Aerotow to 6000. CFI-G Mike Voie. Excellent soaring conditions due to high pressure system. First glider XC. XC planning. Soaring techniques. Max altitude 13,000'. Total distance 253km. Circled summit of Mnt Diablo on way back. CVH is Hollister.
Aerotow to 4000 Discovery Bay. Eventually found lift south east of the airport. Cloud bases at 5000, climbed to 4500 and jumped between clouds. Got beyond highway 580, best lift was 5kts. Longest solo glider flight so far.