Day 1

After working 15 hours the day before, I was finally ready for my trip. All packed up and ready to go, I started the 5 hour drive from Redwood City to Burney, CA. This is the first stop on the trip and I’ll be flying at a place called Hat Creek for 2 days.



My home in Burney at the Green Gables Inn. Friendly, clean, and cheap.


Hat Creek is a great site. The wind pushes the warm air up the volcanic ridge producing reliable, smooth lift. You don’t typically fly XC from here. You just boat around until sunset. Hat Creek Rim with Mt Lassen off in the distance, and Chris off in front of me


I had a great, enjoyable flight. Lift topped out about 1500’ over launch. Got to watch the sunset from the air. The only downside, is that it is HOT here!

Sunset from 5,300' with Mt Shasta in the background

Beer, the first thing you need after a long, hot flight. (Brian, Chris & Wendy in the LZ)

Flight time: 2:30 (2 hours, 30 minutes)