15 holes on the north circuit today with my buddy Harry V

Took a friend flying today on the north circuit. I think we hit 15 or so holes (LZ’s) and added a couple new ones. The new ones were dubbed “the Bumpy Barn #1 & #2” for the unforeseen jump on the 1st landing. Really it was not that bumpy but, given the fact that we really did hit a jump that sent us about 50′ we dubbed it “the Bumpy barn”. The other side of the barn also had a good landing and of course we could not pass up the idea of landing there as well. It turned out to be much better and a whole lot smoother.

It always baffles me how you can do so many slow passes at certain spots and still get a surprise when you touch down.  One thing that is so important is doing just that. Making approaches but not landing. Prior to any new landing I ever attempt I will make anywhere from 5-10 passes / approaches at it trying to get a good gauge on the various required items prior to touch down. My touch down point, my roll out, can I get out once in and on the ground, can I turn around, any structures in the way (fences, posts, logs, rocks, animals, holes, ditches, you name it).  All of this is coming into play prior to any attempt. Anyhow, long story short here, we had a fun morning. The other pics here are in an area I call “Plateau Land”. Lots of landings out here on the Nevada border above 8000′. This one has a great view and is one of my more favorite places to land.