What an exciting Summer Solstice at Willamette Valley Soaring! We each had our own 30 minute ride, towed up to 3,700 ft. before we released the tow line to fly free (along with a glider pilot). Exhilarating! Fun video attached, set to “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz. https://www.wherearesueandmike.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gliding-June-22-2022-5.mov
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- Pushing the glider out to the end of a grass runway.
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- Checking out the very limited controls.
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- Ready to go once we figure out how the legs fit in.
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- Mike watching my aero-tow in motion.
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- Captain Mike ready to pilot!
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- Gliders largely land on their belly, with a teeny tail wheel. Bumpy taxi!
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