It is Srinath’s turn to fly cross country to Salinas (KSNS) and back. It was an exercise in using the VOR and sectional chart to identify landmarks along the way for navigation. En route as we flew to the west of the mountain ranges, downdraft from the winds over the hills caused us to descend even though we were powering our way through. Lick Observatory on Mt.Hamilton was a sight to see along our course. There was an aerobatic Extra 300 practicing along our course and we hoped and prayed the pilot was aware of our presence.

The return flight was bumpy all the way due to the winds streaming over the mountain range. You can find the track log here.