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by RickM
Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:39 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: 2016 Blossom Kite Festival April 2
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: 2016 Blossom Kite Festival April 2

Sounds like fun; though - I'm working Monday and wrapping up a week of midz... Do you still have openings for PG pilots at the Kite festival Saturday (for kiting/display) I'd like to come out for that event and play :-) If so - anything I should know or bring; do you need anything in particular to h...
by RickM
Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Seeking PG instructor
Replies: 2
Views: 295

Re: Seeking PG instructor

Great :-) ...will follow up shortly!

rick
by RickM
Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:30 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: Seeking PG instructor
Replies: 2
Views: 295

Seeking PG instructor

Greetings all and Merry Christmas from Japan - this is a follow-up post from my introduction... I expect to return to the U.S. next summer and I'm seeking guidance to obtain a U.S. rating for PG. I have the equivalent of a P1 in Japan from the Japan Hangliding Federation (JHF) for paragliding. I can...
by RickM
Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: New member intro (PG in Japan)
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Re: New member intro (PG in Japan)

...yes; Zama - and the have been many changes just in the past 5 years i've been here. i live at sha in one of the old houses. most all have been torn down and rebuilt the past couple years (take a look at google earth). i fly at kannami (izu peninsula past odawara). the club operator was originaly ...
by RickM
Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:49 am
Forum: Flight-Related Topics
Topic: New member intro (PG in Japan)
Replies: 3
Views: 235

New member intro (PG in Japan)

Greetings - I'm a pg pilot in Japan (stationed at a small U.S. Army post). I started about four years ago and I'm due to rotate back to the D.C. area next summer. I'm looking forward to a chance to fly (and continue learning) with your team; been somewhat constrained here with picking up skills do t...