FlyBC January 4

San Gabriel - a new launch west of Tapalpa.

After a long bumpy ride we were at the trail-head (yes, this is a hike-up site!) and we were hiking for 35 minutes to arrive at the top to perfect cycles.

Nasty rock outcroppings on launch and in front make a good launch mandatory!

Most pilots took 3-4 tries to get off.

Good soaring conditions until dark about 500 metres over launch. Small no wind football field made for some interesting approaches.

Arriving in Jocotopec January 3rd

I arrived to see this towering CU over San Marcos but no wings in the air.

Perhaps everyone is headed back to work?

The new house was almost ready to move into as Ana was cleaning from all the holiday parties when Victor was away!

Normando is reporting great flights in Valle (via Facebook).

New Years Eve 2010

Colleen and I went to the beautiful Proud Bird Restaurant at LAX for New Years eve.

Beautiful view of the incoming aircraft as well as the static displays of old war birds!

I even stayed up past midnight??