For those of you I haven't already bored to death, here's some pictures of the flight.
This is the glider I was in. (Must have be painted by an OSU fan.)
Bob, the pilot, giving instructions.
Squeezing in. (I wont mention any names, but some of you should consider the large, box style glider if you go.)
Wow! I made it.
Watch where you put your feet, pal.
The tow plane. (Ducks fan)
Takeoff
Airborne
The tow plane again
Mt St. Helens and Mt Rainer
Mt Hood and Tualatin Plains
Hillsboro (Hare Field in center)
Sawmill, hwy 26, and Willamette Valley Soaring Club field.
Glider field
North Plains on approach
Final approach
Touchdown. We're done.
Very cool. Thank you, thank you Love.
If you're interested in a ride, contact the Willamette Valley Soaring Club. www.wvsc.org or (503) 647-0913
6 comments:
You are very welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
you;re funny.
looks like fun
What an experience! Thanks for letting us know what it was like. Your comments really added to the journey.
I love the look on your face in the "watch your feet, buddy" picture. I have seen that look ALOT in my lifetime. :) Glad you had fun.
Not Sam! Why would I EVER give Sam that look. lol
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