We got in another fun day towing here in Guayaquil behind Rauls trikes. Unfortunately we have not had much sun the last few days but the soaring up against the foothills is remarkably consistant. Today was no exception and we tore up and down the ridge. More press came out for a taste of the action and Dusty and I tweaked gliders a bit. I tried to fly away but didnt make it very far.
The last few days we have been flying out of a new airstrip that Raul set up this year with his fellow pilots. It is basic but still far fancier then a place like, say, Hay. HaHa. We have our red bull tent. We have the beautiful women. We have great flying. Dusto and I have been working with the newer pilots here with our quick and dirty aerotow clinic and it has been great seeing our new buddies improve their flying skills. I have a bad habit of talking too fast for our translator but we are getting it done so to speak. The guys have a great positive attidude that works perfect with the subtle pointers we give them. Their determination and skills respond so well to those simple little pointers that take flying to the next level.
Since I fought to the bitter end on my XC flight today I had to land in a not so accessible area. Like a fool I left my glider bags back at launch (because I was so confident I was going to fly back). Needless to say, the beers are on Kevin tonight!
Tomorrow we are wrapping up in town with a news conference for the local media (the love the Bird Men of Guyaquil) before heading up to the Andes! Everyone is super pumped to try and fly those fat daddies before we head to the coast.
I am a punk, I need to get my PC online so I can upload pics.
Kev
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