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Situational awareness when flying includes paying attention to changing weather and approaching gust fronts. You do NOT want to try landing a glider when one of these hits. This one, fortunately, hit our gliderport on the final day of the contest after everyone was down safely.

Join me flying in my first contest ever. This was the last day of the competition and the day was forecast to be very fast. I got stuck in weak conditions mid flight but managed to dig out and fly fast for the remainder of the task, netting me 2nd place for the day.

Join me as I fly from Williams Soaring Center to the Trinity Alps.

A memorable hike up the Mist trail to the top of Vernal Falls in Yosemite national park on May 13, 2024. The falls were amazing due to the high snowpack and rains over this past winter.

05May2024 XC in Amazing Convergence from Williams Soaring Center

Experience flying the Mendocino convergence with a huge cloud shelf difference between the two converging air masses.

SME Flight Instructor shares his thoughts on Minimum Energy Landings.

A panel discussion where we talk about the entire process of buying a glider from determining what you want, the search process, through the on-site inspection and closing the deal as well as the paperwork required to get everything registered and insured.

Landing the ASW-20 With "Jesus Flaps" Extended

ASI to Mt Patterson Part 4

ASI to Mt Patterson Part 1

ASI to Mt Patterson Part 3

ASI to Mt Patterson Part 2

What does it look like, in real life, when you get slack line induced by a powerful thermal low down near the ground? This was on tow, shortly after take-off, at only 600' AGL. This is why you are taught, and practice, the recovery technique in simulations with an instructor.

Convergence Flying At It's BEST!!!

Can a Rough Thermal Stall Your Glider? Damn straight it can!!!

Magic Carpet "Convergence" Ride

Truckee to Mineral Peak and Beyond

March 2022 Hollister Wave

Fun Spring Thermals / Byron, CA, May 2021

Truckee 08Aug2022 (North of Nervino to South of Susanville and Back South Past Nervino)

Truckee 08Aug2020 Part 2 (Alpine County, South to Bridgeport, then North to Pine Nuts)

Truckee 08Aug2020 Part 1 (Truckee to Near Alpine County Airport)

Truckee 08Aug2020 Part 3 (Pine Nuts to North of Nervino)

What's it Like to Climb in a glider at 19 Knots (1,900 fpm = 22 mph straight up)

ASW20 / 40 Nautical Miles to Truckee / 24 to 1 Required Glide / 43 to 1 Achieved Glide

Fly with me over Tiger Country

Spinning The ASW-20 - Not Scary at All

50 miles Final Glide at 150 knots