There was a narrow window for maximizing altitude. Launching from Crestline around 1:30 pm helped Ladi reach 11 k, and later landed in Yucaipa. With that much altitude, maybe a single glide sufficed.
I launched Crestline around 2:15 pm, and reached 7200′. Tagged Arrowhead, return to Crestline, then Pine and Crestline before heading for the LZ and landing 3 hours later.
A good turnout of pilots for a weekday, who perfected the art of good excuses at work.
Thanks to Ana, for this one of me & David over Crestline…