In this case, it was lucky that someone was finally able to get ahold of the pilot. I and a couple others on the same frequency were above the downed pilot and none of us saw movement – just the wing spread out on the bushes. Since there was no word from the pilot and we were all seeing the same thing, I believe the request to call 911 was already issued on the radio, but I think someone at the LZ was able to establish comms with the pilot and the all-clear went out a few minutes later. Overall good outcome and was good to hear that there were no injuries.

Second all of the above – day did not disappoint, especially in the dead of winter. I chose to be the wind dummy and launched first from Crestline. Max was 7100’ (behind Crestline and later in the day), and flew for just over 2.5 hours. There was a party at Billboard late in the day with several pilots boating around in the abundant lift.

Was indeed a much better than expected day. My flight time was 2:18 and got to a little over 5500′, with a short trip back to Crestline. I found little of value back there upon arrival and promptly exited the premises. Was great out front.

Thanks, Jérôme, for the pics of my new ride.

Yeowza! Congrats on the awesome day – I’m jealous.

Day turned out better than I expected from the forecasts. Always nice to be pleasantly surprised. Was my first trip out to the mouth of the pass.

Track log, and freeway pic for photographic evidence.

Awesome flights, y’all!

Congrats on the back-to-back great flights!