The Torrey Hawks held another successful "Second Sunday at Torrey" today. Members included: Ernie, Bryan, Bob, Dave, Kenny and a few guests. Thanks for everyone who attended!!

Our V.P. Dave Beardslee flew Margie's son Kevin for almost an hour. Here are a few photos from their flight ...


Getting ready to launch Dave and Kevin:


Launch run:


In the air:


Heading north:


Turning near the northern rhino horn:


Heading south (Gliderport in the far background):


Here's a good view of the Gliderport with the "RC Mound" is directly below the base tube:


Heading south (past the Gliderport):


Turning north again:


Looking north along the coast:


Dave shows off his "E-Team Claw":


Turning north with a good view to the south (Scripps Pier and La Jolla shores in the distance):


Down by the mansions:


Above the paragliders:


Back down to the Pier again:


Paraglider with "Big Ears" in the background:


Sharing the air with another hang glider:


I think Dave and Kevin flew for most of an hour ... a great first tandem at Torrey for Kevin!! I was mostly busy with food and guests, but I did manage to squeeze in a very nice 15 minute flight myself.

Thanks to all members of the Hawks (everywhere) for making Torrey a more hang-gliding-friendly site.          

Kevin---YOU AIR HOG!

Here are a few more photos of Kevin preparing to fly with Dave Beardsley.

I managed to pull two photos out of one of the videos I took. It's shows Dave giving Kevin instruction on how it feels to be in the harness.




Margie

Dave is really a great tandem pilot. He's not only an excellent pilot, but his skills with passengers are fantastic. He really has a way of putting people at ease and that really makes a big difference.

It's a crime that he's been barred from doing commercial tandems at Torrey.

Thanks for the pics, Margie.

Go Kevin

Go Dave