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Flying in Italy

From: Dan and Sharon
Activity_Date: 5/2/01
Remote Name: 62.225.150.122

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Currently we are on the top of the world here inGermany call Zugspitz. From here you can see four countries, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria. Quite a view.

Yesterday we went back to a place called Rodeneck, Italy. We met a teacher from Germany and he has been giving us rides up the hill. Launch is 4900 feet and the lz is 3500 feet. Launch overlooks the world. I waited till the mid afternoon when the thermals were the strongest and flew for about an hour. Found some of those strong thermals they speak about.. 1200 feet a minute lift. Pretty smooth air considering. I got about 4500 above launch to 9300 feet and I was higher than all the mountain peaks in the area. What a spectacular view. Lift was so wide you almost need a rope to get down.

Dan

I had a terrific flight all over the mountains and the valleys. Flew over a real live but old castle. Had a tour of the forest but stayed in the air this time...I could not get down as the lift was so fantastic so I made the best of a great day. Happy flying to all! Sharon

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