Owl Canyon Gliderport, Bill C. 10/04/08

 
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  Colorado Soaring Association, Owl Canyon Gliderport, entrance sign. Hangar at the top of the hill. Entrance road. Caution Aircraft Operations. Looking S across clubhouse patio to the Operations shack (on top of hangar).

 
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  Towing the glider to the flight line. Top of the arc. Turning to look for lift. Mountains are west. Turning to look for lift.

 
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  Turning to look for lift. Turning to look for lift. Turning right for approach. 45 degree entry to RWY 19R downwind. Continuing on the 45.

 
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  Turning from the 45 to downwind. Parallel to the runway. Continuing downwind. Continuing downwind. Continuing downwind.

 
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  Continuing downwind. Stabilized. Key point for turn. Beginning turning to right base at key point. Fence and touchdown point in sight.

 
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  Spoilers deployed. Turning to right base. Right base. Beginning right base to final. Continuing right base to final.

 
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  Continuing right base to final. Completed base to final turn. Continuing approach. Good lineup. Holding lineup and speed.

 
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  Short final. Roundout. On the ground. Both gliders on the ground. Shag vehicle approaching with winch cable.

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