Better Late Than Never

The sun rose over a cold QuestAir, (41F / 5C), this morning.  Given the moderate wind and strong lapse rate, I decided to hold off for a late afternoon flight.  One pilot didn't want to wait and gave us a scary flight and landing on the runway after releasing early.  The show also included ambulances, firetrucks, and a large helicopter.  The last I heard the pilot was ok but was being held for observation overnight for a concussion.

Needless to say no one wanted to fly for a couple hours after that.  Eventually the wind backed down and the tugs started pulling pilots into the sky again.  I was helping others get ready and didn't make it to the flight line until after 5PM.  I was prepared for a sledder, but squeaked out almost 1.5 hours in small, weak, and blown apart thermals.

Settling in for a long slow climb

QuestAir off the front of the base bar

Turning onto final

The flight was a unexpected early-evening bonus; nice tow, mellow lift, and a sweet landing.

Flights: 1, Duration: 1:21