Posts in Soaring Is Learning
TWO NOVELTIES

During my rookie soaring season, I witnessed a dust devil destroy a barn and a red-tail hawk lock eyes with me mid-flight—two extraordinary moments I assumed I'd see again. Years and countless flight hours later, neither has repeated. How much longer, I wonder, will I wait?

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"Best flight in years"

Mike Koerner’s 630-mile flight to Christmas Valley, Oregon was his longest in years. He encountered both smooth conditions and challenging low points along the way. Despite the difficulties, he completed the flight with the support of his crew and favorable weather.

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