Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Olympia, Washington to Logan, Utah

A few shots from the three days I was with Kirk. Ignition and fuel system issues grounded us in Logan Utah and by the 3rd day I had to leave for home. 

With problems solved Kirk is once again headed east and making good progress.





Fueling up for the first leg down to the Columbia River

Mount Rainier 

Mount St Helens

Kirk

Me

Columbia River east of the mountains

Taxiing

Following iFly 700

High desert of eastern Oregon


Snake River at Twin Falls, ID

Landing Logan, UT

Glider landing at Logan

Kirk and Logan's Leading Edge Aviation mechanic Kim evaluating ignition system

Kirk modifying fuel system to reduce exposure to high temperatures in the engine compartment