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I am looking for an O2 system (Tank, tubes, regulator, cannula, etc.). I can't imagine why anyone would really need one on the east coast, but if you have a functional system that you might want to lend or sell, let me know. I am planning to fly in CO and an O2 system is SOP 'round those parts...

OK now, "you kids keep messing around, until someone gets hurt..."
Has anybody tried this stunt, over here on the East Coast? It looks pretty easy - just need to find the right people that don't mind having footprints on thier nosecone...

If we want to start the discussion with the decent rate variable, lets take a quick look at some numbers. Cloud suck in the center of a developing cell, UP 1000'/min., 1500'/min., or 2000'/min. (*most variable) T-2 at 46 mph, DOWN at 490'/min. T-2 at 50 mph in spiral dive, DOWN +/- 800'/min. T-2 und...

I do my very best to avoid this kind of situation, so I have limited experience in the "white-out" environment. Think; only brief (seconds) encounters in my personal experiences. Does it seem that he would have been able to avoid the cloud earlier in the video? Why did he deploy? The trail...

Dan, if you need some help with determining the proper boundary, to avoid encroachment, I can help out.
I think that the last I saw of Roger's contact information was in the CHGPA site guide.
Nelson Lewis or Rich Lawrence can probably help you with this contact information as well.
JSC

Good job on the layout of the video.
Makes me wish to be airborne right now.

Wow - At a little past 5 pm, he has been in the air for over 9 hours!
Looks like he has made the break for home if he keeps in his curent direction...
Very Cool!

Is he going for some kind of record? Out and Return? Distance?
His speed seems a little slow...

What takes 7h24min39sec? The sum of all of my flight time for the year 2008.
Pathetic.
I hereby vow to realign my sense of priorities, those comenserate to a responsible 45 year old and FLY MORE IN 2009!

Happy New Year to all and keep it safe.
JC

Testing... Testing... Testing...
Is this thing on?

The flying was very inspiring. Makes one want to brave the cold...
Is it worth it? Hell yeah! That sailplane is heated right?
JC

You are right about the multitude of gliders that are subjected to the same system, and I can clearly see that one size probably doesn't fit all. The snap shackle system I built never failed, and never had to be fixed or repaired during the time that I used it. The hardware is designed to release wi...

here is some raw statistics: I am about 215, loaded up harness 40 and fly a glider that weighs 85, 340 pounds total. I use the same weak link material as every body else, towing off of the shoulders with a weak link on both sides, equaling four starnds. I break a weak link about once every two years...

http://scc.virginia.gov/news/101hw.pdf I do not believe that this site will have any big effect on the existing flying sites in Virginia. However, if you are inclined to read this report, I think you will be amazed at how the opposition to this project was summarily ignored. The approval requires th...

Is it possible to set up a link for the flight parks like Blue Sky or Highland?

I think that the forecast is for the NOAA station at Dulles (IAD)

BTW - good to hear from you again - Itching to fly?

JC

Give me a week or so and I will be there to soak up the sun.
I hear that a few other "thermal pimps" are headed there soon.
The 18th can not come soon enough...
JC

In a time where USHGA is reporting lower numbers, foot launch sites are increasingly in jeopardy, and flight parks simplifying learning, you guys open a new site... Making the site a memorial to Terry is simply awesome. Whenever I see pictures of him or otherwise think of him, I am always aware of t...

http://www.redhillgroves.com/

Sailplane driver, great people, family has been in the business for about 80 years.

Ta ta

When ever people allow themselves to be naked to the elements - certain risk apply...

Fighting Gravity, the band contributing about half of the music to the Pura Vida video, will be in Richmond on the 17, at the Canal Club. This will be a benefit concert for the Hurricane Katrina victims. They will host another appearence in Arlington on the 24th. I do not know if this is in conjunct...

Congrats, to both you and Paul for you recent achievements... My experience with the gust front a couple of years back, is probably my most vivid of Big Spring memories. I'm glad everyone worked it out without serious consequences. I can't wait to see your new blade wing, "angel". Perhaps ...

I will be headed down I-95 to Quest and Wallaby on Saturday, 4/9. I have ample rack space for anybody that may need to transport gliders, carpooling, etc. (-The price of gas these days-) I will be returning on Sunday, 4/24. Just email or call me at 804.314.3235 I will be glad to help out. Try to get...