Team Challenge (Day 3)

Although less than the day before, the wind was a bit too strong for the beginning competition pilots so the day was cancelled during the second safety committee meeting.  However, a dozen or so pilots flew later in the afternoon and had an enjoyable afternoon floating above the ridge.

The Aerosnauts drove to a diner in the valley for lunch.  We talked with the waiter Tyrell and ended up with a CD from his band "Camp Normal".  We listened to the CD on the way back and were jamming and quite impressed.  Snot bad.

Crowd enjoying the sun on Henson's "beach".

The cathedral under the ramp.

Buddy and I hooked into the harnesses attached to the ramp and helped about a dozen pilots "elevator" off launch.

Tip showing off for the crowd.

After all the pilots that wanted to fly were thrown off  the ramp, we joined an official party at a Mexican restaurant in Chattanooga for food, drink, and lots of karaoke.  Some performers rewrote lyrics to include hang gliding references.  Definitely a good time!

A "small" drink.