[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE31CSRLVHw[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwFe58SZb9I[/youtube]
Lots of challenges on this 2-part video:
* Nice, clear ambient stereo sound.
* The only narration is my radio dialogue w/ Greblo.
* Launch in near-nil wind on my T2 144 close to the brush.
* Spot Dennis' wonderful Aeros Discus in an unusual maneuver from above.
* Climb to 6,800'.
* Head East towards Angeles Crest Hwy and sink out.
* Scratch along the Canyons 700' below launch.
* Finally pop out below and in front of Little Lukens.
* Scratch up just enough to cross the Big T Wash.
* Catch another small thermal mid-wash.
* Scratch up low in front of Middle T.
* Share a thermal w/ Emily while listening to vintage Pink Floyd
* Make one last climb to 4,400' at Middle T, then go for broke to the LZ.
* Scratch along the Little T and Trash Mountain ridges.
* Finally arrive over goal w/ just enough altitude for one 360.
* A decent landing w/ minor whack in slo-mo.
* De-brief w/ Greblo.
