, even as I type this up.

Dave