Santa Barbara Day Trip, January 9th

Xander · Post by **Xander** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:36 pm

Last weekend after the Avenue S'capades, Joe Greblo was discussing a day trip to a site near San Luis Obispo called "Plowshare". Joe has since confirmed that the surrounding forest is closed, so Plowshare is tabled until the situation changes.

Consequently, we have directed our gaze towards lovely Santa Barbara, in hopes of harnessing all the enthusiasm that has been expressed by countless pilots who still have never flown there.

Joe had expressed to me that this would not be a lesson trip, but more of a site orientation trip for Hang 3's and above.

If there is enough interest, Greblo or I will post details. Respond to this post. . . and come fly!

- Alex

OSCAR · Post by **OSCAR** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:43 pm

Sounds like fun , I'm in

adamwn2000 · Post by **adamwn2000** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:54 am

I'm in 2.

stebbins · Post by **stebbins** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:21 am

Since this was posted in January, I assume that the title of Dec 9/10 isn't really right?

Just for those thinking about going, when is it?

eriklarabie · Post by **eriklarabie** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:00 am

I'd be interested as well. I'm guessing the dates are 1/9 or 1/10, making it this weekend?

Malury · Post by **Malury** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:29 am

Count me in too!

Xander · Post by **Xander** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:42 pm

Thanks for the correction, George - I've changed the title.
The trip is shaping up for this coming Saturday.

RichardShaw · Post by **RichardShaw** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:10 pm

sounds great! If Greblo doesn't go is there any other pilots that are familiar with the site for a briefing?

Xander · Post by **Xander** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:04 pm

I just spoke to Joe, and here are the details:

Joe made it clear that this is not a lesson trip; it is limited to Hang 3's and above.
We plan to meet at Sylmar Flight Park at 7:30am on Saturday morning.
Greblo and Richard Shaw will be driving up to Santa Barbara.

We will be launching the Eliminator before noon, and landing at either Parma or "the T" (near Cienegitas). Cat Shaw has agreed to drive, and Sazia will also drive once we arrive in Santa Barbara.

Current Participants:
Joe Greblo
Malury Silberman
Oscar the Grouch
Adam Newman
Richard Shaw & Cat
Ken Andrews
Eric Larabie
Alex Wright
Eric Brown (confirmed!)

Any questions regarding the plans, please call me or Joe.

Onward and upward,
Alex
(408)497-782four

ericbrown · Post by **ericbrown** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:07 pm

switch me to confirmed!

Xander · Post by **Xander** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:28 pm

Done and done, Mr. Brown

chadness · Post by **chadness** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:46 pm

I'd like to join too. Any room left in the vehicles?

Cheers,
Chad Margolin

858-414-3138
chadness@hotmail.com

Tom C · Post by **Tom C** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:39 pm

Hey, count me in too!

Xander · Post by **Xander** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:11 pm

Awesome! Chad and Tom, you're now on the list. Assuming that Joe can transport 7 people, and Richard can transport 4 people, then we should have room for you both.

I have exlcuded myself from the count, since I plan to head up on Friday evening and meet you all in the morning. I have made arrangements with Malury to load my glider for me.

-Alex