Hello Elk Mountain flyers.
It’s February and the soaring season approaches.
If you’ve been reading the SSA soaring magazine (or re-reading as the season grows near), you may have discovered in the September edition, an article on the ‘Alby’ flight.
The ‘Alby’ flight is a soaring promotion coordinating a series of nation-wide cross-country flights. The flights will unite like-minded aviators in a project that is certain to be challenging and provide great fun. I have been contacted by organizers of the event who are looking for Utah clubs and pilots interested in being part of the journey.
If you haven’t read the SSA article, below is a brief summary. The full story and rules for ‘Alby’ can be found on the web at http://albysvoyage.blogspot.com/
“The article describes the story of Alby, a young, adventurous albatross wishing to explore beyond the ocean waters and fly on land, an environment unfamiliar to him. Glider pilots understand his desire and satisfy his aspiration by taking him in a succession of glider flights from the Pacific Ocean all the way to the Atlantic. A bronze sculpture represents Alby and its spirit.”
‘Alby’ is now airborne-
Flights are being flown and logged. A flight is scheduled for the end of February at Hollister, CA. The Arizona crossing is being planned. Please let me know if you are interested in ‘Alby’ and we’ll facilitate his flight through Utah.
Looking forward to a great soaring season!
Dan Thirkill
SSA Governor for Utah
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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