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Old 6th May 2013, 02:41
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Vertical Freedom
 
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Angel Island Peak Rescue Mission

Namaste MountainGirl1957 - Deborah

Thank You so much for Your very kind positive words

It was my pleasure, duty & honour to be there to Rescue You from Island Peak just below the summit 19,985' (landing height)

Conditions that day looked fantastic but it was extremely turbulent Jet Streams blowing, gusts up to 60knots & blowing around 45knots, Clear Air Turbulence CAT, hence after testing the winds so to speak, 3 missed approaches later there was no chance of a successful landing & take-off. So I requested to have You moved to another location which had a more into wind approach profile, from where I could safely Rescue You

Sadly due to performance limitations & extreme conditions I had to deny Your Doctor coming with us

I hope You are fully recovered now & look forward to meeting with You in Nepal again soon

Om Blessings

VF
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