Same scenario as yesterday; same area, same decision. Only difference was that it was early in the task. I am just not interested in being where my glider was pointed at the time I gave it away. Here is a short clip of the decision to turn around…
And here is a video of the launch at Vitacura. All in all an interesting place to fly.
aaahhhh....that launch :) I empathise, I wrote about it in my "Andes Lasham" anecdote in the ASC website "Stories" section...pretty scary stuff! Keep the chins up - your chance to shine will come. Hank
Hey Mark!, It´s Mariano from Argentina, remember me???. Today I heared your voice on the internet broadast and I said to myself...i know that voice (and that humour!). it´s a pity I didn´t know you were in South America earlier, I would have gone over there and you would have a Spanish interpreter. Anyway, contact me on basso_mariano@hotmail.com or give a phone number where I can reach you in Chile. Congratulations for today, your guy did great!.
The short video certainly brings into prospective your earlier comment about launches, rivers and options. The terain is also something to behold with its challenges, but you'll be right mate!
Good gliding to both you and Mark and continue to show those others what we Aussie's are made of.
Hi Graham & Mark, just viewed the two film clips, a great presentaion but Nail Biting Stuff. Good terrain for trail bike riding.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,Roly.
aaahhhh....that launch :) I empathise, I wrote about it in my "Andes Lasham" anecdote in the ASC website "Stories" section...pretty scary stuff!
ReplyDeleteKeep the chins up - your chance to shine will come.
Hank
Hey Mark!,
ReplyDeleteIt´s Mariano from Argentina, remember me???. Today I heared your voice on the internet broadast and I said to myself...i know that voice (and that humour!). it´s a pity I didn´t know you were in South America earlier, I would have gone over there and you would have a Spanish interpreter. Anyway, contact me on basso_mariano@hotmail.com or give a phone number where I can reach you in Chile. Congratulations for today, your guy did great!.
Mariano
Hi Graham,
ReplyDeleteThe short video certainly brings into prospective your earlier comment about launches, rivers and options. The terain is also something to behold with its challenges, but you'll be right mate!
Good gliding to both you and Mark and continue to show those others what we Aussie's are made of.
Here's to finding the best thermals!
Best wishes from Maree and Ian.