King Mountain - Day 2

Day 2 and route #1 was called again. Team ACP got up the hill quick so we could set up together and satisfy the requests of all the fans by taking the long awaited team photo. It was a candid shot, catching us all in natural poses. We didn't even realize the camera was there

Photo Curtesy of John Taylor (See John Fly)


Shortly after this photo was taken, the day was cancelled. The said it was due to high winds, and unfavorable direction, but we suspect it was really because everyone wanted to have time to look at our color coordinated gliders, and get our autographs.

A few pilots did some free flying later in the day and had turbulent, short flights. Tomorrow looks to be dryer, but the winds remain a question mark.

Regardless, the week has been a blast so far...

King Mountain - Day 1

Arrived in Arco, ID late saturday night after a 13 hour drive with John Taylor. Spent Sunday getting our gear organized and generally getting ourselves ready for 6 days of big air. There is a big crowd of friends at this years comp. The Bubbleheads are here in force and we total 10-12 strong from the Bay Area alone.

Team ACP (me, CRV, JT, Ryan and Trey) are ready to dominate. "Putting the 'I' back in team"

I've been pretty anxious about this meet, due to a lack of airtime recently. I was unsure if I would fly. But I went up the hill, setup my glider, and when my team started lining up to launch I suited up and joined them. There was strong lift and strong sink. I worked what I could, keeping myself far from the terrain and generally trying to re-acclimate myself to my glider.

Before long I found myself drifting towards the bail out LZ. I brought it in for a nice landing and was joined by Chris. Not a big flight, but I got what I wanted out of the day. Ready for the next 5 days!

Slayin' The Bailout LZ