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Bacil and Bari,

Congrats on your impressive flights. Bari for over three hours, and even though he stayed in the area, got a 72 mile total track.

Bacil got to over 8,000 ft. Well done guys!

SOLD.

Moyes Litespeed RS 4: Moyes U.S.A. (moyesusa.com) 225 Hours. Excellent condition, Sunny at Highland Aerosports performed complete tear-down inspection in 2015. He replaced the flying wires, one zoom downtube and aluminum base tube. Only 12 hours flown since then. $700 Firm Dave Shields RS.jpg johndu...

Arleen and Ward's son's presentations at the church were wrenching and yet inspiring. There was so much love in the family and they were grateful that they had shared it for a long time. I enjoyed seeing and chatting with many long-time pilots and friends again; unfortunately under sad circumstances.

Hi Jim,

Congrats on your epic flight from the Sac! In the 89 miles you covered, it looks like you briefly crossed the Susquehanna, but from the track perspective it's hard to tell. Very impressive!!

Looking forward to driving for you and some of Charlie's pilots in June.

John D.

When most hang gliding pilots I have known for years stop flying they just “fade away,” and don’t appear at launch sites again. Only after months and sometimes years do other pilots notice their absence and finally realize they have stopped flying. After making good friends and enjoying many happy h...

Hi Charles,

Wow! Congrats on great filming (who operated the camera drone?), soundtrack and eco propulsion system.

Guess you are dual engine rated now

Tom,

Thanks for the great write up and congrats on your personal best altitude of 12,800 feet as well as doing very well against some of the best pilots in the US.

John D.

Bacil, Sorry to hear about Brad's passing. He and Krista always laid out the welcome mat for pilots, both during the Silent Air Show and at any other time when we showed up. Congrats on belonging to that small number of pilots who were able to land at the winery during the show (and you times two). ...

Bacil, Thanks for the detailed and insightful accident report. Reminds me of my entry into the trees just left of launch a few years ago. I had started my launch with the right wing lifted and went between two trees at low speed about eight feet above the ground. Luckily I was uninjured and the glid...

I believe a long-term lease or landing rights to be in the best interests of the club. However, if we have no other option than a purchase, I am good for up to $30,000.

I had the pleasure of flying with Valerie several times at the Pulpit.

Here is a link to a more complete obit showing what a capable, accomplished, and popular person she was.
http://www.fairfaxmemorialfuneralhome.c ... ia/1768242

Hi Knut,

Thanks for the amplification, and sorry for dropping you from 6 to 8th. My bad

Local pilots John Simon and Greg Sessa achieved spectacular successes. John took first place among the world’s top pilots, beating out the likes of Zac Majors, 5th place, and Jonny Durand, 10th. This was a stunning upset for Jonny, who is currently the world’s number one ranked pilot, and a spectacu...

Cragin has posted useful weather links as well as one for renewal of your HAM license for free. A few weeks ago I received a renewal solicitation from American Radio Relay League (ARRL), for a $49 fee to join the organization for one year. HAM license renewal could then be completed by using form 60...

For Sale: Moyes Litesport 4. Excellent condition with less than 90 hours. Completed take down and thorough inspection. New lower wires, VG lines, tip wands, and control frame. This is a top performing kingposted glider, and will out climb and out glide all other kingposted gliders. Will sell only to...

Greg, Congratulations on your epic 100 miler, winning the day, and your excellent description of the flight and the rugged terrain you flew over. Despite getting only a few points on the day you had to land due to no lift, your 4th place finish overall was quite an accomplishment. Larry Bunner also ...

Well done Matt! That was quite an accomplishment. Other pilots, including the hangies, missed a great day - "You don't know for sure what it's going to do 'till you get there." On Oct 17th, 2004 I had a somewhat similar flight, when it was strong west cross and a blue day. Arriving at abou...

Congratulations Matt! Looks like you benefited from a little of Tom's karma! Perhaps more of us should launch on his coattails

Blaine and Anthony, give me a call at home (301) 203-8281 or my cell (301) 646-4999. I will be driving for Tom McGowan tomorrow but after talking to you I may also be able to observe for you tomorrow.

John D.

Sorry I won't be there. In Ireland with my dad who is celebrating his 96th birthday. I will just have to join Adam, Sunny, Kristin and the rest of the gang for a farewell get-together at a later date.

Knut, Kudos on the masterfully executed and edited video of your December 15 Woodstock flight. I enjoyed the soundtrack, capture of the sailplane far below, the Shenandoah Valley and River in its winter display, and your in-flight gopro mount repair. Thanks for the morale booster on this cold winter...

Yes Bacil. It promises to be a stellar day. I am in. Any others?

Thanks Mark; also for your deft editing of the subject line.

Arrived around noon and set up. Around 1:30 pm Walt Melo and Randy Weber arrived, followed by Steve Kinsley, and later John ? (from California who posted the neat video). Much later after I had launched, several PG pilots arrived to take advantage of a nice evening glass off. I waited around to obse...