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I had a goal of winning the Hilton Cup in my Woodstock. I was
encouraged to try by 2 previous winners in my region (one who has sadly passed away, RIP John McGregor). I thought they were crazy but I attempted the 400K triangle in amazing weather and made it around. Lost by a few points to some glass on the ridges out east but it was a flight of a lifetime for me. I'd still be trying for the Hilton Cup if it was still happening. Other challenges? Breaking flight level 400 in wave. Actually, the world altitude record could be taken by someone without millions to spare if they utilized a surplus pressure suit and got very very lucky. It would be quite risky. IMC soaring from towering cumulus to towering cumulus around huge tasks. And, that Morning Glory looks really cool. We occasionally have undular bore waves like that cross the midwest and one of these days I'm gonna snag one. |
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