On the OLC, Gordon made this comment:

"At 1615L near Owens Dry Lake, I was required by ATC to make an eastward
deviation of 10 miles due to opposing glider traffic operating under IFR
clearance like me. The trace shows a required departure from wave
conditions and a track southbound until clear of traffic. I then
proceeded westbound near Inyokern and in the process lost 16,000 feet
before contacting wave again and making a climb to FL280 for final glide."

I wonder what other glider was flying IFR, and why ATC made Gordon go so
far to the east?


wrote:
My friend Gordo doesn't fly often....but when he flies....he flies
GOOD!!

Before this, his previous flight was last year in the fall.....that was
the Hilton Cup winner.....few flights before that was the 2004
Barringer Trophy, then a couple of Nevada State Speed records...oh...
hum....

GREAT job Gordo!

Erik / XL