Date(s): August 25, 2009. Album by NMERider. Photos by NMERider. 1 - 16 of 16 Total. 166 Visits.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 1 2:00 PM Ready to launch from Kagel Mountain in Sylmar, CA
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 2 2:00 PM A typical smooth launch for this wing.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x769 3 2:07 PM Over the 1500 turn point w/ a clear view of the San Fernando Valley
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 4 3:00 PM working a thermal and turning right.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 5 3:10 PM 10 miles downrange past the Mt Lukens transmitter towers
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 6 3:15 PM On my way back from Mt Luikens. Downtown Los Angeles and Catalina Island are clearly visible in the distance. A rare day!
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 7 3:45 PM Over the middle of Big Tujunga ridge. LA and Catalina still clearly visible.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 8 4:03 PM Climbing in a rowdy thermal near Towers Launch.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 9 4:28 PM What 60 mph looks like when you're near the bottom of the hook-in range @ 198#.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 10 4:50 PM Setting up a spin.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 11 4:51 PM Spinning behind Gavina St where aerobatics are permitted by the SHGA.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 12 4:41 PM Bleeding off excess speed built up during the spin.
enlarge 0KB, 1024x768 13 4:54 PM About to do a no-step landing after 2 hours and 53 very pleasurable minutes. Tracklog
